Andrew Porwancher
Department of Classics and Letters
University of Oklahoma
Keynote Lecture:
The Jewish World of Alexander Hamilton
Welcome participants and guests! Click below for information on registration, travel/lodging, and the Norman area.
Please direct conference-related questions to wjsaconference@ou.edu.
Keynote & Plenary Lunch Speakers:
Jill Hicks-Keeton
Department of Religious Studies
University of Oklahoma
Plenary Lunch Lecture:
History and Heritage at the Museum of the Bible
The 2022 WJSA Conference is being held as a hybrid conference, both F2F (OU Norman Campus*) and via Zoom. Registration has now closed.
*Note
The conference check-in, panel sessions, and lunches will take place at:
Thurman J. White Forum Building
1704 Asp Ave, Norman, OK, 7072
The evening dinner and keynote lecture will be on the 6th floor of:
Headington Hall
100 E Lindsey St, Norman, OK 73019
The Schusterman Center, as hosts of the 2022 WJSA Conference, expects F2F participants and guests to be vaccinated against COVID-19 and remain masked unless eating, drinking, or actively presenting. We encourage any participants and guests unable to be vaccinated or mask to be tested for COVID-19 before the conference, or to consider attending the conference via the "Zoom Only" registration option.
Registration Fee Schedules
| Participation Type | F2F | Zoom | F2F Grad Student | Zoom Grad Student |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Presenter | $100.00 | $25.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Presenter & Chair | $100.00 | $25.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Chair Only | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Guest | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Conference Meals
Meals are selected and paid for during the registration process.
| Meal | Vegetarian | Fish | None |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lunch 3/27 | $20.00 | $25.00 | $0.00 |
| Dinner 3/27 | $30.00 | $35.00 | $0.00 |
| Lunch 3/28 | $20.00 | $25.00 | $0.00 |
Travel Options
Click on a button below to find flight and shuttle/bus options.
Conference Hotel
A special rate of $136.00 per night has been reserved for WJSA Conference participants and guests at Embassy Suites Norman. The deadline for these bookings is March 1. Click the button below to be taken to the hotel's landing page for the conference rate.
Local Areas of Interest
There are a number of things to do in Norman and the Oklahoma City metro area. We have offered a variety of links below for your perusal.
Norman | On OU Campus
Sam Noble Museum of Natural History
History of Science Collections
William Bennet Bizzell Bible Collection
Fred Jones Jr. Museum of Art
National Weather Museum and Science Center
Norman | Off OU Campus
Historic Campus Corner
Firehouse Art Center
Riverwind Casino
OKC Metro Area
Oklahoma City National Memorial Museum
Scissortail Park
Factory Obscura Mix Tape
First Americans Museum Oklahoma
The National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum
Oklahoma City Museum of Art
Oklahoma Contemporary Arts Center
Skeletons: Museum of Osteology
This program is funded in part by Oklahoma Humanities (OH) and the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH). Any views, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in the program do not necessarily represent those of OH or NEH.
