Introduction
by Jodi McDavid

I think that you will be pleasantly surprised with this issue of Transmission, so much so that I wish I could take all the credit, instead, I want to thank Patrick Carroll for all his diligent work. This issue reflects some of the great work being done in the department by graduate students, many of whom are offering new interpretations of theory, new approaches to old technologies, or new areas for interpretation.

If you are interested in what some of the graduate students are working on, during the February break the Annual Aldrich Interdisciplinary Conference will go on once again on our very own campus. I have already heard that several of us ‘folkies’ will be presenting some of our research at that time. If you have never attended an academic conference, this may be a good cheap way to get an idea of what it’s all about and what is expected.

More opportunities to attend conferences come up in May and June with the Folklore Association of Canada conference in Halifax from May 28 to June 1 and the International Society for Contemporary Legend Research in Corner Brook from June 25-28. Since both conferences are in university towns, accommodation can be had in residence for approximately $25 a night if you book soon.

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