[Web4lib] ALA 2010 Leaders Wanted / LIS Doctoral Program Options Fair

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Event Flyer: http://wdi.ischool.uw.edu/images/ALA_2010_Leaders_Wanted_Flyer.pdf



Leaders Wanted / LIS Doctoral Program Options Fair

Cultivating Diversity in LIS Education



Date:  Saturday, June 26, 2010

Time:  10:30 am - 12:00 pm

Place: Renaissance Washington - West A/B  (999 Ninth Street NW, Washington DC)



The ALA Office for Diversity and the UW iSchool are very excited to invite you to "Leaders Wanted: Is an LIS Doctoral Program Right for You?" This event will feature:



•         A panel of minority LIS faculty members, doctoral students, and recruiters sharing information about getting a PhD

•         An Options Fair where attendees can speak with faculty and doctoral students to learn about PhD programs and funding opportunities.



Don't miss this unique opportunity to explore PhD options from schools across the country.



Panel Speakers

Clara M. Chu (Moderator) – University of North Carolina at Greensboro

Renee E. Franklin - Syracuse University

Cynthia del Rosario - University of Washington

Deborah Turner - Drexel University

Nicole A. Cooke - Rutgers University



Are you on Facebook? RSVP at: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=103417669695707&index=1



For more information, email us at wdi at uw.edu<mailto:wdi at uw.edu> or visit our website at http://wdi.ischool.uw.edu





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Sheryl A. Day

Program Manager

Washington Doctoral Initiative

University of Washington

Information School

206.685.1878