The 56th Annual MALAS Conference, 2006

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MEETING DATES: November 16-18, 2006
Albertus University
Managua, Nicaragua

CALL FOR PAPERS: Conference Theme -- Latin America - Shifting Seas, Constant Currents/ América Latina - Los Mares Movedizos, Las Corrientes Incesantes

It is with great pleasure that we invite you and your colleagues on behalf of Albertus University in Managua, Nicaragua, to participate in the Annual Meeting of the interdisciplinary Midwest Association of Latin American Studies (MALAS) to be held on the campus of Albertus University in Managua, Nicaragua, from November 16 - 18, 2006. The conference, whose theme is Latin America - Shifting Seas, Constant Currents/ América Latina - Los Mares Movedizos, Las Corrientes Incesantes, promises to be an exciting event. A number of sessions and papers have been proposed and we are still looking for more sessions and paper presenters, including students' papers !
The MALAS conference remains an excellent opportunity and exceptional value among professional and academic association meetings. The all-inclusive registration fee is $85 for professionals with early pre-conference registration and includes access to paper sessions PLUS other activities in development. Special rates are available for students. Prizes (with monetary value) are awarded to the best undergraduate and graduate papers. Bring your students along!

To view and download the Pre-Registration Form for the 2006 MALAS Conference, just click on: PRE-REGISTRATION

To view and download the MALAS 2006 Conference flyer, just click on: FLYER (In Adobe Acrobat Format).

To view and download the Program Schedule for the 2006 MALAS Conference, just click on: PROGRAM AND SESSIONS (In Adobe Acrobat Format).

To view and download the official conference invitation and call for papers letter, just click on: INVITATION LETTER (In Adobe Acrobat Format).

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** Useful information for conference attendees:
Information about the conference Campo Real Hotel available by following the link. A block of rooms has been set aside for conference attendees. Make reservations by email using this email address. Other communications are unreliable.

Standard Single room rates are: US$50 (plus 15% tax)
Standard Double room rates are: US$60 (plus 15% tax)
Free breakfast and internet access included in these rates.

• Thursday Nov. 16 -- Schedule to be announced.
• Friday Nov. 17 -- Schedule to be announced.
  Luncheon: TBA
  Reception and Banquet: TBA.
  
• Saturday Nov. 18 -- Schedule to be announced.
  Luncheon: TBA, followed by the MALAS business meeting.

As usual, the academic program will include panels with papers in the social sciences and the humanities. There will be major plenary addresses by influential scholars. This year, our major speakers include the following:

• Schedule to be determined.
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Details and full program will be found at the MALAS website (follow the links on this page). Blocks of rooms have been reserved at the Hotel Campo Real in Managua. See hotel page for details.

The conference concludes at 3:00 pm on Saturday November 18, 2006.

AIR TRAVEL:
American Airlines is offering a 5% discount November 1-21 - book by calling 1-800-433-1790 and referencing code #67N6AQ and MALAS (will not work on the AA website according to several people who have tried).
Right now, ticket prices through Expedia are quoting around $775-815 for November 14-19. I'm sure you can find cheaper fares!

We hope you can join us for MALAS 2006 in MANAGUA.

*** NOTE: For those who wish to join a post-conference trip to Panama, Dick Millett is making tentative arrangements for November 19-21, including tours organized through the Smithsonian Institute, exploration of the Canal, and meetings with numerous senior Panamanian officials to discuss US-Panamanian relations. For more information on the post-conference Panama trip, contact Dick directly at Millett1@aol.com.

Registration and Abstracts Deadline: October 10, 2006 (Abstracts received after October 10 are accommodated on a space-available basis).

Mail or email a 150-word abstract, title, name, affiliation, address, phone number, and email address to:
MALAS Conference Registration: Dr. Phil Kelly
Department of Political Science
Campus Box 4032
Emporia State University
Emporia, KS 66801-5087

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CONFERENCE HOST: Albertus University, Managua

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This page last updated on 10/23/06.