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>
> From: "S. Cooksey" <scooksey@blue.weeg.uiowa.edu>
>
> 7th Annual Graduate Student Symposium
> February 15, 1998
>
> We are currently accepting proposals for paper presentations
> at the University of Iowa Graduate Student Symposium. Abstracts
> for research in progress, preliminary field experience findings, or
> completed research papers, should be 250-300 words in length.
> Papers to be presented can be from any discipline dealing with
> Africa or any of the African Diasporas.There is a preference for
> papers dealing with expressive culture with strong visual
> presentation. Papers presented at the symposium will be considered
> for publication.
>
> Acceptance is competitive and based on the quality of the abstract
> and
> proposed topic. While this is a graduate level symposium, submissions
> from undergraduate students with a professor's recommendation will
> be considered.
>
> We strongly encourage students who are not presenters to attend. The
> Symposium provides an opportunity to exchange news and ideas for
> research opportunities with other graduate students from across the
> country. Additionally, University of Iowa faculty specializing in
> the
> study of African Arts and Cultures participate and offer advice and
> criticism.
>
> Travel Grants up to $250 are available on a competitive as-needed
> basis.
> To apply for a Travel Grant, submit a written request along with the
> abstract. Meals will be provided, and we will try to assist with
> lodging.
> Notification of Travel Grant awards and lodging assistance will
> accompany the acceptance letter.
>
> The submission deadline is January 20, 1998. Along with the
> abstract,
> please include a phone number and your e-mail address or FAX number
> for acceptance notification. Notification will go out via e-mail or
> FAX on January 23,1998.
>
> Mail submissions to:
> Graduate Student African Symposium
> c/o Dr. Christopher Roy
> University of Iowa
> School of Art and Art History
> E-100 Art Building
> Iowa City, IA 52242
>
> For questions contact: Moira West (erin-moira-west@uiowa.edu) or
> Brigitte Hecker
> (brigitte-hecker@uiowa.edu)
>
>
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