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Convention LocationsHyatt Regency

Convention sessionsExhibit hall and MLA PubCentralMLA registration and welcome centerGraduate student loungeMembers’ loungePress o� ceFriends of Bill W.Quiet roomLactation room

Sheraton GrandConvention sessionsMLA registration and welcome centerMembers’ loungeQuiet roomLactation room

Fairmont ChicagoCareer CenterCareer Fair

Convention DailyThe Convention Daily prints special notices, changes in schedule, and brief reports on con-vention activities and appears Thursday, Friday, and Saturday during the convention. Copies are available free at the MLA registration and welcome centers and other locations; the 3 January issue will appear on the MLA Web site before the convention.

MLA Convention AppDownload the MLA 2019 app to create your own convention schedule and have easy access to session information, maps, and other convention details.

Program OnlineA searchable program for the convention is available online (mla19.org/).

AHA and MLAThe American Historical Association will hold its annual meeting in Chicago from 3 to 6 January. To promote greater collaboration and communi-cation among humanities scholars, the MLA and the AHA have agreed to recognize and honor each other’s conference badges. To view the program for the AHA meeting, visit aha.confex.com/aha/2019/webprogram/start.html.

Graduate Student Volunteer ProgramKeep an eye out for graduate student volun-teers, who are serving as welcome ambassa-dors for the convention. They’re available to help you locate meeting rooms, provide session information, and answer questions about local attractions and restaurants.

Paving the Way The MLA’s Paving the Way campaign aims to support early career development, address academic workforce issues, and promote public advocacy for the humanities. Contributions to this campaign fund travel grants, internships, political lobbying, and new projects like the MLA Action Network and regional career work-shops. Show your support by making a donation today at outreach.mla.org/paving-the-way/

TwitterFollow @MLAnews for updates throughout the convention, and tweet sessions using #mla19 and the session hashtag (e.g., #s389).

Wi-Fi AccessThe MLA provides free wireless Internet access in the meeting rooms and public areas of the Hyatt Regency, Sheraton Grand, and Fairmont Chicago. Follow these instructions to connect (connectivity is not guaranteed):

Hyatt Regency. Network: MLA2019; password: mla2019wifi (case sensitive).

Sheraton Grand. Network: Sheraton Grand Meetings; password: z1g8nz.

Fairmont Chicago. Network: Fairmont_Meeting; password: MLA2019.

Weather or Other EmergencyIf weather or an emergency in Chicago should delay or otherwise a� ect the scheduling of convention sessions, full information on such changes will be posted on the MLA Web site (www.mla.org/MLA-2019). If a local or personal emergency should cause you to have to delay or cancel your attendance at the convention, you should contact your hotel and airline carrier as early as possible. Visit www .mla .org/ Registration - Hotels for information about registration refunds.

All refund requests must be submitted online by 17 December; requests accompanied by badges must be postmarked by 17 December. If you are scheduled to speak or participate in a session, please notify the session organizer, who should write to [email protected] to update the session listing.

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American Writers Museum: An Evening Conversation

4 January, 4:00 p.m., American Writers Museum

A conversation with the museum’s director, Cary Cranston, and three of its curators and designers about the creation of the museum. Light snacks will be provided. Registration is required.

MLA Awards Ceremony (Session 614)

5 January, 7:00 p.m., Sheraton Grand, Sheraton Ballroom IV–V, Ballroom level 4

The session is open to the public.

MLA Benefit for the Humanities5 January, 7:45 p.m., Fairmont Chicago, Rouge, Lobby level

Attend the MLA Benefi t for the Humanities and make it possible for us to expand MLA programs that support graduate students and adjunct faculty members. This year’s benefi t features a timely discussion on free speech with the First Amendment expert Geo� rey Stone and the media scholar Rachel Davis Mersey, as well as a special reading by the former United States Poet Laureate Natasha Trethewey. RSVP at outreach.mla.org/benefi t-2019.

Cultural ExcursionsPreregistration is required. Visit the MLA membership desk (Hyatt Regency, Ballroom level, East Tower) for on-site cancellations and questions.

3 JanuaryArt Institute of ChicagoChicago Shakespeare Theater

4 JanuaryAmerican Writers MuseumPrivate Wine Tasting at the Chopping Block

5 JanuaryNewberry Library

Delegate Assembly (Session 506A)

5 January, 12:30 p.m., Hyatt Regency, Grand Ballroom EF, Ballroom level, East Tower

This meeting is open only to MLA members and accredited journalists. For agenda information, visit www.mla.org/DA-Agenda-2019.

Humanities in Five: A Contest (Session 553)

5 January, 3:30 p.m., Hyatt Regency, Crystal Ballroom C, Lobby level, West Tower

A contest of scholars from multiple fi elds pre-senting fi ve-minute descriptions of their work in accessible language. Chicago journalists and communicators serve as judges.

Humanities without Walls 2019 National Humanities Summit on Automation: Cultural Potentials

3 January, 7:00 p.m., Hyatt Regency, Crystal Ballroom B, Ballroom level, West Tower

Humanities without Walls and the Chicago Humanities Festival convene a two-part summit exploring the impact of automation on work and labor from literary and cultural perspectives. Part 2 will be held 4 January, 3:30–5:00 p.m., at the AHA Annual Meeting, Palmer House Hilton, Monroe Room.

MLA Night Out3 January, 7:30 p.m., Fairmont Chicago, Rouge, Lobby level

An evening event with live music, light snacks, and a cash bar. Ticket purchase required.

Presidential Address (Session 389)

4 January, 6:45 p.m., Sheraton Grand, Sheraton Ballrom IV–V, Ballroom level 4

The session is open to the public.

Presidential Plenary (Session 211)

4 January, 10:15 a.m., Hyatt Regency, Grand Ballroom A, Ballroom level, East Tower

Readers (and Fans) Write Back to Books (Session 133)

3 January, 5:15 p.m., Hyatt Regency, Crystal Ballroom A, Lobby level, West Tower

Special EventsThis year’s events include a screening of the fi lm A River Called Titas (1973), by the Bengali fi lmmaker Ritwik Ghatak (3 January, 3:00–6:00 p.m., Columbus KL, Hyatt Regency); a creative conversation with the Cuban American writer, journalist, and translator Achy Obejas (5 January, 12:00 noon–1:15 p.m., Michigan B, Sheraton Grand); and a screening of the documentary Peter Abrahams: A Fascinating Journey, followed by a discussion with the fi lm’s director, Earl Moxam (5 January, 5:15–6:30 p.m., Grand Suite 5, Hyatt Regency).

MLA Style Workshops (Sessions 253 and 437)

4 January, 12:00 noon, Hyatt Regency, Toronto, West Tower5 January, 10:15 a.m., Hyatt Regency, Toronto, West Tower

MLA sta� editors lead a workshop on using the method for citing sources explained in the eighth edition of the MLA Handbook. The workshop is suitable for librarians and teachers as well as for students.

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CAREERS AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENTThe MLA provides support to members at all stages in their careers. Explore over one hundred sessions and a variety of events at the 2019 MLA convention designed to help you build your network and enhance your career.

MLA Career CenterFairmont Chicago, International Ballroom, level 2

3 January: 8:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.4–5 January: 8:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.

InterviewsA list of available positions will be posted and an interviewers’ sign-in fi le will be maintained. Space will be available for interviews, but can-didates and interviewers are urged to arrange interviews in advance.

For prearranged interviews, consult the inter-viewer’s sign-in fi le to fi nd out where your inter-view is scheduled. If your interview is scheduled for the interview area, ask an MLA Career Center sta� member for the table number.

Job Counseling4 and 5 January

Sign up for twenty-fi ve-minute one-on-one ses-sions to discuss job-search and career options.

Possible Futures Career Fair4 January: 1:00–4:30 p.m. (Fairmont Chicago)

Career Fair. Meet a range of employers, from private companies to nonprofi ts to federal government agencies, who are interested in speaking with prospective applicants from MLA fi elds (Imperial Ballroom, level B2).

Exploring Senior Leadership Positions. Seasoned consultants explain the search procedure for senior academic leaders, analyzing the process from the perspective of candidates, search com-mittees, and hiring authorities (Regal, level B2).

Programs Showcase. Share and discover inno-vative programs and curricula and discuss best practices (Imperial Ballroom, level B2).

Consultancy SessionsExperienced consultants from the ADE and the ADFL will be available in the MLA Career Center for one-on-one consultancy sessions to discuss questions connected with managing depart-ments or programs.

Career Center LoungeA space for job seekers to sit and relax is available in the MLA Career Center during the hours the center is open. Check the Convention Daily for more information, including pop-up activities.

Connected AcademicsThis initiative aims to serve the professional needs of those who pursue advanced degrees in the humanities and o� ers new possibilities for integrating the values of humanistic study into society. For more information and suggested sessions, visit connect .mla .hcommons .org/ mla -convention -activities/.

Would you like to connect with other attendees who share your interests? Join us on 5 Jan uary for the cash bar and networking event arranged by Connected Academics (621), 7:15–8:30 p.m., Hyatt Regency, Columbus CD.

Council of Editors of Learned JournalsChat with an Editor. 4 January, 10:00 a.m.–12:00 noon, and 5 January, 9:00–11:00 a.m., Hyatt Regency (Columbus EF, Ballroom level, East Tower)

Please visit www.celj.org for more information.

Funding in the Humanities426: Funding Opportunities in the Humanities from Foundations and Nonprofi ts. 5 January, 8:30–9:45 a.m., Hyatt Regency, Michigan 2

542: Getting Funded in the Humanities: An NEH Workshop. 5 January, 3:00–5:00 p.m., Hyatt Regency, Columbus IJ

Getting Published99: How to Get Published. 3 January, 3:30–4:45 p.m., Hyatt Regency, Columbus AB

354: Book Development Workshop: From Pitching an Idea to Finding a Publisher. 4 January, 3:30–4:45 p.m., Hyatt Regency, Crystal Ballroom A

577: The Present and Future of Scholarly Pub-lishing: The Faculty Editor’s View. 5 January, 3:30–4:45 p.m., Hyatt Regency, Grand Suite 3

Government CareersUse Your Research and Communication Skills as an Intelligence Analyst in the Federal Government. 3 January, 3:30–5:30 p.m., Hyatt Regency, Gold Coast

Humanities Commons and CORE140: Build Your Online Presence, Share Your Scholarship, and Collaborate on MLA Commons and Humanities Commons. 3 January, 5:15–6:30 p.m., Hyatt Regency, Michigan 1C

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ON-SITE RESOURCES

Business CentersHyatt Regency. Business Center, Exhibit Hall level, East Tower

3–4 January, 6:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.5–6 January, 7:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.

Sheraton Grand. FedEx O� ce Business Center, Lobby level

3–4 January, 7:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.5–6 January, 8:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.

Fairmont Chicago. FedEx O� ce Business Center, B1 level

3–4 January, 7:30 a.m.–6:00 p.m.5 January, 8:00 a.m.–12:00 noon(closed Sunday)

ChildcareMLA members who are registered for the con-vention and use childcare services provided by one of the convention hotels or another service are eligible for reimbursement. The MLA has funds available to reimburse up to $400 each to registered members who use childcare services during convention hours. If more requests are received than can be reimbursed with available funds, preference will be given to graduate students and members in lower-income categories.

Members should submit a request for reim-bursement, along with supporting documenta-tion such as a receipt from a childcare service, no later than 28 January 2019 to Karin Bagnall, Head of Convention Programs, Modern Lan-guage Association, 85 Broad Street, suite 500, New York, NY 10004-2434.

Lactation Rooms Space is available in the Hyatt Regency (Moth-ers’ Room, o� the women’s restroom near the fi tness center, Skyway level, West Tower) and in the Sheraton Grand (Pullman, Lobby level 3) during meeting hours.

Disabilities, Facilities and Services for Persons withThe MLA is committed to making arrangements that allow all members of the association to participate in the convention.

Desks for Attendees with Disabilities ([email protected])

Hyatt Regency. Ballroom level, East TowerSheraton Grand. Lobby level 3Fairmont Chicago. Career Center, International Ballroom, level 2

These desks will be sta� ed with personnel who can provide assistance to convention attendees with disabilities, including making arrange-ments for accessible transportation.

All-Access RestroomsSingle-occupant, wheelchair-accessible restrooms are available in the Hyatt Regency (Lobby level, East Tower, near the Plaza Ballroom) and in the Sheraton Grand (Meeting Room level 2, at the west end of the foyer).

Service Animals There is a designated pet relief area near the Sheraton Grand at Illinois Street and McClurg Court as well as nongreen spaces with trees along the Chicago Riverwalk. The green space closest to the Hyatt Regency is along the Chi-cago Riverwalk, down a stairwell at Columbus and Upper Wacker Drives.

Friends of Bill W.Ogden in the Hyatt Regency (third fl oor, West Tower) is set aside for the Friends of Bill W. throughout convention hours.

Headquarters OfficesHyatt Regency. Comiskey, Concourse level, West Tower

Sheraton Grand. Edgewater, Lobby level 3

Session organizers are asked to refer questions about meeting rooms or meeting facilities to the headquarters offices, not to the venue management.

Housing DeskNear the MLA registration and welcome center (Hyatt Regency, Ballroom level, East Tower)

Convention registrants who need assistance with their hotel arrangements may go to the housing desk, where a representative of CMR, the MLA housing service, will be available to help.

Internet Access by Hotel GuestsGuests who booked their rooms through the MLA housing service will receive free Internet access. Request instructions for free internet access at check-in. Guests may have to accept an access charge temporarily, but it will be deleted before checkout if they booked their rooms through the MLA.

Guests who booked with the hotel directly will have to pay the access fee.

Lost and FoundHyatt Regency. Visit the MLA headquarters o� ce, Comiskey, Concourse level, West Tower

Sheraton Grand. Visit the MLA headquarters o� ce, Edgewater, Lobby level 3

LoungesMembers’ Lounges Hyatt Regency. Regency C, Ballroom level, West Tower

Sheraton Grand. Promenade, Meeting Room level 2

Graduate Student Lounge Hyatt Regency. Dusable, third fl oor, West Tower

Membership DeskMLA registration and welcome center (Hyatt Regency, Ballroom level, East Tower)

Press OfficeHyatt Regency, Wrigley, Concourse level, West Tower

Print Copies of the ProgramA limited quantity of copies of the Program will be available for purchase for $30 at the regis-tration and welcome centers.

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Sheraton Grand (Lakeview, Lobby level 3). We invite convention attendees to drop in to these quiet spaces removed from tra� c and noise. We ask that visitors to these rooms arrive fragrance-free and keep any discussion to a minimum and at a low volume.

MLA Registration and Welcome CentersHyatt Regency (Ballroom level, East Tower) and Sheraton Grand (Lobby level 3)

3 January: 8:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.4 and 5 January: 8:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.6 January: 8:00 a.m.–12:00 noon

Visit the registration and welcome centers for badge pickup, on-site registration, guest passes and other convention-related materials, and answers to general questions about the convention and the association.

Restaurant Suggestions Available on MLA CommonsPlease post your restaurant suggestions to the MLA 2019 Convention group on MLA Commons. Provide distance from the convention venue, price range, URL, and what you like about a place. All convention registrants are automati-cally added to this group when they sign up for the Commons.

Scooter RentalFor navigating the convention more easily, scooters can be rented in advance from Scoot-around (888 441-7575 or locations.scootaround .com/MLA).

Shuttle ServiceBecause of the proximity of the convention hotels, there will be transportation available only for attendees with disabilities.

Speaker Ready RoomsHyatt Regency. Grand Suite 1, Ballroom level, East Tower

Sheraton Grand. Columbus, Lobby level 3

Transportation in ChicagoPublic TransportationMLA hotels can be reached by Chicago’s mass transit system or taxi. For accessible taxi ser-vice call 855 928-1010.

BicycleDivvy is a bike-share program in Chicago; bicycle stations are located throughout the city. There is a station at Stetson Avenue and South Water Street, near the Hyatt Regency and the Fairmont, and one on McClurg Court and Illinois Street, near the Sheraton Grand.

“Who’s Here” DirectoryHyatt Regency. Regency C, Ballroom level, West Tower (members’ lounge)

Sheraton Grand. Promenade, Meeting Room level 2 (members’ lounge)

ExhibitsHyatt Regency, Exhibit level, East Tower

4–5 January: 9:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.6 January: 9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.

Refer to the back page of this Convention Guidefor a list of exhibitors and their locations. Check the Convention Daily, the MLA 2019 convention app, and the MLA Annual Convention Twitterfeed (@MLAnews) for up-to-date information on exhibit booth activities.

Professional Head ShotsCome to the exhibit hall for your complimentary professional head shot. The photographer will be available Friday, 4 January, and Saturday, 5 January, from 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Visit the Bedford / St. Martin’s / Macmillan Learning exhibit booth (300 and 301) to sign up.

MLA PubCentralHyatt Regency, Exhibit level, East Tower

4 and 5 January: 9:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.6 January: 9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.

Visit MLA PubCentral for everything related to MLA publications. Shop for MLA titles, explore

the MLA International Bibliography (and spin the MLABIB prize wheel to win free gifts), fi nd out more about the MLA Archives Project, learn about the MLA Style Center at the MLA Style Desk, update your MLA Commons profi le, and browse the winners of the MLA’s publications prizes, all in one central location.

This year we will debut the MLA Gift Shop, where we will sell unique MLA-branded merchandise. We will also debut the much anticipated MLA cookbook, which contains recipes contributed by MLA members!

All MLA titles ordered at the exhibit booth will be discounted 30%, with free shipping available to domestic addresses. Five new MLA titles will be released at the convention in Chicago, and all will be available for purchase. And if you buy more than $30 in MLA titles, you will receive a free copy of MLA Members Cook! (a $10 value).

Finally, please join us for a wine and cheese reception to celebrate the MLA’s new titles and the publication of the MLA International Bibli-ography with Full Text. This reception is open to all attendees and will take place on Friday, 4 January, from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m.

Remember to wear your badge!

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Meeting Room Level 2 Meeting RoomsArkansas, Colorado, Erie, Huron, Mayfair, Michigan A and B, Mississippi, Missouri, Ohio, Ontario, Superior A and B, Tennessee

Lobby Level 3 Meeting RoomsBridgeport, Bucktown, Goldcoast, Lincoln Boardroom, Old Town

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Appropriate Conduct at the MLA Annual ConventionThe MLA is committed to providing an inclusive and harassment-free environment for everyone, regardless of gender, race, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, physical appearance, ethnicity, religion, or other group identity. Continue reading the MLA’s guidelines for appropriate conduct at the MLA Annual Convention at www.mla.org /Appropriate-Conduct.

Audio- and VideotapingNeither audiotaping nor videotaping of sessions is normally permitted. Occasional exceptions may be made for members of the media taping short segments designed to convey the conven-tion atmosphere. Such arrangements must be made through the press o� ce and require the consent of all speakers at a session. When tap-ing is approved, a representative of the media sta� will accompany the reporter and crew. The session organizer will announce to the audience that audio- or videotaping will take place during a part of the session. Only background taping is allowed, not the taping of an entire session. Requests to fi lm the convention as part of a creative or documentary project must have been submitted to the Executive Council by 12 October.

BadgesBadges are required for admission to conven-tion sessions, the exhibit hall, and the MLA Career Center. Badge holders are available at the MLA registration and welcome centers, where attendees can also purchase replace-ment badges for $20.

Canceling SessionsMLA sessions should only be canceled if nearly all the participants are unable to attend the convention. In such a situation, please write to [email protected] immediately so that convention attendees can be informed of the cancellation. Organizers should also inform all the session participants of the cancellation.

FragranceThe Committee on Disability Issues in the Pro-fession reminds attendees that refraining from

using scented products will help ensure the comfort of everyone at the convention.

Guest Passes to SessionsAll MLA members and members of the profes-sion that the MLA serves are required to regis-ter in order to participate in or attend sessions.

A convention speaker may obtain a pass for a guest who has no professional interest in lan-guage or literature to hear a presentation by that speaker at a single session. The speaker must request the pass at an MLA registration and wel-come center on the day of the session, before the center closes. Passes may not be requested by guests of speakers or by MLA members who have not registered for the convention.

Guest Passes to Exhibit HallMLA convention registrants may obtain free passes to the exhibit hall for guests they accom-pany in the hall. Persons who are not registered for the convention and who are not accompa-nied by registrants may purchase a one-day pass to the exhibit hall for $10. These passes are available at the exhibitor information booth (Hyatt Regency, Ballroom level, East Tower).

IdentificationYou may need to have a government-issued photo ID when you check in to your hotel. Secu-rity personnel may ask to see a hotel room key or that you be accompanied by a hotel guest with a room key, especially between 8:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m.

The MLA’s Policies against Discrimination and HarassmentThe MLA is committed to hosting a convention that is inclusive and welcoming for all. With that goal in mind, we want to highlight the MLA’s equal employment opportunity (EEO) policies and policies against discrimination and harass-ment. We urge employers to take every possible step to create a comfortable and equitable en-vironment for job candidates. More information about conducting interviews at the convention, including “Dos and Don’ts for MLA Convention Interviews,” is available in the Career Resources section of the Web site.

The MLA is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to complying with all federal,

state, and local EEO laws. The MLA prohib-its discrimination in employment, including discrimination in the form of harassment, against any person, including employees and applicants for employment, on the basis of race or color, religion or creed, alienage or citizen-ship status, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, marital status, familial status, domestic partnership status, genetic information or predisposing genetic character-istics, military status, domestic violence victim status, criminal history, or any other character-istic protected by law. This policy applies to all the MLA activities, including, but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, compensation, assignment, training, promotion, performance evaluation, discipline, and discharge.

Sexual harassment (such as unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, or other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature) is a specifi c type of discriminatory harassment and is prohibited. The MLA has policies in place to ensure that any violations involving MLA employees will be handled in an appropriate manner. The MLA also complies with all federal, state, and local laws regarding the prevention of sexual harassment in the workplace. If you believe you have been subjected to unlawful discrimination by an MLA employee, please contact Arlene Barnard, Terrence Callaghan, Daniel Connor, or Angela Gibson.

The MLA provides reasonable accommodation consistent with the law to otherwise qualifi ed employees and applicants with needs related to their religious observance or practices; pregnancy, childbirth, or related conditions; or status as a victim of domestic violence, sex o� enses, or stalking. What constitutes a reason-able accommodation depends on the circum-stances and thus is addressed by the MLA on a case-by-case basis.

The MLA reminds participants in the conven-tion that federal, state, and local laws prohibit discrimination in employment, including dis-crimination in the form of harassment, against any person. Please ensure that all individuals in your organization who are participating in the MLA’s convention as your representatives are made aware of and understand that they must comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws.

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The MLA’s Statement on Professional EthicsAs a community valuing free inquiry, we must be able to rely on the integrity and the good judgment of our members. For this reason, we should not exploit or discriminate against others on grounds such as race, ethnicity, national origin, religious creed, age, gender, sexual pref-erence, or disability; sexually harass students, colleagues, or sta� members; use language that is prejudicial or gratuitously derogatory; make capricious or arbitrary decisions a� ecting work-ing conditions, professional status, or academic freedom; misuse confi dential information; plagia-rize the work of others; or practice deceit or fraud on the academic community or the public.

Reading in AbsentiaTo encourage discussion and dialogue among panelists and attendees at convention sessions, reading in absentia (whether by Skype, video-conferencing, audio delivery, or presentation by surrogates) is not normally permitted. Present-ers who are unable to attend the convention because of unforeseen emergencies may circu-late their papers in advance through private or public groups on MLA Commons or upload them to CORE, the MLA’s open-access repository.

SmokingSmoking is prohibited in most public places in Chicago.

HOTELS IN CHICAGO

Hyatt Regency Chicago151 East Upper Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL 60601312 565-1234Sheraton Grand Chicago 301 East North Water Street, Chicago, IL 60611312 464-1000Fairmont Chicago Millennium Park200 North Columbus Drive, Chicago, IL 60601312 565-8000

Swissôtel Chicago323 East Upper Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL 60601312 565-0565

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2020 CONVENTION

Calls for PapersTo post or review calls for papers for the 2020 MLA convention in Seattle (9–12 January 2020), visit www.mla.org/conv_papers.

Organizing SessionsForms and instructions for organizing sessions for the 2020 convention in Seattle will be available on the MLA Web site in March 2019 for submission by 1 April.

Seattle InformationNear the MLA registration and welcome center (Hyatt Regency, Ballroom level, East Tower)

Learn more about visiting Seattle for the 2020 convention.




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