WSFS 2010 Annual Meeting

The Western States Folklore Society (WSFS) annual meeting will be held at Willamette University, Salem, Oregon 16-17 April 2010. The deadline for abstracts is February 28, 2010.

Papers and presentations

Theme: The theme of this year’s meeting is Asian and Asian American Folklore, but any topic on folklore studies is welcome to be presented.

Submitting an abstract: If you are interested in organizing a panel or submitting a paper on any topic, please contact Dr. Juwen Zhang via email: juwen@willamette.edu or telephone: 503-370-6256, or by mail to

Dr. Juwen Zhang
Dept. of Japanese and Chinese
Willamette University
900 State Street
Salem, Oregon 97301.

All submitted abstracts must be accompanied by registration fees. These should be sent to Prof. Zhang by mail and be received within a week of electronic submission of the abstract. Checks should be made out to WSFS. Anyone who becomes a member of the Society at the time of submitting an abstract can pay the reduced member registration rate. They will also get a year’s subscription to Western Folklore. For member and non-member registration fee schedule, click on “Meetings” button on Society website. For membership fee schedule click on “Membership” button.

Note: the submission period for papers and presentations is now closed.

Click the button in the navigation bar for a look at the preliminary program.

Travel and lodging

Travel

The closest airport is Portland International Airport (PDX) in Portland, Oregon. The Hut Shuttle goes from the airport to Salem. The round trip costs $64.

If a group is arriving at the same time, a university van might be arranged to reduce waiting and cost. Participants must provide their flight information by March 31 in order to coordinate group transportation.

The Hut Shuttle schedule is:

• To Salem: Depart PDX, Arrive Salem (leaves every two hours, takes 45 minutes) between 4:45 AM and 12:45AM
• To PDX: Depart Salem, Arrive PDX (leaves every two hours, takes 45 minutes) between 3:15 AM and 11:15 PM

From the shuttle bus station (Red Lion Hotel) to campus, it is about 2 miles. One can take a taxi, or pick may be arranged (call: 503-383-4620).

Directions to Willamette University campus are available online..

Lodging

The Phoenix Grand Hotel in downtown Salem (adjacent to the Salem Convention Center) is the best hotel in town. It is less than half a mile from the campus.

Phoenix Grand Hotel
201 Liberty Street SE
Salem, Oregon 97301
Phone: 503-540-7800
Reservations: 1-877-540-7800

The conference rate is $119 plus tax, with 10 upgrades for graduate students. The rate can accomodate 3-4 people. Be sure to mention the “Willamette University conference” when making your reservation. Reserve at least 30 days before the conference to ensure this rate.

Other nearby hotels/motels:

Travelodge Salem Capitol.
1555 State Street (less then 1/2 mile from campus)
503-581-2466

Discounted rates: $51-54 for one bed room; $56-62 for two-bed room. Complimentary continental breakfast. Free wireless internet. Mention “Willamette University conference” when making your reservation.)