Information for Project Faculty and Grads
Scholars in Arms: Dickens Project faculty members Jonathan Grossman (UCLA) and David Kurnick (Rutgers).
FOR DICKENS PROJECT CONSORTIUM MEMBER FACULTY:
Please check your link on the Faculty Attending page and let the Dickens Project office know of any corrections.
Faculty are housed in shared apartments, although all bedrooms are singles (twin beds). If you are traveling with a partner or family members, you may wish to stay in a nearby hotel, but you'll need to access the campus via car or taxi.
FOR GRADUATE STUDENTS FROM CONSORTIUM MEMBER SCHOOLS:
Your registration form asks you to rank your Universe job preferences and to provide other information that helps us make assignments. The short blurb about your research interests will be printed and distributed among faculty and other grads. Please plan to arrive Saturday afternoon, July 22. If you need to make other arrangements, please contact the office.
You will be housed with other grad students in shared apartments and, in some cases, you may have to share a bedroom. We purposely do not house you with the other grad from your school because we want you to meet new people during the week. There will be scholars from all over the world, so we hope you take advantage of the networking opportunities.
As indicated on the form, your school will be billed after the conference for your room and board. Faculty and grads do not pay registration. You're responsible for the cost of the Return Shuttle, should you want to reserve a spot. Unfortunately, we don't provide transportation FROM the airports to campus, but you can find a link to ground transportation at either of the airport web sites.
The uniqueness (and greatness) of the Dickens Universe is due to the diversity of our participants. Besides scholars, the gathering includes high school students and teachers, undergraduates, and members of the general public with a range of knowledge that may surprise you. Many have been coming to the Universe for several years.
You will receive a very informative email from your Cruise Directors, two returning grad students whose mission is to help you navigate and enjoy the week. That email will cover what you should bring, wear, expect, etc. If you have any questions, you can contact the office and/or the Cruise Directors.
IF YOU ARE A GRAD STUDENT OR FACULTY FROM A NON-MEMBER SCHOOL, YOU NEED TO REGISTER AS A REGULAR PARTICIPANT
We encourage you to participate in the 19th-Century Seminar, where you can present your work to colleagues. Only faculty from the member schools may attend the daily Faculty Seminars (11:45-12:45 PM), and only grads from member schools may attend the afternoon Grad Seminars (2:00-3:00 PM). This is one of the privileges of Dickens Project Consortium Membership. If your school is interested in joining, please contact the Project Office.
