The 2nd Marianas History Conference
One Archipelago, Many Stories: Integrating our Histories
August 30-31, 2013
University of Guam Campus
Call for Papers
The University of Guam, Guam Preservation Trust, Guampedia, and the Northern Mariana Humanities Council are pleased to announce a call for papers for the 2nd Marianas History Conference. It will be held on the UOG Campus in Mangilao, Guam, from August 30-31 with a welcoming reception on August 29, 2013.
The conference will cover a full range of topics associated with the Archipelago's history, and papers may be submitted under the following general categories: ancient History; Early Colonial (17th-18th centuries); Late Colonial (19th-early 20th centuries); World War II; Recent (post-war); and Oral History and Genealogical Research.
In addition to papers, organizers are also accepting posters that address the conference theme and/or topics. Posters will be exhibited through the 2nd day of the conference. The organizers also encourage student presentations.
Paper and poster abstracts with a maximum of 150 words may be submitted here: Marianas History Conference 2013 Presentation Application. Please submit your bio in this same form.
The deadline for abstracts is 3 April 2013. Conference presenters will be allotted 20 minutes to present with an additional 10 minutes for questions and discussion.
There will be a $25 fee for early registrants. Those who register at the event will be charged $40. Students will be charged a $10 fee. You will be able to pay on-line at Guampedia.com Gift Shop shortly, so please check periodically for when it becomes available.
