Here in the exact center of the United States, where the west meets the east at the "Crossroads of America," the University of Central Oklahoma will host a one-day
conference of concurrent panels for those who want to learn more about the culture and history of Asia.
This conference is a follow-up to the Asian Studies Development Program workshop that will be held in the elegant and historic Skirvin Hilton in downtown Oklahoma
City, whose lobby is pictured to the right. Centrally located amidst art deco style buildings with restaurants, shopping, and the city's major tourist attractions within walking distance (there is also an underground tunnel to parts
of the city in case the February weather is exceptionally inclement, and a trolley system for those who prefer not to walk), the hotel is over 100 years old. It was built
originally for oil and cattle barons, and the lush decor, beautifully restored in 2007, reflects its heritage.
We have been able to secure an amazingly low rate of $119/night (plus local and bed taxes
for a total of 13.875% as mandated by law) at the Skirvin Hilton, but the block of rooms we have been able to contract at that price is somewhat small and a guarantee
of this price is, at present, limited to the first 50 registrants. Subject to availability and sufficient previous notice we may be able to increase the size of the $119 block, but just in case we would recommend that you reserve your room at the hotel as soon as possible, preferably as soon as your paper is accepted (this, of course, would also
maximize our opportunity to increase the size of the room block as demonstrably necessary). You will need to provide a credit card number to secure the room, but your
card will not be charged until after your stay.
Your registration fee includes Thursday's full day of presentations followed by individual Q&A sessions, a group luncheon, and an evening reception, as well
as the Friday panels.
The schedule of presentations will be published in Fall 2015.
For those who wish to stay on after the workshop and conference is over, anyone who is registered for the ASDP workshop is welcome to attend any
of these discussions, as well as the annual meeting of SCSECS, the South Central Society for Eighteenth-Century Studies (which will include some Asian topics) that
will be going on across the corridor Thursday afternoon through Saturday.
Both the Asian Studies and Eighteenth-Century groups are invited to enjoy a plenary luncheon at the Oklahoma City Petroleum Club, located directly across the plaza
from the Skirvin Hilton.
The luncheon will feature a presentation by