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  • Saturday, April 1, 2023
  • 7:30 AM – 10:30 AM MTN
    Registration
  • 8:00 AM – 9:15 AM MTN
    H-01 - Open for Informal Meeting
    Location: Capitol (Terrace)
  • 8:00 AM – 9:15 AM MTN
    H-02 - Critical Essays: Zebra Session
    Location: Beverly (Terrace)
  • 8:00 AM – 9:15 AM MTN
    H-03 - Literature: King Lear and Early Modern Tragedy
    Moderator: William C. Johnson – Northern Illinois University (IL)
    Chair: Megan Brennan – University of Oregon (OR)
    Location: Savoy (Majestic)
    Literature
  • 8:00 AM – 9:15 AM MTN
    H-04 - Literature: Intersecting Physical Settings and Thematic Concerns
    Moderator: Scott Levin – Louisiana Tech University (LA)
    Chair: Claire M. Tuohy – The College of New Jersey (NJ)
    Location: Denver (Mezzanine)
    Literature
  • 8:00 AM – 9:15 AM MTN
    H-05 - Literature: Finding Heroes in Unlikely Places
    Moderator: Cami Agan – Oklahoma Christian University (OK)
    Chair: Maille Allardyce – University of Scranton (PA)
    Location: Spruce (Mezzanine)
    Literature
  • 8:00 AM – 9:15 AM MTN
    H-06 - Literature: American Prose—Chopin and O'Connor
    Moderator: Julia Combs – Southern Utah University (UT)
    Chair: Claire E. Lancaster – Elon University (NC)
    Location: Century (Mezzanine)
    Literature
  • 8:00 AM – 9:15 AM MTN
    H-07 - Literature: Identity Formation and Culture
    Moderator: Paige R. McCormick – Stillman College (AL)
    Chair: Katelynn Adrian – McNeese State University (LA)
    Location: Gold (Mezzanine)
    Film and Media
  • 8:00 AM – 9:15 AM MTN
    H-08 - Author Spotlight: Toni Morrison's The Bluest Eye
    Moderator: Alice Bendinelli – Southwestern College (KS)
    Chair: Ashley Smith – Franklin Pierce University (NH)
    Terrace (Terrace)
    Author Spotlight: Toni Morrison
  • 8:00 AM – 9:15 AM MTN
    H-09 - Creative Writing: Zebra Session
    Location: Vail (Majestic)
  • 8:00 AM – 9:15 AM MTN
    H-10 - Poetry: Needs Hearing
    Moderator: Corbett Upton – Univesity of Oregon (OR)
    Chair: Calius A. Lewis – Alma College (MI)
    Location: Silver (Mezzanine)
    Original Poetry
  • 8:00 AM – 9:15 AM MTN
    H-11 - Creative Nonfiction: The Pride Experience
    Moderator: Mildred Inez Lewis – Chapman University (CA)
    Chair: Ava G. Croan – Cottey College (MO)
    Location: Tower B (2)
    Original Creative Nonfiction
  • 8:00 AM – 9:15 AM MTN
    H-12 - Fiction: Identifying Ourselves
    Moderator: Matt Hlinak – Northern Illinois University (IL)
    Chair: Christopher C. K. Pham – University of Colorado (CO)
    Location: Tower C (2)
    Original Fiction
  • 8:00 AM – 9:15 AM MTN
    H-13 - Fiction: Deals Struck with Nature
    Moderator: Sidney Watson – Oklahoma Baptist University (OK)
    Chair: Joshua P. Rutledge – Missouri Southern State University (MO)
    Location: Tower D (2)
    Original Fiction
  • 8:00 AM – 9:15 AM MTN
    H-14 - Roundtable: The Progressive Epic in Star Wars: Skywalker Saga
    Location: Windows (2)
  • 8:00 AM – 9:15 AM MTN
    H-15 - Roundtable: Chat with 2023 Review and Rectangle Editorial Team
    Location: Windows (2)
  • 9:30 AM – 10:45 AM MTN
    I-01 - Language: Lyrics and Music Analyzed
    Moderator: Linda Miller – Muhlenberg College (PA)
    Chair: Lauren H. Silverstein – Muhlenberg College (PA)
    Location: Capitol (Terrace)
    Film and Media
  • 9:30 AM – 10:45 AM MTN
    I-02 - Literature: Words and their Powers
    Moderator: David Issacs – California Baptist University (CA)
    Chair: Lily R. Ginsberg – University of Illinois at Chicago (IL)
    Location: Beverly (Terrace)
    Literature
  • 9:30 AM – 10:45 AM MTN
    I-03 - Literature: Shakespeare, Creating Character
    Moderator: Amy Gates – Missouri Southern State University (MO)
    Chair: Avina K. Sharma – The College of New Jersey (NJ)
    Location: Savoy (Majestic)
    Literature
  • 9:30 AM – 10:45 AM MTN
    I-04 - Literature: Growth and Change in World Literature
    Moderator: Rachel Carr – Lindsey Wilson College (KY)
    Chair: Lee R. DiFante – Shepherd University (WV)
    Location: Denver (Mezzanine)
    Literature
  • 9:30 AM – 10:45 AM MTN
    I-05 - Literature: Jane Austen Constructs Gendered Identities
    Moderator: Kassia Krone – Friends University (KS)
    Chair: Elizabeth (Liz) Nielson – Utah State University (UT)
    Location: Spruce (Mezzanine)
    Literature
  • 9:30 AM – 10:45 AM MTN
    I-06 - Literature: American Names and Identity
    Moderator: Kaine Ezell – Oklahoma Baptist University (OK)
    Chair: Amelia P. Murphey – Ohio Northern University (OH)
    Location: Century (Mezzanine)
    Literature
  • 9:30 AM – 10:45 AM MTN
    I-07 - Film and Media: Film and Cultural Studies
    Moderator: Glenn Steinberg – The College of New Jersey (NJ)
    Chair: Octavio D. De Leon – Santa Clara University (CA)
    Location: Gold (Mezzanine)
    Film and Media
  • 9:30 AM – 10:45 AM MTN
    I-08 - Common Reader: Society and The Rock Eaters
    Chair: Noah A. Boland – University of North Georgia, Gainesville (GA)
    Moderator: Amy Mecklenburg-Faenger – Park University (MO)
    Terrace (Terrace)
    Common Reader
  • 9:30 AM – 10:45 AM MTN
    I-09 - Poetry: LGBTQ+ in Transition
    Moderator: Billie Tadros – University of Scranton (PA)
    Chair: Caleb E. Delos-Santos – Azusa Pacific University (CA)
    Location: Vail (Majestic)
    Original Poetry
  • 9:30 AM – 10:45 AM MTN
    I-10 - Poetry: The Q in Question
    Moderator: David Elder – Morningside University (IA)
    Chair: Pilar L. Garcia – University of Tennessee, Knoxville (TN)
    Location: Silver (Mezzanine)
    Original Poetry
  • 9:30 AM – 10:45 AM MTN
    I-11 - Creative Nonfiction: What Makes This Mine
    Moderator: Hillary Coenen – Midwestern State University (TX)
    Chair: Alejandra E. Henríquez Roncal – Utah Tech University (UT)
    Location: Tower B (2)
    Original Creative Nonfiction
  • 9:30 AM – 10:45 AM MTN
    I-12 - Fiction: Gone for Some Time
    Moderator: Leigh Ann Rhea – Calhoun Community College (AL)
    Chair: Chanelle Bergeron – Meredith College (NC)
    Location: Tower C (2)
    Original Fiction
  • 9:30 AM – 10:45 AM MTN
    I-13 - Fiction: Familial Love
    Moderator: Madeline B. Gangnes – The University of Scranton (PA)
    Chair: Jenae K. Jordan – Southern New Hampshire University (NH)
    Location: Tower D (2)
    Original Fiction
  • 9:30 AM – 10:45 AM MTN
    I-14 - Roundtable: Good Pedagogy: Balancing Student & Faculty Needs
    Location: Columbine (Terrace)
  • 9:30 AM – 10:45 AM MTN
    I-15 - Roundtable: Chat with 2023 Review and Rectangle Editorial Team
    Location: Windows (2)
  • 9:30 AM – 10:45 AM MTN
    I-16 - Workshop: Conversation with Brenda Peynado
    Location: Majestic Ballroom (Majestic)
  • 11:00 AM – 12:15 PM MTN
    J-01 - Language: Language and Game / Role Playing
    Moderator: Sara Lindey – Saint Vincent College (PA)
    Chair: Danielle Jenkins – Spelman College (GA)
    Location: Capitol (Terrace)
    Film and Media
  • 11:00 AM – 12:15 PM MTN
    J-02 - Literature: Early Modern Drama and Sexual Jealousy
    Moderator: Glen Brewster – Westfield State University (MA)
    Chair: Hanna J. Denton – McNeese State University (LA)
    Location: Beverly (Terrace)
    Literature
  • 11:00 AM – 12:15 PM MTN
    J-03 - Literature: William Shakespeare Looks at Queens and Kings
    Moderator: Jonathan M. Newman – Missouri State University (MO)
    Chair: Jacob Schlau – SUNY, Geneseo (NY)
    Location: Denver (Mezzanine)
    Literature
  • 11:00 AM – 12:15 PM MTN
    J-04 - Literature: Feminist Themes
    Moderator: Prathim-Maya Dora-Laskey – Alma College (MI)
    Chair: Shamiya D. Ford – Rider University (NJ)
    Location: Savoy (Majestic)
    Literature
  • 11:00 AM – 12:15 PM MTN
    J-05 - Literature: Critical Literary Theory
    Moderator: Laura von Wallmenich – Alma College (MI)
    Chair: Adriana Bøckman-Pedersen – Palm Beach Atlantic University (FL)
    Location: Spruce (Mezzanine)
    Literature
  • 11:00 AM – 12:15 PM MTN
    J-06 - Literature: American Identity across Generations
    Moderator: Larry Dennis – PennWest Clarion (PA)
    Chair: Seth Stobart – Otterbein University (OH)
    Location: Century (Mezzanine)
    Literature
  • 11:00 AM – 12:15 PM MTN
    J-07 - Literature: Girlhood, Re-Imagined
    Moderator: Sarah Dangelantonio – Franklin Pierce University (NH)
    Chair: Annaya M. Baynes – Spelman College (GA)
    Location: Gold (Mezzanine)
    Literature
  • 11:00 AM – 12:15 PM MTN
    J-08 - Author Spotlight: Toni Morrison's Beloved
    Moderator: Shannin Schroeder – Southern Arkansas University (AR)
    Chair: Gabrielle T. Hardoin – University of Evansville (IN)
    Terrace (Terrace)
    Author Spotlight: Toni Morrison
  • 11:00 AM – 12:15 PM MTN
    J-09 - Poetry: Inside Verse
    Moderator: Sherri Craig – Southeastern Louisiana University (LA)
    Chair: Marissa Jasso – University of San Francisco (CA)
    Location: Vail (Majestic)
    Original Poetry
  • 11:00 AM – 12:15 PM MTN
    J-10 - Poetry: The Force of Loss
    Moderator: Bradley J. Fest – Hartwick College (NY)
    Chair: Sydney J. Lauer – Roger Williams University (RI)
    Location: Silver (Mezzanine)
    Original Poetry
  • 11:00 AM – 12:15 PM MTN
    J-11 - Creative Nonfiction: An American Nonfiction Tale
    Moderator: Hillary Coenen – Midwestern State University (TX)
    Chair: Anastasia D. Baldus – Luther College (IA)
    Location: Tower B (2)
    Original Creative Nonfiction
  • 11:00 AM – 12:15 PM MTN
    J-12 - Fiction: Fighting Ourselves
    Moderator: Gary Tandy – George Fox University (OR)
    Chair: Michaela A. Smith – University of North Georgia, Gainesville (GA)
    Location: Tower C (2)
    Original Fiction
  • 11:00 AM – 12:15 PM MTN
    J-13 - Fiction: Far, Far from Home
    Moderator: Gloria J. Hochstein – University of Wisconsin (WI)
    Chair: Emily A. Audras – Pepperdine University (CA)
    Location: Tower D (2)
    Original Fiction
  • 11:00 AM – 12:15 PM MTN
    J-14 - Roundtable: Sticks and Stones: Politics in The Rock Eaters
    Location: Columbine (Terrace)
  • 11:00 AM – 12:15 PM MTN
    J-15 - Roundtable: The Urgent Need for Inclusive Literary Education
    Location: Windows (2)
  • 12:45 PM – 3:00 PM MTN
    Convention Awards Luncheon
  • 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM MTN
    Open Mic II
    Location: Grand Ballroom (2)