Beyond the Academy: A Conference June 10-11, 2008

June 10-11, 2008

Arlington Campus of George Mason University

To register, go here

Meeting just outside the nation’s capital in the midst of a presidential campaign year, public scholars from across the country will discuss the ways in which their work is more than “academic,” how it helps strengthen democratic institutions and public life and can bring about civic change. The conference will include both formal panels as well as open-format sessions on themes, problems, and issues that emerge at the conference itself, thus affording greater opportunity for networking and collaboration.

The conference will begin at about 1:00 p.m. on the 10th and wrap up by about 4:00 p.m. on the 11th. A final program will be available mid-May. Registration is free and open to the public. To register, go here.

HOTEL INFORMATION: A small block of hotel rooms has been set aside at the Arlington Residence Court hotel. Mention “public scholars” to get the rate of $249 plus tax for the night of June 10, 2008. Call (703) 524-4000 as soon as possible and no later than May 12.

MAPS AND DIRECTIONS: Go here to find maps and directions for the Arlington campus.

For more information contact Noelle McAfee at nmcafee (at) gmu (dot) edu.