Eighth International Congress of Qualitative Inquiry - ICQI.org

Conference Welcome
Thursday, 5:30–7 p.m., 200 Ballroom Illini Union
1) Norman K. Denzin, Congress director Welcoming remarks
2) Keynote addresses
ìPerforming Research or Researching Performance: the View from the
Martial Artsî
Sara Delamont, Cardiff University, Wales UK
“Modernism, Postmodernism and a Potential Failure of Nerve”
Paul Atkinson, Cardiff University, Wales UK
3) Opening Midwest BBQ, Levis Faculty Center, cash bar, 7–9 p.m.
Music by Cornstalkers String Band.
Other Congress Activities
Wednesday May 16
A Day in Spanish and Portuguese, A Day in turkish (opening),
A Day in the Arts, Social Work Day, Qualitative health Care, A
Day in Qualitative Psychology, A Day in Mixed Methods, Indigenous
Qualitative Inquiry, Critical Qualitative Studies in Early Childhood,
Assemblage, 9:00-5:00, Rm. tBA
Illini Room A: 3:30-5:00:
Thursday May 17
Pre-Congress Reception: Combined Poster Sessions,
Congress Reception: Collaborating Sites Network
Friday May 18
5:30-6:30: Plenary Performance: “Lost Lines.” Lesa Lockford, Bowling
green State University. Levis 3rd Floor 5:30-6:30.
4:00-5:00: Town Hall Meetings
1. Qualitative Health Research
Saturday May 19
2. 5:30-6:30: AWARD CEREMONIES
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