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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#C00000">49<sup>th</sup> ASEEES Annual Convention Call for Proposals</span><span style="color:#C00000"><br>
</span>Chicago Marriott Downtown Magnificent Mile, Nov. 9-12, 2017</b> <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="http://www.aseees.org/convention">www.aseees.org/convention</a><b>
<br>
<span style="background:white">Convention Theme: <a href="hrrp://www.aseees.org/convention/2017-theme">
Transgressions</a></span></b><span style="background:white"> The theme includes the centenary of the 1917 revolution.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">The <b>Proposal Submission </b>closes on <b><span style="color:red">February 15</span></b>:
<a href="http://www.aseees.org/convention/cfp">www.aseees.org/convention/cfp</a><b>
</b><strong><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;background:white;font-weight:normal">ALL submissions</span></strong><strong><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;background:white">
</span></strong><strong><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;background:white;font-weight:normal">- panel, roundtable, individual paper, lightning round presentation, and meeting</span></strong><strong><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;background:white">
</span></strong><strong><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;background:white;font-weight:normal">request
</span></strong><span style="background:white">submissions – are due by Feb. 15.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>New Session Types for 2017: </b>Beyond the usual panel, roundtable and individual paper submissions, are accepting
<b>Book Discussion Roundtable</b> and <b>Lightning Round Presentation</b> submissions. Please read the descriptions and
<b>rules for participation</b> here: <a href="http://www.aseees.org/convention/rules">
<span style="background:white">www.aseees.org/convention/rules</span></a><span style="background:white"> </span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color:#141823;background:white">Panelists Wanted Boards</span></b><span style="color:#141823;background:white">: We are anticipating a large number of proposals for the 2017 Convention. Individual paper submissions will
have a MUCH LOWER chance of being accepted than panel/roundtable proposals. We STRONGLY encourage all interested participants to form, or become part of, a panel proposal.
</span>To assist in the process of forming panels, we have created the Panel/Paper Wanted Board:
<a href="http://www.aseees.org/convention/paperspanels-wanted-board">www.aseees.org/convention/paperspanels-wanted-board</a> If you are looking for a panel to join or a paper presenter for your panel, please
<a href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/lv?key=0ApSs2h2I7nkMdDc5N1FLQk0xZGhEcXBHWGw2aUhlUUE&rm=full#gid=0">
review the proposals</a> on the online board. You can also indicate your willingness to volunteer as chair or discussant. You can also post your requests on the new ASEEES Commons:
<a href="https://aseees.hcommons.org/groups/2017-convention-paper-panelist-wanted/">
aseees.hcommons.org/groups/2017-convention-paper-panelist-wanted/</a> (See below for more information on the ASEEES Commons).<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Membership Requirement</b>: ALL individual paper and lightning round presentation submitters and panel/roundtable organizers in the
<u>US and abroad</u> <b>MUST be ASEEES members </b>in order to submit a proposal. Please review the
<a href="http://www.aseees.org/convention/rules#membership">membership rules</a> for participation. Renew your membership today:
<a href="http://www.aseees.org/membership/individual">www.aseees.org/membership/individual</a>. The technical problem with online payment has been resolved.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Question?</b> With any inquiries about the convention, please contact Margaret Manges, the convention manager, at
<a href="mailto:aseees.convention@pitt.edu">aseees.convention@pitt.edu</a> If you need assistance logging into the ASEEES members site or are experiencing other technical difficulties, please contact
<a href="mailto:aseees@pitt.edu">aseees@pitt.edu</a> <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#C00000"><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#C00000">ASEEES Advocacy<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraph" style="text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo1"><![if !supportLists]><span style="font-family:Symbol"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><![endif]><b><span style="color:red">Action Alert!</span></b><span style="color:red">
</span>– Tell Congress and White House you oppose elimination of the NEH: <a href="http://www.aseees.org/advocacy/action-alert-tell-congress-you-oppose-elimination-neh">
www.aseees.org/advocacy/action-alert-tell-congress-you-oppose-elimination-neh</a>
<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraph" style="text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo1"><![if !supportLists]><span style="font-family:Symbol"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><![endif]>ASEEES has joined the Scholars at Risk Network: <a href="http://www.aseees.org/news-events/aseees-news-feed/aseees-joins-scholars-risk-network">
www.aseees.org/news-events/aseees-news-feed/aseees-joins-scholars-risk-network</a>
<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraph" style="text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo1"><![if !supportLists]><span style="font-family:Symbol"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><![endif]>ASEEES expressed support for the European University at St. Petersburg:
<a href="http://www.aseees.org/advocacy/aseees-supports-eusp">www.aseees.org/advocacy/aseees-supports-eusp</a>
<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#C00000">ASEEES Commons</span><span style="color:#C00000"><br>
</span></b>Join us on the new ASEEES Commons: <a href="https://aseees.hcommons.org/">
aseees.hcommons.org</a> This online network seeks to support collaboration and dissemination of members’ work. Users can create professional profiles, build websites/blogs, create or join groups to connect with colleagues who share their interests, and link
to work deposited in CORE, the open-access repository for the humanities. Members can also browse CORE for articles, syllabi, and more. ASEEES Commons is part of the new
<a href="https://hcommons.org/">Humanities Commons</a>, established by the<b><span style="color:#C00000">
</span></b>MLA. Register and get started at aseees.hcommons.org! Interested in creating a group or need assistance? Contact
<a href="mailto:lypark@pitt.edu">lypark@pitt.edu</a> or <a href="mailto:newsnet@pitt.edu">
newsnet@pitt.edu</a> <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#C00000">1917 Website on ASEEES Commons<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt"><span style="color:black">In recognition of the centenary of the 1917 revolution and its impact around the world, ASEEES has created a website to gather resources and information on related events. We will be
adding more info to the site throughout the year. Help us create a robust website. If you have resources, course syllabi and events to add, please visit:
</span><a href="https://1917resources.aseees.hcommons.org/">1917resources.aseees.hcommons.org/</a>
<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#C00000">Upcoming Programs/Deadlines<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraph" style="text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo4"><![if !supportLists]><span style="font-family:Symbol"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><![endif]>First Book Subvention Proposals due <span style="color:red">
Feb. 1</span>: <a href="http://www.aseees.org/programs/firstbook-subvention">www.aseees.org/programs/firstbook-subvention</a>
<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraph" style="text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo4"><![if !supportLists]><span style="font-family:Symbol"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><![endif]>Two-part Webinar on Grants, Feb. 16 & Feb. 23: <a href="http://www.aseees.org/programs/webinars">
www.aseees.org/programs/webinars</a> <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraph" style="text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo4"><![if !supportLists]><span style="font-family:Symbol"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><![endif]>Nominations for 2017 ASEEES Distinguished Contributions Award,
<span style="color:red">April 1</span>: <a href="http://www.aseees.org/programs/aseees-prizes/distinguished-contributions-award">
www.aseees.org/programs/aseees-prizes/distinguished-contributions-award</a> <o:p>
</o:p></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraph" style="text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo4"><![if !supportLists]><span style="font-family:Symbol"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><![endif]>ASEEES Dissertation Grant applications due <span style="color:red">
April 30: </span><a href="http://www.aseees.org/programs/dissertation-grant">www.aseees.org/programs/dissertation-grant</a>
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