Conference Registration and Hotel Reservations
Conference Registration
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Note: When you register for the conference, you'll be asked to create an account. Once you have an account, you will be able to register. Select "Feminism(s) And Rhetoric(s)" as the account you wish to access. We are using a secure, third-party vendor for conference and hotel registration.
Your conference registration includes
- access to all sessions and keynotes
- a continental breakfast on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
- Thursday keynote lunch with speaker Dr. Krista Ratcliffe
- Friday keynote session (speaker to be announced)
- Friday reception at Clinton library; admission to library included; buffet dinner; wine and soft drink bar; entertainment; transportation to the library provided
- Saturday box lunch
- breakout snacks twice a day Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
Items not included in the registration fee are the Wednesday visit to Central High ($10) and casual dinner at Curran Hall ($25), and the Saturday Arkansas Riverboat Cruise ($25). Transportation to and from these events will be provided.
Costs
NOTE: Our registration deadline has been extended.
Registration (Deadline September 1, 2007)
Full-time faculty - $185
Graduate/undergraduate students - $135
If you are an undergraduate student, simply register as a graduate student on the registration form.There are an extremely limited number of small scholarships available for both graduate and undergraduate students. If interested, please contact Barb L'Eplattenier at bleplatt at ualr.edu
Late Registration (from September 2, 2007-September 15, 2007)
Full-time faculty - $270
Graduate/undergraduate students - $230
If you are an undergraduate student, simply register as a graduate student on the registration form.Registrants who cancel before August 1st will receive a refund of payment minus a service fee of $25.00. Registration is non-refundable after August 1, 2007. Participants who fail to attend and do not cancel will not receive a refund. We hope you understand the need for this policy.
Hotel Information
Doubletree Hotel
Click here for Doubletree reservations: The Doubletree room block has been filled; please register with the La Quinta. Information is below.
The Doubletree Hotel, the conference hotel, is located near food, shopping, and entertainment. All rooms have a work desk, dataports, 2 phone lines, high speed internet access available (T1 lines); the hotel has wireless HSIA, a fitness center, and an outdoor pool. A courtesy shuttle is available from the airport. Parking is free for registered guests. A majority of conference events (about 95%) will take place within the Doubletree.
Hotel Costs
Double Room (1-2 people) - $103
Double Room (3 people) - $113
Double Room (4 people) - $123King Executive Suites are $142 per night. King Executive Suites have city views. The Governor Suites are $182 and are bi-level with the living room downstairs and the bed and bath upstairs. The Governor Suites have river views.
LaQuinta
The overflow hotel is the Downtown Little Rock La Quinta, which is within easy walking distance (approximately 6 blocks) of the Doubletree. All rooms have free high speed internet, dataport phones, premium cable channels, and a coffeemaker. The hotel is equipped with a business center, fitness center, and a relaxing outdoor pool. LaQuinta also has a free airport shuttle service (6am-11pm) and convenient free parking.
Hotel Costs
Double Room (1-2 people) - $89
Double Room (3 people) - $89
Double Room (4 people) - $89La Quinta does not have an online registration system; reservations must be made through the hotel itself. You must mention that you are with the Feminism(s) and Rhetoric(s) group.
Contact/Reservation Information
La Quinta Inn & Suites
Little Rock Downtown617 South Broadway
Little Rock, AR 72201
Phone: (501)374-9000
Fax: (501)374-9009A number of UALR’s Rhetoric and Writing graduate students have generously offered to open their home to graduate students attending the conference—this might be an excellent option for those who have a vehicle. Again, space is limited—contact Ms. Stewart (trstewart at ualr.edu) if you are interested
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