Medieval and Renaissance Forum

The twenty-ninth annual Medieval and Renaissance Forum at Plymouth State University will convene on April 25-26, 2008.

Forum 29's theme is "The Secular Realm in the Age of Faith"

This year’s theme relates to the private and public spheres of life in the Middle Ages and Early Modern Europe where the profane, the quotidian, romantic, and religious intersect. Papers need not be confined to the theme, but may cover many aspects of Medieval and Renaissance life, literature, languages, art, history and music.

This year’s keynote is Dr. Frédéric Billiet, Professeur à l’Université and Director de l’UFR de Musique et Musicologie de Paris IV-Sorbonne.

**Download The Forum Program and Schedule (PDF) **

Call for Papers and Sessions

Respond to the call for papers and sessions online using this form, or submit abstracts and audio-visual requests to: Dr. Karolyn Kinane, Associate Director, kkinane@plymouth.edu

Or via US mail:
Karolyn Kinane
Plymouth State University
17 High Street
Medieval Studies, MSC40
Plymouth, NH 03263

Abstract deadline: January 15, 2008
Presenters and early registrants: March 15, 2008

Additional Forum Information

Forum Registration: Click here for online registration.

Registration: $95 Faculty, $75 Students and Independent Scholars.

Meals:

Friday Keynote Lunch $18
Friday Dinner, including President's Wine & Cheese Reception, Dinner, and Dance
(a performance of renaissance dance with a brief instruction component) $20
Saturday Lunch $16
Saturday Medieval Feast with music by Seven Times Salt $27

Parking

Parking at the Forum: Most visitors to the Forum should park in visitor parking near the field house (area 503 on the Parking Map). A shuttle will run from nearby to the upper campus across the river. A limited number of handicapped spaces are available on the upper campus. If you have special needs that require you to park on the upper campus and do not have a handicapped license plate or placard, please contact us (Matt Rolph, 603-535-3253 or m_rolph@plymouth.edu) about getting a temporary permit for the duration of the event.

Lodging

Days Inn Campton/Plymouth, NH
Mailing Address: 1513 US Route 3, Campton, NH 03223
Physical Addres: 1513 Daniel Webster Highway, Campton, NH 03223 (exit 27 from I-93)
603-536-3250
or 800-370-8666 (toll free)
603-536-8114 (fax)
info@daysinncampton.com
**Free breakfast, steam room, dry sauna, hot tub, pool, sports bar and billiard room on site.***

Mention you are with the "Medieval Forum" and receive a 20% discount.
Days Inn Rates (based on double occupancy)

Thursday, April 24, 2008: $55.20 + 8% tax = $60.98
Friday, April 25 and Saturday, April 26, 2008: $71.20 + 8% tax = $76.90

Additional lodging for the Forum is available from a variety of local establishments. Mention that you are attending a conference at Plymouth State and ask for a discounted rate, as some vendors will offer one. Rates are generally very reasonable, and a variety of lodging is available. Please visit the Plymouth Chamber of Commerce lodging list for phone numbers and other information. Note that lodging is not on campus and generally not within convenient walking distance. We will have a driver availableto bring participants to and from lodging, parking, a shuttle from the parking lots, and other arrangements in place for your convenience.

For assistance or additional information, please contact us:

Dr. Naomi Kline, Professor of Art History
Director of the Medieval Forum
nkline@plymouth.edu
(603) 535-2280

Dr. Karolyn Kinane, Assistant Professor of English
Associate Director
kkinane@plymouth.edu
(603) 535-2402