Mesa State College
Grand Junction, CO
9 October—10 October 2009
Welcome!
Conference Information
On October 9-10, 2009 Mesa State College will host a conference on immigration issues that seeks to bridge the gap between academic scholarship and the experience of immigration in the field. How do theory and practice relate to each other in social services, national security, criminal justice, identity, art, literature, language or culture? This conference is intended to be multi-disciplinary. Scholars and practitioners in the humanities, social sciences, human services, business and criminal justice are encouraged to submit proposals. See call for papers
Keynote Speaker
Dr. Carlos Sandoval García, Professor of Communication Studies, Universidad de Costa Rica.
Author of Threatening Others. Nicaraguans and the formation of identities in Costa Rica
Regional points of interest
Besides being geographically accessible to the four corners region, Mesa State College is located in beautiful Grand Junction, a picturesque valley formed by the Colorado River and the awe-inspiring Colorado Monument. The region boasts of great wineries, great mountain biking, varied microclimates (alpine to desert), a quaint downtown (with restaurants, micro breweries, shops and galleries), and breathtaking scenery. There is also an active musical and artistic life.
The Grand Valley is home to award wining peach groves, apple orchards, and vineyards. For further information go to http://www.visitgrandjunction.com/
Travel to Grand Junction
Grand Junction is located between Denver and Salt Lake City. It is easily accessible by plane, train, bus or private vehicle. For more information visit http://www.visitgrandjunction.com/trip_planning/
