Would You Like to Present at Sierra Forever’s 10th Annual Eastern Sierra History Conference?

Would You Like to Present at Sierra Forever’s 10th Annual Eastern Sierra History Conference?

Here’s Your Opportunity to Submit a Brief Abstract on a Proposed Topic

The 10th Annual Eastern Sierra History Conference will be held from Friday, Oct. 31 – Sunday, Nov. 2, this year. Sierra Forever is excited to celebrate 10 years of enhancing awareness, enriching knowledge, and building recognition of the diverse and complex heritage of the Sierra Nevada and Great Basin region.

The conference, which will be held at the Bishop Campus of Cerro Coso Community College, will feature two full days of dynamic presentations on Friday and Saturday, including morning keynotes on both days, and field trips to choose from on Sunday. Breakfast, lunch, and light refreshments at breaks will be provided on Friday and Saturday for all speakers and conference attendees. Sierra Forever will be selling relevant books, maps, and other items during the conference. Our History Conference registration announcement will be made later this spring.

Calling All Potential Presenters!

At this time, we are seeking presentations on the history and culture of the Sierra Nevada and Great Basin, along with research that may have taken place outside of our region but is related to the history of the area.

Morning session presenters will have 40 minutes to speak with 10 minutes for discussion and Q&A. Afternoon session presenters will have 30 minutes to present with 10 minutes for discussion/Q&A.

To get an idea of some of the topics presented in past conferences, please visit the Eastern Sierra History Journal, a digital publication that is a collaboration between Sierra Forever and the Claremont Colleges Library. History Conference presenters are given the opportunity to also submit an article about their topic to the History Journal.

If you are interested in presenting at the History Conference, please submit a maximum 250-word abstract along with a brief biographical statement to Michelle Kelly, Education & Events Manager, at [email protected] by Friday, June 27.

Questions? Please use the same email to contact Michelle or call her at (760) 920-9224.

News Staff