Cherry Blossom Conference
MC students! Are you looking for an opportunity to showcase your talent and take your
ideas, research or work-in-progress to the next level? Are you eager to share your
work with a community of like-minded peers in a supporting and welcoming environment?
Since 2016, the Humanities Advocacy Group and the Humanities Area disciplines of Montgomery College have been hosting the Cherry Blossom Conference to inspire creative thinking and foster collaboration in Humanities. We welcome formal papers, creative works, research projects, and group projects for consideration. With a wide range of panels on subjects related to the humanities, arts, and social sciences, the Cherry Blossom Conference provides the perfect opportunity for students to showcase their work and engage in thoughtful conversations with other students, staff, and faculty at Montgomery College. Whether you're interested in literature, history, philosophy, art, or language, our conference provides an encouraging atmosphere to explore your passion. Whether you're looking to refine your presentation skills, make valuable connections with other students in your field, or gain valuable and constructive feedback from experienced faculty, our conference offers everything you need to succeed.
As a college student, presenting your work at a conference can have many benefits,
including building your professional network, improving your research, writing, and
presentation skills, enhancing your resume, and gaining valuable experience in public
speaking and presenting. Submit your work to our upcoming student conference to take
the first step toward achieving your academic and professional goals!
Upcoming Events
Cherry Blossom Conference
Date: Friday, April 19, 2024
Location: Rockville Campus, SW 301
SUBMIT YOUR WORK IN:
- Papers (analytic, reflective, research-based: 4-10 pages)
- Creative work (poetry, short fiction, drama)
- Projects (podcasts, videos, multi-lingual presentation)
SUBMISSION DEADLINE: MARCH 18, 2024
Submit work to Professor Eggenschwiler at rebecca.eggenschwiler@montgomerycollege.edu with subject “Cherry Blossom Submission”
2024 Conference Flyer
Past Conferences
Date: Friday, April 14, 2023
Location: Rockville Campus, SW 301
SUBMIT YOUR WORK IN:
- Papers (analytic, reflective, research-based: 4-10 pages)
- Creative work (poetry, short fiction, drama)
- Projects (podcasts, videos, multi-lingual presentation)
SUBMISSION DEADLINE: MARCH 20, 2023
Submit work to Professor Eggenschwiler at rebecca.eggenschwiler@montgomerycollege.edu with subject “Cherry Blossom Submission”
2023 Conference Flyer (PDF, 
)
Cherry Blossom Conference
Friday, April 22, 2022
Beginning at 10:00 a.m. | Live via Zoom!
SUBMIT YOUR WORK IN:
- Papers (analytic, reflective, research-based: 4-8 pages)
- Creative work (poetry, short fiction, drama)
- Projects (podcasts, videos, multi-lingual presentation)
SUBMISSION DEADLINE: MARCH 22, 2022
Submit work to Professor Eggenschwiler at rebecca.eggenschwiler@montgomerycollege.edu
Cherry Blossom Conference
Friday, April 16, 2021
Beginning at 10:00 a.m. | Live via Zoom!
SUBMIT YOUR WORK IN:
- Papers (analytic, reflective, research-based: 4-8 pages)
- Creative work (poetry, short fiction, drama)
- Projects (podcasts, videos, multi-lingual presentation)
SUBMISSION DEADLINE: MARCH 22, 2021
Submit work to Professor Eggenschwiler at rebecca.eggenschwiler@montgomerycollege.edu
Flyer (PDF, ) | Program
FAQs
Yes, all students are welcome and encouraged to submit their work as long as their work is related to the disciplines of humanities, arts, or social sciences.
Yes, the conference is open to all MC students regardless of their enrollment year.
Yes, in fact, many of the works we receive each year are based on projects or assignments completed in an MC course.
Yes, this year’s submission deadline is March 20, 2023.
Yes. During the COVID-19 pandemic, however, the conference was conducted via Zoom with the exception of 2020 when the conference was canceled.