JSRI 30th Anniversary Celebration Conference

2019 CALL FOR PAPERS

“Latina/os and the Renewal of U.S. Democracy”
October 31 - November 2, 2019
Marriott East Lansing, MI
The Julian Samora Research Institute (JSRI) (jsri.msu.edu) is proud to announce a call for
papers and panels for a conference celebrating its 30th anniversary as a Latino-focused
research institute. The conference theme is “Latina/os and the Renewal of U.S. Democracy."

The major topic areas for the conference are: health disparities, business ownership and
entrepreneurship, and service delivery gaps.

Submissions by researchers, practitioners, and graduate students are invited on these topics
but are not limited to them. Other topics of interest are:

 Aging  Environmental  Politics and Latino

 Arts Justice voters
 Community building  Filmmaking  Poverty and income
and empowerment  Globalization  Teen families
 Criminal Justice  Health  Social Justice
 Demographics  Immigration  Work and
 Education  Leadership employment
 Ethnic identity  Neoliberalism  Youth development

Types of Submissions

Papers
JSRI seeks the submission of original professional papers reporting formal research results,
theoretical developments or analyses, case studies, innovative practical applications,
evaluations of interventions, policies or programs, and analyses of emergent issues and trends
which contribute to our understanding of Latina/o communities. Authors should submit an
abstract of no more than 300 words that includes: title, author(s) name(s) and affiliation(s),
email address(es), and phone number(s).

Panels
JSRI also invites panel proposals focusing on the topics mentioned above. Panel participants
will present professional papers pertaining to the panel topic. Panel organizers should submit
an abstract of no more than 500 words that includes the panel title, panel description, name and
contact information of the panel organizer(s)/moderator, presenters, their affiliations and
presentation titles, and the name and affiliation of the panel discussant. The ideal panel for
paper presentations includes a moderator, three presenters and a discussant.
Submission Deadline: July 1, 2019.

All submissions should be made electronically. Please submit them to jsamorai@msu.edu. For
more information please call 517.432.1317. Information is also available at jsri.msu.edu.
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GRADUATE STUDENT PAPER COMPETITION

“Latina/os and the Renewal of U.S. Democracy”

October 31 – November 2, 2019
Marriott East Lansing, MI
The Julian Samora Research Institute (JSRI) (jsri.msu.edu) at Michigan State University is
holding a Graduate Student Paper Competition as part of its 30th Anniversary Conference
Celebration on Oct 31 – Nov 2, 2019. The winner of the competition will receive an award of
$2,000 and will be expected to present it at the conference. Submissions are solicited on a
broad range of topics focusing on Latina/o communities in the Midwest.

Papers
Submissions must be original student papers reporting formal research results, theoretical
developments or analyses, case studies, innovative practical applications, evaluations of
interventions, policies or programs, and analyses of emergent issues and trends which
contribute to our understanding of Latina/o communities in the U.S. Preference will be given to
authors addressing the conference theme of “Latina/os and the Renewal of U.S. Democracy" or
that fall within one of the following categories : health disparities, business ownership and
entrepreneurship, and service delivery gaps, but all Latina/o topics are welcome.

Authors must submit a completed manuscript with a cover letter that points out the significance
of the work, title page that includes the title, author’s name and affiliation, E-mail address, and
phone number(s), and an abstract. The manuscript must be on 8.5” x 11” (letter) pages (with
one inch margins), 12 point Times New Roman font, and double-spaced; each page, other than
the title page, should be numbered. The work must conform to an acceptable writing and
documentation style (Chicago, APA, MLA, etc.). A panel of faculty judges will review each
submission for content, clarity, elegance, organization, overall quality and format. Charts,
tables, diagrams, and other graphics that support the work are acceptable, but must conform to
the writing and documentation style used.

The winning student author will receive a $2,000 award and will be expected to present the work
at the conference in East Lansing, Michigan on October 31 – November 2, 2019. The award
winner must attend the JSRI conference and be present to receive their award. Students who
wish to present at the conference should also consider submitting an abstract through the
general Call for Papers.

Submission Deadline: August 2, 2019

All submissions must be made electronically and in a Word file. Please submit papers to
jsamorai@msu.edu. For questions call (517) 432-1317. Additionall information regarding the
JSRI 30th Anniversary Conference and related events are available at jsri.msu.edu.
 The Julian Samora Research Institute
30th Anniversary Celebration Conference

“Latina/os and the Renewal of U.S. Democracy”

October 31 - November 2, 2019
EAST LANSING MARRIOTT AT UNIVERSITY PLACE
EAST LANSING, MICHIGAN

Registration begins on July 1, 2019

events.engage.msu.edu/JSRI30
Registration Categories and Fees
Credit Card Info Required
Faculty-Staff-Scholar-Professional Single Day Registration ($100)
($175)
Student/Adjunct Faculty/Community
Member ($100) (Copy of Student ID
Required at Conference)

For On-Site Registration

Checks and Credits Cards
Preferred
No Refunds after September 30, 2019 • Refunds Prior to that date
will incur a $35 Administrative Fee
Julian Samora Research Institute
219 S. Harrison Rd., Room 93 • East Lansing, MI 48824-4584 • Phone
(517) 432-1317 • jsamorai@msu.edu www.jsri.msu.edu
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THE JULIAN SAMORA RESEARCH INSTITUTE’S
30th ANNIVERSARY CONFERENCE CELEBRATION
MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY
EAST LANSING, MI

The Julian Samora Research Institute at Michigan State University is

celebrating its 30th anniversary by hosting a national conference at the
East Lansing Marriott in East Lansing, MI, on Oct. 31—Nov. 2, 2019.
The conference theme is
“Latina/os and the Renewal of U.S. Democracy”

Keynote Speakers:
Oct 31, 2019
Professor Suzanne Oboler
Professor of Latin American and Latina/o Studies
John Jay College of the City University of New York
Nov 2, 2019
Baldemar Velasquez
Co-Founder and President
Farm Labor Organizing Committee, AFL-CIO
Registration for JSRI 30th Anniversary Celebration Conference is now open and
will continue through October 28, 2019, after which registration will occur on-site.
Registration fees as are follows:
Faculty/Staff/Scholar/Professional $ 175.00
Student/Community Member (non-professional) $ 100.00
More information is available at https://jsri.msu.edu/30years.

Julian Samora Research Institute For more information contact

Michigan State University Julian Samora Research Institute
219 S. Harrison Rd., Room 93 at 517-432-1317 or fax 571-432-2221
East Lansing, MI 48824-4586
jsamorai@msu.edu