CONFERENCE SPEAKERS

Friday morning, March 28:

Ralph V. Turner, Florida State University

“England in 1215:  An Authoritarian Angevin Regime Facing Multiple Threats”

James Masschaele, Rutgers University

“The English Economy in the Era of Magna Carta”

David Crouch, University of Hull

“Baronial Paranoia in John’s Reign”

Friday afternoon, March 28:

         Barbara Hanawalt, Ohio State University

“Justice without Judgment: Criminal Trials Prior to 1215”

Janet Loengard, Moravian College

“The Widow, her Family, and Property after Magna Carta”

John Hudson, University of St. Andrews, (Scotland)

“Magna Carta, Ius commune, and the Common Law?”

ADVANCE REGISTRATION FORM

Magna Carta and the World of King John

a conference at the Pennsylvania State University

March 28-29, 2008

Advance registration is requested. The conference fee covers the cost of facilities and beverage breaks. This fee is waived for all full-time students, Penn State faculty and staff, and senior citizens. This form may be photocopied or found at www.psu.edu/dept/medieval/register.pdf for additional registrations or to allow the poster to remain intact. Print in ink or type and return form by March 24, 2008. For registration by email, contact Laurie Rizzo at LJK137@psu.edu. A letter of acknowledgment will be sent upon receipt of the advance registration form. Refunds of registration fees will be made if notification of cancellation is received in writing before March 18, 2008. Participants who have registered in advance can pick up their conference packets in the lobby of the Foster Auditorium beginning at 8:00 a.m. on Friday, March 28, 2008. Seating at conference meals is rather limited and therefore must be paid in advance.

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Saturday morning, March 29:

RaGena DeAragon, Gonzaga University

“Aristocratic Women of King John’s Reign”

James Brundage, University of Kansas

“The Managerial Revolution in the English Church”

John Gillingham, London School of Economics and Political Science

“Good Lordship and Good Manners at the Court of King John”

Saturday afternoon, March 29:

Heritage Studies-Education Speakers:

         David Saxe, Center for American Heritage Studies

“Heritage and History: Magna Carta’s Lessons”

Scott Metzger, Pennsylvania State University

“Teaching Magna Carta in Today’s Schools”

This publication is available in alternative media on request. Penn State encourages people with disabilities to participate in its programs and activities. If you anticipate needing any type of accommodations or have questions about the physical access provided, please consult Laurie Rizzo (814-863-7484 or LJK137@psu.edu) in advance of your participation or visit. Penn State is committed to affirmative action equal opportunity and the diversity of its workplace. U.Ed. LBA04-161
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Meals

(Gratuity & non-alcoholic beverages inclusive)		Number of Attendees
Friday medieval banquet at Toftrees Resort and Conference Center	$24.95	x _______
Friday lunch buffet at Nittany Lion Inn Dining Room	$11.95	x _______
Saturday lunch buffet at Nittany Lion Inn Dining Room	$11.95	x _______

                                                                                                   Total Meals $________

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Magna Carta and the World of King John

Very few documents of the European medieval period or any other are as well known to Americans as Magna Carta. It has been seen variously as the foundation of modern Anglo-American law, as a selfish attempt to preserve the interests of the baronial class, as the inspiration of an archbishop with lofty principles, or as a reaction to the centralizing efforts of the Angevin kings. What lay behind the rebellion leading to the meeting at Runnymede in June 1215? What was England like in the early 13^th century – and how did the Great Charter affect English society at the time and in later centuries?

A group of distinguished scholars from both Great Britain and the U.S. examine various groups and institutions of that society, in an attempt to fill in the background of the Great Charter: the World of King John.

UNIVERSITY POLICIES:

Cancellations: The University may cancel or postpone any course or activity because of insufficient enrollment or other unforeseen circumstances. If a program is canceled or postponed, the University will refund registration fees but cannot be held responsible for other costs, charges, or expenses, including cancellation/change charges assessed by airlines or travel agencies.

Smoking: Penn State has adopted a policy of no smoking in its buildings, offices, classrooms, and conference facilities on or off campus.

Parking: Several metered lots and a parking deck are available within walking distance of the Foster Auditorium. Maps are available on the website or by request upon registration.
MAIL ADVANCE REGISTRATION FORM TO:

Center for Medieval Studies

420 Burrowes Building

The Pennsylvania State University

University Park, PA 16802-6203

FOR MORE INFORMATION:

Contact:           Vickie Ziegler, Director, Center for Medieval Studies                Email: VLZ1@psu.edu

Laurie Rizzo, Research Assistant, Center for Medieval Studies Email: LJK137@psu.edu

                        Telephone: 814-863-7484       Fax: 814-863-8882               http://www.psu.edu/dept/medieval/

David Saxe, Director, Center for American Heritage Studies    Email: heritage@psu.edu

Banquet and Entertainment: Our traditional Friday evening medieval banquet, featuring period cuisine, will be held at the Toftrees Resort and Conference Center. Banquet tickets may be purchased for $24.95 (gratuity, non-alcoholic beverages inclusive). Reservations and payments for these meals must be made by March 24, 2008.

Location: The University Park Campus is located in State College, Pennsylvania, near the geographic center of the state, on Routes 26 and 322, and near Interstate 80. Greyhound and Trailways bus lines connect to State College from east coast cities such as Philadelphia, Baltimore, and Washington, DC through Harrisburg. Other coach lines run direct busses to New York City. US Airways, Delta, United, and Northwest Airlines serve the University Park airport, located five miles from campus. Taxi and limousine services are available to the campus and State College.

Accommodations: Participants are responsible for making their own reservations. A list of area hotels and motels is available on the website or upon request. We recommend that you book your room(s) early. We have reserved a block of rooms at the Comfort Suites (814-235-1900) and the Motel 6 (814-234-1600). Mention the Penn State medieval conference when booking.

Unfolded copies of our poster printed on acid-free paper are available on request at $15 each (plus postage)…checks payable to Penn State University

Magna Carta

and the World of King John

a conference at the Pennsylvania State University

University Park, PA

March 28-29, 2008

The conference is presented by

The Center for American Heritage Studies

Organized by The Center for Medieval Studies

With additional support from

The Institute for the Arts and Humanities, and the Departments of French and Francophone Studies; Science, Technology, & Society; Germanic and Slavic Languages and Literatures;

Comparative Literature; History and English.

Poster created by Adam Gustavson, West Orange, NJ

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