History of Education Society 2012 Annual Conference, Nov 1-4

History of Education Society 2012 Annual Conference

Seattle, Washington

The Fairmont Olympic Seattle

November 1-4, 2012

Get ready to drink some good coffee! The annual meeting of the History of Education Society will take place in Seattle, Washington at The Fairmont Olympic Hotel, November 1-4, 2012. The conference program will feature a Book Exhibit, a tour of significant historical sites, many interesting and exciting panels including a few by our newest scholars, graduate students, senior scholars in the field, and our Presidential Address by Dr. Karen Graves of Dennison University!

Seattle is known for its coffee, seafood, lakes, parks and mountains, but also for its rain! It is where the original Starbucks is located. Additionally, it is the home of the world famous Space Needle which is celebrating its 50th year! The 605 foot tower was built as part of the 1962 State Fair. In Seattle, there is Pike Place Market and so many great restaurants and other wonderfulthings to do and see like the home of Microsoft developer, Bill Gates But, you will need a place to stay!

Our conference will be held at the historic Fairmont Olympic Hotel. It is located at 411 University Street. You can find more information about this historic hotel listed on the national registry of historic places at www.fairmont.com/seattle. Room rates are $149 for single and double occupancy. The toll free number is 1-888-363-5022. The direct number is 1-206-621-1700. On-line registration is now available as well at the following link: https://resweb.passkey.com/go/historyofeducation. Or if you prefer, please just call the hotel. Be sure to register under the History of Education Society. We have a limited number of rooms. The deadline for hotel registration is September 31, 2012. So, register as soon as possible!

For more information about Seattle and all it has to offer visit www.seattle.gov website. If you have any questions about conference registration, then contact Dr. Ralph Kidder at rkidder@marymount.edu.

A preliminary program will be posted soon. I look forward to seeing you all in Seattle!

Adah

Adah Ward Randolph, Ph.D.
Professor, Ohio University
Vice-President and 2012 Program Chair
History of Education Society