23rd Annual AIS Conference
Dates: Oct. 4-7,
2001
Location/Institution: Roanoke, VA; Virginia Tech University
Theme: Globalizing Interdisciplinary Pedagogy and Research
Subtopics: scholarly activism; building community using the arts; internationalizing
course content, interdisciplinary theoretical frameworks, interdisciplinary
methodologies; study abroad
Keynote(s): Nikki Giovanni, "The Poet as Interdisciplinarian"
Preconference Workshop: Tools for Globalizing a Leadership Forum
Plenary and other special sessions: Allen Hammond (World Resources Institute)
"Globalization That Works for Everyone"; book discussion on Thomas
L. Friedman's The Lexus and the Olive Tree: Understanding Globalization
Fees: $275 for members; $315 for non-members
Conference Coordinator: Nancy Simmons; (540) 231-8100; nancy.simmons@vt.edu
Hotel: Hotel Roanoke and Conference Center
Approximate number of attendees: 129