2022 Conference Proposal Deadline Extended

Call for Papers: Louisiana State University Graduate History Conference

The History Graduate Student Association at Louisiana State University is delighted to announce the thirteenth annual Graduate History Conference for March 3-5, 2022. The conference allows graduate students from across the country to present their original and ongoing work in a professional environment and to receive feedback from their peers and experts within their field. 

 

For this conference, our keynote speaker is Dr. Tyler Priest, associate professor of history and geography at Iowa University. His current research focuses on the study of environmental history, fossil fuels, and controversies surrounding natural resource extraction. “His most recent book project, Oceans of Oil: The Epic Struggles Over Offshore Drilling in the United States, examines the legal, political, and policy conflicts over offshore oil development from the 1920s through the Deepwater Horizon disaster.” His keynote speech, scheduled for the evening of March 4^th is entitled “Shell Oil’s Deepwater Mission to Mars.”

 

As a graduate organization, we wish to connect with our fellow graduate students by sharing historical perspectives across departments and programs. We invite submissions for individual papers and panels from graduate students at all levels and departments. Proposals may cover all fields and approaches of historical scholarship and span all chronological and geographical boundaries. 

 

Deadline for Paper Proposals EXTENDED to: Friday, February 4^th. All interested parties will be made aware of their approval status by Friday, February 11^th.  

 

All accepted participants will be invited to a cocktail reception on Thursday March 3^rd. In addition, the History Graduate Student Association will provide regional Cajun and Creole cuisine for lunch on Friday, March 4^th and Saturday. March 5^th as well as for breakfast Saturday morning. Furthermore, the organization will host a reception with light refreshments after the keynote speaker on Friday evening. 

 

Paper proposals should be limited to 300 words. Submissions should include a working title and brief description of the central argument, as well as a copy of the scholar’s curriculum vitae. For Panels proposals, please include a 200-word description of the proposed panel topic as well as individual paper abstracts and curriculum vitae.

 

Please note that in light of current circumstances, as well as a desire to encourage participation, the History Graduate Student Association has made changes to their registration fees. All accepted participants must submit their registration form indicating the appropriate information and pay the applicable fee by Wednesday, February 16^th.  

 

The current fees include the following: 

 

Standard Registration: $30

Virtual Participation Only Registration*: $20

Louisiana/ SEC Institution Affiliate Registration: $20 

LSU Affiliate Registration: Free 

 

Please send proposals and questions to hgsa@lsu.edu. Visit our blog at https://lsuhgsa.blogspot.com/ for more information.

 

*All participants with Virtual Only status will be scheduled for an online panel that will take place either on Thursday, March 3^rd or Saturday, March 5^th. They will also have access to our online-based Professional Development panel. These events are open to all participants, regardless of status.

 

 

 

History Graduate Student Association

Louisiana State University

Department of History

224 Himes Hall

Baton Rouge, LA 70803