History of Texas Studies Symposium

We are excited to see you at our closed symposium on historical studies of Texas on February 9th and 10th. We expect important conversations about ongoing efforts related to research, teaching, and work with the public; current challenges and opportunities within and beyond colleges and universities; and what steps might be taken in the coming months and years to address our shared concerns. Thank you in advance for your participation! This symposium should allow participants to meet one another, learn together, test ideas, and think strategically about new ways to move forward. We'll be meeting in closed session in the hope that we can foster honest and direct conversations -- and to express half-baked thoughts and maybe change one another's minds. Please consider in advance what you'd like to share and ask about on February 9th and 10th. Below, please find further logistical details and information.

Program and Participant Bios

Lodging 

  • Hilton Garden Inn Austin University Capitol District (301 West 17th Street; Austin, Texas, 78701)

  • For questions regarding your lodging, please contact Ryan Huynh (ryan.huynh@yale.edu)

Meals 

  • Friday, February 9th

    • Breakfast: Provided at hotel

      • Participants staying at the hotel will be provided a breakfast voucher upon check-in for complimentary, hot breakfast.

      • There will also be a light breakfast available at the symposium for all participants.

    • Lunch: Provided at hotel in the 2nd Floor Restaurant of the hotel, "Intro"

    • Dinner: Loro Asian Smokehouse (2115 South Lamar Blvd; Austin, Texas 78704)

      • A shuttle will be provided to dinner leaving from the hotel

  • Saturday, February 10th

    • Breakfast: Provided at hotel

      • Participants staying at the hotel will be provided a breakfast voucher upon check-in for complimentary, hot breakfast.

      • There will also be a light breakfast available at the symposium for all participants.

    • Lunch: Provided at hotel in the 2nd Floor Restaurant of the hotel, "Intro"

    • Dinner: El Mesón (2038 South Lamar Blvd; Austin, TX 78704)

      • ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​A shuttle will be provided to dinner leaving from the hotel

Honorarium 

  • Please fill out your respective form(s) and send to Nicole Edwards (nicole.edwards@yale.edu)

    • For U.S.-based honorarium recipients, please fill out this W-9 Form

    • For internationally-based honorarium recipients, please fill out this W-8BEN Form

    • If you would like ACH, please fill out this Supplier Payment Setup: ACH/EFT Form

    • In addition to your respective form(s), please also send your telephone number.

  • Please note that payments will be delayed and cannot be processed without this information.  You may receive a verification email or phone call from Yale’s vendor/supplier compliance unit before funds can be disbursed and/or you may receive a call or they may email you 3 basic questions for verification – you must respond to these questions before payments can be processed.

  • Please also note that honorariums cannot be processed until after the event.

  • For questions regarding your honorarium, please contact Nicole Edwards (nicole.edwards@yale.edu)

Parking 

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  • For folks parking overnight and/or commuting daily, there will be free, on-site valet parking. Please provide your name at the valet station and state that you are participating in this symposium.

  • For questions regarding parking, please contact Ryan Huynh (ryan.huynh@yale.edu)

Mellon Centering Race Consortium

This symposium is a coordinated effort from the Mellon Centering Race Consortium. You can find furhter information about our centers below: