Call for Papers
Theme: Crisis
Indiana University, April 18-19, 2025
It is now impossible to ignore the gradual erosion of the universities and scholarship in history. From shrinking budgets and program cuts to the stifling of student voices and challenges faced by academic labor organizers, Indiana University reflects broader trends not only in higher education but also in national and international politics. To protect the university requires not only an examination of past crises that might frame our present moment, but also a commitment to building community across disciplines and diverse subject-matter areas as well.
This year, the History Graduate Student Association is proud to invite graduate students from across the universities to submit their work. We welcome submissions from graduate students of all disciplines including, but not limited to, History, Anthropology, Political Science, Sociology, Geography, Art History & Literature, Religious Studies, Cultural Studies, American Studies, Gender Studies, and Queer Studies. While we encourage submissions exploring any crises in history, the dynamics of imperialism, nationalism, colonialism, or potential paths forward, we welcome any submissions that highlight a student’s research—whether engaging directly with critical historical debates or taking a broader approach to the field.
The conference will be held in-person on campus at the Indiana Memorial Union on Friday, April 18, and Saturday, April 19, 2025, with a special keynote address on the first day. We will include a Zoom option for presenters who need it. This year, we are excited to introduce a dedicated workshop session for History ABD students on the second day, along with a faculty roundtable discussion to conclude the conference.