When: October 17-20, 2018

Where: Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center, Austin, TX

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The REP Planning Committee is happy to announce that the Race, Ethnicity, and Place (REP) Conference, co-sponsored by both Texas State and UT-Austin Geography Departments, will be held from October 17-20, 2018 at the beautiful Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center (ESB MACC) in Austin, Texas. The ESB MACC is located adjacent to Town Lake and the Rainey Street Historic District in downtown Austin and the nearby hotels are within walking distance of many opportunities to enjoy the lake and live music. The theme of the conference is “Engaged Scholarship: Fostering Civil and Human Rights,” with paper and poster sessions on Wednesday afternoon, Thursday and Friday, and field trips on Saturday morning and great food, music, keynote speakers and local artist & activist participation.

REP IX is sponsored by its Partners, Sponsors, and private donors. For a listing and information about serving as a sponsor, see the REP Conference website, (or search REP Conference 2018). Additional, regularly updated, information about the REP IX is also posted on the Conference web site.