Dear History majors, Phi Alpha Theta is organizing its *Upper New York Regional conference, which will take place on Saturday April 30, 2016 at SUNY Plattsburgh*. This is a great opportunity to present a paper in a collegial, supportive environment -- if you are interested in applying for History PhDs this could be a great line on your CV. Paper proposals are due by *FRIDAY March 4 *and should be sent to the *organizers, Jessamyn Neuhaus and Connie Shemo* (emails below). Proposals should include the presenter’s contact information and an abstract (250 word max) summarizing the argument and sources consulted. All participating students are invited to a casual evening reception (pizza provided) on Friday, April 29, hosted by the Plattsburgh PAT students. The conference registration fee will be $10.00 and registration includes a continental breakfast and lunch on Saturday. Additional information about the keynote speaker Dr. Gary Kroll, local historical attractions, travel information, and discounted lodgings will be forthcoming. The call for papers is below. Please note: you don't have to be a member of Phi Alpha Theta to present (but only PAT members are eligible for conference awards). If you are interested in learning more about Phi Alpha Theta and joining you can find more information here <https://www.qc.cuny.edu/Academics/Degrees/DSS/History/Opportunities-for-Students/Pages/History-Honor-Society.aspx>, and can contact me for further information. All the best, Prof. Bregoli Phi Alpha Theta Upper New York Regional Conference Saturday, April 30, 2016 Sponsored by the SUNY Plattsburgh Phi Alpha Theta Chapter *CALL FOR PAPERS*: We invite proposals on all topics and all periods of history for the 2016 Upper New York Regional Conference of Phi Alpha Theta, the National History Honors Society, from undergraduates and recent graduates. You do not need to be a member of Phi Alpha Theta to participate in the conference and all participants will have the opportunity to have their final paper considered for publication in the conference proceedings on SUNY Plattsburgh’s Digital Commons. Please note that only Phi Alpha Theta member papers are eligible for best paper conference awards. Proposals should include the presenter’s contact information and an abstract (250-word maximum) clearly summarizing the argument and the sources consulted. Each presenter will have 15 minutes to present, with questions and comments to follow. Deadline for proposals: *Friday, March 4. * Send all proposals and inquiries to: Dr. Jessamyn Neuhaus neuhauj@plattsburgh.edu Dr. Connie Shemo shemoca@plattsburgh.edu --- Francesca Bregoli Queens College-CUNY, History department Assistant Professor Phi Alpha Theta/History Club and Internships Faculty Advisor Powdermaker Hall 352YY Queens, NY 11367 Acting director, Center for Jewish Studies The Graduate Center, CUNY