Against the Neoliberal Tide: Media and Democracy in the 21st Century - An International Conference of the Union for Democratic Communications
May 18-21, 2006
Boca Raton, Florida
Hosted by the School of Communication & Multimedia Studies and the Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts and Letters
Florida Atlantic University in Boca Raton, Florida
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Thank you to everyone who attended the UDC Conference and helped make it a success.
Thanks also to our volunteers. We couldn't have done it without YOU!
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Get your 2005 UDC Conference T-Shirts - A collector's item!
(They say "2005" because they were designed especially for the postponed November '05 event.)
If you would like to get your hands on one, please send a $15 check payable to UDC in US funds to:
James Tracy
Florida Atlantic University
School of Communication and Multimedia Studies
GS 238
777 Glades Rd.
Boca Raton, FL 33431
There are lots of XLs left in various colors, but for specific information, please contact James Tracy.
Conference Schedule
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Featuring:
- Norman Solomon, Executive Director, Institute for Public Accuracy
- Deborah James, Director, WTO Program, Public Citizen
As people from nations around the world look to the prospect of self determination in a new century, they are increasingly confronted with the social and economic ultimatums of for-profit transnational corporations. While the neoliberal agenda would have us believe that the market is a natural phenomenon, that agenda calls for the complete, no-holds-barred business domination of the media and almost every other human and natural resource, thus further jeopardizing the possibilities for democratic debate, dissent, and meaningful social change.
Featured speakers will be complemented by presenters on a wide range of topics, video and other media presentations, and tables with information about regional organizations involved in activism and democratic communications.
The conference will be held in Boca Raton, Florida, and hosted by the School of Communication and Multimedia Studies, The Center for Interdisciplinary Studies, the Film and Video Programs, the Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts and Letters, and the Lifelong Learning Society at Florida Atlantic University. Boca Raton is on the Atlantic coast in south Palm Beach County, approximately 25 miles from both the Fort Lauderdale and West Palm Beach airports, and 50 miles north of Miami.
For more information on why the UDC Conference is rescheduled, please click here.
Restaurant Information
A list of restaurants and a map will be available at the conference.
(Restaurants, Eateries, Coffee Shops and Markets - Within 2 Miles)
GROCERY STORES
- Publix Supermarket and Pharmacy
21230 Saint Andrews Blvd
- Palladio Market - Grocery/Deli/Prepared &Take-out Foods (Vegetarian offerings)/Fresh Produce (Including organic) Wine & Beer
Glades Plaza Bldg 8
Phone: (561) 368-7988
- King’s Gourmet Market - Deli & Bakery (some organic produce), Prepared & Take-out Foods, Wine & Beer
1900 N. Military Trail
Phone: (561) 368-2600
CONVENIENCE STORES
- BP Gas Station
5440 Glades Road - Corner of Butts Road and Glades Road
Phone: (561) 391-4410
RESTAURANTS
- In the Holiday Inn Hotel – Mario’s of Boca
Serves: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
Located on property, Mario's of Boca features breakfast, lunch and dinner. This family friendly Italian restaurant boasts a very extensive menu for both lunch and dinner with a daily lunch buffet.
Fine Dining
- New York Prime
2350 NW Executive Center Dr
Phone: (561) 998-3881
North of Glades Road – on or around Executive Center Drive
- Morton's Steakhouse
5250 Town Center Circle
Phone: (561) 392-7724
Boca Center Plaza - .25 mile
Casual Dining
North of Glades Road – on or around Executive Center Drive
- Houston's Restaurant Boca
1900 NW Executive Center Cir
Phone: (561) 998-0550
- Romano's Macaroni Grill
2004 NW Executive Center Cir
Phone: (561) 997-5492
- Chipotle Mexican Grill
2301 Glades Rd
Phone: (561) 443-5540
Boca Center Plaza - .25 mile
- Sushi Ray
Japanese Restaurant
5250 Town Center Circle
Phone:(561) 394-9506
- Uncle Tai’s (Chinese)
5250 Town Center Circle
Phone: (561)-368-8806
Glades Plaza - .25 mile
- Sushi Masa Japanese Restaurant
2200 Glades Rd
Phone: (561) 347-0008
TooJays Original Gourmet Deli – Dining room and take out
2200 Glades Rd # 700
Phone: (561) 392-4181
- Brewzzi
2222 Glades Rd
Phone: (561) 392-2739
Town Center Mall ( In or Around) - .56 miles
- Cheesecake Factory – Near Mall
5530 Glades Rd
Phone: (561) 393-0344
- Stir Crazy - In Town Center Mall
Phone: (561) 338-7500
- Legal Sea Foods – In Town Center Mall
Phone: (561)-447-2112
University Commons Shopping Plaza – East of Interstate 95 at 1400 Glades Road - .75 mile
- J. Alexander's
Phone: (561) 347-9875
- P F Chang's China Bistro
Phone: (561) 393-3722
- Brasserie Mon Ami
1400 Phone: (561) 394-2428
FAST FOOD & TAKE OUT:
Glades Plaza - .25 mile
- Cold Stone Creamery of Boca Raton
2200 Glades Rd.
Phone: (561) 353-1410
- Don Pan International Bakery
Glades Rd Ste 103a
Phone: (561) 391-6966
- Moe's Southwest Grill
2200 Glades Rd Ste 202
Phone: (561) 347-1750
- Quizno's
2200 Glades Rd
Phone: (561) 447-0505
- Starbucks Coffee Company
2200 Glades Rd
Phone: (561) 391-4255
Town Center Mall Food Court Fast Food Establishments
Cajun Grill | Chick-fil-A | CrepeMaker | First Avenue Deli | Flamers Charbroiled Hamburgers & Chicken | Great Steak & Potato Company | Le Petit Bistro | Maki of Japan | Manchu Wok | Salad Creations | Subway Villa Pizza
Boca Center Plaza - .25 mile
- Starbucks Coffee Company
5200 Town Center Cir
- McDonald's
5200 Town Center Cir
Phone: (561) 391-5185
- Nipper’s Bar and Grill - Sports Bar
21069 S Military Trail
Phone: (561) 338-4111
University Commons Shopping Plaza – East of Interstate 95 at 1400 Glades Road - .75
- Jamba Juice – Fresh Juices and Smoothies
Phone: (561) 620-8895
Area Visitor's Information
The 2005 Union for Democratic Communications Conference in Boca Raton, Florida has been rescheduled due to October's Hurricane Wilma. The new dates are May 18-21, 2006. The conference will be held at the same hotel, the Holiday Inn Boca Town Center, and at the same rate, $79/room, $109/suite.
For further information you may contact:
- Mike Budd (mbudd@fau.edu) Office: 561.297.3856, or
- Jim Tracy (jftracy@fau.edu) Office: 561.297.6265
For an official letter announcing the postponement (in PDF), click here. (Requires Adobe Reader. To download a free copy, click here.)
**Participants Who Registered Prior to Hurricane Wilma (Late October 2005)**
Please email Stefanie Gapinski to let her know whether or not you will be attending the May conference. If you do not plan to attend, the conference program will need to be adjusted. Also, if you require a refund at this time, send Stefanie an email and she will submit the paperwork to the University's Cashier's Office. It may take several weeks to process the paperwork so your patience is greatly appreciated. gapinski@fau.edu
