This year, graduate students will explore the theme of "Networks, Connections, and Exchange" through their original research regarding transatlantic, revolutionary, and religious subjects, to name only a few. We look to discuss how networks produced change over time, what historical process lead to different types of material and ideological exchange, and the development of new identities and connections between peoples.

We are thrilled to have as our keynote speaker, local and renowned author of 1491 and 1493: CHARLES C. MANN. His talk, "Drilling through the Silo," will focus on the increasing inter disciplinarity of the historical craft, the contributions other fields can make to history, and history to those other fields.

This is a free event open to graduates, undergrads, and faculty of all disciplines! Pre-registration is not required, though RSVP is appreciated.

For a full list of paper and panel topics as well as further information, please visit our site at
http://umassgha.wordpress.com/conference/.

We look forward to seeing you there!