Upstate History Alliance/Museum Association of New York Annual  
Conference
April 13-15, 2008
Albany, NY

The Relevancy-Driven Museum:

The relevancy-driven museum focuses its mission and goals on the  
creation of impactful audience experiences that act as a catalyst for  
connection to larger societal issues.  Whether it involves the  
preservation of built or natural environments, tolerance for diverse  
people and cultures, or advancement of the realm of science,  
technology and society, the relevancy-driven museum’s learning and  
teaching experiences embrace the roles of human connection and  
societal activism.
Call for Proposals:

This year, we seek proposals for poster sessions from undergraduate  
and graduate students that explore the explore aspects related to our  
theme of "The Relevancy-Drive Museum."  We are interested in creating  
a provocative and diverse program for this conference, and welcome  
proposals that explore all aspects of museums and communities,  
including but not limited to collections, exhibitions, education/ 
outreach, development, administration, governance.

What is a Poster Session?

Poster sessions are limited duration presentation (about 10 minutes)  
that can be presented several times in a given time period. Think  
“Science Fair” for the museum world. As a presenter, you will be  
stationed a table and be prepared to speak to interested conference  
participants, some of whom may stay to listen to your entire  
presentation while others may stay for a few minutes and move on.  
Providing visual aides and handouts are encouraged.

Financial Assistance:

This year, the New York State Historical Association will be  
sponsoring the Poster Sessions at the UHA/MANY Conference. Because of  
this sponsorship, we are able to offer a stipend of $50 to students  
to help offset travel and registration costs. Further financial  
assistance is available to students who take advantage of conference  
volunteer opportunities.  To learn more about these opportunities,  
call UHA at 800.895.1648.

How to submit a proposal:
Poster Session Proposals should be submitted via email to  
[log in to unmask] and should include the information listed below:

·       Student contact information

·       Undergraduate/Graduate School Affiliation

·       Description of proposed topic and session (500 words or less)

·       Description of proposed visual aids

·       Session Summary for conference brochure (30 words or less)

Deadlines:
Submissions for Poster Session Proposals should be received by Friday  
February 15, 2008. Proposals will only be accepted via email at  
[log in to unmask] Proposals will be reviewed and notifications  
will be made by early March.

Questions:
To learn more about the UHA/MANY Conference, please visit  
www.upstatehistory.org. If you have any questions, or would like to  
discuss an idea for a Poster Session, please contact the Upstate  
History Alliance at 800.895.1648 or by email at [log in to unmask]


  
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