5th annual International Social Theory Consortium

Here is the key information you will need for attending the 5th annual International Social Theory Consortium, hosted this year by the Graduate Programme in Social & Political Thought at York University in Toronto, Canada.

The information below was drawn from our website. Our website has been updated with information on the "Strategies of Critique" panels, the conference program and the abstracts for all the presentations:

http://www.yorku.ca/spt/consortium/stc.htm

Please check the website over the next few days for more information on the conference.

Please email discords@yorku.ca

* If you would like to correct any errors with your abstract, presentation title, or contact information as these appear on the website

* If you would like to request any technology for your presentation (e.g., power point, overhead, etc)

* If you would like to request that a formal letter of invitation to the conference be sent to you through the post (please include your mailing address in your email)

* If there is anything else we can do for you to facilitate your participation in the conference and help you plan your trip to Toronto

Regards,

STC Organizing Committee

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International Social Theory Consortium

June 6th - June 9th, 2004

York University ( Glendon College), Toronto

****Getting to the Conference****

The conference will be held at Glendon Campus of York University in Toronto, Canada. Nestled in an oasis of lush parkland that includes a striking rose garden, the Glendon campus promises to be particularly beautiful in June.

For text instructions for reaching Glendon by car, by transit and from the airport, visit http://www.yorku.ca/yorkweb/maps/glendon/GettingToGlendon.htm

****Conference Registration****

Registration covers admission to the conference presentations (including "Strategies of Critique" panels) and general meetings. Free snacks and refreshments will be served at these events. Registration also covers admission to a wine and cheese reception (time and location TBA).

Faculty Members and Independent Researchers:

Registration costs $75 American or $85 Canadian and may be paid on arrival in cash or by cheque or money-order. We are in the process of making arrangements for credit card payments over the web.

Graduate Students:

We are happy to announce that, thanks to a grant from Canada's Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC), there is no registration fee for graduate students. All graduate students who wish to attend the consortium, and the "Strategies of Critique" panels (which feature graduate student research), can qualify for the fee waiver by (1) by sending an email to discords@yorku.ca, indicating what days of the consortium they would like to attend, and (2) presenting a valid student card the first day they attend the conference.

****Accommodation at Glendon Campus Residences****

The Glendon Campus of York University has generously offered the Social Theory Consortium use of some of its residences. This form of accommodation will be substantially less expensive than staying at a hotel and has the added benefit of being steps away from the conference itself.

Rooms should be booked in advance through the office at Glendon:

(416) 736-2100 x. 88547 (phone)

(416) 487-6838 (fax) attention: Pascal Lewin

These reservations can be made beginning May 1. Single rooms cost $35

(CAN) per

night, and double rooms cost $28 (CAN) per person per night.

****Off-Campus Accommodations****

Quality Inn

280 Bloor St. W.

(3 blocks east of Spadina)

Toronto, Ont. M5S 1V8

tel: (416) 968-0010

reservation: 1-800-228-5151

fax: (416) 968-7765

Best Western Roehampton Hotel & Suites

808 Mt. Pleasant Rd.

(less than 1 block south of Eglinton)

Toronto, Ont. M4P 2L2

Tel: (416)487-5101

Fax: (416)487-5390

Tollfree: 1-800-387-8899

asroehampton@hotmail.com

www.bestwestern.com/ca/roehamptonhotelsuites

Sheraton Centre Toronto Hotel

123 Queen St. West

(1 block east of University)

Toronto, Ont. M5H 2M9

Tel: (416)361-1000

Fax: (416)947-4801

Tollfree: 1-800-325-3535

www.sheratoncentretoronto.com

reservations@sheratoncentretoronto.com

Madison Manor Boutique Hotel

20 Madison Ave.

(1 block east of Spadina, less than 1 block north of bloor) Tornto, Ont. M5R 2S1 www.madisonavenuepub.com

Tel: (416)922-5579

Fax: (416)963-4325

Tollfree: 1-877-561-7048

info@madisonavenuepub.com

Novotel Hotel

3 Parkhome Ave.

(6 to 7 blocks north of Sheppard, less than 1 block west of Yonge) Toronto, Ont. M2N 6L3

Tel: (416)733-2929

College Hostel & Guest House

280 Augusta Ave.

(1 block west of Spadina, less than 1 block south of College) Toronto, Ont. M5T 2L9

Tel: (416)929-4777

Fax: (416)925-5495

The Casa Loma Inn (Hostel)

21 Walmer Rd.

(1 Block west of Spadina, less than 1 block north of Bloor) Toronto, Ont. M5R 2W7

Tel: (416)924-4540

Fax: (416)975-5485

****Finding your way around Toronto****

Useful maps on Toronto will be available at the registration table.

Check our website for information and links to various events and places of interest in Toronto:

http://www.yorku.ca/spt/consortium/stc.htm