Frequently Asked Questions
Where and when is the colloquium held?
The Underhill Graduate Student Colloquium is held in early March of every year in the Department of History at Carleton University in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. This year's colloquium will take place on Thursday, March 1, and Friday, March 2, 2011. For those unfamiliar with Carleton University and Ottawa, the following links provide a starting point:
- Carleton University
- City of Ottawa
- OC Transpo - Ottawa public transit
- Wikitravel page for Ottawa
Are accommodations available on campus?
Since the colloquium is held during the academic year, no accommodations are available in the university's residences. While there are a number of bed & breakfasts in adjoining neighbourhoods, there are no hotels close to Carleton. Hotels in and around downtown are connected to Carleton University via a number of public transit routes.
Reasonably priced accommodations in Ottawa (PDF)
Is funding available for travel and accommodations?
Unfortunately, the organizing committee is unable to provide financial assistance with travel, accommodation, or other costs incurred by presenters.
How long should proposals be?
Proposals should be no longer than 300 words.
How long are the presentations expected to be?
Presentations should last a maximum of twenty minutes in order to allow time for questions and discussion during each panel. Generally, this will mean that papers will be between eight and ten typed, double-spaced pages, but timing presentations while practising them is still advisable. In the interests of fairness to other presenters and in order to maintain our schedule, session chairs will enforce time limits.
What sort of presentation equipment is available?
Presentation equipment (projectors of various sorts, screens, laptop computer) can be provided on request. Presenters will be asked for their requirements after their proposals have been accepted.
