UIGEC 2026
University of Idaho Graduate English Conference
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The tenth annual Graduate English Conference at the University of Idaho will take place Spring 2027. More information will follow here as it becomes available. We hope to see you here!
2026 Conference
2026 Conference
(K)NO(W) BOOKS, (K)NO(W) PEOPLE:
Multidisciplinary Studies of Narrative, Media, and the Anthropocene
Conference Schedule
The ninth annual Graduate English Conference at the University of Idaho will take place on April 11th, 2026 from 9:00 A.M. to 4:30 P.M. PST at the University of Idaho campus in Moscow, Idaho.
The day will feature graduate student panels, a keynote address from Washington State University Professor of English Jon Hegglund, and opportunities to meet graduate students from across the West. We are delighted to host students from thirteen universities and seven states this year, including Idaho, Montana, Washington, California, Oregon, Nevada, and California.
This year, we'd also like to invite you to join us on Friday, April 10th at 7:00pm for a graduate student mixer and multimodal poetry workshop/craft hour in the fireplace room of The Garden, a local bar and lounge. The workshop will be run by Utah State University M.A. student basil payne. basil's multimodal poetry was recently awarded Best Graduate Student Paper at the 2025 Association for the Study of Literature and the Environment Conference, and we are honored and delighted to have basil join us in Moscow. No experience with poetry or crafting is necessary.
Tote Bags for Sale
If you would like a 2026 UI Graduate English Conference tote bag for $10, please contact Aaron Lavery at lave0889@vandals.uidaho.edu to arrange a pickup.
Location
The conference will take place at the Integrated Research and Innovation Center (IRIC) at the University of Idaho, located at 685 Line Street, Moscow, ID, 83844.
More information about panel locations will be provided at the registration booth, which will be stationed in the IRIC atrium.
IRIC is an ADA accessible building. Please contact us if you have any questions or concerns about ADA accessibility.
Getting Here
Moscow is conveniently located near the Pullman-Moscow Airport (3625 NE Airport Dr Building 230, Box 1, Pullman, WA 99163). The University of Idaho campus is a 10-minute drive from the airport.
Spokane International Airport is about a 1.5-hour drive, and oftentimes offers cheaper flights than Pullman-Moscow. Rental cars are available, as are buses/shuttles. Starline Express runs shuttles a few times a day from Spokane Airport to Moscow, as does Greyhound.
Parking
The University of Idaho is a short (10-15 minute) walk from town and most hotels. Parking is free in most university lots on the weekends. The closest free lots to the conference and IRIC building are (click lot name for Google Map location) :
A complete campus parking map can be found here.
There is ADA parking adjacent to the IRIC. A map can be found here, and please feel free to contact us if you would like more detailed directions for ADA parking.
Conference Costs
There is no cost to apply to or attend this conference, but you should budget for your own housing, meals (outside of the catered lunch), and transportation. Sadly, we do not yet have the budget to offer funding for participants. See below for housing and meal suggestions.
Technology Accomodations
We strongly encourage participants to bring their own devices for their presentations. We will provide more information shortly about technology specifications. Please reach out to us if you need technology support or need to borrow a laptop for your presentation.
Where to Stay
We cannot provide accommodations, but see below for local hotel suggestions.
The Monarch Motel
Located at 120 W. 6th Street about 0.5 miles from campus. This option is closest to the IRIC, making it locationally the most convenient lodging. It is also incredibly close to downtown Moscow.
Phone: 208-882-2851
Website: Monarch Motel
Moscow La Quinta Inn
Located at 185 Warbonnet Drive about 1 mile from campus and a two-minute drive from downtown.
Phone: 208-885-5365
Website: La Quinta Inn
Moscow Best Western Inn
Located at 1516 Pullman Road about 1 mile (a ten-minute walk) from campus.
Phone: 208-882-0550
Where to Eat
Light refreshments will be provided at the conference, and possibly a light lunch for presenters (pending an additional funding confirmation), but you should plan on purchasing most of your own meals. Downtown Moscow is a short (10-15-minute) walk from campus and is home to many delicious and affordable restaurants. There are also grocery stores (and a local co-op) within walking distance of most hotels. Some of our favorite restaurants are:
Mikey's Gyros
Greek food. Vegan options available.
Website: Mikey's Gyros
Humble Burger
Burgers and chicken sandwiches. Vegan options available.
Website: Humble Burger
One World Cafe
Cafe with pastries, salads and sandwiches, and drinks. Vegan and GF options available. This is among the English Department's favorite coffee shops/pubs to frequent!
Website: One World Cafe
Taqueria Las Torres
Beloved taco truck located at 625 S Jackson Street, in the parking lot of Silos and Social. Vegan and Gluten Free options available.
Questions? Contact: class-ega@uidaho.edu
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