Conference on the Americas

TENTH ANNUAL CONFERENCE ON THE AMERICAS

(An Interdisciplinary and Inter-cultural Conference)

February 8-9, 2008

Atlanta, Georgia

Sponsored by the

The Americas Council and the

Office of International Education for the University System of Georgia

ADMISSION FOR GPC STUDENTS IS FREE:

The Americas Council provides an annual conference for presenters and participants to explore critical socio-cultural, political, economic, global, regional and national issues including the challenges and opportunities facing Latin America, the Caribbean and Canada. Proposals for individual papers and panels on specific topics are now being requested.

While the focus of this conference is primarily for university/college faculty members, the Americas Council also encourages secondary school faculty along with graduate and undergraduate students to participate. The conference typically includes at least two graduate and two undergraduate panels.

Schedule of events for Saturday 9 Februar include:

Keynote Address: Dr. Howard J. Wiarda, Dean Rusk Professor of International Relations and Founding Head of the Department of International Affairs at the University of Georgia. His topic will “Is Latin America Going to the Left? Or is Something Else Going On?” There will be a special musical performance by David Marcus, Latin American musician and historian.

Students are also welcome to attend the paper presentations held throughout the day.

For more information contact Professor Ernie Guyton, wguyton@gpc.edu
or Professor Luise Strange de Soria lstrange@gpc.edu