Writing the Midwest: A Symposium of Scholars and Creative Writers, 5/28-30/2024, East Lansing, MI
WRITING THE MIDWEST: A Symposium of Scholars and Creative Writers
The Society for the Study of Midwestern Literature (SSML)
May 28-30, 2024. Kellogg Hotel and Convention Center, East Lansing, Michigan
About SSML and The Writing the Midwest Symposium: The Society for the Study of Midwestern Literature (SSML), founded in 1971, exists to support the study and dissemination of work in Midwestern literature, art, film, and scholarly study.
An annual symposium takes place each May on the campus of Michigan State University, offering a venue for the work of scholars, creative writers, and contemporary artists to celebrate the literary history, traditions, and cultural heritage of the Midwest. SSML encourages the study of Midwestern literature and culture in whatever directions the insight, imagination, and curiosity of its members may lead.
This year’s conference will take place over three days: Tuesday, May 28, 2024; Wednesday, May 29, 2024; and Thursday, May 30, 2024. Additional details about SSML and the annual conference can be found at the society’s website: https://ssml.org/
To Propose an Individual Paper: Please use this link to propose an individual paper or academic poster on Midwestern literature or film, or to propose an individual reading of original creative work: 2024 SSML Individual Proposal form.
To Propose a Panel Proposal: Please use this link to propose an entire, themed panel: 2024 SSML PANEL submission form.
DEADLINE: Midnight January 15, 2024 (US eastern time zone).
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY: AV options will be limited. We can only provide a projector and screen. Please note below if your panel will require AV.
STUDENTS: If you are currently a student, please send them to the Symposium page on the ssml.org website to apply for a Wydeven travel support scholarship. Students must apply for the travel scholarship by January 15, 2024.
QUESTIONS? Contact the conference organizer, Jeffrey Hotz (jhotz@esu.edu).