54th Annual Meeting of the Linguistic Association of the Southwest

Oct. 9 - 11, 2025

Borderless Language

Join us for an inspiring three-day conference filled with insightful discussions across all areas of linguistic inquiry, from language attitudes and ideologies to phonetics, syntax, and beyond. Under the theme  Borderless Language, we will explore multilingual and multicultural research that addresses crucial issues such as language and social justice, critical pedagogies, language in healthcare, language maintenance and revitalization, and sociolinguistics. Be part of thought-provoking conversations that promote community engagement and work towards creating a more inclusive, equitable world through the power of language. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect, learn, and engage with leading research!

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Call for papers: LASSO 54th Annual Meeting, 2025

Conference Theme: Borderless Language
Conference Dates: October 9-11, 2025
Conference Location: Wichita State University, Wichita, Kansas

 

Speakers

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Keynote Speaker

Rena Torres Cacoullos, Penn State University

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Presidential Address

Mark Waltermire, New Mexico State University

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Schedule of events

Thursday, October 9, CT
Time Location

11:30pm - 5:00pm

Conference Registration, WO101

11:30am - 1:00pm

LASSO Executive Meeting, WO302

1:00pm - 1:15pm

Break, WO101

1:15pm - 1:30pm

Conference Opening Remarks, WO110A

1:30pm - 3:00pm

Opening Session, WO110A

3:00pm - 3:15pm

Coffee Break, WO101

3:15pm - 4:45pm

Concurrent Sessions 1 (WO110A, WO110B, WO134)

4:45pm - 5:00pm

Coffee Break, WO101

5:00pm - 6:30pm

Keynote Address, Rena Torres Cacoullos, Pennsylvania State University, WO110A

Dinner on your own

Friday, October 10, CT
Time Location

8:00am - 5:00pm

Conference Registration, WO101

8:30am - 10:00am

Concurrent Sessions 2 (WO110A, WO110B, WO322, WO135)

10:00am - 10:15am

Coffee Break, WO101

10:15am - 11:45am

Concurrent Sessions 3 (WO110A, WO110B, WO322, WO135)

11:45am - 1:15pm

Lunch on your own

1:15 pm - 2:45pm

Concurrent Sessions 4 (WO110A, WO110B, WO322, WO135)

2:45pm - 3:00pm

Coffee Break, WO101

3:00pm - 4:30pm

Concurrent Sessions 5 (WO110A, WO110B, WO322, WO135)

4:30pm - 5:00pm

Coffee Break, WO101

5:00pm - 6:30pm

Presidential Address, Mark Waltermire, New Mexico State University, WO141/WO110A

Banquet Dinner

Saturday, October 11, CT
Time Location

9:00am - 11:00am

Conference Registration, WO101

9:00am - 10:30am

Concurrent Sessions 6 (WO110A, WO110B, WO134, WO135)

10:30am - 10:45am

Coffee Break, WO101

10:45 am - 12:15pm

Concurrent Sessions 7 (WO110A, WO110B, WO134, WO135)

12:15pm - 12:30pm

Conference Closing Remarks, WO110A

12:30pm - 2:00pm

LASSO Business Meeting, WO141/ WO110A

Conference Registration

Welcome to the LASSO 2025 Conference Registration Page! We are delighted to have you join us. Please note that to attend the conference, you must be a LASSO member. You can pay the required LASSO membership fee here. Below are the details for registration and our special social events.

Presentation of papers at the annual LASSO conference is a privilege of membership, and only those who are current LASSO members may have their work presented. Members in good standing may vote and hold office.

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Conference Details

Registration Rates

  • Regular Rate (Faculty): $200
  • Student & Community Member Presenters: $75
  • Non-Presenter Students & Community Members: Free
  • Banquet cost included in registration

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Social Events

We highly recommend registering early to lock in the early bird fee and to ensure your participation in these delightful events. We look forward to welcoming you to Wichita, KS and making this conference a memorable experience for all.

If you have any questions or need assistance with registration, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Thank you, and we look forward to seeing you at the conference!

Accommodations

We are pleased to offer special conference rates for our attendees at the Hyatt Place Wichita State University. The hotel is conveniently located on the Innovation Campus at Wichita State University main campus.

Special Conference Rate

Rate: $172.78 per night

Reservation Deadline: Sept. 15, 2025

To secure this special rate, reservations must be made using the provided link before Sept. 15. We recommend booking early to ensure availability.

Hotel Information

Hyatt Place Wichita State University
4703 E 19th St N,
Wichita, KS 67208

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Things To Do

Wichita is home to many exciting attractions and museums including the seventh-largest zoo in the United States and the state’s most-visited outdoor attraction, the Sedgwick County Zoo. Find unending family-fun and educational experiences in every neighborhood of the city, jam-packed with cultural experiences, shopping and delicious local restaurants.

Visit Wichita

For registration questions, call 316-978-6493 or email conference.office@wichita.edu.
For all other questions regarding the LASSO conference, email LASSO2025.54@gmail.com.

Sponsors

 
Chapmen Center for Rural Studies
Western Washington University