Conference of the Midwest Association for Latin American Studies (MALAS) will be November 6-8, 2003 in the MLK Union Building on the campus of Eastern Illinois University. Papers from a variety of disciplines are welcome to address various aspects of "Latin America: Past, Present, Future." Presenters send: 150-word abstract, title of paper, name, affiliation, address & phone, by email to cfbes@eiu.edu, Conference Organizer and Vice President MALAS, Dr. Betty Smith, Dept. Geology and Geography by Sept. 30. Questions call Betty (217) 345-4975 home (217) 581-6340 office or cell phone (217) 549-4900. Additional details and on line registration http://www.wku.edu/geoweb/malas/index.html

Betty Smith, Ph.D.
Department of Geology and Geography
Eastern Illinois University
600 Lincoln Avenue
Charleston, IL  61920  USA
Email    cfbes@eiu.edu
Office   217 581 6340
FAX       217 581 6613
http://www.eiu.edu/~geoscience/smith.html
http://www.eiu.edu/~geoscience/ecuador.html