Goals
- Create discussion on the topic of Hispaniola
- Provide an accessible and affordable educational conference
- Provide a conference with academic and cultural components
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Overview
"Transcending the Border: Dialogues on the Challenges of Hispaniola" is a conference entirely conceived, organized and managed by undergraduate students. Our group has chosen to focus on the island of Hispaniola, which encompasses Haiti and the Dominican Republic.
The full day conference, taking place on March 5th 2011, provides a forum for academic, diplomatic and professional discussions on important political, economic and social issues between Hispaniola and the world. There will be one Keynote speaker in addition to six panels. Panel topics include Cultural Expression & Religion; Gender, Development & Human Rights; Environmental Issues; Interstate Relations between the Dominican Republic and Haiti; Hispaniola and the World; and Post-Earthquake analysis. There will also be two performances to display both Haitian and Dominican culture.
This Symposium will bring together some of the brightest minds from the region to share their expertise on the topic of Hispaniola.
Community Benefit
How will the $10K be used? |
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Budget Notes: The cost of the Glendon Hispaniola Symposium Committee's Field Research Trip and their Publication, encompassing their research essays and the conference proceedings, will not be covered by the grant. Administrative costs are kept low and the students involved receive no compensation for their work. | |
$ 5,000 | Panelist Travel |
$ 2,000 | Panelist Accommodation |
$ 1,500 | Translator Cost |
$ 1,500 | Moderator Cost |
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