Humanities Research Centers (2008)

Unless otherwise noted, all sessions will be held in the Harrison Institute/Small Special Collections Library. The Harrison Institute/Small Special Collections Library is located on McCormick Road, adjacent to Alderman Library, on the University of Virginia grounds.

Sunday, July 13

“Van on the Go” shuttles will be available to transport you to the Institute. Please meet the drivers in the lobby of the Omni Charlottesville Hotel. Shuttles will begin running at 1 p.m.

1:15-1:45
Optional
Pre-Institute Technology Assistance:
Wireless Access Set-Up

2-2:30
Welcome and Introductions
Karin Wittenborg, Richard Lucier, Diane Walker, Abby Smith

2:30-3:30
Meeting roadmap
Meeting goals & expected outcomes
Abby Smith

Participant introductions
Participants

3:30-4:00
Break
Refreshments

4:00-4:30
Summary of questionnaire responses
Abby Smith & Steve Wheatley

4:30-5:30
Plenary discussion
Identifying shared goals and aspirations for humanities scholarship
What role(s) humanities centers can play in achieving these
Plenary discussion, led by Abby Smith & Steve Wheatley

5:30-5:45
Review and suggestions for breakout topics
Plenary discussion, led by Steve Wheatley & Abby Smith
“Van on the Go” shuttles will be waiting outside the Harrison Institute (on McCormick Rd.) to transport you back to the Omni Charlottesville Hotel.

6:30-9
Cocktails and dinner
Cassis Restaurant
http://www.cassisrestaurant.com/
210 W Water Street (closest cross street is 2nd St. SW)
(434) 979-0188

Cassis Restaurant is located in walking distance from the Omni Charlottesville Hotel. If you exit the hotel on the pedestrian mall, take a right on 2nd St. SW, proceed to Water St. and turn right.

Monday, July 14

“Van on the Go” shuttles will be available to transport you to the Institute. Drivers will meet you in the lobby of the Omni Charlottesville Hotel. Shuttles will run beginning at 7:50.

8-9
Breakfast
A catered breakfast will be available at the Institute.

9-9:30
Introduction to day
Review of agenda and breakout topics (TBD)
Abby Smith

9:30-11:00
Breakout sessions
Breakout Group A
Breakout Group B
Breakout Group C

11:00-11:30
Break
Refreshments

11:30-12:30
Plenary reporting and discussion

12:30-1:30
Lunch
A catered lunch will be available at the Institute.

1:30-3:00
Breakout sessions
Breakout Group X
Breakout Group Y
Breakout Group Z

3-3:30
Break

3:30-4:30
Plenary reporting and discussion

“Van on the Go” shuttles will be available to return you to the Omni Charlottesville Hotel.

6:30-9:00
Dinner
ORZO Kitchen & Wine Bar
http://www.orzokitchen.com/
416 W. Main Street
(434) 975-6796
ORZO is located in walking distance from the Omni Charlottesville Hotel. Exit the hotel heading away from the pedestrian mall and toward Ridge McIntire Road. Approach the major 5-way intersection of Ridge McIntire, Main, Water, South, and Ridge Streets. Cross the intersection to Main St. Walk one block up Main, cross the street at the light, and ORZO will be on your left.

Tuesday, July 15

“Van on the Go” shuttles will be available to transport you to the Institute. Drivers will meet you in the lobby of the Omni Charlottesville Hotel. Shuttles will run beginning at 7:50.

8:00-9:00
Breakfast
A catered breakfast will be available at the Institute.

9:00-10:30
Plenary discussion
Major themes and recommendations emerging from breakout groups
Richard Lucier, Abby Smith, selected participants TBD

10:30-11:00
Break
Refreshments

11:00-12:30
Plenary discussion continues
Development of agenda for next steps
Richard Lucier & Abby Smith

12:30
Lunch
Discussion continues over a catered lunch at the Institute.

“Van on the Go” shuttles will be available to return you to the Omni Charlottesville Hotel.