American Studies and the Question of Empire:Histories, Cultures and Practices
November 19-22, 1998
General Information
|
American Studies and the Question of Empire: Histories, Cultures and Practices November 19-22, 1998
|
All persons attending the convention must register. To be eligible for the pre-registration fee reduction, your registration form must be postmarked by or on SEPTEMBER 30, 1998. ASA members and program participants will have received a complete program book prior to the start of the fall semester. Others who pre-register for the convention will receive a copy with their badges and tickets. Additional copies of the book may be purchased at the registration desk for $5.00.
Complete the registration form found in this book. Mail it with your check or money order, payable to the American Studies Association, to our bank lock box address:
American Studies Association
P.O. Box 630304
Baltimore, MD 21263-0304
Please note that this is not a correspondence address. Use it only to remit payments. Please do not send hotel registration forms or room payments to the post office box. We regret that we cannot accept credit card payments.
The pre-registration form must be postmarked on or before September 30, 1998. Forms arriving late risk not being processed, and you will be required to pay again at the convention. If there is a duplicate payment, the larger amount will be refunded after the convention. If you are unable to mail your form by September 30, bring it with you to the convention, where you may register at the on-site fee rate.
The registration desk will be on the second floor of the Sheraton Seattle. The desk will be open the following hours:
Thursday, November 19
Friday, November 20
Saturday, November 21
Sunday, November 2210:00 am - 5:00 pm
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
8:00 am - 11:00 am
ASA Member/International Affiliate*
ASA Student-Member
ASA Member--
Household Income Under $15,000/year
Non-Members
Non-Member--
Household Income Under $15,000/year
Non-Member--Student$60.00
$20.00
$40.00
$80.00
$60.00
$30.00
Registration Fee (on-site)
ASA Member/International Affiliate*
ASA Student-Member
ASA Member--
Household Income Under $15,000/year
Non-Members
Non-Member--
Household
Income Under $15,000/year
Non-Member--Student
$75.00
$35.00
$55.00
$95.00
$75.00
$45.00
* Members of affiliated overseas societies may register at the ASA member's rate.
NO REFUNDS OF REGISTRATION OR TICKET FEES WILL BE GRANTED.
Badges must be presented for admission to all sessions, receptions, and the book exhibit. Badges are obtained through the payment of registration fees and should be picked up on site at the conference registration desk.
The Program Committee has scheduled a series of sessions focusing on Native American history and culture starting on Thursday, November 19, 1998. These sessions fall under the umbrella of a fascinating, but too often neglected, field within the discipline of American Studies. The series may particularly interest conference attendees taking advantage of Seattle's position as one of the most vibrant, urban, Native American cultural centers in the country. The session titles, times and locations, along with similar information about related sessions, are as follows:
2:00 - 3:45 PM
East Ballroom B
Skin Deep: American Indian Literature as Anti-Colonial Resistance
10:00 - 12:45 PM
Cedar
Native American Political Resurgence and Activism12:00 - 1:45 PM
Suite 416
Constructing Race, Creating Nations: Relating African American and American Indian (Hi)stories2:00 - 3:45 PM
Cedar
Overcoming the Boarding School Experience in American Indian Education: Views from the Rez to Academia
8:00 - 9:45 AM
Suite 416
Sherman Alexie, Cultural Studies, and U.S. Emergent Literatures
12:00 - 1:45 PM
Suite 418/420
Post-colonial British Columbia: Models for Re-envisioning Colonialism, First Nations Conquest, and Power in North America
On November 19, 1998, at 5:30 p.m., Seattle's landmark bookstore in the heart of Pioneer Square opens its doors to ASA for an evening of fiction reading by Northwest authors of national distinction. Located in the heart of Pioneer Square, Elliott Bay offers a rich schedule of readings year round by local, national, and international authors. Its huge and varied inventory and its northwest, urban, rustic setting are treats not to be missed.
The workshop for ethnic studies program directors and faculty, sponsored by the presidential advisory committee on relations with ethnic studies departments and programs, faculty, and students, will take place on Thursday evening, November 19, 7:30 to 9:00 pm. It will be followed by the jointly sponsored reception of the Minority Scholars' Committee, the Women's Committee, and the Sexual Minority Scholars(hip) Studies Caucus.
Discussion will focus on: 1) a future of American Studies and American Ethnic Studies that calls for an enlargement of American studies so as "to embrace all of the American themes primarily taught in other departments and programs"; 2) "making Ethnic Studies the site for redefining American studies" and for continuing "to blur the margin and the mainstream"; and 3) "whether it's because of and through the critical pressuring of these distinctive fields that American Studies and American Ethnic Studies have engaged in highly productive debate that necessitates and contributes to carefully nuanced intellectual work." How do these various positions take into account "local conditions," "institutional histories," and the day-to-day realities of doing interdisciplinary scholarship and teaching?
The Committee on Secondary Schools will present a series of four workshops aimed at both secondary school practitioners of American Studies and collegiate-level American Studies scholars interested in pedagogy and in strengthening ties between the two education levels. These sessions will be cross-over workshops that deal with issues of interest to both secondary school and university faculty, in order to highlight the classroom issues we share in common, as well as to acknowledge our differences. These workshops should be of interest to ASA members because they are among the few places at our convention that provide us with a chance to have substantive discussions and debates about our curriculum design and teaching practices. Each of the workshops will take place in the Seattle Sheraton's West Ballroom B on Saturday, November 21. The featured speaker at the Focus on Teaching Day Luncheon is Johnnella Butler.
The featured speaker at this year's Women's Breakfast is Angela Davis. Please note that the Breakfast for Women in American Studies, 7:00 AM - 9:00 AM, Saturday November 21, requires a ticket. Early reservations are advised because tickets are available in limited quantities. No tickets will be sold after 5:00 PM, Thursday, November 19. COST: $15.00.
The American Studies Association has arranged for boat, bus, and walking tours. All tours originate at the Sheraton Seattle. All buses depart from and return to the Sheraton Seattle at the times listed below. Tour members should arrive at their bus 15 minutes before the stated departure time. Tickets may be ordered on the tour registration form. Tickets may also be purchased on a space-available basis, at the tour registration desk, on the day of the tour. Tours may be cancelled for insufficient interest, and for this reason only checks will be returned. Otherwise no refunds will be granted. The description of the tours follows:
Cost: $23.00
This tour includes visits to:
El Centro de La Raza
The Chicano cultural center, located in one of Seattle's most diverse neighborhoods, welcomes you to a focal place of Chicano community activism, culture and visual arts. El Centro hosts numerous social, political and artistic events year round.
Seattle Center
Located in the 740-acre park developed for the 1962 World's Fair, the Seattle Center includes the Pacific Science Center, Children's Museum, the Bagley-Wright Theatre, the Opera House, the Sonics' Key Arena and the well-known Space Needle.
Chinatown/International Historic District
Visit the third largest Chinatown district on the West Coast. As the name implies, Seattle's Chinatown/International Historic District is the only area in the continental United States where Chinese, Japanese, Filipinos, Vietnamese and African Americans formed one neighborhood.
Friday, November 20, 1998
9:30 - 2:00 P.M.
Seattle Art Museum and Seattle Asian Art Museum
Cost: $30.00
Seattle Art Museum
In the heart of the city, the Seattle Art Museum displays an outstanding collection of approximately 21,000 objects, representing a wide range of art--from ancient Egyptian reliefs to contemporary American installations using photography and video. Particularly strong in Asian, African, Northwest Coast Native American, modern art and European painting and decorative arts, the museum also has collections of Egyptian, Mesopotamian and Islamic sculpture, ceramics, metalwork and painting. There are 700 works of Central, South American and Ancient American art in the collection. The Museum itself, designed by Robert Venturi, has been internationally recognized for its artistic design.
Seattle Asian Art Museum
Located in Volunteer Park, the Seattle Asian Art Museum houses the majority of the Seattle Art Museum's Asian Collection. Among over 7,000 objects, the Japanese collection is considered one of the top five in the U.S. and among the most distinguished outside of Japan. Chinese, Korean and the South/Southeast Asian collections are also remarkable, including a premiere collection of early Thai ceramics. The museum building was designed by Seattle architect Carl Gould in 1933.
1:00 - 5:00 P.M.
Boeing 747/767/777 Plant Tour
Cost: $30.00
Boeing welcomes you to tour their enormous technical center. You have to see it to believe it. With doors the size of a football field and 62 acres of floor space, the eleven story Boeing plant is the world's largest building by volume. During this impressive tour, you will observe 747, 767, and 777 airplanes in various stages of assembly and learn about the assembly and production process. A tour like this is a rare opportunity.
Saturday, November 21, 1998
Wing Luke Museum/Burke Museum
Cost: $28.00
Wing Luke Asian Museum
Nestled in the heart of Seattle's International District, the Wing Luke Asian Museum, one of the most unique cultural treasures in the country, is the only pan-Asian American museum in the United States. The museum is devoted to the collection, preservation and display of Asian Pacific American history, past and contemporary culture and art, with projects inspired and created by community members.
Burke Museum
On the campus of the University of Washington, the Burke Museum is Washington State's museum of natural and cultural history. Engaging exhibits, public programs and publications to educate and inspire the diverse and multicultural community which the museum serves, it is a treasure trove of natural and artistic wonders from the Pacific Northwest and the Pacific Rim. Collection highlights include towering totem poles and huge, hand-carved cedar canoes; the region's only dinosaur skeleton; beautiful gems and minerals; fascinating fossils; and birds, beetles, and butterflies. The three divisions of Anthropology, Geology, and Zoology contain national ranked collections totaling over three million specimens.
Pioneer Square Historic District and the Underground Tour
Cost: $26.00
In 1889, Seattle experienced its first major disaster--a fire that nearly destroyed what was then the downtown area. Seattle rebuilt itself on top of the original city and visitors may now view the buildings' remains on the Underground Seattle tour. Engage in a historical and sometimes humorous look at Seattle's history as the guides take you on an unusual tour beneath the streets of Pioneer Square. Then stroll through the cobble-stone streets lined with galleries and cafes.
Saturday Afternoon
You're on your own to enjoy Seattle's downtown. A self-guided walking tour will be in your conference folder, introducing you to the downtown Seattle retail core, the famous Pike Place Market with its 250 plus vendors and their goods, and Seattle's Waterfront with the Seattle Aquarium, the new Port of Seattle building, restaurants and entertainment. Enjoy the upscale stores and shops of downtown, the unique fare of Pike Place vendors, salt water breezes, boats, and the Olympic Mountains, if, as the locals say, they are "out." New activities on the waterfront make it one of the liveliest areas of Seattle.
Changes or additions to the program will be listed in the program supplement that will be available only on site at the convention registration desk.
The program will be available online after August 1. The URL is: http://asa.press.jhu.edu/program98/. It is not possible, however, to accept online registrations.
The 1998 Convention Headquarters Hotel is the Seattle Sheraton Hotel and Towers at 1400 Sixth Avenue, Seattle, WA 98101. Reservations, 1-800-204-6100; Fax, 206-447-5525.
Please send the hotel reservation form, found in the pages of this book, and your first night's room deposit, directly to the hotel:
ATTN: Reservations Manager
Seattle Sheraton Hotel And Towers
1400 Sixth Avenue
Seattle, Wa 98101Toll Free Reservations 1-800-204-6100
The 1998 Convention Overflow Hotel is the Sixth Avenue Inn at 2000 Sixth Avenue, Seattle, WA 98121. Reservations, 1-800-648-6440.
Please send the hotel reservation form, found in the pages of this book, and your first night's room deposit, directly to the hotel:
ATTN: Reservations Manager
The Sixth Avenue Inn
2000 Sixth Avenue
Seattle, Wa 98121
Meetings, sessions, and events take place almost exclusively at the Sheraton Seattle.
The Sheraton Seattle complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, its regulations, and guidelines. So that the Sheraton can better assist persons with special needs, individuals should indicate their specific needs on the hotel reservation form or in an attached letter and include a telephone number where they can be reached. In addition, they should make their reservations as early as possible, and no later than 15 Sept-ember. If they need additional assistance, they should contact the American Studies Association.
Child care will be available through Best Sitters, Inc., a locally owned family business that specializes in individual or small group care. Best Sitters, Inc. has been in operation for thirty (30) years and is licensed to do business as a client fee paid referral agency. All Best Sitters are bonded, over the age of 25 years and provide their own transportation. They have been carefully screened and selected with verification to their character, background, and experience and are required to have a Washington State Patrol criminal background check. Reservations should be made on an individual basis. Rates will be quoted at the time of order and may vary according to the child's age and length of service needed. Please direct all inquiries to Best Sitters, Inc., (206) 682-2556, P.O. Box 325, Medinam, WA 98039-0325. Business hours: Monday-Saturday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM.
|
Aerofiot Hawaiian America West Horizon American Northwest Air Canada Reno Air Alaska Scandinavian British Southwest Continental Trans World Canadian United Delta US Airways EVA |
1-888-340-6400 1-800-367-5320 1-800-235-9292 1-800-547-9308 1-800-433-7300 1-800-225-2525 1-800-776-3000 1-800-736-6247 1-800-426-0333 1-800-221-2350 1-800-247-9297 1-800-435-9792 1-800-525-0280 1-800-221-2000 1-800-426-7000 1-800-241-6522 1-800-221-1212 1-800-428-4322 1-800-695-1188 |
How to get to the Sheraton Seattle from the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport:
Sea-Tac airport is 16 miles from downtown Seattle. Incoming visitors can reach the downtown hotels via Taxi ($30), Grayline Airporter bus service to major hotels ($7.50 one way/$13 round trip per person), or Shuttle Express Van Service ($15 per person).
DRIVING FROM SEATTLE INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT: Take 518 Eastbound to I-5 Northbound (Seattle). Take the Seneca Street exit (exits off on the left side). Turn right immediately onto 6th Avenue. Go up two blocks, past Union Street and the Hotel is on the right.
HEADING SOUTHBOUND ON I-5: Take the Union Street exit, and follow Union to 6th Avenue (one block). Turn right immediately onto 6th Avenue. The Hotel is on the right. Turn right into the entrance and park under the Hotel.
HEADING NORTHBOUND ON I-5: See directions from the Seattle Sea-Tac Airport.
HEADING WESTBOUND ON 520 FREEWAY: Proceed west on the 520 Freeway to the I-5 South Freeway. Take the I-5 South to the Union Street exit. Proceed down Union Street 11/5 blocks to 6th Avenue and turn right. Turn right into the entrance and park under the Hotel.
HEADING WESTBOUND ON THE 1-90 FREEWAY: Proceed west on the I-90 freeway to the I-5 North Freeway. Proceed to the Madison Street exit. Turn left onto Madison (over freeway). Turn right onto 6th Avenue. Proceed on 6th two blocks. Turn right into the entrance and park under the Hotel.
PARKING: There is both Self Parking and Valet Parking. Self Parking begins at $4.00 for the first half hour and increases $1 for each additional half hour. Overnight parking at the Self Park rate is $15.00 (for Hotel guests). Valet Parking begins at $7.00 for the first hour and increases $1 for each additional half hour. Overnight parking a the Valet Parking rate is $18.00 (for Hotel guests).
Downtown Seattle is compact, walkable and pedestrian friendly. There are three forms of public transportation available to visitors, in addition to regular bus and taxi services. They are:
BUS SERVICE DOWNTOWN
The new Metro Bus System Underground Tunnel has 5 stops running from the Convention Center through downtown Seattle to the International District adjacent to the Kingdome (see area maps). All downtown bus service is free along the bus tunnel or surface streets.
MONORAIL from Westlake Center in downtown to Seattle Center. The Monorail runs from 10:00 AM to Midnight daily. The ride is $2.00 round trip and takes 90 seconds. This is an easy and fun way for visitors to reach the Seattle Center, the Space Needle, Pacific Science Center, Seattle Opera House, Key Arena and Pacific Northwest Ballet, Seattle Repertory Theatre and Intiman Theatre.
WATERFRONT TROLLEY runs the length of the downtown Seattle Waterfront, from Pier 69, past the Edgewater Inn, the Aquarium, through Pioneer Square, past the Kingdome and ending in the International District. Passenger tickets cost $1 with on and off privileges anywhere along the route.
The Convention Book Exhibit will be in Sheraton Seattle Grand Ballroom Sections A and B. Admission will be by registration badge only. Hours of the book exhibit are:
Friday, November 20
Saturday, November 21
Sunday, November 228:30 AM - 5:00 PM
8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
8:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Employers should reserve interview space by November 1; provision for unscheduled use cannot be guaranteed. Interviews will be held Thursday through Sunday, November 19 - November 22. The Interview Room is available from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM for two hour time slots Thursday through Saturday, and from 8:00 AM to 12:00 Noon on Sunday. Job announcements should be submitted to the Convention Manager by November 1, so they may be included in the ASA's Employment Opportunities Supplement.
Interested job candidates may send two copies of their vita to the Convention Manager, at the Office of the Executive Director, by November 1, 1998. These will be compiled and made available at the convention to employers who may have job openings now and in the future. Please note that while the ASA is happy to serve as a clearinghouse for job information, we cannot schedule interviews for candidates. All interviews must be arranged directly between the employer and job candidate.
Address correspondence regarding interview space, as well as vitae, to Convention Manager, American Studies Association, 1120 19th Street, NW, Washington, DC 20036.