CALL FOR PAPERS!

Since the early part of the nineteenth-century, Cuban intellectuals, political leaders, civil society organizations and institutions have created multiple visions, projects and blueprints for building an independent Cuba. External and transnational groups, including governments, have also participated in creating ideas for shaping or improving Cuban society. These efforts continue today. Past or present, these visions and agendas can often clash with each other, fail to attract support, or be unsuccessful in inducing change perceived as desirable. However, they have generated legacies that stand and shape realities, memories, perceptions, and diverse movements for reforming Cuba.

PROPOSALS should consist of a 1-2 page abstract of the proposed paper or panel, with a cover letter indicating the author's professional affiliation, biographical sketch and contact information. (Note: Panel proposals must include an abstract and author information for each proposed panelist and paper.)

SUBMISSION: Please send proposals by email to: cubaproject@gc.cuny.edu; or via fax to: 212-817-1540. Or send a hard copy in a sealed envelope to:

Bildner Center for Western Hemisphere Studies,
Attention: Cuba Project
365 Fifth Avenue, Suite 5209
New York, NY 10016-4309
United States.

DEADLINES: We strongly encourage early submission. Proposals for sessions, papers, and special events will receive preliminary assessment as they arrive. In any case, final deadlines are as follows:

Proposals for Sessions and Special Events: December 31, 2009
Paper Proposals: July 31, 2010
Completed Version of Accepted Papers: November 24, 2010

For updates and further information visit http://web.gc.cuny.edu/bildnercenter/cuba/events.shtml.
Please send comments and inquiries to cubaproject@gc.cuny.edu