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Conference Call

Virginia Conference on Race Hosted by Roanoke College Call for Submissions Conference Date: March 30-31, 2023 The Center for Studying Structures of Race at Roanoke College invites submissions from undergraduate and graduate students to our 2nd annual Virginia Conference on Race (VCR), which provides a forum to showcase, share, and engage in discussions about scholarship on race studies and anti-racism activism. This two-day conference begins on Thursday evening, March 30th, with our keynote speaker Dr. Ernest McGowen III (University of Richmond). On Friday, March 31st, talented undergraduate and graduate students will present scholarship engaging diversity in a variety of contexts and through different theoretical lenses. We invite submissions from all academic fields, including but not limited to the arts and performing arts, sciences, social sciences, and humanities. Additionally, we welcome traditional research presentations, poster board submissions, art displays, short performances, short films, and other creative formats. We invite submissions on all topics connected to race studies. We especially encourage submissions that connect to this year’s theme, After/Math
Eligibility	Undergraduate and graduate students from any institution of higher education are eligible to present their work. All are welcome to attend.
Submissions	Submit a 250-word (or less) abstract to the submission tab on our website by 11:59 p.m. EST on February 1, 2023. You will be asked to include your name, university/college affiliation, and student status (undergraduate or graduate), as well as identify what field of study best fits your presentation. Abstracts should be attached as PDF document with no identifying information in the document. Art display and creative submissions should also submit an image/video showing their work. All submissions will be reviewed by a panel of experts. Socially relevant and theoretically informed abstracts that fit the conference theme will be prioritized. Submitters will be notified by February 10, 2023 about their acceptance or rejection. If your conference submission is accepted, you will be put on a panel to give a 7-10-minute presentation about your project during the student conference on Friday, March 31st.
Top Paper Award	Those accepted to the conference are eligible for the Virginia Conference on Race Paper Competition. To be considered, submit your paper (6-page minimum) directly to murawski@roanoke.edu by March 10, 2023.
Conference Registration	Registration for presenters and guests outside of Roanoke College will be available by February 10, 2023. Registration is free of charge. Registration for other attendees is optional
Contact	In case of any questions, please contact the conference organizer, Dr. Carrie Murawski, at murawski@roanoke.edu.