Thanks Janis: I agree. Typically, conference websites have a number of tabs that provide context for the conference and, usually, links to the organization. It's awfully bare at the moment. julie
From: 1919-conference-bounces@lists.umanitoba.ca [mailto:1919-conference-bounces@lists.umanitoba.ca] On Behalf Of Janis Thiessen Sent: Sunday, November 26, 2017 4:16 PM To: 1919 conference organizing committee Subject: Re: [1919-Conference] website question
It would be good if the website clarified who/which organizations are putting on the conference. I've had some folks ask, since the CFP doesn't say.
On Nov 26, 2017, at 2:08 PM, Julie Guard <Julie.Guard@umanitoba.camailto:Julie.Guard@umanitoba.ca> wrote: Hi All: I hope I do not sound like a nag, but I am a bit concerned about the sorry state of the conference website. Now that the CFP has been sent to many organizations, people will be accessing the website and its' frankly a bit embarrassing. It does have the CFP, which is beautiful, but there's literally nothing else on the page. I suspect that's not going to inspire much enthusiasm, or even confidence in the overall organization of the conference, and is unlikely to encourage people to submit proposals or consider attending. I checked with Krishna, and it turns out he still does not have access to the website. I'm pretty sure that when he does, he will work wonders. But he will need access. I understand he does not yet have a contract. Might that be the problem? I think there are some details that are not quite clear to me; perhaps others know more? Best, julie
Julie Guard Professor, History and Labour Studies University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB R3T 2N2 Phone: 204-474-7110 Email: julie.guard@umanitoba.camailto:julie.guard@umanitoba.ca
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