Fall 2008 Conference on Cultures and Languages Across the Curriculum
Frankly Speaking: Challenges in Integrating Languages and Cultures into a Post-Secondary Curriculum
October 15–17, 2008
FedEx Global Education Center, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
The Fall 2008 conference on Cultures and Languages Across the Curriculum (CLAC) provides an opportunity for faculty, graduate instructors, and administrators to share expertise in building and managing post-secondary CLAC programs. A special focus this year will be on the implications of the May 2007 MLA Foreign Language Report on CLAC initiatives nationwide.
Visit the conference home page for complete information.
Registration
On-site registration will be available Wednesday, October 15, from noon–5:30 pm, and Thursday, October 16, from 8 am–12:30 pm.
Early Registration (before September 5, 2008):
Faculty/Professionals: $100
Graduate Students: $20
Registration (after September 5, 2008):
Faculty/Professionals: $150
Graduate Students: $25
There are four options for registering:
By Phone: Call 919-962-2643 or 1-800-845-8640.
By Fax: Complete the registration form and fax it to 919-962-5549.
By Mail: Complete the registration form and mail it to:
Fall 2008 Conference on Cultures and Languages Across the Curriculum
Professional Development and Enrichment Programs
CB#1020 Friday Center
UNC-Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, NC 27599-1020.
UNC-Chapel Hill uses an alternative to the Social Security number called the Personal ID (PID) to aid in keeping records for students and participants. If you already have a PID, please enter it on the registration form. If you do not have a PID, you will be required to enter your birthdate and gender so that we can assign you a PID. We appreciate your cooperation.
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill maintains a policy of equal educational opportunity.
Refunds
Full refunds, less a $50 administrative fee, will be given to registrants who cancel in writing before October 7. No refunds will be issued after October 7. Substitutions may be made at any time.
Lodging
Blocks of rooms have been reserved at four area hotels. To receive the special rates indicated, identify yourself as a member of the “CLAC Conference” group.
- Carolina Inn: Historic inn directly adjacent to the conference. Only a limited number of rooms are available, so book quickly. $169/night.
- Courtyard by Marriott: About three miles from the conference center, a free and simple bus ride away. $149/night.
- Hampton Inn: About 4.5 miles from the conference center. A complementary shuttle service leaves from Holiday Inn Express across the street. $94/night.
- Holiday Inn Express: About 4.5 miles from campus. Provides a complementary shuttle service to campus. $89/night.
For More Information
Visit the conference home page.
About registration for the program, contact:
Darline Millett
Professional Development and Enrichment Programs
The Friday Center
800-845-8640 or 919-962-2643
e-mail millett@email.unc.edu