SWAAG 2009 (October 29th-31st)

Wyndham Riverfront -- North Little Rock, AR
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The Southwest Division, Association of American Geographers invites you to join us for our annual meeting in North Little Rock, AR. The conference will be held at the Wyndham Riverfront, located just across the Arkansas River from the Little Rock River Market district
. Come share your work and experience the place, space, and history that make Central Arkansas unique. Click Here for directions.



Conference Events

Wednesday October 28th


River Market Ramble: (6:00p-?)


An informal "field analysis" of the restaurants and taverns of the Rock


Thursday October 29th


Note: Student Competition Papers and Posters will be scheduled this day.


Paper and Poster Sessions: (all day)


Opening Luncheon: (12:00p-1:30p)


Speaker: Patrick Henry Hays, Mayor,

North Little Rock


"Urban redevelopment and competition between two cities"


Welcome Reception: (6:00p-?)


Friday October 30th


Note: Most pedagogical, human, teaching and geographic education papers will be scheduled this day.


Paper and Poster Sessions: (all day)


Lunch on your own


SWAAG Business Meeting: (5:00p-6:00p)


Awards Banquet: (6:30p-?)


Saturday October 31st


Physical Geography Field Trip: (8:00a-12:00p)


We will visit several of the physical regions of Arkansas, emphasizing the Ouachita Mountains and Mississippi Delta.

Urban Geography Field Trip: (8:00a-12:00p)


This excursion will visit the downtown and former industrial redevelopment areas of the city along with the history of African American community through the Mosaic Templars Union and the Central High Museum.


Hotel Information




Conference rates are $99 per night for one or two people, and $10 for each additional person (a maximum of 4 occupants per room). To make your reservations click here.


Contact:

For questions about the conference and/or submission information please contact:

Dr. Jeff Allender
UCA Geography, Irby 301
201 Donaghey Ave.
Conway, AR  72035 
(501) 450-5641 
jeffa@uca.edu