2014 World History Association Costa Rica Conference
San Jose, Costa Rica
July 16-18, 2014

The World History Association, along with our gracious local host, the University of Costa Rica, are pleased
to announce the 2014 WHA Costa Rica Conference. The dual themes of the conference will be The Environment
in World History and Latin America In World History.

John R. McNeill will present this year's Keynote Address, "How Hungry Mosquitoes Liberated the Americas, 1776-1898."

The conference will offer a wonderful opportunity to commune with an international community of world history
scholars, teachers, and students. The conference venue and official conference hotel, the Costa Rica Marriott Hotel
San Jose, will provide a wonderful backdrop to reconnect with colleagues from around the globe, an excellent setting
for the collegiality that is a well-known feature of our annual conference. Conference registration fee includes coffee
breaks and two evening receptions. We welcome former attendees, as well as new, to join us for what will be a memorable
and rewarding experience.

CONFERENCE VENUE AND ACCOMMODATIONS

The Costa Rica Marriott Hotel San Jose, the conference venue and official conference hotel, is a beautiful colonial
hacienda set on a 30-acre coffee plantation. The hotel offers unique architecture, deluxe accommodations, a fitness
center, outdoor pools, a golf driving range, fitness trails, four restaurants on-site, with others nearby. The rate for
registered conferees includes breakfast and free internet access. Located only 4 miles from the airport and a short
cab ride to the city center. Special discounted rates available for registered conferees. The discount code will be
sent to you once you register for the conference. Information about the hotel is available here: Costa Rica Marriott.

REGISTRATION TO THE CONFERENCE INCLUDES:

• Entry to all Conference Panels
• Attendance at Keynote Address and Plenary Sessions
• Opening and Closing Receptions
• Conference Materials
• Morning and Afternoon Tea & Coffee Breaks

OPTIONAL CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDITS AVAILABLE

Graduate level extension semester credits are available through the University of San Diego. Details about the program
can be found on the USD Extension Credit Form: USD Credits. More information is available at pce.sandiego.edu/index.jsp.

Questions regarding registration should be direct to:

Marilyn Green
University of San Diego, Professional and Continuing Education
619-260-5902  |  marilyngreen@sandiego.edu  |  pce.sandiego.edu

CONFERENCE TOURS

Costa Rica offers an outstanding location to further explore and research the conference themes, and we
encourage attendees to arrive early or stay later to enjoy all the city and region have to offer.

The WHA has partnered with Travel Excellence to secure a wide variety of tours at affordable group rates.
Complete information on all tours and the registration link is available here: Costa Rica Tours.

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Registration Fees

WHA Members: Regular Registration
Early $295 | Regular $325 | Late $355

Non-Members: Regular Registration*
Early $410 | Regular $440 | Late $470

*This includes a complimentary one-year membership to the World History Association.
The non-member conference rates also apply to retired, non-employed, and student conferees who are not current members.

WHA Members: Full-Time Students
Please email a current, valid I.D. that confirms your full-time student status.
Early $150 | Regular $170 | Late $190

Guest Pass
Good for entry to tea/coffee breaks and social events only if accompanied by registered conferee.
Early $75 | Regular $90 | Late $100

Early Registration runs now through February 28, 2014 - EXTENDED TO APRIL 10, 2014
Regular Registration runs from April 11, 2014 - May 14, 2014
Late Registration begins on May 15, 2014

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Refund Policy

Conference Refunds for Presenters and Panelists

Presenters and Panelists who are unable to secure funding from their institutions to attend the conference may request
a full refund if notice is received by APRIL 15, 2014. After this date, a $75 administrative fee will be applied. Requests
must be made in writing or via email.

Conference Refunds for General Conferees

The last day for Conference Fee refunds (less $75 administrative fee) is MAY 31, 2014. Requests must be made in
writing or via email. Refund requests received after May 31, 2014 will not be honored.

If you have any problems with registration or have any further questions, please e-mail us at: thewha@hawaii.edu.
For more information about the World History Association, please go to our main website: www.thewha.org.

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For more information on the conference, accommodations, tours, transportation, and more, check the WHA
website at www.thewha.org

We look forward to your attendance in Costa Rica.

If you have any problems with registration or have any further questions, please e-mail us at: thewha@hawaii.edu.
For more information about the World History Association, please go to our main website: www.thewha.org