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Berkshire Conference of Women Historians @berksconference.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Big Berks 2027 Conference programming will take place at the Hilton Minneapolis. Book your hotel room at tinyurl.com/2e96en72 Increasing accessibility was an important consideration in the Berks’ decision to move from a university-based conference model to a conference hotel model.

Big Berks 2027 Location & Accommodations
Our conference venue is the Hilton Minneapolis:
all-in-one location for lodging, keynotes and plenaries, concurrent sessions, meetings, and
the exhibit hall.

Increasing accessibility was an important consideration in the Berks’ decision to move from a university-based conference model to a conference hotel model.
Book your hotel room at tinyurl.com/2e96en72

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Berkshire Conference of Women Historians @berksconference.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

We're excited to announce our first confirmed keynote and plenary speakers for Big Berks 2027! Read more about our speakers at our website, berksconference.org/2027-bi... - and stay tuned for more speakers to be announced!

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Berkshire Conference of Women Historians @berksconference.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Berks Trustee Dr. Sonia Hernández recently wrote a book review on "Capturing Labor: A History of Unfree Work in the Southwest", which was co-edited by her fellow Berks Trustee Dr. Jessica R. Pliley. You can read the review here: bit.ly/46G5jwo

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Berkshire Conference of Women Historians @berksconference.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Thank you to everyone who submitted a proposal for the 2027 Big Berks. You should have received an automated email from Accordyx, the Berks conference software platform, informing you of the status of your submission on Sep. 15. Check your spam or junk folder if you don't see it in your inbox!

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In Case You Missed It
then an arrow pointing to the last text, Submission updates were sent
September 15!

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Berkshire Conference of Women Historians @berksconference.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Berks President-Elect Rachel Jean-Baptiste will be giving the ninth annual Jan Vansina Lecture titled "To Be Worthy of the Name of My Father" at the University of Wisconsin-Madison on September 30, 2026 at Noon. More Info Here: africa.wisc.edu/event/to-be...

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Berkshire Conference of Women Historians @berksconference.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

The Berkshire Conference of Women Historians is delighted to recognize this year’s outstanding scholarship: Article Prize in Any Field of History Winner: Megan Wierda Honorable Mention: Cara Delay and Madeleine Ware

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Berkshire Conference of Women Historians @berksconference.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Call for Papers for an anthology co-edited by Tiffany González & Danielle Olden titled Histories of Women of Color in U.S Politics, 1945 - Present. Please send an electronic proposal by December 30, 2026 to uswomeninpolitics@gmail.com.

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Berkshire Conference of Women Historians @berksconference.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

The Big Berks welcomes attendees traveling with family members or who require caregiving support. Children, non-academic spouses or partners, & caregivers accompanying a registered conference participant may attend at no additional registration cost. Register at tinyurl.com/bdd4m827

Big Berks 2027 Complimentary Registration for Children, Partners, and Caregivers

Registration is open!

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American Historical Association @historians.org · 18/09/2026

Action Alert: The Department of Education has proposed changes to higher education accreditation that could weaken scholarly standards, treat ideological diversity as a measure of educational quality, and undervalue faculty expertise. Submit a public comment by Sept. 21. 🗃️

historians.org

Action Alert: Tell the Department of Education: Protect Academic Accreditation

The Department of Education has proposed an overhaul of the accreditation system for higher education in the Federal Register: Accreditation, Innovation, and Modernization: The Secretary’s Recognition...

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Berkshire Conference of Women Historians @berksconference.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Exhibitor and Vendor Registration is open! We have two exhibit booth options, and both come with two free conference registrations. Visit our website for more info and to reserve your space: tinyurl.com/5djwe7nw Prices go up after January 1, 2027.

Big Berks 2027
Vendor and Exhibitor registration
is open!

OPTION ONE
Full Booth: $1,400

8′ × 10′ exhibit space
One 6′ table with black table cover
Two folding chairs
One 11″ × 17″ booth identification sign

plus two
FREE REGISTRATIONS
to the conference!

OPTION TWO
Single Table & Chair: $700

One 6′ table with black table cover
Two folding chairs
One 11″ × 17″ booth identification sign

plus two
FREE REGISTRATIONS
to the conference!

FOR FULL DETAILS
and to reserve your space, visit tinyurl.com/5djwe7nw

Prices increase after January 1, 2027

Also see our site for info about co-sponsorships, advertising, and other ways to support the Big Berks!

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Berkshire Conference of Women Historians @berksconference.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

We've extended the due date for applications to the Big Berks Seminars with Senior Scholars to OCTOBER 15. These Seminars will be intensive small-group manuscript workshops held on Sunday of the Big Berks next June. Learn more and submit your application at tinyurl.com/23y7bp5d

black text on blue-purple-pink gradient: Attention graduate students and early- to mid-career scholars! BERKS SEMINARS WITH SENIOR SCHOLARS Submission due date extended to October 15, 2026

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Berkshire Conference of Women Historians @berksconference.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

The Berks Graduate Committee is accepting applicants through September 5 for lightning sessions featuring graduate student work at the Big Berks 2027. Apply for this opportunity or sign up to get more information on networking and other planned events at tinyurl.com/4vmjrrhj

in shades of green blue and purple: CLOSING SOON! Graduate Student Lightning Rounds. Big Berks 2027. Beyond Boundaries: Gender, History and the Futures We Imagine. Minneapolis, MN | June 10-13, 2027.
Submissions due September 5

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Berkshire Conference of Women Historians @berksconference.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

The Big Berks Local Arrangements Committee brings together faculty, graduate students, community members, and public historians from a range of colleges, universities, and public history institutions across Minnesota. tinyurl.com/wckuy3za

Introducing the Big Berks 2027 Local Arrangements Committee.
Helping us build connections across the state and bring Minnesota’s rich histories into the 2027 conference. Green outline of Minnesota. Purple and light blue background.

The Local Arrangements Committee brings together faculty, graduate students, community members, and public historians from a range of colleges, universities,
and public history institutions across Minnesota.

Then a photo of Minneapolis skyline. Then more text: Learn more at tinyurl.com/wckuy3za

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Berkshire Conference of Women Historians @berksconference.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

Our collegues over at the Western Association of Women Historians have announced their 59th annual conference, which will take place in Albuquerque, New Mexico from April 22 to April 24, 2027. More information, including CfP and hotel information, are located here: wawh.org/2027-conference

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Berkshire Conference of Women Historians @berksconference.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

The Berkshire Conference of Women Historians has signed on to a statement from the American Council of Learned Socities on the National Call to Action issued by the U.S. Secretary of Education: www.acls.org/news/acls-stat...

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Berkshire Conference of Women Historians @berksconference.bsky.social · 16/08/2026

The Berks Graduate Committee is still accepting applicants for lightning sessions featuring graduate student work at the Big Berks 2027. Apply for this opportunity or sign up to get more information on networking and other planned events at tinyurl.com/4vmjrrhj

Submissions Open
Graduate Student Lightning Rounds
Big Berks 2027 - Beyond Boundaries:
Gender, History and the Futures We Imagine
Minneapolis, MN | June 10-13, 2027
Submissions Due September 5

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Berkshire Conference of Women Historians @berksconference.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

Conference registration is open now for the Big Berks 2027! Join us in Minneapolis June 10–13, 2027, for “Beyond Boundaries: Gender, History and the Futures We Imagine.” Learn more and register at berksconference.org/2027-bi...

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Berkshire Conference of Women Historians @berksconference.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

The Berks invites graduate students and early- to mid-career scholars to apply for the Berks Seminars with Senior Scholars, intensive small-group manuscript workshops taking place on Sunday morning, June 13, 2027, at the Big Berks 2027. More Info Here: berksconference.org/berks-s...

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Berkshire Conference of Women Historians @berksconference.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

Congratulations to our new officers and trustees! Executive Committee, 2026-2028 Cycle Traci Parker, President Rachel Jean-Baptiste, President-Elect Audra Jennings, Vice President (2/3)

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Berkshire Conference of Women Historians @berksconference.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

In an article for Ms. Magazine, Berks member Dr. Lina-Maria Murillo reflects on the challenges humanities departments are facing under the current administration, despite how crucial the these studies are to understanding the world around us. Read the full text here: msmagazine.com/2026/06/09/f...

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Berkshire Conference of Women Historians @berksconference.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

Registration is now open for exhibitors and vendors for the Big Berks 2027! Get more information here: berksconference.org/big-ber...

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Berkshire Conference of Women Historians @berksconference.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

Thank you all who submitted to the Big Berks 2027! We are now closed for new entries and all submissions have been passed to our review committee. Head to our website to see full list of track chairs and committee members! Decisions will be sent out Sept 15, 2026!

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Berkshire Conference of Women Historians @berksconference.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

Thank you all who submitted to the Big Berks 2027! We are now closed for new entries and all submissions have been passed to our review committee. The comittee consists of Marie Grace Brown, Michelle McKinley, Nick Syrett, and Jennifer D. Thibodeaux. Decisions will be sent out Sept 15, 2026!

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Berkshire Conference of Women Historians @berksconference.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

The Berkshire Conference of Women Historians stands in solidarity with Dr. Anthea M. Hartig, Director of the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History and a member of the Berks, in the face of recent attacks on her leadership and professional record. Full statement on Instagram and Facebook

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Berkshire Conference of Women Historians @berksconference.bsky.social · 11/07/2026

Check out our new Accessibility webpage to learn about our commitments and how we're working to make the 2027 Big Berks welcoming and accessible for all. Read more here: berksconference.org/accessi...

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Berkshire Conference of Women Historians @berksconference.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

We are excited to invite all current members of the Berkshire Conference of Women Historians to participate in the 2026 election of Officers and Trustees. Voting opens Monday, July 20, and closes Friday, July 31, 2026. More Info Here: berksconference.org/2026-of...

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Berkshire Conference of Women Historians @berksconference.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

We received some feedback that many of our members are in the middle of their summer travels, so we've decided to extend our deadline to Friday, July 17th at 11:59PM EST to give our membership a bit more time to craft their strongest proposals without feeling rushed! bit.ly/bigberks

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Berkshire Conference of Women Historians @berksconference.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

The countdown is on! The Big Berks 2027 Call for Proposals closes tomorrow at 11:59 p.m. PT. Don't miss your opportunity to be part of this amazing conference on the history of women, genders, and sexualities. Submit your proposal before the deadline and join us in Minneapolis for Big Berks 2027!

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Berkshire Conference of Women Historians @berksconference.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

Where has the time gone?! Today is the last full day to polish up your proposals and get them in before tomorrow's deadline for the Big Berks 2027. Click the link below for the submission form! Submit Here: berksconference.org/big-ber...

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Berkshire Conference of Women Historians @berksconference.bsky.social · 28/06/2026

The call for the proposals for Big Berks 2027 closes on June 30, 2027.

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Berkshire Conference of Women Historians @berksconference.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

Time is running out to submit your proposal for The Big Berks 2027, so make sure to click the link to get it in! Submit Here: berksconference.org/big-ber...

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Berkshire Conference of Women Historians @berksconference.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

There are just TWO WEEKS left to submit your proposal for The Big Berks 2027. Get them in as soon as you can here: berksconference.org/big-ber...

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Berkshire Conference of Women Historians @berksconference.bsky.social · 14/06/2026

The Little Berks 2026 has wrapped and we miss everyone already! But, we wanted to take a moment to thank @chicagojournals.bsky.social for sponsoring this event! They offer more than 90 scholarly journals that cover a wide range of disciplines, many of which include women's history!

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Berkshire Conference of Women Historians @berksconference.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

The Berkshire Conference of Women Historians invites publishers, booksellers, archives, museums, and local artists to save the date for the 2027 Big Berks Conference, taking place June 10–13, 2027, in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Exhibitor registration and additional details will open in July 2026.

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Berkshire Conference of Women Historians @berksconference.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

There are just 30 days left to submit your proposal for the Big Berks 2027! The guidelines for submissions, track descriptions, and portal link are located here: bit.ly/bigberks

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Berkshire Conference of Women Historians @berksconference.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

Congrats to Berks Trustee Dr. Sonia Gomez, who has been named as a 26-27 Harvard Radcliffe Fellow! At Radcliffe, she will complete her second book, “Dear Mollie: Friendship Across Barbed Wire and Racial Lines,” a history of Japanese American incarceration during World War II.

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Berkshire Conference of Women Historians @berksconference.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

There's just over a month left to get your submission in for the Big Berks 2027. Have you decided on which session format will suit your work best? Session slots are 90 minutes and all sessions are *in person only*. Read more about the formats here: berksconference.org/big-ber...

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Berkshire Conference of Women Historians @berksconference.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

Our friends over at the CCWH are offering 6 different awards help reach their organizational goals, including a fellowship jointly sponsored by The Berks for graduate students! The deadline for 2026 awards is June 30, 2026. Find out more here: theccwh.org/awards

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Berkshire Conference of Women Historians @berksconference.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

Happening Tomorrow: Berks board trustees Yelana Sims and Sonia Gomez will be hosting a virtual workshop for developing strong conference proposals, just in time to craft your own for the Big Berks 2027! Register today at: bit.ly/cfp_howto

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Berkshire Conference of Women Historians @berksconference.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

The Berks has signed onto @AHAhistorians statement strongly opposing the new Texas Tech University Course Content Guidelines, which impose a “strict prohibition” on content related to “Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity” in core and undergraduate-level classes. www.historians.org/news/aha...

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Berkshire Conference of Women Historians @berksconference.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

The Berks own Acting President Dr. Traci Parker was interviewed for a thought-provoking piece in The Times unpacking the precarious position of the "American Dream". Read the full article here: www.thetimes.com/us/news-to...

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Berkshire Conference of Women Historians @berksconference.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

There are just two more weeks left to register for our Little Berks event happening in Norfolk, VA! You can join us by following this link: berksconference.org/little-...

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Berkshire Conference of Women Historians @berksconference.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

Berks board trustees Yelana Sims and Sonia Gomez will be hosting a virtual workshop for developing strong conference proposals, just in time to craft your own for the Big Berks 2027! Register today at: bit.ly/cfp_howto

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Berkshire Conference of Women Historians @berksconference.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

Still haven't decided what to submit for the Big Berks 2027? Take a look at our nine thematic tracks to narrow it down, and make sure to get your proposal in before the June 30th deadline! Full descriptions of the tracks and submission guidelines are here: berksconference.org/big-ber...

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Berkshire Conference of Women Historians @berksconference.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

There are just 30 days left to register for the Little Berks 2026! Join us in Norfolk, VA for three days of connection and conversation! Don't miss out and register today: berksconference.org/members...

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Berkshire Conference of Women Historians @berksconference.bsky.social · 12/04/2026

𝐒𝐮𝐛𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐁𝐢𝐠 𝐁𝐞𝐫𝐤𝐬 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟕 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐉𝐮𝐧𝐞 𝟑𝟎, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔! Join us in Minneapolis (June 10–13, 2027) for “Beyond Boundaries: Gender, History and the Futures We Imagine.” More details here: berksconference.org/big-ber...

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Berkshire Conference of Women Historians @berksconference.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

As Women's History Month draws to a close, we wanted to share with you an incredible article written by Berks member Dr. Jodi Vandenberg-Daves on the long legacy of women within peace movements that we wanted to share with you. You can read the full article here: wagingnonviolence.org/2026/...

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