Call For Papers: Kenya Scholars And Studies Association Conference, 08/08
DATE: August 1-2, 2008
- VENUE
- Bowling Green State University, Bowen Thompson Student Union
Bowling Green, Ohio 43403
THEME: THE FUTURE OF KENYA
Kenya is in the middle of a major political, social, and economic crisis. The purpose
of this inaugural Kenya Scholars & Studies Association (KESSA) Conference is to
examine the genesis of this and other Kenyan political, social, economic and environmental
challenges from a variety of disciplinary/interdisciplinary perspectives, with the hope of
contributing to the resolution of these issues. Thus papers that advance solutions to
immediate and long term political, social, economic, educational, scientific and
environmental challenges are especially encouraged.
Papers can focus on various aspects of Kenya's Political Economy, Elections,
Constitution, Culture, Government, Development, Technological Landscape, Gender,
Environment, Social make-up, Politics and Geopolitics, Infrastructure, Economy, Security,
Poverty, Health and Disease, HIV/AIDS, Food security, Urbanization, Education and
Scientific challenges, East African Cooperation, plus any relevant themes. Each paper
presentation will last for approximately 20 minutes.
Proposals for organized paper sessions at the inaugural KESSA Conference are also
welcome. Organized paper sessions should consist of 4-5 papers. Session organizers should
clearly identify other session participants or submit all session abstracts in one
package.
PARTICIPATION REQUIREMENTS: Anyone interested in the advancing the cause of Kenya may
participate in our inaugural KESSA conference. You are eligible to give a presentation or
participate in other capacities in the conference provided you are registered for the
meeting.
ABSTRACT SUBMISSION/CONFERENCE REGISTRATION
Presenters should submit 250-word (or less) abstracts that include the presentation's
title, presenter, institutional affiliation, contact information (mailing address, phone,
and email address), purpose, methods, conclusions, and key words. Abstracts should be
edited for spelling, grammatical, and typographical errors. Abstracts should convey
research results clearly and concisely and should be as jargon free as possible.
By submitting an abstract, you grant KESSA permission to include it in the conference
program and/or disseminate it electronically.
Conference Registration Fee Schedule:
Regular KESSA members: $50.00
Non-members: $100.00
Regular KESSA student members: $25.00
Non-member students: $50.00
Please email your paper abstracts to: kessatr@gmail.com AND your conference registration fees to:
Kenya Scholars and Studies Association
Department of Geography
Bowling Green State University
Bowling Green, OH 43403, USA
Make checks/money orders payable to: Kenya Scholars and Studies Association
The conference registration & abstract submission deadline is: March 30, 2008
Full papers are due by June 30, 2008
Conference information is also available at: http://kessatr.googlepages.com/
ACCOMMODATION
You are responsible for your own accommodation arrangements. These hotels are close to the
conference site.
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Best Western Falcon Plaza Motel - www.bestwestern.com - (419) 352-4671 (closest to BGSU)
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Days Inn - Bowling Green - www.daysinn.com - (419) 352-5211
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A Victory Inn & Suites - (419) 352-2521
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Hampton Inn Bowling Green, OH - www.hamptoninn.com - (419) 353-3464
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Holiday Inn Express Bowling Green - maps.google.com - (419) 353-5500
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Buckeye Inn & Studios - www.buckeyeinnandstudios.com - (419) 352-1520
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Best Motel - www.bgbestmotel.com - (419) 353-7114
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Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Bowling Green - www.ichotelsgroup.com - (800) 465-4329
CONFERENCE SPONSORSHIP
Conference attendees are responsible for ALL costs associated with participation in this
conference. Conference invitation letters may be issued to participants from outside the
US upon acceptance of abstract(s). KESSA is in no position to expedite/influence the
issuance of visas to foreign-based conference participants.
Direct any conference questions/inquiries to: kessatr@gmail.com
KESSA MEMBERSHIP
If you wish to be a KESSA member fill the following form, attach payment, and send it to the address shown.
We plan to publish proceedings.
Membership Application Form
1. Name (Mr. Ms. Mrs. Dr. Prof.): _________________________________________________________________
2. Mailing Address: ________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________
3. Telephone: _________________________ Email: _____________________________________________________
4. Institutional Affiliation: ________________________________________________________________________
5. Discipline or Major Academic Area of interest: ______________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________________________
6. Research Interests: ______________________________________________________________________________
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Annual Membership Dues (Check one): Regular Member: $50 Student: $25
Date: ________________
Make checks/money orders payable to Kenya Scholars and Studies Association and send
to:
Kenya Scholars and Studies Association
Department of Geography
Bowling Green State University
Bowling Green, OH 43403, USA
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