Here's a conference that may of interest to CHASS faculty. There are options for virtual attendance as well as in-person presentations.
SECOND INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON THE IMAGE
Kursaal Congress Palace, San Sebastian, Spain
26-27 September 2011
http://OntheImage.com/Conference
The Image Conference is a forum at which participants will interrogate the nature and functions of image-making and images. The conference has a cross-disciplinary focus, bringing together researchers, teachers and practitioners from areas of interest including: architecture, art, cognitive science, communications, computer science, cultural studies, design, education, film studies, history, linguistics, management, marketing, media studies, museum studies, philosophy, photography, psychology, religious studies, semiotics, and more.
Jim Zuiches, Vice Chancellor for Extension, Engagement, and Economic Development, passes along this announcement from the Triple Helix Association. According to their web site:
The Triple Helix Association intends to promote analyses and studies on the interaction between universities, firms and government aimed at translating academic models into practical achievements also by supporting international exchange of scholars, organizing international symposia of relevant scientific interest and assisting the education of students, scholars and practitioners in its areas of interest.
