Welcome!
Black Doctoral Network
Western Regional Conference
Theme: “Empowering Youth of Color Through Culturally Responsive Education”
Los Angeles, California
March 30, 2019
Loyola Marymount University
University Hall, 1 LMU Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90045
The Black Doctoral Network is leading the next generation of Black scholars to reach new heights. Encouraging intellectual curiosity and transformative research, the Black Doctoral Network is a bridge leader, creating paths between scholars, disciplines, and academic universities all while its serves as an invaluable connection between higher education and the community at large.
Conference Information:
The BDN Western Regional Conference welcomes scholars to come together to create a space of intellectual exchange and develop collaborations.
BDN Networking Social:
The BDN Networking Social is something you do not want to miss! It is an opportunity to be yourself while networking with others over dinner and drinks. The Social will be held at The Brownstone Bistro located at 5047 W Pico Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90019. Transportation will NOT be provided so please arrange that on your own. Cost is $25 per person.
Registration & Membership Information:
REGISTER TODAY! You don't want to miss the early-bird special! We offer member and non-member pricing so JOIN TODAY before registering to get the member discount!
Breakfast, Lunch and Breaks will be provided to all attendees!
Registration Type |
Early-Bird Registration
Ends February 15, 2019 |
General Registration
Begins February 16, 2019 |
Member Presenter
|
$120 |
$120 |
Non-Member Presenter
|
$150 |
$150 |
Member |
$120
|
$140
|
Non-Member |
$150
|
$175
|
Groups (3 or more) |
$100/per person |
$125/per person |
Undergraduate Student |
$75 |
$75
|
Refund Policy:
No refunds will be granted starting Friday, March 1, 2019. For group submissions, registration fees are NON-REFUNDABLE, however, if a co-panelist withdraws, the group members can add in a substitute at no additional charge.
Presenter Information:
All group submissions require at least 3 presenters. Presenters may not take part in more than one panel presentation; presenters may give one and only one paper at the conference.
Hotel Accommodations:
The Black Doctoral Network Inc. has negotiated a sleeping room rate of $139/night (doubles & singles) for all Regional Conference guests at the Courtyard by Marriott Los Angeles LAX/Century Boulevard Hotel for Friday and Saturday night and surrounding dates. Reservations can be made online at https://bit.ly/2MeD1ii. To receive the discounted rate of $139, you must tell the hotel that you are part of the Black Doctoral Network.
Transportation will be provided for all conference guests staying at the Courtyard by Marriott hotel. The hotel shuttle will offer two pick up and drop off. The shuttle will pick up at the hotel at 6:00am and 6:20am and take guests to Loyola Marymount University's (LMU) University Hall. The shuttle will also pick up at LMU after the conference concludes at 6:00pm and 6:20pm to take guests back to the hotel. Please arrive 5-10 minutes prior to ensure you get on.