Northern Illinois University
College of Liberal Arts & Sciences and Department of History
announce a one day “New Ideas” conference
New Ideas in History & English:
SLAVERY THROUGH TIME & PLACE
Holmes Student Center, DeKalb, Illinois
Thursday, November 20, 2008
8:30 a.m. to 2:50 p.m.
Keynote Speaker
“Freedom March: Barbary Slave Processions in Early Modern Europe”
Gillian Weiss, Ph.D., Case Western Reserve University
Conference Faculty
Ferald Bryan, Ph.D., University of Missouri
Rachel Cleves, Ph.D., University of California, Berkeley
Deborah DeRosa, Ph.D., University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
Sean Farrell, Ph.D., University of Wisconsin-Madison
Timothy Ryan, Ph.D., University of Nevada, Reno
James Schmidt, Ph.D., Rice University
Drew VandeCreek, Ph.D., University of Virginia
This November's New Ideas in History conference will tackle the difficult and diverse subject of slavery, both in the New World and the Old. While expanding previous knowledge of American slavery, violence, and abolition, you may discover new aspects of slavery abroad, in Europe and along the Barbary Coast. NIU experts will present online and literary options that are uniquely fit to the young people in your classroom.
Whether you are a first-time New Ideas participant or a returning colleague, this professional development day will provide you, a key teacher in an Illinois middle school, high school, or community college, with opportunities to explore new subjects, refresh your teaching resources, and collaborate with others.
TENTATIVE PROGRAM
8-8:30 a.m. Check In and Registration
8:30-8:50 a.m. Welcome
Katherine Wright, Ph.D., Director, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences External Programming
Christopher McCord, Ph.D., Dean, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Beatrix Hoffman, Ph.D., Chair, Department of History
Phillip E. Eubanks, Ph.D., Acting Chair, Department of English
9:00-9:50 a.m.
1A “Teaching American Slavery with Online Materials.” Drew VandeCreek, Ph.D., Director, Abraham Lincoln Historical Digitization Project, and Northern Illinois University Libraries Digitization Unit
10:00-10:50 a.m.
2A “Frederick Douglass: Abolitionist Editor and Orator.” Ferald Bryan, Ph.D., Associate Professor, Director of COMS 100/100P Program, Department of Communication
or
2B “Exploring the Past with Knowledge of the Present: Approaching American Slavery through Octavia E. Butler’s Kindred.” Timothy Ryan, Ph.D., Assistant Professor, Department of English
11:00 a.m.-11:50 a.m.
3A “Slavery and Violence in Early America.” Rachel Cleves, Ph.D., Assistant Professor, Department of History
or
3B “Shamrocks and Slavery: Nationalism and Race in Ireland and the Irish Diaspora, 1780-1914.” Sean Farrell, Ph.D., Assistant Chair and Associate Professor, Department of History
12:00-12:45 p.m.
Networking lunch with conference faculty
1:00 – 1:50 p.m.
Keynote Speaker
“Freedom March: Barbary Slave Processions in Early Modern Europe.” Gillian Weiss, Ph.D., Assistant Professor, Department of History, Mather House, Case Western Reserve University
2:00-2:50 p.m.
4A “Growing Up in Slavery and Freedom.” James Schmidt, Ph.D., Department of History
or
4B “Domestic Abolitionism and Juvenile Literature, 1830-1865.” Deborah DeRosa, Ph.D., Associate Professor, Department of English
What teachers have said about past “New Ideas” programs:
“Each seminar was fast-paced and filled with practical exercises/exercises for the high school classroom.”
-Ronald Neurauter, Westmont High School, Westmont
“Overall, this was a wonderful experience. The presenters were informative, energetic and refreshing.”
-Susan Fassler, Unity High School, Tolono
“Finally a workshop right up my alley.” -Ellain Gallis, Waukegan High School, Waukegan
“Lively speakers. I thought I knew a lot . . . wow was I surprised. I’m excited to return to my classrooms.”
-E. Marie Schaver, Belvidere High School, Belvidere
Why Attend?
This program gives you an opportunity to meet with colleagues from other educational institutions, to learn about successful teaching projects, and to hear about the latest research findings on global questions of war and peace from thought-provoking Northern Illinois University scholars and peer teachers.
You will:
1. Gain information and perspectives on domestic and international slavery and servitude, as well as knowledge of literature and resources regarding slavery.
2. Experience effective teaching methods that help students learn.
3. Receive materials from the faculty to use as a ready reference when you return to your school.
4. Network with other attendees as you explore new ideas and expand your professional horizons.
Plus . . . Recertification – CPDUs: You will receive a report documenting 6 Continuing Professional Development Units for your participation. Northern Illinois University is an approved provider of professional development activities. This documentation will assist you in your individual recertification plans.
General Information: Enrollments are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. If reservations exceed conference limits, a waiting list will be established. Late registrations will be accepted if space is available. Registration confirmed by payment. If the conference must be canceled due to unforeseen circumstances, you will receive a full refund. All facilities are accessible to the handicapped.
Location: Holmes Student Center, located on campus. NIU is in DeKalb, 65 miles west of Chicago (one mile north of I-88); 45 miles southeast of Rockford. A map is sent with your confirmation.
Parking: A visitors’ parking lot ($5.00) is located close to the Holmes Student Center on Carroll Avenue. A campus map is sent with your confirmation plus a FREE parking pass (upon request).
Four Easy Ways to Register:
1. PHONE 1-800-345-9472 or (815) 753-0277 to register with a credit card. TTY/TYY callers, phone (815) 753-2000 and ask to be
connected with “Outreach.”
2. FAX your form to (815) 753-6900 to register with a credit card.
3. MAIL your completed registration form with check to:
University Outreach Services, Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, Illinois 60115-2860
4. ONLINE at Register Online