More than 100 political science and international studies scholars will visit campus this weekend as Elon University hosts the 2011 International Studies Association-South meeting.
The Oct. 14-15, 2011, conference takes place in Lindner Hall in the Academic Village. Panels and roundtable discussions are scheduled for areas of interest such as challenges of globalization, strategic narratives and international relations, identity and collective memory, and the politics of reform in the Middle East, among many other topics.
Exhibitor displays will also be featured in the Lindner Hall lobby. The ISA-South Awards Luncheon at noon on Saturday will be held in McCoy Commons on Williamson Avenue.
ISA has more than 4,000 members worldwide and is the most respected and widely known scholarly association in the field.
Elon-specific workshops include sessions on the International Crisis Conference at the university, chaired by professor Chalmers Brumbaugh, and an introduction to the Elon University Poll, led by assistant poll director Mileah Kromer.
The full meeting schedule:
Friday, October 14, 2011
11 a.m. – 7 p.m.: Registration Desk Open, Lindner Hall Lobby
11 a.m. – 6 p.m.: Exhibitor Displays, Lindner Hall Lobby
12-2 p.m.: Professional Development Workshop, Belk Pavilion 208
2:15-3:45 p.m.: Elon University Poll Tour and Demonstration, Gray Pavilion 110
2:15-3:45 p.m.: Model UN International Crisis Conference Demonstration, Belk Pavilion 208
4-5:30 p.m.: Panel Session A, Lindner Hall (See program for topics and rooms)
5:30-7:30 p.m.: Welcome Reception, Lindner Hall Patio (Rain Location – Johnson Hall)
Saturday, October 15, 2011
7-8:15 a.m.: Women’s Caucus Breakfast, Linder Hall 211
8 am- 4 p.m.: Registration Desk Open, Lindner Hall Lobby
8 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.: Exhibitor Displays, Lindner Hall Lobby
8:30-10 a.m.: Panel Session B, Lindner Hall (See program for topics and rooms)
9:45-10:30 a.m.: Coffee Break, Lindner Lobby
10:15-11:45 a.m.: Panel Session C, Lindner Hall (See program for topics and rooms)
12-2 p.m.: ISA-South Awards Luncheon and Guest Speakers, Oaks 212
2:15-3:45 p.m.: Panel Session C, Lindner Hall (See program for topics and rooms)
3:30-4 p.m.: Snack Break, Lindner Lobby
4-5:30 p.m.: Panel Session D, Lindner Hall
5:30-6:30 p.m.: ISA-South Business Meeting, Lindner 102