Overview:
The inaugural Race in the Marketplace (RIM) Forum will be an international gathering of diverse scholars. The vision? To lay the foundation for a transdisciplinary research network which will collaboratively advance our understanding of the role of race (and its intersecting socio-political constructs – e.g. class, gender, ethnicity, religion, and sexuality) in the marketplace.
Registration:
The early bird registration fee is $235 until April 15, 2017. The registration fee increases to $295 between April 16 and May 2, 2017. There will be NO registration after May 2, 2017 online or on-site.
The registration fee includes full participation at the forum as well as two breakfasts (May 31 & June 1), two lunches (May 31 & June 1), one film screening and hors d’oeuvres reception (May 30), one celebratory dinner (May 31), multiple tea breaks & snack (throughout the forum), and 1 ticket to the National Museum of African American History and Culture (May 30 or June 1).
To reserve a museum ticket forward your preferred date (May 30 or June 1) along with the order reference number found on your registration receipt to contact@rimnetwork.net. We have a limited amount of tickets. Reservations will be provided on a first come, first served basis.
Once registered, you will receive specific details about the pre-conference homework. Also, do not hestiate to contact us at contact@rimnetwork.net should you need a letter for your institution confirming that you will be participating in an academic conference.
Housing:
On-campus housing can be booked for Tuesday, May 30 to Thursday, June 1 during the registration process at a cost of $85 per night ($170 total). All rooms feature: air-conditioning, wireless internet, linens, a blanket, pillow, pillowcase, and towel. You can extend your stay with American University Conference Housing by up to four (4) nights. The cost for non-conference dates is $90 per night.
If you prefer to stay off-campus, our website lists other nearby accommodations (you may contact them directly).
