Are you interested in presenting?

The conference conveners seek a diversity of presenters who teach, interpret, research and circulate stories of people and places in Michigan and surrounding states where Underground Railroad and anti-slavery resistance occurred.

By June 1, 2008, interested presenters should submit a brief 300-word description for an informational panel, creative presentation, or research report electronically to areastudies@gvsu.edu with the subject heading: Underground Railroad Conference --African/African American Studies.

Session proposals should included a one page resume or biography of the presenter(s) with complete mailing address, email, and phone number.  Presenters will not be required to pay registration fees.

For more information about the conference go to www.gvsu.edu/ugrrdecade.