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2010 Phi Beta Delta Annual Conference:
"Higher Education, Globalization, and Internationalization:
Collaborating in Economically Challenging Times"
Greetings, Phi Beta Delta Colleagues! On behalf of Langston University's Epsilon Epsilon chapter, the Pennsylvania Phi Beta Delta members, the Phi Beta Delta International President, Board of Directors, and the National Organizing Committee, I would like to invite you to attend the 24th Annual Conference: Higher Education, Globalization, and Internationalization: Collaborating in Economically Challenging Times, which will take place April 8th and 9th, 2010, at the Crowne Plaza Hotel (Center City location), in Philadelphia, PA. To get the special rate, mention the name of Phi Beta Delta when making reservations.
Conference Schedule (tentative)
Thursday, April 8, 2010
8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Registration and sale of PBD items
8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. Chapter Management Workshop
9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Paper/Presentation Sessions
12:30 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. Lunch on your own
1:00 p.m. to 5:15 p.m. Plenary Address and Paper/Presentation Sessions
4:15 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Special Event - Tour of Philadelphia and Dinner (not included in conference registration)
Friday, April 9, 2010
8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Registration and sale of PBD items
8:00 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Paper/Presentation Sessions
12:30 p.m. to 2:15 p.m. Business Lunch with Keynote Speaker
2:30 p.m. to 5:15 p.m. Paper/Presentation Sessions
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Awards Ceremony (includes hors d'oeuvres)
Registration Information
CONFERENCE REGISTRATION FEES ARE AS FOLLOWS:
Please see the attached information sheet that provides the necessary information for registration. In addition, you can register directly online at: http://www.phibetadelta.org/index.php/gift-shop-mainmenu-94/conference-registration.html or go to the Gift Shop menu and then select Conference Registration, from the top page.
If you've never attended a Phi Beta Delta Annual Conference and want to view some pictures and information about past events (or if you were there and you want to see if we have pictures of you!), you can view information regarding past conferences online at http://www.phibetadelta.org/index.php/conferences-othermenu-133.html and www.flickr.com/photos/phibetadelta (click on "Slideshow" - pictures from the conferences appear after the recent NAFSA photos).
Our 2010 conference will be held in Philadelphia, PA, also known as the city of brotherly love, and home to Constitution Hall, the Liberty Bell, and the Philadelphia Eagles of the National Football League. Conference attendees who wish to explore the historic city of Philadelphia are encouraged to visit the city website for travel and tourism at http://www.gophila.com/, or contact the concierge service of the host hotel.
Thanks & Regards
Dr. Edward Khiwa, Ph.D.
President-Elect
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Ground Transportation Service Providers
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CENTER CITY
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PHONE #
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AAA Airport One Direct
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(215) 677-3544
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American Limo
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(484) 368-7041
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Atlantic Sedan Service
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(610) 659-8513
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Lady Liberty
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(215) 724-8888
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Pennywise Sedan Service
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(866) 255-7686
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Tropiano
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(800) 559-2040
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Early Registration (by March 7, 2010) Faculty/Staff Students
Phi Beta Delta Members: $180.00 $95.00
Non-Members: $210.00 $110.00
Late Registration (after March 7, 2010)
Phi Beta Delta Members: $210.00 $110.00
Non-Members: $240.00 $115.00
Tour and Dinner
Join Us Thursday, April 8th, immediately following the last panel session for a two-hour tour of some of the most exciting venues in historic Philadelphia. Dinner is included at the Buca di Beppo Restaurant. The cost for the tour and dinner is only $56.00. You can register for both the conference and the tour at this link: http://www.phibetadelta.org/index.php/gift-shop-mainmenu-94/conference-registration.html
Hotel Information
Our hotel of choice is the Crowne Plaza - Center City in downtown Philadelphia (1800 Market Street; 215-561-7500; www.ichotelsgroup.com/h/d/cp/1/en/hotel/phlcc).
We have been able to secure a reduced rate for the conference of $129.00 a night. These rates are in effect until MARCH 7, 2010.
You should make your reservations directly with the hotel. When doing so, please mention that you are with Phi Beta Delta Honor Society in order to get the reduced rate of $129.00 a night. Please be sure to book your hotel space before MARCH 7, 2010.
Payment for Conference registration should be completed online at the Phi Beta Delta website: http://www.phibetadelta.org/index.php/gift-shop-mainmenu-94/conference-registration.html Upon making payment, please fax to headquarters a copy of the Registration Form: (202) 378-4823. Questions regarding the registration process should be directed to Phi Beta Delta's Executive Office (
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; 202-518-2052). Payments and Registration Form can also be mailed to the Executive Office at the following address:
Phi Beta Delta Honor Society
1630 Connecticut Avenue, N.W.,
Suite 300
Washington DC 20009-1056
AIRLINE DISCOUNT
We are pleased to announce that arrangements have been made to defray some of the costs of airfare for the Philadelphia Conference. It is available only through your travel agent. Please, give the following information to your travel agent: Code: NM5AX
If you book through Delta Airlines the Delta Agent will charge you a $20.00. Therefore, in order to save 2-7% on your ticket, please book through your travel agent.
AIRPORT TRANSPORTATION SERVICES
Philadelphia International Airport is located just 7.2 miles southwest of Central Philadelphia. The Ground Transportation System at the Airport is an extensive network of taxicab, car rental, shuttle-bus, limousine, and van operations working to get you where you want to go in a safe, courteous and efficient manner. In addition, the Airport also offers SEPTA bus and regional rail service to Downtown Philadelphia and points in between.
Taxi services can be picked up at Zone 5 on the Commercial Transportation Roadway. All Taxi rates are based per trip not per person. Most taxis can accommodate up to 3 passengers. In some cases certain vehicle types can accommodate 4 passengers.
Taxis are a $28.50 flat rate (plus gratuity) from the Airport to the Central Philadelphia Area. This area encompasses all of downtown Philadelphia. Should you need to pay by credit card, please advise the dispatcher upon your arrival to the taxi area, as all companies do not accept credit cards as a form of payment.
In addition to taxi service, you can also pre-book transportation services with one of our ground transportation companies. Just call ahead for rates and information.
WELCOME TO PHILADELPHIA!
CALL FOR PAPERS/ABSTRACTS
24th Annual Meeting and International Awareness Conference
April 8-9, 2010
HIGHER EDUCATION, GLOBALIZATION, AND INTERNATIONALIZATION: COLLABORATING IN ECONOMICALLY CHALLENGING TIMES
The annual conference of Phi Beta Delta provides a welcoming and collegial venue for academicians, students, and professionals in all fields to engage in discussion and professional growth with others inside and outside of particular disciplines. Consequently, we encourage submissions representing all areas of study; ones that offer insight from multiple disciplines and perspectives are especially welcome.
As we gather together in the city of Philadelphia: The City of Brotherly Love, we seek to explore what it means to be a member of a society of international researchers faced with the challenges that the current global economy now presents us. How should higher education address these challenges to ensure that it can continue to further its mission to expand knowledge and understanding in a global context? What lessons have we learned from the past and what insights can we gain from our artistic, scientific, and literary expression of the human experience? How can these lessons help us to overcome the challenges of a changing and diverse global reality? Such questions will be explored. Join us! Please invite a colleague and a friend!
As we gather together in the city of Philadelphia: The City of Brotherly Love, we seek to explore what it means to be a member of a society of international researchers faced with the challenges that the current global economy now presents us. How should higher education address these challenges to ensure that it can continue to further its mission to expand knowledge and understanding in a global context? What lessons have we learned from the past and what insights can we gain from our artistic, scientific, and literary expression of the human experience? How can these lessons help us to overcome the challenges of a changing and diverse global reality? Such questions will be explored. Join us! Please invite a colleague and a friend!
Suggested topics for authors to ponder in support of the theme of the conference are:
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The Role of the University in World Peace
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The Influence of Globalization on Contemporary Career Choices
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The Effects of Globalization upon Economic and Educational Institutions
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The Pros and Cons of Technological Advancement in the Modern World
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The Information Superhighway with its Influence on International Development
These are suggested topics only; other topics that fit this theme are also welcome.
Instructions for Authors: Submissions require the following: (1) one page that includes the author's name, title/position, institution, postal address, office phone, fax number (if available), and the presentation title; and (2) a second page with the title and a short (300 words) abstract, a list of key words, and an introduction that summarizes the contributions of the paper at a level appropriate for a non-specialist reader. Please submit these items via electronic means in MS Word to
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by November 21, 2009. Submissions will be acknowledged via email by December 1, 2009. Final abstracts of accepted submissions will be posted on the Society's website after the conference's conclusion. Additional information regarding registration for the conference will be posted on the website shortly: www.phibetadelta.org.
For more information regarding paper submissions, please contact:
Guillermo de los Reyes, Ph.D.
Department of Hispanic Studies
University of Houston
416 Agnes Arnold Hall
Houston, TX 77204-3006
Phone: 713-743-3716; Fax: 713-743-0935
Email:
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