September 4, 2003


Dear Colleagues:


We are pleased to announce a call for papers for a multidisciplinary 
conference, The Art of Gender in Everyday Life, to take place at Idaho State 
University,
March 5-6, 2004.

We envision this conference as a much-needed occasion to showcase current 
work being done across the disciplines in the area of gender studies.  The 
Art of Gender in Everyday Life will be a special opportunity to network with 
colleagues in the relaxed setting of Pocatello, Idaho, nestled in the 
picturesque mountains of the Bannock Range.  The conference promises to be 
thought-provoking and will conclude with a performance by the Guerrilla 
Girls.

Please find attached a formal call for papers as well as an announcement of 
our student paper competition.  The call for papers is also included 
immediately following this letter, should you prefer not to open an 
attachment.  On behalf of the entire Conference Committee, we invite you to 
join us for this important event.

The Janet C. Anderson Gender Resource Center is a non-profit organization 
and the mission is to increase awareness and promote open dialogue about 
gender through its resources and services, educational programming, and 
support of gender-related research. We request you to put the call for 
papers on your website and list-serves without charge, so we may reach as 
many as possible.

Kind regards,

Rebecca Morrow
Director
Anderson Gender Resource Center


Susan Barger
Associate Director
Women’s Studies Program

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Idaho State University
Pocatello, ID
March 5 & 6, 2004

ABSTRACTS DUE: Friday, October 10, 2003

Gender is not a given.  Its meaning and significance are constantly in flux.
This conference will explore the various ways in which gender is crafted, 
celebrated, endured, deciphered, expressed or, in short, the art of how it 
is lived on a daily basis.

ALL submissions related to the art of living gendered lives will be 
considered.
* The committee is especially interested in submissions that address the 
following:
        Gender and Academe (for example: women scientists & women subjects in
the Sciences, Math and Engineering; campus climates; best practices)
        Gender and the Arts
Gender and Men (for example: men & nonviolence; construction of maleness)

* The committee will give special consideration, in recognition of Women’s 
History Month, to any papers that incorporate a historical perspective and 
especially those that consider the work of women “behind-the-scenes” whose 
contributions may have formerly been overlooked.

* The committee is also especially interested in receiving submissions from 
graduate and advanced undergraduate students.  The committee will hold a 
student paper competition and award prizes for the graduate and 
undergraduate submissions they select.

PRESENTATION FORMATS: Presentations may take several different formats, 
including:
papers (resulting from group work or individuals); posters; slide 
presentations; films; readings; and performances. Presentations should be no 
longer than 15 minutes in duration.

Complete panels can also be submitted.  Panel submissions will only be 
considered, however, if the following information is included: cover sheets 
and abstracts for a complete group of four participants; and the specific 
question to be addressed.

SUBMISSION GUIDELINES: The committee invites ABSTRACTS of no more than 300 
words from all disciplines.  The title should appear clearly at the top of 
the abstract.  The presenter’s name should not appear on the abstract.  
Abstracts can be submitted either by post or email.  If submitted by post, 
include TWO hard copies of the abstract as well as a copy on disk.

All submissions should also include one COVER SHEET with the following 
information: presenter’s name; presentation title; presentation format; 
institutional affiliation (including department) and academic status; 
address, phone number and email address; A/V needs; and a brief, 50 word 
bio.  Again, if submitted by post, include a copy of the cover sheet on the 
disk.

Forward all abstracts to:
Janet C. Anderson Gender Resource Center
Idaho State University
Campus Box 8141
Pocatello, ID  83209-8141
Attn:   The Art of Gender in Everyday Life Committee
Email:  [log in to unmask]
Website:        www.isu.edu/andersoncenter

PLEASE NOTE: If you are invited to participate in The Art of Gender in 
Everyday Life, you will be asked to send a small registration fee 
(approximately $35 and $30 for guests) to help cover conference costs. Meals 
and activities, including a ticket for the Saturday evening Guerrilla Girls 
performance, are included.


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Janet C. Anderson Gender Resource Center
Graveley Hall North
Idaho State University
Pocatello, Idaho  83209
phone: 208-282-2805
fax: 208-282-5266
www.isu.edu/andersoncenter

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