Call for Papers EASTERN REGIONAL MEETING OF THE ASSOCIATION FOR BUSINESS COMMUNICATION Business Communication Along the Atlantic Rim: Global Interactions and Local Contexts Philadelphia, Pennsylvania April 12-13, 2002 Local Arrangements Chair Debby Andrews [log in to unmask] Host Institutions Drexel University University of Delaware Philadelphia University University of Pennsylvania. Program Chair Melinda Knight [log in to unmask] Papers on all aspects of business communication are welcome: case studies, theory, research, pedagogy, and other related topics. E-mail submissions preferred. Individual paper sessions will be 25 minutes, but other formats (panels, roundtables, longer time slots) will also be considered. Proposals Proposals should include the following: 1. Title of the presentation, name of presenter/s; school, business, or organizational affiliation of presenter/s; e-mail and postal addresses, and fax number. 2. A brief description (no more than 500 words) of the presentation and its benefit to ABC members. Also specify the desired format (25-minute individual presentation or panel/roundtable). 3. A 50-word abstract for the program. Send your proposals by Friday, February 1, 2002 to: Melinda Knight, Simon School, University of Rochester, Rochester, NY 14627-0100 [log in to unmask], Voice: (716) 273-4817, Fax: (716) 273-1140 Registration, Conference Site, and Accommodations The conference will be held at Drexel University, in the heart of University City, a vibrant area with museums, fine architecture, shops, restaurants, hotels, and a performing arts complex. The campus is a short walk from 30th Street Station, the 2nd busiest train station in the country, with easy access to main line trains, including a connection to Philadelphia International Airport. Hotel and registration information will be sent later. -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- To leave the list, send a SIGNOFF CASLL command to [log in to unmask] or, if you experience difficulties, write to Russ Hunt at [log in to unmask] For the list archives and information about the organization, the annual conference, and publications, go to the Inkshed Web site at http://www.StThomasU.ca/inkshed/ -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-