[Date Prev][Date Next][Thread Prev][Thread Next][Date Index][Thread Index]

#1894: Essay contest of interest for Haitian students (fwd)



From: Michel DeGraff <degraff@MIT.EDU>


Dear all,

This conference and essay contest may be of interest to students in/from
Haiti and other (so called) "small states" --- "colossal minds" from "small
states"?

Good luck!

                                 -michel.


   INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS CONFERENCE     
   Small States in a Changing World
   
   Tufts University's Program in International Relations will host a
   student international relations conference from March 31 to April 2,
   2000 on the theme Small States in a Changing World: Globalization,
   Regionalism, Culture and Identity.  The purpose is twofold:  1) to
   articulate the challenges facing small states in today's complex
   world, and 2) to involve conference participants in plenary events and
   panel sessions that formulate possible resolutions to these
   challenges.
   
   --  Participatory Format
   
   Panel sessions facilitated by scholars, practitioners and creative
   artists will allow students to view the world from the perspectives of
   small states, examine varied expressions of culture and identity, and
   explore alternative arrangements for bottom-up globalization.  The
   conference is organized around four threads:
   
   *   Small States and Global Forces
   *   Sources of War/Cultures of Peace in Small States
   *   Trade and Equity Markets in Small States
   *   Globalization and Local Cultures
   
   --  Featured Highlights
   
   *   Student Papers on small states and global forces
   *   Panel Sessions on international trade, the Hague Agenda for Peace
   & Justice, and more
   *   Film Festival and Symposium on globalization and local cultures
   *   Photojournalist Exhibition of works lent by the Saba Press of New
   York
   *   International Relations Career Fair organized by Tufts Alumni
   Advisory Group
   *   Essay Competition for nationals of small states brings 5 winners
   to Tufts
   
   Tufts University takes this opportunity to invite undergraduate and
   graduate students from around the world to join us in directing
   greater attention to the issues affecting small states in this current
   era of globalization.  We look forward to welcoming you to our campus
   in Medford, Massachusetts, USA.
   
   --  Mailing Addresses
   
   Send mail, fax or e-mail messages to:
    Small States Conference
    Program in International Relations
    605 Cabot Intercultural Center   
       Fax: (617) 627-3083
    Tufts University     
          Email:  probinso@emerald.tufts.edu
    Medford, MA 02155, USA   
   (Word or WordPerfect attachments)
   
   --  For More Information
   
   Visit our website at http://ase.tufts.edu/irconf  The website has more
   detailed information about the Call for Papers and the Essay
   Competition for international visitors.
   
   ESSAY COMPETITION 
   
   Small States in a Changing World
   
   A Student International Relations Conference
   
   Tufts University=s Program in International Relations will host a
   student conference from March 31 to April 2, 2000 on the theme Small
   States in a Changing World:  Globalization, Regionalism, Culture and
   Identity.  The purpose is twofold:  1)  to articulate the challenges
   facing small states in today=s complex world, and 2) to involve
   conference participants in plenary events and panel sessions that
   formulate possible resolutions to these challenges.
   
   --   Attention!!!  Nationals of Small States
   --   Win a trip to the USA
   --   Share your experiences with other young people
   
   The conference organizers have launched an essay competition to
   identify students and young social change entrepreneurs from small
   states who can enrich the deliberations with local knowledge.  Essays
   should highlight personal experiences, illuminate alternative
   perspectives, present an innovative project, or focus on strategic
   actors in small states. The top five winners will travel to Tufts
   University in Medford, Massachusetts (near Boston) and address a
   plenary session of the conference. 
   
   Essay Question:
   The ancient Greek historian Thucydides wrote that the strong do what
   they will, while the weak suffer what they must.  Can citizens of
   small states have an impact on the world scene in this era of global
   markets, global culture and global citizenship?  Drawing from your
   personal experience or your knowledge of actions taken by others in
   your region of the world, explain how someone from a small state,
   acting as an agent of social change, is either creating global or
   regional linkages, or working to create a local application of an
   international normCfor example, human rights, racial and gender
   equality, environmental protection, or the elimination of genocide.
   
   Eligibility Criteria:
   Participation in the Small States conference is open to all who
   register.  However, the essay competition is restricted to students or
   young social change entrepreneurs who are nationals of a small state
   and currently living either at home, or in their region, or in another
   country outside their region of origin. This is an international
   travel award.  Residents of the United States are not eligible.
   
   Guidelines for Submission:
   Essays must be approximately 2000 words in length, typewritten, in
   English, and double-spaced.  The deadline for receipt of all entries
   is February 11, 2000.  Mail, fax or e-mail the essay to: 
   
    Small States Essay Contest   
    
    Program in International Relations 
    605 Cabot Cultural Center    
         Fax:  (617) 627-3083
                  Tufts University    
                       
                      E-mail:  probinso@emerald.tufts.edu
       
   
    Medford, MA 02155, USA    
       (Word or WordPerfect attachments)
   
   For more information visit our website at http://ase.tufts.edu/irconf.
   
   CALL FOR PAPERS
   
   Small States in a Changing World
   
   A Student International Relations Conference
   
   Tufts University=s Program in International Relations will host a
   student international relations conference from March 31 to April 2,
   2000 on the theme Small States in a Changing World:  Globalization,
   Regionalism, Culture and Identity.  The purpose is twofold:  1)  to
   articulate the challenges facing small states in today=s complex
   world, and 2) to involve conference participants in plenary events and
   panel sessions that formulate possible resolutions to these
   challenges.  
   
   --  Participatory Format
   Panel sessions facilitated by scholars, practitioners and creative
   artists will allow students to revisit the dominant paradigms of
   international relations, examine varied expressions of culture and
   identity, discuss the internal dynamics of power, and explore
   alternative political and economic arrangements for bottom-up
   globalization.
   
   --  Student Papers on Small States and Global Forces
   An important feature of the conference will be student papers and
   presentations that explore relationships between Small States and
   Global Forces.  Undergraduate and graduate students are invited to
   submit proposals that address small states and global forces in terms
   of one of the following topics:
   
   *   The Global Economy
   *   Culture, Ethnicity and Nationalism
   *   Domestic Institutional Development
   *   Peace, Security and Diplomacy
   
   --  How to Enter
   Send a brief abstract (1 page maximum) of the proposed paper along
   with a curriculum vitae to the address below by fax, e-mail, or
   post.  Entrants must include a statement from their department
   describing their current standing. Please include an e-mail address or
   a fax number with your entry.
   
   --  Deadlines for Submission
   Abstracts must be received on or before January 31, 2000.  They will
   be reviewed by a committee of faculty and students.  Individuals
   selected to present their papers at the conference will be notified by
   February 10, 2000.  The completed paper must be in by March 15, 2000.
    
   --  Length and Format
   The completed paper should be no longer than 15,000 words, not
   including notes and references.  Preference will be given to clearly
   written entries accessible to a broad audience.  Papers must be
   typewritten.
   
   --  Mailing Address
   Mail, fax or e-mail an abstract to:
                  Small States Conference
       
   
    Program i  n International Relations 
                  605 Cabot Intercultural Center 
                      Fax:  (617) 627-3083
                      Tufts University 
                      Email:  probinso@emerald.tufts.edu
                      Medford, MA 02155, USA       (Word or
                      WordPerfect attachments) 
       
   --  For More Information  
   Visit our website at http://ase.tufts.edu/irconf.  The website also
   has information about the Essay Competition for international
   visitors.
   
    
   
   
   
   
   
                            Personal Information
                                      
       Please note: Confirmations will be expedited by completing all
                                information.
           Name:________________________________________________
          Affiliation:____________________________________________
   Address:______________________________________________________________
                   ______________________________________
   City:_______________________________State:_____Postal Code:__________
                  Country:________________________________
                Telephone: (_____)_____________________ Fax:
     (_____)_____________________e-mail:_______________________________
         All information provided is kept completely confidential.
                                      
                                   Meals
    Friday: The conference fee covers a Welcome Reception and an evening
                             Banquet. 
     Saturday: Lunch and dinner can be purchased on a cash basis in the
              campus dining facilities or off campus. 
           Sunday: A mid-morning snack will be provided.[1][CB1]
                                      
                             HousingPreferences
                                      
   Arrangements have been made for the AmeriSuites Hotel. It is located
   at 116 Riverside Ave. NE, Medford, MA 02155. Telephone no. (781)
   395-8500, Fax no. (781) 395-0077. Participants are expected to make
   reservations directly with the hotel. Discounted rates are being
   offered and rooms can be shared.
   
   
                        Room Rates:  
    All rooms are suites and include a kitchenette. Prices do not
                               include taxes.
                              
                                      
     Single:$102.00/night   
     Triple: $112.00/night ($37.33/person) 
     Double:$102.00/night ($51/person)  
     Quadruple: $112.00/night ($28/person)
   Please check one of the boxes above and complete the following if you
   plan to share a room:
   ______  My roommate(s) will
   be:___________________________________________________________________
   ______
   ______  I would like to be matched with a compatible roommate
   attending the session. Please specify criteria for roommate
   matching:_____________________________________________________________
   _______________________________
   
   NOTE: THE ABOVE INFORMATION IS FOR TUFTS' RECORDS ONLY. YOU MUST MAKE
   YOUR OWN RESERVATIONS WITH THE HOTEL DIRECTLY. IF YOU WISH TO BE
   NOTIFIED ABOUT POSSIBLE ROOMMATES, PLEASE RETURN THIS FORM BY FEBRUARY
   1, 2000.
   
   If you have any special needs in accordance with the Americans with
   Disabilities Act, or any special requests, indicate them below:
   ______________________________________________________________________
   _____________________________________
   ______________________________________________________________________
   _____________________________________
   
                                  Payments
                                      
            The registration fee for the Conference is US$55.00
                                      
    Full payment should be returned with this form.Please make checks or
            bank drafts payable to: "Trustees of Tufts College".
    You may also pay with MasterCard or Visa: Name (as it appears on the
            card) _____________________________________________
                                      
   Card
   Number________________________________________________________________
   ___ Expiration____________________
   A confirmation packet and directions will be sent to you in advance.
   To be eligible for the discounted hotel rates, registration must be
   received by February 18, 2000.
   
                            Cancellation Policy
                                      
      Cancellations must be received in writing by March 17, 2000.Any
    cancellations received after that date will not be considered for a
                                full refund.
                                      
             Please mail this form along with full payment to:
                         Small States Registration
                   c/o Tufts University Conference Bureau
                             Medford, MA 02155
                            Fax: (617) 627-3856
                       conferences@infonet.tufts.edu
                                      
                 STUDENT INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS CONFERENCE
                           31 March-2 April 2000
                                      
   "Small States in a Changing World:Globalization, Regionalism, Culture
   and Identity"
   
                                DRAFT AGENDA
                                      
                           Friday, 31 March 2000
                                      
   12.30pm -1.30pm
   Arrival and Registration of Delegates
   
   2.00-5.00pm
   Opening of Film Festival
   
   6.00-9.30pm
   Opening Ceremony
   Reception
   Dinner and Keynote Address
   
                             Saturday, 1 April
                                      
   9.00-10.30am
   Opening Plenary
   
   10.30-11.00am
   Coffee Break
   
   11.00-12.30
   Working Groups/Panel Discussions
   (1) Small States and Global Forces
   (2) Sources of War/Cultures of Peace in Small States
   (3) Equity Markets in Small States
   
   12.30-1.45pm
   Lunch
   
   1.45-3.15pm
   Working Groups/Panel Discussions
   (1) Small States and Global Forces
   (2) Sources of War/Cultures of Peace in Small States
   (3) Equity Markets in Small States
   
   3.30-5.00pm
   Working Groups/Panel Discussions
   (1) Small States and Global Forces
   (2) Sources of War/Cultures of Peace in Small States
   (3) Equity Markets in Small States
   
   5.00-6.30pm
   Dinner
   
   7.00-9.00pm
   
  Evening Plenary on Globalization and Local Cultures
  
                              Sunday, 2 April
                                      
   9.00-10.30am
   
  Wrap-up Session/ConcludingReports
  
   (1) Small States and Global Forces
   (2) Sources of War/Cultures of Peace in Small States
   (3) Equity Markets in Small States
   (4) Globalization and Local Cultures
   
   10.45-Noon
   
  Closing Plenary
  
                                Noon-1.30pm
                                      
  Closing Ceremony and Luncheon
  
                             Additional Events
                                      
   Photo ExhibitionU9731 March-2 April
   Film FestivalU97Saturday, 1 April at 10.45-12.30pm, 2.00-5.00pm
   
   
   [CB1] This will be different for Tufts and non-Tufts participants:
   should their be 2 registration forms (Tufts and non-Tufts)? If there
   is 1, there will inevitably be the question "Why won't Tufts pay for
   Tufts student lunches?"