eCube No. 10 now online with updates on the hotel, ASL, and more

eCube #10 is now online, with updates on hotel room reservations, ASL interpretation at WisCon36, the Gathering Clothing Swap, and greening the Freebie Table.

eCube #9 now online!

eCube #9 is now online, with news notes about the newly-available programming schedule, the hotel cancellation policy, the Tiptree Bake Sale, and an inquiry about what you want to know before WisCon36.

eCube #8 Now Online

eCube #8 is now online, with news notes about final programming assignments, parking at WisCon, the clothing swap at the Gathering, and a request for members' help in filling vacant concom positions.

eCube No. 7 Now Online

eCube #7 is now online, with info about programming assignments, a call for AV volunteers, and a hotel update.

eCube No. 6 Now Online

eCube #6 is now online, with info about volunteer needs and news about the 2011 Tiptree Award winner.

eCube#5 Now Online

eCube #5 is now online, with news about hotel rooms, programming, parties, readings, academic programming, the SignOut, volunteer needs for the Art Show and Safety, scholarships and ad space, and a call for the WisCon37 coordinators.

WisCon36 Committee Meeting / Conference Call - Reminder

The first WisCon 36 committee meeting will take place tomorrow, Sunday, October 16 at 11:30 am Central time at the Madison Concourse Hotel, 1 W Dayton St., Madison, WI 53703. The room will be posted on the hotel's conference message board in the lobby.

We are extending a special invitation to potential new volunteers who are interested in joining the concom: please attend! We need your help to make WisCon happen!

The agenda includes:

- A review of concom vacancies and volunteer opportunities (department heads, please let the co-chairs know about any vacancies/volunteer opportunities)
- Committee reports (if you have a report, please email your report in advance of the meeting to help keep the meeting moving)
- Procedures and deadlines
- General concom news.

If you cannot attend in person, please join the meeting via conference call: send an email to concom36@wiscon.info for instructions on joining the call.

Monday At-Con Newsletter / Monday Program Changes

The Monday edition of WisCon's at-con newsletter, "A Momentary Taste of WisCon" (PDF) is now online, with coverage of the Guest of Honor speech, the WisCon36 guests of honor, donations for the Japan earthquake, and a request for get-well greetings for MJ and Dimas.

Monday program changes:

218. Fatima and Mary: Iconic Women in Patriarchal Religions,
Monday 10-11:15 am. Catherine Crowe will not be on this panel.

219. Being a Resilient Writer, Monday 10-11:15 am. Julia Karr was
unable to attend WisCon.

224. The SignOut, Monday 11:30 am-12:45 pm. Julia Karr and Valya
Dudycz Lupescu were unable to attend WisCon.

Andrea Hairston and Debbie Notkin Named WisCon36 Guests of Honor

WisCon is pleased to announce that Andrea Hairston and Debbie Notkin will be the guests of honor for WisCon36.

Hotel Reservations and Online Registration for WisCon 36 Available at 9:00 am Sunday, May 29

Hotel reservations and online registration for WisCon 36 both open at 9:00 a.m. on Sunday, May 29!

For full details on hotels and hotel reservations, please visit the WisCon36 hotel page.

Details for registering for WisCon36 are available through the WisCon36 registration page.

PLEASE NOTE: Links for hotel reservations and online registration will not go live until 9:00 am Sunday morning!

Sunday At-Con Newsletter / Sunday Program Changes

The Sunday edition of WisCon's at-con newsletter, "A Momentary Taste of WisCon"(PDF) is now online, with coverage of the Tiptree Auction, an update on the Photo Booth, a discussion of sustainability, and really, too much news/tweets/overheard-at-WisCons to mention.

Sunday Program Changes

Dealers’ Room opens at 10:00 a.m., not 9:00 as shown in the
Pocket Program Book.

152. It’s a Broad Universe, Sunday 10-11:15 am. Lyda Morehouse
was unable to attend WisCon.

155. Due to access issues, Living with Invisible Disabilities,
Sunday 1-2:15 pm, will be located in Capitol A and No. 160
Whedonistas: Feminists Engage in the Worlds of Joss Whedon
will be located in Assembly.

160. Due to access issues, Whedonistas: Feminists Engage in
the Worlds of Joss Whedon, Sunday 1-2:15 pm, will be located
in Assembly, and No. 155, Living with Invisible Disabilities,
will be located in Capitol A. Lyda Morehouse was unable to
attend WisCon.

175. SIBLING OF REVENGE OF NOT ANOTHER
F*CKING RACE PANEL, Sunday 2:30-3:45 pm. Michelle
Kendall was unable to attend WisCon.

196. Science Fiction That Saved My Life, Sunday 4-5:15 pm.
Lyda Morehouse was unable to attend WisCon.

206. Mad Norwegian Press party, Sunday 8:45 pm-Monday 3
am. Lyda Morehouse was unable to attend WisCon.

209. Wyrdsmiths party, Sunday 8:45 pm-Monday 3 am. Lyda
Morehouse was unable to attend WisCon.

Volunteering at WisCon

We still have lots of ways to help and have immediate needs for volunteers. Please check out the volunteer information table near registration on the 2nd floor or e-mail me at klivdahl@gmail.com to sign up or for more information.

This year's volunteer thank you gift is a light weight tote bag with a beautiful WisCon logo by Jeanne Gomoll.

Kristin
WisCon Volunteer Coordinator

Saturday At-Con Newsletter / Saturday Program Changes

The Saturday edition of WisCon's at-con newsletter, "A Momentary Taste of WisCon"(PDF) is now online, with coverage of the opening ceremonies and news about WisCon36 hotels, volunteers, ASL lunch, and the 20th Anniversary Tiptree t-shirt.

Saturday Program Changes

Green Room closing time on Saturday is 10:30 p.m., not midnight.

57. What’s There to Look Forward To?: Dystopia and Anti-
Scientific Attitudes in YA SF, Saturday 8:30-9:45 am. Julia Karr
was unable to attend WisCon.

65. Class Issues in Science Fiction and Fantasy, Saturday 10-
11:15 am. Chris Wrdnrd is no longer a panelist. Alexis Lothian
added to panel.

68. Smut & Nothing But Make a Baby, Saturday 10-11:15 am.
Candas Jane Dorsey was unable to attend WisCon.

87. Vigorous Debate, or Verbal Harassment?, Saturday 1-2:15
pm. Michelle Kendall was unable to attend WisCon.

91. Assimilation and the Immigrant Grandchild, Saturday 1-2:15
pm, Neesha Meminger added to panel.

107. 11up, Saturday 2:30-3:45 pm. Valya Dudycz Lupescu was
unable to attend WisCon.

109. Mysterious Nexus: Science Fiction and Detective Fiction,
Saturday 4-5:15 pm. Julia/Sparkymonster is no longer a panelist.

110. Happy 90th Birthday, Carol Emshwiller!, Saturday 4-5:15
pm. Margie Peterson is no longer a panelist. Karen Joy Fowler
added to panel.

113. Class in SF: Who Gets It Right?, Saturday 4-5:15 pm. Chris
Wrdnrd is no longer a panelist. Liz Henry added as moderator.

WisCon35 Programming Changes for Friday, May 27

24. Romance and SFF, Friday 4-5:15 pm. Michelle Kendall
was unable to attend WisCon.

27. Broad Universe Rapid Fire Reading, Friday 4-5:15 pm.
Elaine Bergstrom will be joining the reading.

35. 5 Writers, 5 Girls, 5 Worlds, Friday 4-5:15 pm. Julia Karr
was unable to attend WisCon.

46. Where Are Your Gods?, Friday 9-10:15 pm. Valya Dudycz
Lupescu was unable to attend WisCon.

49. How We Feminist Fans Conquered the Science Fiction
Conference, Friday 9-10:15 pm. Akira Kondo will be interpreting
for the panelists. Min Onouchi & Norma Oyama will be joining the panel.

54. Paranormal/Sci-fi Erotica: More Room for Feminist and
Anti-Racist Discourse?, Friday 10:30-11:45 pm. Elaine
Bergstrom will be joining the panel.

57. What’s There to Look Forward To?: Dystopia and Anti-
Scientific Attitudes in YA SF, Saturday 8:30-9:45 am. Julia
Karr was unable to attend WisCon.

65. Class Issues in Science Fiction and Fantasy, Saturday 10-
11:15 am. Chris Wrdnrd is no longer a panelist. Alexis Lothian
added to panel.

68. Smut & Nothing But Make a Baby, Saturday 10-11:15 am.
Candas Jane Dorsey was unable to attend WisCon.

87. Vigorous Debate, or Verbal Harassment?, Saturday 1-2:15
pm. Michelle Kendall was unable to attend WisCon.

91. Assimilation and the Immigrant Grandchild, Saturday 1-
2:15 pm, Neesha Meminger added to panel.

107. 11up, Saturday 2:30-3:45 pm. Valya Dudycz Lupescu
was unable to attend WisCon.

109. Mysterious Nexus: Science Fiction and Detective Fiction,
Saturday 4-5:15 pm. Julia/Sparkymonster is no longer a panelist.

110. Happy 90th Birthday, Carol Emshwiller!, Saturday 4-5:15
pm. Margie Peterson is no longer a panelist. Karen Joy Fowler
added to panel.

113. Class in SF: Who Gets It Right?, Saturday 4-5:15 pm.
Chris Wrdnrd is no longer a panelist. Liz Henry added as moderator.

152. It’s a Broad Universe, Sunday 10-11:15 am. Lyda Morehouse
was unable to attend WisCon.

155. Due to access issues, Living with Invisible Disabilities,
Sunday 1-2:15 pm, will be located in Capitol A and No. 160
Whedonistas: Feminists Engage in the Worlds of Joss Whedon
will be located in Assembly.

146. Papers from Picturing Tolkien, Sunday 10-11:15 am. Kristin Thompson is also presenting in this academic session.

Welcome to WisCon 35!

Welcome to WisCon35! Nisi Shawl is our guest of honor.

Adult, teen, and youth WisCon memberships are available at the door! Prices and full information are available on the registration page.

Check out WisCon 35's nifty online programming guide, or if you prefer, read the Pocket Program (PDF) or the Program Grids (PDF).

The first edition of WisCon's at-con newsletter, "A Momentary Taste of WisCon"(PDF) is now online, with news, updates, and programming changes.

And check out WisCon's blog (also named "A Momentary Taste of WisCon!") your one-stop shop for WisCon news, guides, schedules, and more.

Dining in Madison? Check out WisCon's dining guide, organized by cuisine (PDF), location (PDF), and price (PDF). And there's a handy map (PDF), too.

Tweeting WisCon? Use #wc35 (and #wiscon35 and #wiscon work too!) Or, use the handy auto-hashtag buttons associated with each panel in the online programming guide.

The last WisCon progress report, eCube #13, is still available online, with news about security changes at the Concourse, hotel reservations for WisCon36, notes for program participants, a Tiptree Auction update, and an invitation for everyone attending WisCon for the first time.

eCube #12 now online!

eCube #12 is now online, with updates on alternative hotels and road construction on Madison's Capitol Square Outer Loop, a "how-to" for opting-in to the WisCon message board, and a reminder on how to submit flyers for the WisCon freebie table.

eCube #11 now online!

eCube #11 is now online, with announcements about the WisCon35 programming schedule, an extended deadline for hotel discounts at the Inn at the Park, the annual Tiptree Bake Sale, and CART services at the GOH speeches (plus a request for panelists' bios.)

ecube#10 now online!

eCube #10 is now online, with important, time-sensitive news about programming sign-ups, hotel room reservations, and a reminder/warning about retrieving items from the WisCon lost-and-found.

ecube#9 now online!

eCube #9 is now online, with news about programming, Daisy Khan scholarships, access accommodation requests, the 2010 Tiptree Award winner, and honors for the Tiptree Motherboard.

Last Call for WisCon35 Programming/Readings Sign-up (and more.)

A final reminder that Friday, March 18 is the last day to sign up as a panelist or moderator for WisCon 35. That's today (or soon will be).

It's also the last day to sign up for a reading. Groups and individuals alike are welcome to sign up to read - see the full details on doing a reading on the WisCon35 website.

And it's the last day to tell us what panels you're interested in, if you haven't already done it.

All three tasks can be accomplished by visiting the programming sign-up page. You'll need to sign-in or create an account using a valid e-mail. Once in, there's a link for program sign-up and audience interest, and another link for readings sign-up.

We have a few favors to ask:

• If you've signed up to participate in programming – please remember to let us know your availability for programming. We don't want to assign you to an 8:30 am panel if you're a late-night party person, or schedule your panel for midnight if you're in your jammies by 10 pm. The availability link is on the programming sign-up page.
• Similarly, if you've signed up to do programming, please complete the bio sections of your profile on by accessing your account. It helps speed along the process.
• We can always use a few good moderators.
• Finally, please help us get the word out by re-distributing this message among your online communities, e-lists, and friends lists. Remember, one does NOT need to have a paid registration to indicate an interest in WisCon programming, nor sign up to be a panelist (though you'll need a paid registration in order to score a final assignment - there's a convenient link to registration on the programming sign-up page.)

Thank you for participating - and if you have any questions, please send an email to program35@wiscon.info