{"id":618,"date":"2022-04-20T15:36:02","date_gmt":"2022-04-20T15:36:02","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/apps.gsw.edu\/agss\/?page_id=618"},"modified":"2023-10-24T13:51:49","modified_gmt":"2023-10-24T13:51:49","slug":"call-for-papers-and-conference-registration","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/apps.gsw.edu\/agss\/index.php\/call-for-papers-and-conference-registration\/","title":{"rendered":"Call for Papers and Conference Registration"},"content":{"rendered":"

40th Annual Association of Global South Studies Conference<\/strong><\/p>\n

Conference Theme \u2013 The Global South: Exploring the Past, Engaging the Present, Imagining the Future.<\/strong><\/p>\n

19-21 October, 2023<\/strong><\/p>\n

Venue: Courtyard by Marriott Atlanta Decatur Downtown\/Emory<\/strong><\/p>\n

Decatur, Georgia<\/strong><\/p>\n

AGSS 2023 Program<\/a><\/p>\n

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Call for Papers\/Panels<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

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The Association of Global South Studies welcomes individual papers or panels from any discipline related to the study of the Global South. Typically, 75-minute panels consists of three to four presenters. Register online at https:\/\/form.jotform.com\/230665568117158<\/a>. Send registration questions to the program coordinator Brian Parkinson, brian.parkinson@gsw.edu<\/a> The deadline for proposals is 5 October 2023. Applicants will be informed within two weeks of submission if their proposal has been accepted. Applicants must register for the conference at the time of submitting their proposal. If a proposal is rejected or the applicant decides not to attend and notifies the treasurer Paul Rodell, rodell@georgiasouthern.edu<\/a> by October 16 the registration fee will be refunded.<\/p>\n

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PAPER PROPOSAL AND CONFERENCE REGISTRATION LINK<\/a><\/p>\n

The deadline for submission of proposals and registration is 25 August 2022.\u00a0 Applicants will be informed by the conference coordinator within two weeks of submission if their proposal has been accepted.\u00a0 Applicants must register for the conference, preferably using the same link, at the time of submitting their proposal.\u00a0 If a proposal is rejected, the registration fee will be refunded if the applicant decides not to attend the conference.<\/p>\n

Conference Registration<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

All paper presenters must be registered for the conference by 5 October 2023. Individuals should register online.<\/a>\u00a0All questions about or problems with the online registration site should be addressed to AGSS treasurer, Paul Rodell at rodell@georgiasouthern.edu People not presenting papers but who wish to attend the conference must register by 5 October 2023. The conference registration fee includes the Opening Reception on Thursday October 19 and the Awards Banquet on Saturday October 21. A combination ticket for guests to attend the Opening Reception and the Awards Banquet but who will not attend the paper presentation sessions can be purchased online for $100 before 5 October 2023.<\/p>\n

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Conference Registration Fees<\/strong><\/p>\n

Option 1: Global North Resident, Standard registration: $200 [comes with a complimentary one-year membership].
\nOption 2: Global South Resident, Standard registration: $80 [comes with complimentary one-year membership].
\nOption 3: Lifetime member registration: $140 [if interested in obtaining a lifetime membership for $400, contact Paul Rodell].
\nOption 4: Student registration, all regions: $80 [comes with complimentary one-year membership].<\/p>\n

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Conference Venue<\/strong><\/p>\n

Courtyard by Marriott Atlanta Decatur Downtown\/Emory<\/a>
\n130 Clairemont Avenue Decatur, GA 30030<\/p>\n

The Courtyard by Marriott Atlanta Decatur Downtown\/Emory is this year\u2019s conference venue. It is located a block and a half away from the MARTA station, which connects to the airport. The hotel has provided conference attendees a special rate of $149\/night. Rooms have a King Bed or two Queen Beds. The-rate applies regardless of single or double occupancy. In the case of rooms with two Queen Beds, up to quadruple occupancy is allowed. The room rate does not include breakfast, which is available at an extra cost. Our block of rooms is limited: 18 guest rooms. The deadline for booking rooms is 28 September 2023. Once our block of rooms is taken, however, the special rate may not apply. Book early.
\nCall Courtyard By Marriott Decatur Downtown directly to book your room: +1 404-371-0204.<\/p>\n

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Places to Eat and Drink in Decatur<\/strong><\/p>\n

The New York Times has described Decatur as the place where Mayberry meets Berkley: \u201cDecatur is anchored by a late 19th-century courthouse (now the DeKalb History Center) and a leafy square dense with some of the state\u2019s best restaurants, pubs, and shops. The Conference Hotel is within a short walking distance of excellent places where participants can enjoy a meal, unwind over coffee or cocktails, or savor artisanal ice-creams: For further information about the conference site, please contact site coordinators James Winchester james.winchester@gcsu.edu<\/a> and Sunita Manian sunita.manian@gcsu.edu<\/a> for more information.<\/p>\n

Many restaurants are within a short walk from our conference venue, most with outdoor seating so that you can enjoy Georgia\u2019s beautiful Fall weather.<\/p>\n