To my fellow TYC peeps:
I am writing today to remind you that the TYCA Midwest Conference in Wahpeton, ND, is open for registration! The conference will take place October 12-14, 2023. Early bird registration is available for just a couple more weeks, so it’s time to get yourself signed up! Please click the following link and then click Create Account to register: https://bit.ly/tycamw23registration
If you’d like to know more about the conference, consider the handy conference preview our conference chair created to give you a sneak peek at what is on the program: https://bit.ly/tycamw23_preview
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Check out the overview of the conference and theme here: https://bit.ly/TYCAMW2
We hope we will see many of you there!
TYCAMW Diversity, Equity, & Inclusivity Statement for TYCA MW 2023:
We understand the challenges to safety and well-being that the LGBTQIA+ community faces living in and visiting areas in our region and across the nation. In particular, several recent laws passed in North Dakota pose a significant challenge for our LGBTQIA+ colleagues attending the 2023 TYCAMW conference in Wahpeton, ND. Despite that challenge, we are committed to upholding an environment of belonging and making the 2023 conference a safe space that uplifts the voices of LGBTQIA+ faculty.
To this end, the 2023 conference will include the following:
- A designated “All Gender” bathroom in addition to the gender-specific bathrooms at the conference site.
- A panel on the intersection of writing pedagogy, teaching, and LGBTQIA+ concerns.
- Pins and buttons showing support for inclusivity and solidarity.
- A space for attendees to share concerns and feedback during the conference.
Please join us in Wahpeton, ND for our 2023 TYCAMW conference to show solidarity, inclusivity, and support for all our colleagues. Through community we demonstrate our values in the face of challenges and obstacles.
Suzanne Labadie
Chair, TYCA Midwest