JERVETTEWARD
Speaking
Featured Speaking Engagement
When / Where:
Dr. Jervette R. Ward will conclude the American Association of School Librarians’ (AASL) Awards Ceremony & President’s Program taking place at 9 a.m. on Saturday, June 23, as part of the 2018 American Library Association (ALA) Annual Conference in New Orleans.
The AASL Awards Ceremony and President's Program is an annual event featuring prominent experts on issues relevant to school librarianship and is open to all registered conference attendees.
The ALA Annual Conference is June 21-26, 2018 in New Orleans, LA.
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Dr. Ward recently spoke at the University of Toronto Ontario Institute for Studies in Education on Reality TV and Social Justice issues as part of the Elizabeth Tower Endowment on Research in or on Canada.
Speaking Schedule
January 29, 2016
November 11-12, 2015
University of Texas at San Antonio
November 6, 2015
October 28, 2015
October 22-23, 2015
October 20, 2015
Metaphysical Sister Scholars
Mission Statement
Metaphysical Sister Scholars (MSS) is an association of female scholars of color who are interested in advancing their scholarship and in creating a network of support for life in the academy. The biennial writing retreat provides an opportunity for scholars to gather and to work on various projects while providing feedback on each other’s work. The retreat is primarily focused on scholarly production, yet there are also opportunities for relaxation, rejuvenation, and reflection.
2015 MSS Writing Retreat: Davenport, Florida
Theme: In the Spirit of Zora: Coming Forth as Gold
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2017 MSS Writing Retreat: Gulfport, Mississippi
Theme: In the Spirit of Ida B. Wells-Barnett: Revolutionary Scholarship
If you are interested in the 2019 MSS Writing Retreat, contact Dr. Ward.
