To honor Professor Gipson, the Institute invites scholars to give lectures and to participate in annual symposia on various topics in eighteenth-century studies. This page will continue to be updated with upcoming conferences hosted and co-sponsored by the Gipson institute. See our archive of events here or visit our past events page.
Past Conferences
A 50th Anniversary Celebration of the Lawrence Henry Gipson Institute
October 20-21, 2023
The Lawrence Henry Gipson Institute for Eighteenth Century Studies invites scholars (at all stages of their careers) to join in celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the Institute, and looking to the future of Eighteenth Century Studies.
In the past half century, the field of Eighteenth Century Studies has changed substantially, and scholarship is continually breaking new ground. This symposium encourages a conversation about new directions for study of the long eighteenth century. Four invited speakers from the fields of History and Literature will offer keynote addresses that consider the changes that have occurred in Eighteenth Century Studies since the days of Lawrence Henry Gipson, and offer their insights regarding the direction of the field today, particularly on needs and opportunities for further study. Concurrent meetings for graduate students in History and Literature, and a Roundtable Discussion invite participants to engage in the discussion. Registration for the event is free.
Keynote Speakers
- Kathleen Wilson, Stony Brook University
- Jorge Cañizares-Esguerra, The University of Texas at Austin
- Felicity Nussbaum, University of California, Los Angeles
- Helena Woodard, The University of Texas at Austin