Wes þu hal,

This week is the International Congress on Medieval Studies, and “Old Saxon at Kalamazoo” has two excellent sessions lined up. If you are attending the conference, I would certainly recommend making the time for them!

First, I will be presiding over our annual “Studies in the Heliand” research panel:

Studies in the Heliand
Thursday, May 12, 5:00 PM EDT

“The Traditional Theme of ‘Exile’ in the Old Saxon Heliand” – Paul Battles, Hanover College

“Baptizing Uurd in the Heliand.” – David G. Pedersen, College of the Ozarks

In addition to the research panel, this year we are delighted to hold a roundtable centered around the theme of “Teaching the Heliand.” The table is packed with some amazing participants, and I am looking forward to sharing in conversation with them.

Teaching the Old Saxon Heliand (A Roundtable)
Thursday, May 12, 7:00 PM EDT

Presider: Paul Battles, Hanover College

Participants: David M. Whitford, Baylor Univ.; Marc Pierce, Univ. of Texas – Austin; Collin Brown, Old Dominion Univ.; David Eugene Clark, Suffolk County Community College; Perry Neil Harrison, Fort Hays State Univ.; Kenneth C. Hawley, Lubbock Christian Univ.; Rick McDonald, Utah Valley Univ.

Both of these panels are are shaping up very nicely, and I am looking forward to each of them!

Cheers,

Perry