4.22.2008
Name Change
Identity is everything (unless you are a materialist). So. O.K. Identity is important. And we're re-thinking ours. "Developing Areas" isn't cutting it, so how about "geography of development" specialty group, e.g. GoD SG, or development geographies specialty group. Or add your idea below.
4.09.2008
Transportation between the hotel and conference
All,
The hosts at Clark have gone above and beyond the call of duty and have organized vans to get us between the Hilton and the conference at Clark. They ask that we wait at the entrance to the Hilton (and conversely where they drop us off at Clark) so that the students can get back in time to attend the pre-conference.
I would encourage everyone to express their thanks to Mary Lawhorn and Matt Huber who will be driving and to Jim Murphy and Deb Martin. They have been extremely gracious with their time in helping us organize the pre-conference (s).
Brent
The hosts at Clark have gone above and beyond the call of duty and have organized vans to get us between the Hilton and the conference at Clark. They ask that we wait at the entrance to the Hilton (and conversely where they drop us off at Clark) so that the students can get back in time to attend the pre-conference.
- Sunday 4:00 - 5:00 PM - from the Hilton to Clark (Mary driving; up to 3 trips? - 4:00 PM, 4:20 PM, and 4:40 PM)
- Sunday 9:15 - 9:45 PM - from Clark to the Hilton (Mary driving; up to 3 trips? - Depends on demand...)
- Monday 7:45 - 8:45 AM - from the Hilton to Clark (the DASG meeting starts at 8:30 AM and the PGSG meeting starts at 9:00 AM) - (Matt driving; 2-3 trips? - (7:45 AM; 8:05 AM; 8:25 AM)
- Monday 6:00 PM - 6:30 PM - One run(?) immediately after the conferences for those not wanting to go to the reception at Peppercorns (1 trip) (6:00 PM)
- Monday 8:30 - 9:00 PM - Final run(s) from Peppercorns to the Hilton following reception (2 trips?; depends on demand)
I would encourage everyone to express their thanks to Mary Lawhorn and Matt Huber who will be driving and to Jim Murphy and Deb Martin. They have been extremely gracious with their time in helping us organize the pre-conference (s).
Brent
2.13.2008
Carpooling
If you wish to try to car pool with someone between Boston and Worcester, we are providing space within this post for such conversations.
2.12.2008
More info on the hotel
All,
More details on our block rate if you don't get it by going to the website...
The PGSG and DASG have negotiated a rate of $87 (+ tax) per night for Sunday and Monday nights at the Hilton Garden Inn (http://hiltongardeninn.hilton.com/en/gi/hotels/index.jhtml?ctyhocn=BEDWOGI),
at 35 Major Taylor Blvd. (still called Worcester Center Boulevard on some maps) in downtown Worcester. The Hilton has guaranteed this rate either until 50 rooms have been reserved or March 15,whichever comes first. To make a reservation, contact the Hilton at +1 508 753 5700 and tell them that you are with the “AAG Political Geography and Developing Areas Room Block.” Parking is an additional $8.95 per night (or $12.95 per night for valet parking).
EDIT: APPARENTLY IF YOU GET THE CENTRAL RESERVATIONS AGENT OF HILTON HOTELS THEY WILL TELL YOU THAT THEY HAVE NO ROOMS LEFT. ASK THE OPERATOR TO DIRECT YOUR CALL TO THE RESERVATIONS DESK WITHIN THE HOTEL, NOT THE CORPORATE RESERVATIONS CALL CENTER. THE NUMBER ABOVE IS A DIRECT LINE TO THE WORCESTER HOTEL.
More details on our block rate if you don't get it by going to the website...
The PGSG and DASG have negotiated a rate of $87 (+ tax) per night for Sunday and Monday nights at the Hilton Garden Inn (http://hiltongardeninn.hilton.com/en/gi/hotels/index.jhtml?ctyhocn=BEDWOGI),
at 35 Major Taylor Blvd. (still called Worcester Center Boulevard on some maps) in downtown Worcester. The Hilton has guaranteed this rate either until 50 rooms have been reserved or March 15,whichever comes first. To make a reservation, contact the Hilton at +1 508 753 5700 and tell them that you are with the “AAG Political Geography and Developing Areas Room Block.” Parking is an additional $8.95 per night (or $12.95 per night for valet parking).
EDIT: APPARENTLY IF YOU GET THE CENTRAL RESERVATIONS AGENT OF HILTON HOTELS THEY WILL TELL YOU THAT THEY HAVE NO ROOMS LEFT. ASK THE OPERATOR TO DIRECT YOUR CALL TO THE RESERVATIONS DESK WITHIN THE HOTEL, NOT THE CORPORATE RESERVATIONS CALL CENTER. THE NUMBER ABOVE IS A DIRECT LINE TO THE WORCESTER HOTEL.
2.04.2008
Latest Zogby Polls show Obama and Clinton...
Oops, nevermind. I just got back from Malawi and have to say that NOT having the US media for a month was pure delight.
We will have a program very soon. Several people have been asking and we are working on it diligently (or as diligently as academics can be).
Brent
We will have a program very soon. Several people have been asking and we are working on it diligently (or as diligently as academics can be).
Brent
1.08.2008
Deadline Extended
The deadline for submitting abstracts for the DASG preconference in Worcester has been extended to January 25, 2008. Please send abstracts to Jeff Bury jbury(at)ucsc(dot)edu or Ed Carr carre(at)sc(dot)edu. Please do NOT send abstracts to me (Brent McCusker) as I am in Malawi until February and won't be able to respond/forward your messages.
1.04.2008
Deadline / Don't Panic
If you are planning to submit an abstract, don't worry if you don't get it in by the end of today. Send me or Jeff Bury (jbury)(at)(ucsc)(dot)(edu) an e-mail and let us know you are planning to submit and we'll give you special treatment.
Brent
Brent
12.04.2007
Sorry, no electronic registration / Couple Questions
A few questions are trickling in...
1) While it would be nice to allow you to use your credit card to register for the pre-conference, we are a very small organization. I take care of all web and e-mail promotion of the conference and we just don't have the ability to register electronically. All you need to do is go the the "registration" link and mail your check to Molly at the address listed. There is no form. Just enclose your name, affiliation and your check. If appropriate, indicate if you are a student.
2)International participants may pay at the door with no late fee due to difficulty transferring funds.
3)You do not need to be a member of DASG to participate in the pre-conference, but we do encourage you to become a member if you like what you see. Register for specialty group affiliation when you pay for AAG fees.
1) While it would be nice to allow you to use your credit card to register for the pre-conference, we are a very small organization. I take care of all web and e-mail promotion of the conference and we just don't have the ability to register electronically. All you need to do is go the the "registration" link and mail your check to Molly at the address listed. There is no form. Just enclose your name, affiliation and your check. If appropriate, indicate if you are a student.
2)International participants may pay at the door with no late fee due to difficulty transferring funds.
3)You do not need to be a member of DASG to participate in the pre-conference, but we do encourage you to become a member if you like what you see. Register for specialty group affiliation when you pay for AAG fees.
11.05.2007
AAG Extends Submission Deadline
Given that the AAG has extended the deadline for the main conference until Nov 30th, now is a good time to line up panels/paper sessions for the DASG pre-conference (13-14 April). Please check out the "Call for Panelists" for details.
10.31.2007
DASG Sponsored AAG Sessions
Please e-mail me if you have a DASG sponsored AAG session and I will create a link for it on the right hand column. Please take a look at those first and send me all the info. Once AAG announces the schedule, I will update the pages with day/time/room.
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