NACHE Conference June 7-8 2024 at the University of British Columbia (UBC), Vancouver Campus, BC, Canada
Interested scholars are invited to submit proposals on the history of emotions, for single presentations or for panels. The conference is open to proposals on the history of emotions dealing with any region or time period; interdisciplinary approaches are welcome.
The conference is co-chaired by Alison Bailey, Susan Matt and Peter Stearns. Due date for proposals is Sept. 15, 2023. Decisions will be made by Oct. 15, and a conference program will be set by Nov. 15, at which time firm commitments will be required.
Please address questions or proposals to pstearns@gmu.edu.
Land Acknowledgement
UBC Vancouver is located on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territory of the Musqueam people. The land it is situated on has always been a place of learning for the Musqueam, who for millennia have passed on their culture, history, and traditions from one generation to the next on this site. See https://www.musqueam.bc.ca/, https://www.ubc.ca/, https://indigenous.ubc.ca/, https://www.ubc.ca/our-campuses/vancouver/, and https://you.ubc.ca/virtual-tour/.
Logistics
Dates: Arrive Thursday, 6 June; Conference Friday and Saturday, 7-8 June; Depart Sunday 9 June. (More complete schedule will be available closer to the time.)
Local organizer: Dr. Alison Bailey, Department of Asian Studies (abailey@mail.ubc.ca).
Conference fee: $185 CAD (approx. $135 US) generally. For NACHE members, fee will be $140 CAD (approx. $100 US). Includes conference and meals as noted below.
Conference registration: https://ubc.ungerboeck.net/prod/emc00/register.aspx?aat=67675546545a724955722f2f646850334b62554565616272752b2f35464b532b454c4133327a2b395955673d
Virtual registration: https://ubc.ungerboeck.net/prod/emc00/register.aspx?aat=487159384a796c49394d6b707935514b362b326971415a66427775513557746e677a6e7078434e6a6930383d
Accommodation
45 rooms (single, double, and shared) available 6– 9 June.
*Please use NACHE Conference link when booking because rates are cheaper for conference block booking than booking independently. The link to book can be found here: https://reserve.suitesatubc.com/GROUP/availability.asp?hotelCode=UBC&sdl=Check+In&startDate=06%2F06%2F2024&edl=Check+Out&endDate=06%2F09%2F2024&adults=1&children=&rooms=1&requesttype=invBlockCode&code= G240606A
Additionally, the reservations office can be contacted by phone at 604-822-1000 x3 or 1-888-822-1030 or by email at reservations@housing.ubc.ca.
1) 25 studios with One Queen bed, maximum two guests: Gage Signature Studios: Studio with queen bed, private washroom, sitting area with telephone and flat-panel TV, fully-equipped kitchen, air conditioning and complimentary coffee. (2023 rates: CAD$165 for studio, single or shared double occupancy, plus 13% tax; 2024 rates increase should not exceed 5%).
2) 10 One Bedroom suites with One King bed and one queen sofa bed, maximum 4 guests: West Coast Hotel suite with king bed in bedroom, queen sofa bed in living room and private washroom. Features include luxury linens and amenities, fully-equipped kitchen with microwave, flat-panel TV, air conditioning, complimentary coffee, wireless internet, telephone and in-room safe. (2023 rates for single or shared double occupancy: CAD $215, plus 13% tax; 2024 rates increase should not exceed 5%). Additional $25.00 charge, per night, per extra person, for up to two extra guests, with a maximum of 4 guests per suite.
3) 10 One Bedroom Suites with One King bed and one Queen sofa bed, maximum 4 guests: Gage One Bedroom Suites with king bed in bedroom, queen sofa bed in living room and private washroom. Features include air-conditioning, telephone, flat-panel TV, fully-equipped kitchen and complimentary coffee. (2023 rates for single or shared double occupancy: CAD $205, plus 13% taxes; 2024 rates increase should not exceed 5%). Additional $25.00 charge, per night, applies for each additional guest, for up to two extra guests, with a maximum of 4 guests per suite.
Details on conference and other accommodation on campus can be found at https://suitesatubc.com.
Conference meeting rooms: To be confirmed (dependent on classroom needs) but expected to be in either in Buchanan B block or Allard Law Building.
Wireless Service and Internet Access: The UBC Wireless Network is one of the largest complimentary campus Wi-Fi networks in the world with access points across campus, available in all academic buildings and some residences. The “ubcvisitor” Wi-Fi network allows visitors to connect to the internet for light web browsing at no charge.
See https://visit.ubc.ca and https://www.ubc.ca/campus-life/.
Getting here
UBC campus is located outside Vancouver city limits (about 10 km from downtown), bounded by forests and cliffs above beaches.
Vancouver International Airport: See https://www.yvr.ca and https://www.rome2rio.com/s/Vancouver-Airport-YVR/UBC-Campus. There is no direct bus or train to UBC. Taxis cost around CAD $35-40.
Trains: https://www.amtrak.com/cascades-train (Seattle / Tacoma / Portland/ Salem / Eugene)
Public transport: Transit is cheap, safe and efficient. Many buses go to & from UBC bus loop which is close to Gage and Westcoast Suites. Credit cards can be used to pay on public transit or you can purchase a Compass card if anticipating multiple journeys for a reduced rate. See: https://www.translink.ca/compasscard/?utm_source=direct&utm_medium=shorturl&utm_campaign=compasscard and https://vancouver.ca/streets-transportation/buses-ferries-trains-and-planes.aspx.
By car: Parking at UBC is expensive, even at weekends. There is free parking (in great demand and not overnight) on Marine Drive. See https://parking.ubc.ca/. Paid parking is available through Gage Suites (https://suitesatubc.com/gage-apartments/) and Westcoast Suites (https://suitesatubc.com/arrival-info/west-coast-suites/).
Food options on campus
Friday and Saturday: Continental breakfasts, light lunches, coffee, teas, water and snacks with be provided at the conference as well as a Reception on Saturday evening. There are also many other food options available on or around campus:
University food services: https://food.ubc.ca/feedme/. Plus, there are a range of restaurants & cafes on campus and at University Village and Wesbrook Village. See https://visit.ubc.ca/eat-drink-and-stay/restaurants/food-courts/wesbrook-village-food-court/ and https://students.ubc.ca/ubclife/18-best-places-eat-ubc
What to visit on campus and nearby
Nitobe Garden
The Botanical Gardens
The Rose Garden
The Nest (Student Union building)
The Aquatic Centre
The Beaty Museum
The Belkin Gallery
The Museum of Anthropology is undergoing seismic upgrades so will probably (and unfortunately) still be closed in 2024.
The UBC Bookstore is rather light on books (sigh) but has plenty of souvenirs.
Beaches and parks nearby: Wreck Beach, access only by very steep stairs close to campus. A popular nudist beach.
Spanish Banks, Locarno and Jericho beaches are in walking distance from UBC downhill, with a steep hill on return (or take the #4 bus and get off near Jericho hostel, returning the same way).
Pacific Spirit Park, large forest with walking, biking and horse trails throughout, close to campus. Beautiful and popular with Vancouverites & their dogs, but still best to go with a companion or two. See http://www.metrovancouver.org/services/parks/parks-greenways-reserves/pacific-spirit-regional-park
Some Vancouver sights: Stanley Park, a very large forested park downtown close to the sea, with bike paths, trails, seawall walks, lakes, and more formal gardens. See https://vancouver.ca/parks-recreation-culture/stanley-park.aspx.
Granville Island, a former industrial area converted into a craft, shops, food, performance, and public market space. See https://granvilleisland.com/.
Chinatown, Pender Street Chinese shopfronts and the Dr. Sun Yat-sen Classical Chinese Garden are definitely worth visiting but unfortunately overlap with Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside which is a focal point for people suffering from addiction, homelessness, and mental health issues as well as where the majority of services for them exist. In general, there is little danger to visitors to the area but walking around there can be a tough and very sad experience. See https://www.vancouver-chinatown.com/.
Gastown, historic neighbourhood, close to Chinatown and downtown Vancouver. Some good restaurants and bars but rather touristy.
The North American Chapter on the History of Emotion 