[SOA] Free history conference Fri & Sat "Gender and Sexuality in the Midwest" Ohio University, Athens

[Carleton, Janet (she/her)]

The keynotes on Friday Sept 6 & Saturday Sept 7 will be streamed on YouTube. The rest of the 2-day program is in person at Ohio University, schedule at https://www.ohio.edu/cas/central-region-humanities-center/gender-sexuality-midwest

There doesn't seem to be any registration form. Just come!

9:15-10:30 a.m. Friday Keynote. "Monuments to Midwestern Pioneer Mothers and Native Women" Cynthia C. Prescott (University of North Dakota) Watch Keynote on YouTube(opens in a new window)<https://www.youtube.com/live/AdRd625I4MY?si=dPELqWPPS5R6u3qG>

9:15-10:30 a.m. Saturday Keynote. "Memorializing Willa Cather in Cold War Nebraska: How the Willa Cather Pioneer Memorial Navigated Questions of Gender and Sexuality" Melissa Homestead (University of Nebraska-Lincoln) Watch Keynote on YouTube(opens in a new window)<https://youtube.com/live/i2_G-UR_BVo?feature=share>

Ohio University to host "Gender and Sexuality in the Midwest" conference
https://www.ohio.edu/news/2024/08/ohio-university-host-gender-sexuality-midwest-conference

Ohio University's History Department, in collaboration with the Central Region Humanities Center, presents the biennial conference, "Gender and Sexuality in the Midwest<https://www.ohio.edu/cas/central-region-humanities-center/gender-sexuality-midwest>," taking place on Friday, Sept. 6, from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., and Saturday, Sept. 7, from 9 a.m. to 5:45 p.m., at the Baker Center Theater. This thought-provoking event is free and open to the public.

The two-day conference will delve into the complex and often overlooked histories of gender and sexuality in the Midwest, examining how these themes have shaped the region's cultural and social fabric. The event promises a dynamic lineup of panels, lectures, and discussions that will engage both scholars and the broader community.

Dr. Katherine Jellison<https://www.ohio.edu/experts/expert/katherine-jellison>, historian and a prominent expert in U.S. women's and gender history, will host the conference. Dr. Jellison, a professor of history at Ohio University, is well-known for her research on women's roles in American society, including her highly regarded work on First Ladies and rural women. Her expertise will guide discussions, ensuring a robust exploration of the Midwest's gendered past and present.

The conference is part of the Central Region Humanities Center's ongoing mission to foster interdisciplinary scholarship and public engagement on the humanities in the Midwest. With sessions covering a wide range of topics, including LGBTQ+ histories, women's suffrage, and the intersection of gender with race and class, attendees can expect a comprehensive exploration of how gender and sexuality have been experienced and understood in Midwestern contexts.

For more information, please contact Dr. Katherine Jellison at jellison at ohio.edu<mailto:jellison at ohio.edu>.

Event details:

  *   Title: Gender and Sexuality in the Midwest Conference
  *   Dates: Friday, September 6, 9 a.m.-9 p.m.; Saturday, September 7, 9 a.m.-5:45 p.m.
  *   Location: Baker Center Theater, Ohio University, Athens Campus
  *   Admission: Free

Don't miss this opportunity to engage with leading scholars and gain new insights into the topics of gender and sexuality in the heartland of America.

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