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CLASS Annual Research Conference

CLASS Annual Research Conference

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47th CLASS Annual Research Conference

“Manilao: Genealogy of Knowledge” invites participants to explore the roots and pathways of knowing that shape inquiry across Oceania and beyond. Drawing from ilao, the foundation of Mangilao’s name, this year’s theme highlights the act of searching and the elevated limestone terrace on which our University stands. From this vantage point, we are called to reflect on ancestral ways of knowing, the transnational currents that move ideas across islands and continents, and the intellectual genealogies that continue to inform how we understand, create, and share knowledge.

The conference will be held in person on the University of Guam campus on Friday, March 6, 2026, bringing together scholars, scientists, visual and theatrical artists, community experts, and students for shared conversations and exchanges of ideas.

Those engaged in scholarly or creative work in any discipline are invited to submit abstracts connected to the conference theme. Presentations of papers, posters, exhibits, panels, forums, workshops, and performances are all welcome.

SUBMISSIONS

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Call for Paper and Presentation Abstracts

Submission Deadline January 09, 2026.

OPEN | Submit Abstract


Any questions about submissions may be sent to arc@triton.uog.edu before the JANUARY deadline. Submissions and requests made after the deadline may not be accommodated.

Academics, artists, activists, and students engaged in scholarly and creative work in all disciplines are invited to submit abstracts of their work relating to the conference theme. Presentations of papers, posters, exhibits, panels, forums, and workshops are all welcome.

Presentations of all types are limited to:

  • 20 minutes for presentation
  • 5 minutes for discussion
  • An abstract of no more than 150 words
  • Real-time presentations only (not prerecorded)
  • Submissions for virtual presentations will be considered

Possible submission formats

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PRESENTATION

A demonstration or a conventional academic-style presentation with one or more people presenting on research.

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POSTER

An informational poster, generally on recent research, that will be played on a short loop between sessions.

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ARTWORK 

Physical media for display at the Isla Center for the Arts. (If you will be talking about artwork, please select "Presentation.")

 

 

 


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PANEL

An interactive discussion featuring several people discussing a particular topic. Please list all panel members.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
   

 

KEYNOTE SPEAKER

To be announced

 

Conference Sessions

FRIDAY, MARCH 6, 2026

Keynote Presentation & Poster Sessions

5:30 PM  Lecture Hall

SATURDAY, MARCH 7, 2026

Panels & Presentations

9:00 AM  Humanities & Social Sciences (HSS) Building

 

Conference Luncheon

11:45 AM  CLASS Dean's Office, 3rd Floor, HSS Building

 

Closing Ceremony & Art Exhibit

4:00 PM  Isla Center for the Arts, House #15, Dean's Circle

 

Register for Conference

Registration is OPEN

Registration Table on Conference Dates

FRIDAY, MARCH 6, 2026

Registration begins at 5:00 PM    CLASS Lecture Hall

SATURDAY, MARCH 7, 2026

Registration begins at 8:30 AM    HSS Atrium

Speakers can visit the registration table to find their presentation on the conference schedule and be escorted to their room/space. 

Attendees can receive a conference program or scan the event QR Code for more conference details at the registration table.

 


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KEYNOTE DETAILS

Dates: Friday, March 6, 2026
Time: 5:30 p.m.
Location: CLASS Lecture Hall

CONFERENCE DETAILS

Dates: Saturday, March 7, 2026
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Location: Humanities & Social Sciences (HSS) Building

SEND US YOUR THOUGHTS!

Please connect with us at: arc@triton.uog.edu.