Middle Tennessee State University welcomes you to the 13th Baseball in Literature and Culture Conference!
Friday, March 28, 2008
8:00 a.m.– 3:15 p.m.
James Union Building
Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro, TN 37132
Sponsored by the Department of English at Middle Tennessee State University, this conference focuses on the role of baseball in literature and culture. Presentations include papers from baseball scholars on a variety of topics including baseball and social issues, baseball and language, baseball in fiction and poetry, and baseball in drama.
Special Guests
Luncheon Speaker:
Orestes Destrade, former major league player
Keynote Address:
Dr. Pete Carino, Indiana State University
Please direct your scheduling or agenda questions to Ron Kates (rkates@mtsu.edu) or Warren Tormey (tormey@mtsu.edu) at Middle Tennessee State University.
For additional conference information, please contact Connie Huddleston, events coordinator at (615) 494-7628 or chudd@mtsu.edu.
Special Thanks to: MTSU Virginia Peck Foundation, Distinguished Lecturers Committee, Athletics Department, College of Liberal Arts
