Reservations can now be made at the Hyatt Regency St. Louis. M/MLA members are guaranteed a special room rate of $137 for a single, $137 for a double, $147 for a triple, and $147 for a quad. To secure the special rate, be sure to make your reservation by October 10, 2004 and be sure to mention the M/MLA when calling the hotel's reservation line (1-800-233-1234). Online reservations can be made at http://stlouis.hyatt.com/groupbooking/mmla.

Helpful Links:

• 2004 Convention Program (also available as a .pdf file)
• Index of Sessions (including links to paper abstracts for each session)
• Directions to the hotel
• Requesting Papers in Advance
• Forms

• M/MLA Combined Membership and Registration form (Anyone participating in the convention program needs to be a member of the M/MLA as well as be registered for the convention. Those who are already 2004 members of the M/MLA or those who wish to attend the convention but do not plan to present, moderate, or respond in an official capacity can use the Registration Form.)
• Midwest Women's Caucus for the Modern Languages Membership Form
• Special Session Topic Proposal Form for 2005 Convention
• Permanent Section Report Form for 2005 Convention
• Associated Organization Report Form for 2005 Convention

"Performance"
Convention Informal Theme

Possible topics might include:
Dramatic and Theatrical Performances
Stagecraft
Performance Art
Theatre History
Academia as Theatre
Teaching as Performance
Student Performance and Assessment
University Performance: Job-Hunting to Administration
Performance-Enhancing Substances from Viagra to Metabolife