AHA Newsletter 16: 17 July 2009 Conferences   |   Job Vacancy: Canterbury   |   Heritage Victoria Conferences War Wounds: Medicine and the Trauma of Conflict Top of Page Indigenous Participation in Australian Economies: Perspectives from Anthropology, History and Material Culture Studies A Conference to be held at the National Museum of Australia, in association with the School of Archaeology and Anthropology, Faculty of Arts, Australian National University. Monday 9 November – Tuesday 10 November 2009 Keynote Lecture: Professor Jon Altman, Centre for Aboriginal Economic Policy Research, Australian National University Conference website Top of Page Centre and Periphery: Conference Reminder New Zealand Historical Association Conference Massey University Palmerston North 27–29 November 2009 The theme of the conference is ‘Centre and Periphery,’ broadly interpreted, but papers on any historical topic will be considered. Papers on either New Zealand or non-New Zealand topics from any period are welcome. The deadline for abstracts has been extended to the end of August. Keynote Speakers include: Professor Marianne Elliot (Liverpool) Professor Tom Isern (North Dakota) Professor Allan Macinnes (Strathclyde) Dr Kirsten McKenzie (Sydney) Conference registration: Early bird $250 Normal $275 Student $180 Contact the NZHA Secretary for more information Dr Christopher van der Krogt School of History, Philosophy and Classics Massey University Private Bag 11222 Palmerston North Top of Page Celebrating Calvin A two-day conference offering international and local perspectives on Calvin, with particular reference to historical and theological influences in New Zealand, will be held at Knox College on 24 and 25 of August 2009. There will be two international keynote speakers, Professor Randall Zachman (University of Notre Dame) and Professor Elsie McKee (Princeton Theological Seminary), together with a strong local lineup, including Peter Matheson, Murray Rae, Alison Clarke, Angela McCarthy, John Stenhouse, John Roxborogh and Jason Goroncy. Cost: $60, and $40 for students. This includes the cost of morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea at Knox College. To register, email Catherine or phone: +64 3 473 0783 For other activities associated with this celebration of the life of Calvin, see promo Top of Page Australasian Welfare History Workshop 2010 Thursday 18–Friday 19 February 2010 Top of Page APEBH 2010: Call for Papers Asia-Pacific Economic and Business History Conference (Organised by the Economic History Society of Australia and New Zealand) 17–19 February 2010, Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand Main theme: 'Financial Crises: Historical Perspectives' Website Top of Page Job Vacancy: Canterbury University Lecturer in History (Modern European) (A175-09N) School of Humanities, College of Arts The School of Humanities at the University of Canterbury, New Zealand, wishes to make a continuing appointment to the position of Lecturer in History. Applications Close: 31 July 2009 For more information, please see the position website Top of Page Invitation from Heritage Victoria Heritage Victoria invites you to the launch of 'What house is that? Interactive' Launched by the Minister for Planning, Justin Madden MLC BMW Edge, Federation Square, 3-4pm, Friday 24th July 2009 The launch will be followed by a panel discussion around the theme: 'Should the old make way for the new?: The future of housing in Victoria.' Panellists: Bryce Raworth, Daryl Jackson AO, Mark Sanders, Peter Lovell, Professor Shane Murray. This is a free, public forum as part of the State of Design Festival's Design for Everyone program. Presented with Tribal Media Makers and the State of Design Festival Please register your interest with: Tanya Wolkenberg Top of Page Page constructed by Carolyn Brewer Last modified by Carolyn Brewer 27 July 2009 1327 URL: http://www.theaha.org.au/newsletters/2009/newsletter16.htm