On April 17h, 2004 Mount Holyoke College will host "Understanding Whiteness, Recognizing Privilege: Continuing the Conversation on Racial Justice." Hundreds of students, educators, community leaders, scholars, and local activists will gather for a free conference to discuss white privilege, how it is experienced, and what we can do to fight for justice.

Hampshire College student, Kimberly Cook, first organized the conference in 2002 at Hampshire as part of a Division III. This year's conference is modeled after the previous one and is organized by Mount Holyoke student Kyra Zola Norsigian.

:: logistics

Saturday, April 17th, 2004
Hooker Auditorium, Clapp
Mount Holyoke College
South Hadley, MA

Registration is free.

All rooms are wheelchair accessible and sign language interpreters are available with two weeks notification.

Conference participants can park in any faculty/staff parking spaces; be sure not to park in 2-hour visitor spots or student spots; there will be signs directing people where to park on the day of the conference.

:: directions, maps, and accommodations

directions | By Car

From the south: Travel north on Interstate 91 to Route 202 (Exit 16, Holyoke/ South Hadley). Head north on 202 through Holyoke across the Connecticut River, and around the rotary to the exit marked South Hadley Center-Amherst, Route 116 north. The College is approximately 2.5 miles from the exit. Enter the campus through the main gates (two big columns) and follow directions to nearby parking.

From the north: Travel south on Interstate 91, take Exit 16, and follow the directions above.

From the Massachusetts Turnpike, east or west: Take Exit 5 (Holyoke/Chicopee) and bear to the right. At the end of the ramp, turn left on Route 33 for five miles to Route 116. Turn right onto 116 and drive approximately 1.5 miles north to the College. Enter the campus through the main gates (two big columns) and follow directions to nearby parking.

The Amtrak station nearest to South Hadley is in Springfield, Massachusetts. Call Amtrak at 800-872-7245 for ticket prices and schedules. You can reach South Hadley by van/car service (see below), or taxi.

Bradley International Airport , serving Hartford, Connecticut, and Springfield, Massachusetts, is 34 miles (45 minutes by car) south of South Hadley on Interstate 91.

Van/car service is the easiest and most direct way to reach the College, but you must call in advance for reservations. Valley Transporter (800-872-8752 or 413-733-9700 in Massachusetts) picks up Terminals A and B. The other car/van service offering direct transport to the College is Michael's Limousine Service (800-533-8470).

Peter Pan offers service from Boston and New York City to South Hadley, with transfers in Springfield. For schedules and rate information, call 800-237-8747.

maps | Full Campus

Map of campus [click on image to enlarge]

maps | To Hooker Auditorium

Map to Hooker Auditorium [click on image to enlarge]

::sponsors

Conference presented by the White Privilege Awareness Project, and sponsored by the following bodies:

Mount Holyoke College Office of the President
Mount Holyoke College Dean of the College
Mount Holyoke College Dean of Students
Mount Holyoke College American Studies Department
Mount Holyoke College Communications Department
Mount Holyoke College Philosophy Department
Mount Holyoke College Psychology and Education Department
Mount Holyoke College African American and African Studies Program
Mount Holyoke College Student Government Association
Greenfield Community College Office of the President
Weissman Center for Leadership
Campus Conservation Coalition
National Association for Multicultural Education

Thanks to Cambridge Offset Printing for their support with our publicity.

Thanks to the Mount Holyoke College Campus Store for their support with our conference supplies.

Thanks to La Veracruzana, Bueno y Sano, Fresh Side, Atkins, Trader Joe's, and The Loose Goose, The Black Sheep for their help with food.