19th Annual National Black Graduate Student Conference (19th Annual NBGSC)
Venue: Radisson Plaza Lord Baltimore
Location: Baltimore, Maryland, United States
Event Date/Time: Mar 21, 2007 | End Date/Time: Mar 25, 2007 |
Early Registration Date: Dec 08, 2006 | |
Abstract Submission Date: Dec 08, 2006 | |
Paper Submission Date: Dec 08, 2006 |
Description
Heirs of the Dream: Building on a Tradition of Intellectual Excellence
Radisson Plaza Lord Baltimore ¡ñ Baltimore, Maryland
March 21-25, 2007
This year's conference theme, Heirs of the Dream: Building on a Tradition of Intellectual Excellence, is not only an acknowledgement of the immense scholarly heritage given by our foremothers and forefathers but also an opportunity to cast a vision that draws upon our rich contemporary resources. Our ancestors prophesied greatness for this generation, and it is our duty to fulfill this vision. We accept the responsibility as aspiring black intellectuals to make ready the way for our communities, and we invite you to join us as we reflect and repair, acknowledge and ascend, prepare and produce, envisage and encourage, and boldly blaze new trails!
The annual National Black Graduate Student Conference (NBGSC) is the hallmark event of the non-profit, student-run, and interdisciplinary National Black Graduate Student Association (NBGSA)¡ªthe nation¡¯s largest organization of its kind. The NBGSC is a large-scale gathering of intellectuals who share and exhibit work regarding their specific areas of interest and/or the needs and concerns of Black scholars. This venue facilitates an environment of fact-finding and problem-solving in face to face groups, workshops, and paper, poster, or panel presentations. The first-rate conference features high-quality networking opportunities with colleagues from around the country and an excellent career and graduate recruitment fair.
TENTATIVE CONFERENCE SCHEDULE
Wednesday, March 21st
3:00pm-9:00pm Conference Registration Mezzanine Foyer
7:00pm-9:00pm Welcome Reception and Open Mic/Karaoke Night Versailles Room
Thursday, March 22nd
7:00am-6:00pm Conference Registration Mezzanine Foyer
8:00am -10:00am Opening Plenary (Breakfast) Calvert Ballroom
10:15am-11:15am Paper Presentations/Workshops Salon & Hanover Suites
11:30am-12:30am Paper Presentations/Workshops Salon & Hanover Suites
12:45pm-2:45pm Luncheon Calvert Ballroom
3:00pm-4:45pm NBGSA Business Meeting Versailles Room
5:00pm-6:00pm Paper Presentations/Workshops Salon & Hanover Suites
6:00pm-7:00pm Networking/Recruitment Suites
7:00pm NBGSA Community Social Hour
Friday, March 23rd
7:00am-6:00pm Conference Registration Mezzanine Foyer
8:00am-10:00am Breakfast Calvert Ballroom
10:00am-1:00pm (& 3-5pm) Graduate/ Career Fair Versailles Room
10:15am-11:15am Regional Meetings
11:30am-12:30pm Undergraduate Workshop A:
Applying to/Financing Graduate School
11:30am-12:45pm Nomination of Officers
1:00pm-3:00pm Luncheon Calvert Ballroom
3:00pm-5:00pm (& 10a-1p) Graduate/ Career Fair Versailles Room
3:15pm-4:15pm Undergraduate Workshop B:
¡°Real Talk¡± with a Graduate Student Panel
4:30pm-5:30pm Poster Presentation Session & Paper Presentations Salon & Hanover Suites
7:00pm-10:00pm Alumni & Membership Banquet (including Distinguished NBGSA Alum Award and Candidate Speeches) Calvert Ballroom
10:00pm Electronic Voting Begins
Saturday, March 24th
7:00am-1:30pm Conference Registration Mezzanine Foyer
8:00am-10:45am Breakfast
HIV/AIDS Film & Panel Discussion Calvert Ballroom
11:00am-12:00pm Paper Presentations/Workshops Salon & Hanover Suites
12:15pm-1:15pm Academic Discipline Breakouts
1:00pm Electronic Voting Ends
1:30pm-3:00pm Awards Luncheon
Keynote ¨C Heirs of the Dream: Building on a Tradition of Intellectual Excellence Calvert Ballroom
3:15pm-4:45pm Old & New Officers¡¯ Meeting
5:00pm-7:00pm Community Volunteer Experience
8:00pm-11:00pm Old School Game Night & Final Party
Sunday, March 25th
10:15am Community Worship Invitation ¨C Local members provide transportation to area church services