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Hosted by the Medieval Institute at Western Michigan University, the International Congress on Medieval Studies is an annual gathering of thousands of scholars interested in medieval studies. ICMS 2026: Thursday, May 14 through Saturday, May 16.
Text on a light brown banner reading: "ICMS registration is OPEN! Attend: May 14-16, Kalamazoo MI" over a manuscript illustration of a green dragon with a slightly weasel-like face.
Register for ICMS here --> icms.confex.com/icms/2026/re...
Photo of Alison Perchuk with text next to her that reads: "Apocalypse and Community in Medieval Italian Art" -- Alison Perchuk, California State University, Channel Islands. Plenary lecture sponsored by Medieval Institute Publications and De Gruyter Brill.
ICMS's first plenary lecture this year will be presented by Dr. Perchuk on May 14th from 7 to 8pm in Sangren 1910. All plenary lectures will be broadcast live on the meeting site for virtual
attendees and recordings will be made available to all registrants Monday, May 18 through Sunday, May 31!
Graphic with leaves from a manuscript on a yellow background. Text reads: "Register early to save your spot for: Workshops! Concerts! Tuesday arrivals!"
The sooner you register, the more spaces are available for concerts, limited Tuesday arrivals, and workshops!
Workshop Highlight. The DMSI logo. Below, text reads: "Handwritten Text Recognition for Beginners: Tools, Methods, and Discussions -- Tobias Hodel, Digital Humanities, University of Bern.
Pale yellow text on a dark blue background reading: "Handwritten Text Recognition (HTR) is becoming standard practice in the humanities, and for many scripts and styles, automatic transcription is just a few commands away. In this workshop, we’ll introduce the core technology, give a brief overview of the open-source platform eScriptorium, and let you try it on your own materials. We’ll then discuss approaches and techniques tailored to your research questions. Please bring your scanned or digitized documents."
There are still some spots available for the DMSI, make sure to add it to your Congress registration!
Photo of Michelle M. Sauer with text next to her that reads: "The Queerness of Solitude" -- Michelle M. Sauer, University of North Dakota. Plenary lecture sponsored by the Medieval Academy of America.
Dr. Sauer will be presenting one of the plenary lectures this year on Friday, May 15 at 7 p.m. in Sangren 1910. All plenary lectures will be broadcast live on the meeting site for virtual
attendees and recordings will be made available to all registrants Monday, May 18 through Sunday, May 31.
Image of a shield with a small dagger. Under it, a light green square has black text that reads: "George Carroll will display items commonly made using bloom iron: hand forged nails, hoe blade, cauldrons, hammer, etc. In addition to these items, he will compare a Viking Age sword made of “steely” bloom iron and a falchion made from modern steel and their production techniques."
Wonder how medieval people made and used everyday objects? Explore medieval ways of making at the experimental archaeology and artisan displays in Sangren Lobby from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. daily during Congress. #medievalsky
Workshop Highlight. The DMSI logo. Below, text reads: "From Digitized Manuscript to Digital Edition -- Laura Morreale, Independent Scholar, and Nicholas Laiacona, Performant Software"
Pale yellow text on a dark blue background reading: "If your work involves transcribing medieval manuscripts from digital images, you may also want to publish your work in a professional-looking online edition. This workshop will teach participants how to upload and transcribe manuscript images using the collaborative transcription platform FromThePage, then create an online edition using FairCopy and EditionCrafter."
More details on one of the workshops being put on by the Digital Medieval Studies Institute! There are still limited spots available for the DMSI, look for more information while completing your ICMS registration!
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Don't forget to register early for limited workshops, early arrival, and best options for housing! wmich.edu/medievalcong...
And we're back! Feel free to register as usual.
And we're back! Feel free to register as usual.
ICMS registration is temporarily down due to a server issue. We expect the problem to be resolved shortly and will notify when it's back up!
Ronnie Malley presents a journey of cultures and coexistence that spans time and space across the geographies of Andalusia, the Middle East, and North Africa.
Make sure to catch the concert and special workshop with Ronnie Malley at ICMS1 The workshop explores the intersections of languages like Arabic, Ladino, and Spanish and the musical expressions that evolved from them in medieval Spain. Through a combination of music performance and storytelling, 1/2
A photo of Robert Berkhofer, Director of the Medieval Institute at Western Michigan University, in conversation with scholars at ICMS Kalamazoo 2025. The Muppets Statler and Waldorf are behind him, gesturing their confusion.
The Medieval Institute alumni breakfast at ICMS 2025, featuring the Muppets Gonzo and Rizzo at the head of the table.
A photo of various scholars gathered in small groups outdoors at ICMS 2025. Miss Piggy is seated on her luggage chatting with a group while Fozzie Bear stands looking confused by himself.
An overhead photo of a happy hour from ICMS 2025, featuring Dr. Teeth and the Electric Mayhem.
We see the vision.
A photo of Robert Berkhofer, Director of the Medieval Institute at Western Michigan University, in conversation with scholars at ICMS Kalamazoo 2025. The Muppets Statler and Waldorf are behind him, gesturing their confusion.
The Medieval Institute alumni breakfast at ICMS 2025, featuring the Muppets Gonzo and Rizzo at the head of the table.
A photo of various scholars gathered in small groups outdoors at ICMS 2025. Miss Piggy is seated on her luggage chatting with a group while Fozzie Bear stands looking confused by himself.
An overhead photo of a happy hour from ICMS 2025, featuring Dr. Teeth and the Electric Mayhem.
We see the vision.
Spots are limited and filling up quick so be sure to snag it while you grab your ICMS registration!
Text in an arc reading: This year at Kalamazoo above a blue seal of the Digital Medieval Studies Institute.
Light yellow text on a dark blue background reading: 2026 Workshops. Beneath is text reading: Building a Virtual Medieval Pilgrimage, From Digitized Manuscript to Digital Edition, 3D Modeling from Photo and Video, Handwritten Text Recognition for Beginners, and Manuscript Description and Research in a Digital Ecosystem.
New to Kalamazoo this year is the chance to attend the Digital Medieval Studies Institute. It consists of one-day workshops on digital scholarly methods tailored to medievalists. Registration for DMSI costs and additional $125, with awards available to support attendance! wmich.edu/medievalcong...
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ICMS 2026 registration is officially open! Be sure to register early so you secure your spot in limited workshops, concerts, and (limited) Tuesday arrivals. We can't wait to see you there!
icms.confex.com/icms/2026/re...
ICMS 60 is next week! We have a great lineup of special events at this year's Congress, from a virtual reality art history experience, to an experimental archaeology exhibit, to a showcase of reproduction textiles, handmade using medieval techniques and materials! See more: wmich.edu/medievalcong...
Calling all Medieval Institute alums! This year at ICMS we are having our first annual Alumni Appreciation Breakfast! If you are an alum of the Medieval Institute at WMU and would like to join us, please get in touch with us via our alumni updates form. wmich.edu/medieval/alu...
We can't wait to see you all!
And finally, the Call for Sessions for ICMS 2026 is already open! Submit a proposal for a session by June 1. wmich.edu/medievalcong...
The deadline for self-nominations to be a contributing reviewer for the International Congress on Medieval Studies is May 31, 2025. Help shape ICMS 2026 and 2027! wmich.edu/medievalcong...
The meeting site for ICSM 2025 is now open and ready for all attendees. Browse the virtual exhibits hall and plan your days in advance by checking out all the sessions online. You can also get a head start on networking with your friends and fellow scholars. icms.confex.com/icms/2025/me...
The 60th meeting of ICMS is only a month away! Here are a few helpful reminders:
Registration is still open! Head to our website to register for Congress, and for more information about registration. wmich.edu/medievalcong...
As the 60th Congress approaches, it's time to start looking ahead! If you want to be a part of shaping the next few years of ICMS, consider being one of our contributing reviewers! Self-nominations are open now through May 31!
wmich.edu/medievalcong...
Calling all medievalists! Registration for the 60th annual International Congress on Medieval Studies at Kalamazoo opened this week! Head to our website to register and learn more about what to expect this May: wmich.edu/medievalcong... #kzooicms #ICMS #medievalstudies
The official Call for Papers is here for the 60th International Congress on Medieval Studies! Please peruse the various calls here: wmich.edu/medievalcong... and submit your proposal via the Confex website by September 15th. #icms2025 #icmskalamazoo #icms60
CALL FOR PROPOSALS: edit a new vol for @mip-medpub.bsky.social's "Premodern Transgressive Literatures" series: TRANSGRESSIVE BOCCACCIO.
Deconstruct, rethink, problematize, transform!
Details: bit.ly/Transgressiv...
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Don't forget! Session proposals for #ICMS2025 are due June 1st! We can't wait to celebrate #icms60 with all of you next year.