Antislavery in the Age of Revolution
June 28-July 3, 2009
Director: Christopher L Brown, Professor of History
Columbia University

Please find below important information regarding the Antislavery in the Age of Revolutions Summer Seminar.

READINGS
Readings are sent by the Institute to participants of the seminar. Readings MAY include:

1. Christopher Leslie Brown, Moral Capital: Foundations of British Abolitionism. Chapel Hill: University of North Carolina Press for the Omohundro Institute of Early American History and Culture, 2006.
2. Gary Nash, Race and Revolution. Lanham, MD: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, Inc., 1990.

TRAVEL
There are several options for traveling to and from New York City. LaGuardia Airport is the closest to the campus; a taxicab ride is about $30.00 (including a 15% tip), and the M60 city bus goes directly from LaGuardia to the campus every half hour for $2.00 (change only). For visitors arriving at any area airport (including Newark International Airport), shuttle bus service is available to the Port Authority Bus Terminal or to Grand Central Station. The University web site also provides detailed driving directions.

ACCOMMODATIONS
Workshop participants will be housed at an on-campus dormitory. Participants will be placed in private rooms, but will share bathroom facilities. The University provides bedding and towels only. Please note that participants should plan to bring fans, alarm clocks, shampoo, hangers, irons, hair dryers, etc. There are telephones in each room, but they require a calling card to make outside calls. Every room is equipped with an internet connection, but cables are not provided. Participants will have access to computer clusters, but many choose to bring laptops. Every floor has a lounge and a full kitchen. Housekeeping services are provided throughout the week.

MEALS
Meals will be served cafeteria-style in campus dining halls in spaces shared by other programs.  All meals will be paid for by the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History.

TEMPERATURE AND CLOTHING
In June the temperatures range from the 60s and 70s in the evening to the 80s and 90s during the day. Since it is difficult to predict the weather, pack articles of clothing that may be layered to accommodate a range of temperatures. In case of rain, be sure to pack an umbrella. Dress is casual during the day. Since you will be doing some walking, be sure to pack a pair of comfortable walking shoes and a head covering.

GRADUATE CREDIT
Pittsburg State University (PSU) is pleased to offer graduate credit to workshop participants at a tuition fee of $199 per credit hour. Participants can receive three graduate credit hours for the duration of the week. For more information, including cost, please contact Dr. Kelly A. Woestman. Please note the enrollment deadline is June 1, 2009. PSU has national NCATE accreditation.

If you plan on transferring graduate credits please ask your higher education institution if it will accept transfers, especially toward degree programs.

ACADEMIC RESOURCES
The Gilder Lehrman Institute will arrange for computer access and printer services to be available to participants during the week. Throughout the workshop limited access to campus computer labs and equipment for Internet research, word processing, and printing will be provided. Columbia's libraries will also be available for research during evening hours. Classrooms located at Columbia University will be used for workshops. These classrooms are equipped with the technological capabilities to accommodate presenters using a variety of media.

STIPEND
Participating teachers will receive a stipend of $400 to help cover travel expenses. All participants should arrive on Sunday before the start of each workshop and attend all workshop sessions (through Saturday) to receive full stipends. Participants who do not complete the entire seminar will receive a reduced stipend. We will present stipend checks to participants prior to departure on Saturday. Stipends are taxable. Reporting is the responsibility of the participant.

QUESTIONS?
E-mail seminars@gilderlehrman.org or call 646-366-9666.