September Report

We’re hard at work preparing for next summer’s DH 2024! At the end of last month, we did a tour of some of the spaces that we’ll be using on our Arlington campus and wanted to give you all a sneak peek as well.

Our classroom spaces are all fully set up with the technology necessary to support hybrid sessions and have sections of physically accessible seating that can accommodate wheelchairs and scooters.

auditorium seating showing location of steps and railed off section of accessible seating in centerclassroom seating showing location of stairs, shared table space, and accessible seating at front of room; a/v equipment is visible in the corner and on the ceiling

There is plenty of hangout space for coffee/tea breaks, including open spaces for large groups as well as smaller areas (with a variety of seating types) for quieter socializing. For those of us who are still taking precautious against infectious disease, we have a great outdoor space in the adjacent plaza, which has also been reserved for the conference.

large open room showing round tables with chairsline of armchairs facing each other on the left, and bar stool seating at a bar looking out windows on the right

large open plaza, partially roofed, with picnic tables and umbrellas

And last, but certainly not least, we will have some special-purpose spaces set up and participants will be able to take advantage of existing purposed spaces such as the nursing mother’s room on the 3rd floor of the conference venue.

room with tree and bird murals on the wall, a colorful carpet, armchair, side table, and lamps

Have any accessibility concerns about DH 2024? Please feel free to contact Jessica Otis jotis2@gmu.edu