Conference Program

Friday, April 11, 2025

Moderator: Dr. Jesse Carlson

  • 3:00 PM - 3:15 PM | Land Acknowledgement, Opening Remarks & Welcome

  • 3:15 PM - 4:15 PM | Opening Speakers: Nathan Radke & Dr. Lee Kuhnle

  • 4:15 PM - 4:30 PM | Coffee/Tea Break

  • 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM | Student Presentation & Discussion

  • 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM | Student Presentation & Discussion: Carol Scott

  • 6:30 PM - 7:15 PM | Break & Transition to Social Venue

  • 7:15 PM - 9:00 PM | Friday Night Social (Venue: Troy, Wolfville)

    • Self paid

    • RSVP to 0309684r@acadiau.ca by April 6

Saturday, April 12, 2025

Morning Session

Moderator: Dr. Jesse Carlson

  • 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM | Virtual Keynote Speaker & Discussion (UK): Michael Fitzgerald

Midday Session

Moderator: Dr. Fikir Haile

  • 11:15 AM - 12:30 PM | Keynote Speakers: Nathan Radke & Dr. Lee Kuhnle (In-person)

  • 12:30 PM - 1:00 PM | Question Period & Discussion

  • 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM | Lunch Break

Afternoon Session

Moderator: Dr. Can Mutlu

  • 2:15 PM - 3:15 PM | Student Presentation & Discussion: Laura Taggart

  • 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM | Virtual Keynote Speaker & Discussion (US): Dr. Gabriel Rockhill

    5:00 PM - 5:45 PM | Student Presentation & Discussion

Evening Social

  • 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM | Trivia at University Club

Sunday, April 13, 2025

Moderator: Carol Scott

  • 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM | Virtual Keynote Speaker & Discussion (UK): Nada Koreish

  • 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Student Presentation: Elke Willmann & Discussion

  • 12:00 PM - 12:30 PM | Closing Remarks & Farewell: Dr. Jesse Carlson

Additional Information

  • Presentation Format: 40–60 minutes presentation + 20-minute discussion

  • Breaks & Refreshments: Coffee, tea, and snacks available

  • Meals & Socials:

    • Friday night dinner at Troy, Wolfville (self-paid, RSVP required)

    • Saturday night Social/Trivia Night (RSVP required)

  • RSVP Deadline: April 6, 2025

    • RSVP for dinner and social events to 0309684r@acadiau.ca

We look forward to an engaging and thought-provoking conference!