CLASS Annual Research Conference

CLASS Annual Research Conference

46th CLASS Annual Research Conference

"Tapestries of Resilience: Securing Our Island Communities" highlights the intricate ways our island communities weave together our approaches to security in comprehensive and multifaceted ways

For the 46th Annual Research Conference, the College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences encourages conference participants to consider how our unique responses to pressing issues can be thought of as threads in our “tapestries of resilience” as we create resilient communities for our fast-changing world.

The conference will be held in-person on the UOG campus, beginning with our keynote presentation on the evening of March 6. Conference presentations will continue the following day on Friday, March 7, 2025, followed by the opening of an art exhibit at the Isla Gallery and conference closing.

We welcome local and international scholars, artists, community experts and students to participate.

Those engaged in scholarly and creative work in any disciplines are invited to submit abstracts of their work relating to the conference theme or other work of local and regional importance. Panels, as well as individual presentations of papers, posters, and artwork are welcome.

TOPICS INCLUDE:

Food security, climate change, delicate ecosystems, affordable housing, economic inequality, health, military security, culture, history, identity, education, and more!

SUBMISSIONS

TAPESTRIES OF RESILIENCE:
SECURING OUR ISLAND COMMUNITIES

Call for Paper and Presentation Abstracts

Submission Deadline CLOSED

CLOSED | Submit Abstract

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

Who can submit a proposal?

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.

Proposal guidelines

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)

Possible submission formats

PRESENTATION

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

POSTER

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

ARTWORK

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

PANEL

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

KEYNOTE SPEAKER

Dr. Mary Therese Perez Hattori

Dr. Mary Therese Perez Hattori is a daughter of Guåhan (Guam), of the clan Familian Titang, born to Paul Mitsuo Hattori† of Kalihi, O’ahu and Fermina Leon Guerrero Perez† of the village of Chalan Pago. She currently serves as Director of the Pacific Islands Development Program (PIDP) with the East-West Center and previously enjoyed a long career in various technology and education-related positions. PIDP is regional organization, a founding member of the Council of Regional Organisations of the Pacific and is secretariat of the Pacific Islands Council of Leaders.

She is also affiliate graduate faculty in Pacific Studies, Learning Design and Technology, and several Educational Doctorate programs a community organizer, advocate for Pacific Islanders in the US, public speaker, author, and poet. She is co-founder and co-organizer of cultural even,ts such as the Celebrate Micronesia Festival and the Cultural Animation Film Festival (http://caffest.com/).

KEYNOTE PRESENTATION

Resilience in Uncertain Times: A Pacific Perspective

Dr. Hattori will highlight some continuing and emerging threats to peace and prosperity in Oceania, including the US affiliated Pacific, and the opportunities they present. She will share examples from her work with the Pacific Islands Development Program, the Council of Regional Organisations of the Pacific, and the Hawai'i State Board of Education that leverage ancient indigenous wisdom and leadership to resolve contemporary problems and foster global citizenship and education for peace through local/localised initiatives.

Thursday, March 6, 2025 at 5:30 PM CLASS Lecture Hall

Conference Sessions

THURSDAY, MARCH 6, 2025

Keynote Presentation & Poster Sessions

5:30 PM Lecture Hall

FRIDAY, MARCH 7, 2025

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

Presentation Schedule Conference Program Booklet

Register for Conference

Registration is OPEN

Registration Table on Conference Dates

THURSDAY, MARCH 6, 2025

Registration begins at 5:00 PM CLASS Lecture Hall

FRIDAY, MARCH 7, 2025

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.

KEYNOTE DETAILS

Dates: Thursday, March 6, 2025
Time: 5:30 p.m.
Location: CLASS Lecture Hall

CONFERENCE DETAILS

Dates: Friday, March 7, 2025
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.

CLASS Annual Research Conference