• Testimonials

    The resolute but congenial atmosphere of the WLA has set the tone for my approach to teaching and scholarship, and established my regard for active service to my institution and the profession.
    William V. Lombardi, 2017
    Grad student rep 2012–2014, Crow Grover Award recipient 2015, and EC Member 2016–2019

WLA Conference 2023

57th WLA Conference

Fort Hall Reservation, Idaho
Date TBA

THEME: TBA

The 2023 Conference will be co-hosted by Dr. Amanda Zink (Idaho State University) and
Dr. Jennifer Ladino (University of Idaho). 

 

Venue:

The Shoshone-Bannock Casino Hotel on the Fort Hall Reservation.
For details click on the photo below.

More to come. Please check back frequently.

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