The 20th Annual University of Hawai‘i at MÄ?noa School of Pacific & Asian Studies Graduate Student Conference presents "Redefining Borders: Looking Toward the Future of Asia-Pacific Studies" from March 11 -13, 2009. Abstracts DUE: Jan. 19, 2009.
The 20th Annual University of Hawai‘i at MÄ?noa School of Pacific & Asian Studies Graduate Student Conference
Redefining Borders: Looking Toward the Future of Asia-Pacific Studies
Wednesday, March 11 (Wednesday) - 13 (Friday), 2009
Center for Korean Studies, University of Hawai'i at MÄ?noa
The 2009 SPAS Graduate Student Conference is an event open to students from ALL disciplines. Our aim is to provide a forum for graduate students from a broad range of specialties to discuss their latest innovative research related to Asian and/or Pacific Islands Studies. UH-MÄ?noa students and students from other colleges and universities -- local, mainland, and international --are all encouraged to participate.
Call for Papers!
* Abstract submission deadline EXTENDED: Monday, January 19, 2009
* Abstract should be maximum of 500 words.
* No submission fee
* Top presenters in each area study will receive cash prize!
* Download abstract submission form at http://www.hawaii.edu/shaps/gradconf/2009/index.html
Especially appreciated are papers with:
* insights on the importance of area studies
* studies on newly emerging aspects of Asia-Pacific
* studies utilizing interdisciplinary methods
but all original research is welcome!
Off-Island Students:
A limited number of stipends for student presenters coming from off-island will be available. These funds are earmarked for food and accommodation expenses for non-O‘ahu students only (will not cover cost of air travel). Please check the website over the next few weeks for more information. Submit your abstract for consideration
Call for volunteers!
1) Seeking UHM faculty and "All but Dissertation" PhD students to serve as moderators for conference panels
2) Any UHM graduate students interested in joining the abstract review team or hospitality committees.
Conference Coordinators
Madonna Castro-Perez
Jonas Estrada
James Arriola
Yoko Wang
For more information, contact us at gradconf@hawaii.edu
