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CONFERENCE HIGHLIGHTS
National History Day:
The Next Generation of Scholars
Thursday, April 7 – Saturday, April 10
Student Demonstrations
Thursday, April 7, 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Help welcome National History Day (NHD) in Rhode Island students
to the Organization of American Historians annual meeting! NHD
in Rhode Island is a unique opportunity for students in grades six
through twelve to explore the past in a creative, hands-on way.
While producing a documentary, exhibit, paper, performance, or
website project, they become experts on topics that they choose.
More than 2,000 NHD students in Rhode Island cultivate real-world
skills each year by learning how to collaborate with team members,
talk to specialists, manage their time, and set and meet goals.
The select group presenting at the meeting is excited for the
opportunity to share their work with you. Visit the National History
Day in Rhode Island student showcase during the conference to see
Rhode Island’s top NHD exhibits and documentaries. You will have
the chance to meet some of these innovative students, hear about
their experiences, and share your advice about navigating college
and career as they prepare to step into your classrooms, libraries,
and cultural sites.
The Library Bar and Lounge
Located in the Exhibit Hall
New in 2016, the Library Bar and Lounge offers a convenient
mix-and-mingle area where you can to relax and catch up with
colleagues and friends. Share a bite, recharge your devices,
or come down for a free afternoon pick-me-up coffee. On
Friday and Saturday, beginning at noon, the bar is open.
OAH Career COACH®
The OAH Career COACH® is the chief online
recruitment resource for American history
professionals. Whether you’re looking for a
new job or are ready to start your career, the
OAH Career COACH® can help find the
opportunity that is right for you. Stop by the
OAH booth for a demonstration.
Don’t Forget to Tweet!
#oah2016
All sessions are listed with a unique hashtag
to allow you to communicate with your peers
via social media.
CAREER SESSIONS
Navigating Social Media and Traditional Media
"Mr. Chips, Ph.D.": The History Doctorate in Secondary Education
Building Community to Advance Contingent Historians and
Strengthen the Profession
Networking in the Hinterland
Preparing for Careers beyond the Classroom
Opening Night Reception
in the Exhibit Hall
Thursday, April 7, 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Don’t miss this popular event that celebrates the opening day of
the Exhibit Hall on the first night of the meeting. Enjoy drinks, hors
d’oeuvres, and a chance to meet with friends while browsing the
exhibits, museum displays, and poster presentations. Take this
opportunity to visit and talk with exhibitor representatives, plan
your book-shopping strategy, or meet colleagues before dinner.
OAH Business Meeting and Awards
Ceremony
Saturday, April 9, 3:30 pm – 5:15 pm
The OAH Business Meeting will immediately precede the OAH
Awards Ceremony. All OAH members are encouraged to attend
the meeting and participate in the governance of the organization.
Proposals for action shall be made in the form of ordinary motions
or resolutions. All such motions or resolutions must be submitted
at least thirty days prior to the meeting to OAH Executive Director
Katherine M. Finley and OAH Parliamentarian Jonathan Lurie, c/o
OAH, 112 North Bryan Ave., Bloomington, IN 47408.
OAH Annual Meeting App
Sponsored by Oxford University Press
Want more in-depth information? The
2016 OAH Annual Meeting App lists
complete session abstracts and speaker
information! Create a profile to build your
personal daily schedule and utilize the
attendee list to search for and connect
with fellow historians. The OAH Annual
Meeting App is a great way to plan,
network, and stay informed.
Download the Crowd Compass
Directory from your app store in early
March and search for the 2016 OAH
Annual Meeting App. All registered
attendees will also receive an email
with quick login information.
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