READ THIS Literature and Arts Conference 2008

MSU, The University of the Yellowstone's
Literature and Arts Conference 2008
Germinate and Cultivate
November 14 - 16, 2008
Montana State University ~ Bozeman

READ THIS Montana State University's Literature and Arts Publication is now accepting papers for its inaugural undergraduate academic conference. We are accepting critical essays, creative non-fiction, original poetry, fiction, drama/screenplays, or panel proposals. Our theme for the conference is "Germinate and Cultivate," a subject of origins and developments. Please submit your papers, approximately 3,000 maximum words, by October 20, 2008, with a $50 registration fee per person.

Our conference kick off will be a session Friday evening, November 14, with jazz, hors d'oeuvres, and introductions. See below for a tentative schedule.


Tentative Outline of Conference Schedule

Friday 11/14/08 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Welcome Session on campus with live jazz, hors d'oeuvres, and introductions

Saturday 11/15/08 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Check-in continues
Panel presentations on the MSU Campus
12 p.m. to 2 p.m. — Lunch workshop, lunch provided
2 p.m. to 6 p.m. — Panels/workshops on the MSU Campus
6 p.m. to 9 p.m. — Evening banquet with open mic, music

Sunday 11/16/08 Closing Ceremonies