CFP: Cal Poly Pomona Conference

Why We Move: Economic, Environmental, Cultural and Political Dimensions
of International Migration

International Center
California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
April 13-14, 2007

Call For Papers

California State Polytechnic University Pomona is holding an
international conference on �Why We Move: Economic, Environmental,
Cultural and Political Dimensions of International Migration.�  The
event will be held on our campus on April 13-14, 2007.  The
International Center at Cal Poly Pomona is soliciting papers, panels,
workshops, and creative presentations on any topics related to the
causes and consequences of migration within and between countries. 
Possible topics include the international flow of capital and labor,
refugees and populations in diaspora, cultural globalization,
epidemiological and environmental issues, and related themes.  We seek
contributions from scholars of the humanities and social sciences,
scientists, community activists, artists, policy and business
professionals, and development workers.  Sessions will run for 90
minutes; individual papers should be 15 to 20 minutes (followed by
questions), panels about an hour and ten minutes.  Displays,
interactive demonstrations, and book promotions are welcome.  We
envision a discussion forum wrap-up as the final session on Saturday.

You can submit proposals for individual papers, full sessions, or panel
presentations for review by the program committee.  All proposals
should include the name and affiliation of the participant(s) with
contact information; the title of the presentation (if panel or
session, the panel title); a one-page abstract of (each of) the
presentation(s); and audiovisual needs.  Kindly include a biodata
sheet.  You will receive notification of acceptance by February 10,
2007. If you have any questions, please contact the members of the
program committee:

P�ivi Hoikkala: phoikkala@csupomona.edu, or (909) 869-4574
Dorothy D. Wills: ddwills@csupomona.edu, or (909) 869-3582

Please submit your proposal electronically to bkinder@csupomona.edu no
later than January 31, 2007, or by mail c/o Betsy Kinder, Program
Committee, International Conference, International Center, Cal Poly
Pomona, 3801 W. Temple Avenue, Pomona,
CA 91768.