August 26, 2004


Dear Colleagues:

We are pleased to announce a call for papers for a multidisciplinary 
conference, The Art of Gender in Everyday Life II, to take place at Idaho 
State University,
March 4-5, 2005.  Abstracts must be postmarked by October 8, 2004.

This conference is an occasion to showcase current work being done across 
the disciplines in the area of gender studies.  The Art of Gender in 
Everyday Life II 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 include a keynote by Lourdes Portillo on the 
evening of March 4.

Many participants in last year’s conference commented on the friendly 
atmosphere and the excellent diversity of topics presented.  Here is a 
sample of some of the comments:

Everyone was so kind and gracious to all of the presenters, and all the 
papers were truly top notch!

Since coming back to school I have had so many wonderful experiences and met 
so many supportive people…this conference has been the epitome of this 
transformation.  It will take me a long time to digest all of the amazing 
ideas presented here, and the friendships I’ve begun will last even longer.

What a great weekend! Thank you for an organized, professional experience.  
I said…today that it is hard to come down off my Pocatello high (which is 
something, prior to this weekend, I could never imagine that I would have 
said.) It was very enjoyable, and I look forward to future conferences.

It is our goal to continue in that tradition and to create a collegial, 
supportive and nurturing environment for the discussion of gender issues 
across the disciplines.

Please find attached a formal call for papers as well as an announcement of 
our student paper competition.  Both are 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.

Kind regards,

Rebecca Morrow, Ph.D.                                   Susan Barger
Director                                                Associate Director
Anderson Gender Resource Center                 Women’s Studies Program


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THE ART OF GENDER IN EVERYDAY LIFE II
A Multidisciplinary Conference


Idaho State University
Pocatello, ID
March 4 & 5, 2005

ABSTRACT POSTMARK DEADLINE: Friday, October 8, 2004

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:
WOMEN’S STUDIES (WS) vs. GENDER STUDIES (GS)? (for example, differences in 
content and program purpose, the assumption of inclusiveness in GS, the 
relationship to issues of sexuality and gender identity, the place of WS in 
light of GS, etc.)

THE COSTS OF SEXUAL ASSAULT (upon, for example, future health behavior, 
interpersonal relationships, the community, law enforcement, universities, 
etc.)

GENDER AND MEN (for example: men & nonviolence; construction of masculinity)

* 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 20 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: Submissions will be accepted BY POST ONLY.
Please enclose the following items for the committee’s consideration:
1.      an ABSTRACT of no more than 300 words
The title should appear clearly at the top of the abstract; the presenter’s 
name should not appear on the abstract.
2.      a COVER SHEET with the following information: presenter’s name; 
presentation title; presentation format; institutional affiliation 
(including department) and academic status; phone number, street and email 
addresses; A/V needs; and a 50 word bio.
3.      a DISK with both the abstract and cover sheet as abstracts, affiliation, 
email addresses and bios will be reproduced in a booklet for all presenters
4.      a CHECK for the $45 registration fee made out to the Anderson Center; 
this fee will help us to cover conference expenses including meal costs and 
a ticket for keynote speaker Lourdes Portillo
           PLEASE NOTE: In the event of an unaccepted abstract, this check 
will be         destroyed.


Forward all abstracts to:
Anderson Gender Resource Center
Idaho State University, Campus Box 8141
Pocatello, ID  83209-8141
Attn:   The Art of Gender in Everyday Life Committee II


PLEASE NOTE: Should your abstract be accepted, you will be required to 
provide a copy of your paper to the Committee by NO LATER THAN JANUARY 24 so 
that your session discussant will have time to review your work.

QUESTIONS?  Email us at: [log in to unmask] or check out our website at 
www.isu.edu/andersoncenter


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THE ART OF GENDER IN EVERYDAY LIFE II
A Multidisciplinary Conference
Idaho State University
March 4-5, 2005

STUDENT PAPER PRIZES

Awards:  The Conference Committee will award two separate prizes (one 
undergraduate and one graduate) of $250.  Additional Director’s Prizes of 
$25 each may be awarded at the Committee’s discretion.
Competition guidelines:
•     The paper must be presented by the author at the March 2005 The Art of 
Gender in Everyday Life II conference at Idaho State University in 
Pocatello, ID.
•     The paper may be from any discipline.
•     The paper must be given in English.
•     Only the version of the paper that is actually read at the conference is 
eligible. The paper should be approximately 8-12 pages, double-spaced, 
exclusive of bibliography. The abstract and bibliography should be included 
with the paper.
•     Five hard copies and a disk containing the conference version of the paper 
must be presented at the registration desk by 9am on Saturday, March 5.  
They should be addressed to: Rebecca Morrow - Student Paper Competition. NO 
LATE SUBMISSIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED.
•     A cover page must be attached with the following information: the author's 
name, institutional affiliation (including department), divisional status 
(graduate or undergraduate) and email address; the name, address, and 
telephone number of the student's advisor; and the name of the session where 
the paper was or is to be presented.
•     Shared authorship papers are eligible provided that the category in which 
they are entered (i.e. undergraduate or graduate) is that appropriate for 
the most senior author. Papers co-authored with professionals are not 
eligible for the student paper competition.
•     All papers submitted by undergraduates must be accompanied by a note from 
the student's advisor indicating that the work is original and that the 
professor believes it to be appropriate for presentation at the conference.
Judging:  A panel of judges from a variety of disciplines will blind review 
submissions. The panel will employ standard scholarly criteria in making its 
awards.
For information about the conference, consult our website, 
www.isu.edu/andersoncenter.
Questions about the competition or the conference can be directed to 
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