2009 Conference & Humanities Advocacy Day

The National Humanities Alliance 2009 Conference & Humanities Advocacy Day will take place March 10-11 in Washington DC.

The event is a unique meeting ground for members of the Alliance and others interested in humanities policy and advocacy, including higher education leaders, college and university faculty, teachers, students, museum professionals, librarians, archivists, curators and independent scholars. In 2009 NHA will once again jointly convene its Annual Membership Meeting and 10th Annual Humanities Advocacy Day. This enhanced conference program will provide added value for traditional participants of both meetings. Our conference activities will primarily take place March 10 at The George Washington University’s Marvin Center. That Tuesday evening we will move to Capitol Hill from GWU for a reception to celebrate the humanities with Members of Congress and their staff. We will return to the Hill on Wednesday morning to communicate the value of the humanities at our signature event, Humanities Advocacy Day. NHA is also delighted to announce a new pre-conference event on Monday evening, March 9. The American Academy of Arts & Sciences will host a meeting on “The State of the Humanities.” A distinguished panel of national figures will share their views on the role of the humanities in a civil society. We hope you will join us this March in Washington, DC. Meet national leaders and others engaged in shaping and advocating national humanities policy, learn about the current state of federal funding and latest policy issues in the humanities, and make sure your voice is heard in support of the humanities.