Mid-America Alliance for African Studies
(MAAAS) Conference
Ties tha Bind: Uniting Africans
University of Missouri-St. Louis
Millennium Student Center
Octoberr 17-18, 2008
Featuring Keynote Speaker:
Professor Toyin Falola, Frances Higginbotham Nalle Centennial Professorship in History
University of Texas - Austin
Conference Theme Statement: African societies and nations have experienced various
events, both historical and contemporary, that have created common ground across
cultures and geo-political boundaries. The Mid-American Alliance for African Studies
has chosen to explore the causes and consequences of ties that bind throughout Africa in its 2008 meeting in St Louis, Missouri. What are the issues, commonalities, conditions
that unite people across culture, nationality, religion, language, etc. within the African
context? How have these ties been used to effect change within and outside the
continent? Scholars and practitioners from all disciplines are invited to share their ideas
and projects related to “Ties that Bind: Uniting Africans” in a collegial setting. Possible
themes include the following, although other topics are welcomed:
• Roots and results of African unity organizations
• The African Diaspora: Connections
• Economic Regional movements and organizations
• Women’s organizations and movements for unity
• Education’s role in uniting Africa
• Cross-cultural collaborations and organizations
• Artistic representation of African unity
• African social and political organizations to unite
• Religious movements that unite
Jamaine Abidogun MAAAS 2008
President, MAAAS 2007-08
History Department
Missouri State University
901 South National
Springfield, MO 65897
e-mail: Jamaineabidogun@missouristate.edu
Call for Papers and Registration Form
Announcement: Ken Lohrentz Graduate Paper Award
Host Information - University of Missouri-St. Louis
St. Louis Area 
UM-St. Louis Campus
Parking Permits
All visitors to the UM-St. Louis campus Monday-Friday are required to have a PARKING PERMIT in order to avoid a $50.00 fine. To request your FREE permit, please call 314-516-7299.
Hotels
All hotels listed are at the St. Louis Airport and are the closest to the university, approximately 4 miles from campus.
Comfort Inn St. Louis Airport
1-314-427-7600
Comfort Inn
Drury Inn St. Louis Airport
1-800-378-7946
Drury Inn
(The Center for International Studies places the majority of our guests at the Drury Inn St. Louis Airport. We are very satisfied with the service and accommodations.)
Hilton St. Louis Airport
1-314-426-5500
Hilton
Holiday Inn Express St. Louis Airport
1-877-863-4780
Holiday Inn
Marriott St. Louis Airport
1-800-423-9700
Marriott
Pear Tree Inn St. Louis Airport
1-800-378-7946
Pear Tree Inn
(The Pear Tree Inn is usually the lowest priced hotel in the area. CIS has placed guests who have commented positively about the accommodations.)
Quality Inn St. Louis Airport
1-314-427-5955
Quality Inn
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