Conferences    

                        AUGUST

July 29-August 2, 2008

Association of Black Sociologists (ABS)

"Call for Papers" Deadline March 1, 2008. Boston, MA

Web: www.blacksociologists.org

August 16-2, 2008

National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ)

31st Annual Convention and Career Fair. Indianapolis Convention Center. Indianapolis. Website: www.nabj.org/conventions/2006/index.html

SEPTEMBER

National Summit on Black Greek Letter Organizations:

“A Critical Time for Change: Strengthening the Legacy, Part II”. Charlotte, NC. For registration information and to download the Call for Proposals, please visit our website at www.neiu.edu/~greekbla

Inaugural Symposium on Race and Society:

"At the Crossroads: Racial Implications of America's Health Care Crisis."  The University of Virginia. Web: www.virginia.edu/symrs

The University of Puget Sound Race and Pedagogy National Conference

Tacoma, Wash. Contact Dexter Gordon at (253) 879-3372 or dgordon@ups.edu.

Visit: www.ups.edu for more information.

National Black MBA Association 28th Annual Conference and Exposition

Georgia World Congress Center. Atlanta Georgia. Visit www.nbmbaa.org for more information.

Minority Access' Sixth National Role Models Conference:

“Diversity in Retrospect and Prospect.”  Website: www.minorityaccess.org

OCTOBER

Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH):

Charlotte, NC.  Website: www.asalh.org

Tomás Rivera Policy Institute 4th Annual Education Conference

"Practical Approaches to Transform Latino College Access into College Success"

Long Beach, Calif.   Web: www.trpi.org

AAC&U's Network for Academic Renewal: 

"Civic Learning at the Intersection." Denver, Colorado.  For more information visit www.aacu.org

The Fifth Annual Diversity Challenge:

"Race and Cultural Intersections in Scientific Research and Mental Health Delivery for Children, Adolescents and Families." Boston College.

Phone: (617) 552-6139   Web: www.bc.edu/isprc 

Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU) Annual Conference

"Championing Hispanic Higher Education Success: A National Imperative for the 21st Century"   Web: www.hacu.net

National Black Child Development Institute

"The Journey Continues: Giving Our Children a Chance"

Web:  www.nbcdi.org/conference/default.asp

3rd Biennial International Conference on Cultural Diversity: "Bridging the Gaps."

Murfreesboro and Nashville, TN  Web: http://www.mtsu.edu/~cdinit/  or Phone: (615) 898-5975.

1st Joint Conference of Librarians of Color:

"Gathering at the waters: Embracing Our Spirits, Telling Our Stories." Dallas, TX.

Web:  www.ala.org/ala/olos/jointconferenceoflibrariansofcolor/jclc2006.htm

2nd Annual "Am I My Brothers Keeper Conference

The University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS. For conference information contact Robert N. Page, Jr. or visit: www.oma.ku.edu/brotherskeeper/

University System of Maryland Fourth Annual Faculty Conference:

"Rethinking and Relearning Diversity: From Conflict to Inclusion." 

Web: www.usmd.edu/usm/workgroups/diversity

National Society of Hispanic MBAs 17th Annual Conference and Career Expo:

"Embracing Our Heritage and Bridging our Future." Cincinnati Cinergy Center in Cincinnati Ohio. Web: www.nshmba.org/confernce

Society for the Advancement of Chicanos & Native Americans in Science (SACNAS): "Science Revolution in Minority Communities: What Progress Have We Made?"  Tampa, Fla. Phone: (831) 459-0170 Web: www.sacnas.org/confnew

The American Council on Education Center for Advancement of Racial and Ethnic Equity: “Educating All of One Nation.”  Web: www.acenet.edu

NOVEMBER

Diversity Best Practices/Network & Affinity Leadership Congress 2007 Diversity and Inclusion Leadership Summit & Gala. "Examining Critical Issues & Exploring New Opportunities"  Washington, D.C.  Web: www.nalc.diversitybestpractices.com

4th Annual Harambee Summit

"A Call to Action." Slippery Rock University. Slippery Rock, PA. Web: www.sru.edu/harambeesummit or Phone: (724) 738-2700.

American Indian Science & Engineering Society (AISES) 29th Annual National Conference.   "Mission: Success"  Phoenix  Web: www.aises.org/events/2007

University of Missouri-Columbia 17th  Annual Association for Black Culture Centers Conference. "Culture Centers and the Shaping of Diversity on Predominantly White Campuses" Columbia, Mo.  Web: www.missouri.edu/~bccenter

Nation Multicultural Institute:

"Innovation at the Speed of Diversity." Arlington, VA.

Web: www.nmci.org  or Phone: (202)-483-0700.

34th National Association of Black School Educators

Orlando, Fla. Web: www.nabse.org

Annual Biomedical Research Conference for Minority Students

Anaheim Convention Center and Anaheim Marriott Hotel. Anaheim, California.

Web: www.abrcms.org

16th National Association for Multicultural Educators

Phoenix, AZ.  Website: www.nameorg.org

10th Annual National Conference: People of Color in Predominantly White Institutions:  "Different Perspectives on Majority Rules." University of Nebraska-Lincoln.  Web: http://conferences.unl.edu/people05/

DECEMBER

NASPA/ Stetson Law & Policy Conference "The Power of Professional Judgment"

San Antonio, TX  Web: www.naspa.org/law

NASPA Multicultural Institute "Awareness + Collaboration + Advocacy = Multicultural Competencies in Action" Miami, Florida  Web: www.naspa.org

JANUARY

January 18-19, 2008

The 14th National African American Student Leadership Conference:

“Answering the call to greatness: IS IT YOU?” Rust College, Holly Springs, MS. Web: http://www.naaslc.org. or Phone: (662) 551-4095.

January 27-29-2008

The 6th Annual Best Practices in Black Student Achievement Conference:  Clemson University, Clemson, SC. For more info visit: www.clemson.edu/bestpractices  or 1-888-654-9020.

Carroll F.S. Hardy National Black Student Leadership Development Conference: “Here am I, Send me." The Stuart Educational Leadership Group, Inc.

Williamsburg, VA  Web: www.selg.com

The 17th Annual Southwestern Black Student Leadership Conference:

"Igniting the F.L.A.M.E: Future Leaders Aiming to Manifest Excellence." Texas A&M University. College Station, TX. Phone: (979) 845-4565 or visit: http://www.sbslc.tamu.edu

Big 12 Conference on Black Student Government:

“Upholding a Past of Leadership, Integrity, Fortitude & Talent.” University of Missouri-Columbia. Web: www.missouri.edu.

Paper Clip Communications:

Flipping the Switch: Encouraging Civility on Campus

Web: www.paper-clip.com or Phone: 866-295-0505.

FEBRUARY

February 7-9, 2008

Alliance Graduate Education Professoriate (AGEP)  Elements for Succes. Faculty Recruitment Fair. Chicago, Illinois.  For additional information visit www.michagep.org.

February 11-16, 2008

National Association of African American Studies (NAAAS) 16th Annual & Affiliates National Conference: "Call for Papers"  Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Please call (207) 839-8004or visit www.NAAAS.org

Mid Atlantic Conference:

“Diversity - a critical and valued area of scholarship and research” 

Phone: (540) 231-7966 or visit www.conted.vt.edu/macsd/

National Association of Student Affairs Professional (NASAP) 52nd Annual Conference: "Transforming Leaders: Academically, Emotionally, Physically, Spiritually, and Fiscally."  Atlanta, Georgia. Website  www.nasap.net

The Association of College Administration Professionals:

"Three tracks: How Auxiliary Services Help Colleges, Reprographic, Printing and Duplicating and Getting Athletics under Control."  San Antonio, Texas. For complete details on workshops, contact ACAP, Tel. 540-885-1873, Fax 540-885-6133 or E-mail (acap@cfw.com)

MARCH

March 6-8, 2008

American Association of Hispanic in Higher Education, Inc. (AAHHE) 3rd Annual National Conference:

"Building Pathways-Construyendo Caminos:Fulfilling Expectations."  Miami, FL.  For more information visit www.aahhe.org.

March 19-22, 2008

37th Annual Meeting Conference Theme:

"The African Diaspora and the Dynamics of Global Change"  

Web: www.ncobps.org or Phone: (662) 254-3794.

March 31-April 4, 2008

ACPA/NASPA Joint Meeting:

"Our Power and Responsibility to Shape Education."  Orlando Fla.

Web: www.2007jointmeeting.org

University Union Towson University

"Stepping Inside: Reflections on Diversity at Maryland's Metropolitan University." 

Web: www.towson.edu/multiculturalinstitute

Eighth Annual Regional HBCU Summit on Retention:

“Improving Retention at HBCU’s: Redesigning, Retooling, and Recommitting.”  Ocean City, MD. Phone: (410) 951-3492 or visit: www.morgan.edu/hbcu

APRIL

April 10-12, 2008

Association of Am erican Colleges and Universities Annual Meeting:

"Discovering, Integrating and Applying Knowledge: Effective Educational Practices for Today's Students and Tomorrow's Innovation." Austin, TX. For more information visit: www.aacu.org  or call us at 202-387-3760.

April 23-25, 2008
21st  Annual International Mentoring Association Conference.  CALL FOR PROPOSALS,  "Reaching Higher: Developing and Sustaining Human Potential Through Mentoring and Coaching."  Tuscany Suites &Casino. Las Vegas, Nevada. Web: www.mentoring-association.org

April 28- May 4 2008
Equality Forum "Advancing GLBT Civil Rights."   Philadelphia, PA 

Web: www.equalityforum.com

Keeping Our Faculties IV:

"Recruiting, Retaining, and Advancing Faculty of Color"  University of Minnesota

Web: www.cce.umn.edu or Phone: 612-624-6225

10th Annual Symposium on the Recruitment & Retention of Students of Color: “Connecting the Circle.”  Web: http://www.noellevitz.com/events/

Midwest Asian American Students Union (MAASU) 2005 Spring Conference University of Michigan. For conference information, contact Yeerik Moy (ymoy@uiuc.edu) or Jocelyn Yin (jyin@uiuc.edu) or visit www.maasu.org

National Association for Multicultural Education:

“Spiritualism and Multiculturalism: The Forgotten Conversation”
Sususquehanna University. Web: www.nameorg.org

Third Annual Conference on White Privilege:

“Their Fight Against White Privilege, White Supremacy & Oppression.”

Central College. Pella, Iowa. Web: www.whiteprivilegeconference.com

MAY

May 27- 31, 2008

The 21th Annual National Conference on Race & Ethnicity in American Higher Education (NCORE.).  Orlando, Florida.  For conference information visit:  www.ncore.occe.ou.edu

Eighth Annual Big 10, Statewide & Beyond…Conference:

“Racial Legacies & Learning IV: Moving the Nation’s Diversity Agenda Forward.”  The Ohio State University Office of Minority Affairs. For more information, call

(614) 292-0964.

Annual Diversity Diversity Conference:

"Global Vision: Local Action = Inclusive Solutions for Diverse Workplaces."

New York. Web: www.conference-board.org/diversity.htm

National MultiCultural Institute:

"The Illusion of Inclusion: Beyond Rhetoric To A Sustainable Future"

 Bethesda Maryland. Web: www.nmci.org

NASAP 9th Annual Student Leadership Institute:

“The Legacy of Leadership in the African American Community: Affecting the World”  Bowie State University. Website: www.bowiestate.edu/NASAP/NASAP.htm

Annual Diversity Diversity Conference:

"Global Vision: Local Action = Inclusive Solutions for Diverse Workplaces."

Chicago, IL. Web: www.conference-board.org/diversity.htm