2010 Student Conference
Hosted by The David Mathews Center for Civic Life’s Community-Based Research Internship Program, New College, University of Alabama, with steering committee members from Everyday Democracy, The Kettering Foundation, and The Democracy Imperative.
The conference goal is to provide a forum for students learning about how to embed democratic practices in their everyday work and lives. These practices include public dialogue, deliberation, problem solving and action
Students, faculty members, program administrators, practitioners, and community members are encouraged to attend!
Please visit our Call for Proposals page.
View the tentative Conference Schedule here.
The conference begins Wednesday, March 3, at 5 pm, and concludes on Saturday, March 6, at noon. ALL MEALS ARE COVERED IN THE REGISTRATION FEE!
Early Bird Registration Deadline – February 7th
$150 Student Early Bird Rate
$300 Regular Early Bird Rate
Priority Registration Deadline – February 19th
$175 Priority Student Registration
Regular $350 Priority Registration
Any practitioner or faculty member who brings 4 students will have their registration fee waived!
REGISTER NOW!
There are three ways you can register:
- Click here to register online
- Call (866) 432-2015 to register over the phone, or
- Download this form and fax or mail it in.
LOCATION
The conference will be held at the Grand Hotel in Point Clear, AL. The conference rate is $129 per night plus taxes and fees. This rate is also being made available to conference attendees who wish to extend their stay though the night of March 6th. The Grand Hotel rate of $129 per night is only available if you reserve rooms before February 15.
Guests can book rooms 2 ways:
- Call central reservations at 1-800-544-9933 and tell the reservationist they are with the University of Alabama: College of Continuing Studies Group.
- Book online at www.marriottgrand.com, and in the box labeled “Group Code” enter the code UNVUNVA.
TRANSPORTATION
Free shuttles to and from the Mobile Regional Airport or the Pensicola Regional Airport will be provided at designated times throughout the days of March 3rd and 6th. Shuttle rides not at designated times can be arranged with the Grand Hotel for a reduced rate of $40 per person each way.