September 25, 2006
Dear Colleagues:
We are pleased to announce a call for papers for a multidisciplinary
conference, The Art of Gender in Everyday Life IV, to take place at Idaho
State University, April 5-6, 2007. The conference will include a keynote by
Dr. Bernice Sandler on the chilly climate in academe on the evening of April
5 and an April 6 lunchnote by artist Claudia McCoy on how feminist identity
informs her work.
We invite abstracts from our university faculty and staff colleagues as well
as from graduate and advanced undergraduate students. ALL submissions
related to the art of living gendered lives will be considered. This year,
given our keynote speakers, we are especially interested in submissions that
address gender in academe (for example: campus climate; the experience of
women in traditionally male-dominated disciplines, and vice versa; gender
studies vs. women’s studies; etc.) and those that address gender and the
arts. We also especially encourage sessions that will focus on men as
gendered subjects (for example: men & nonviolence; construction of
masculinity; etc.). Abstracts must be postmarked by October 24, 2006.
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 IV 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. 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:
o What did I like best about the conference? So much…the very broad
umbrella that included topics from women to guns to performing
masculinity…your graciousness as hosts…your beautiful campus…the surprise of
finding a hotbed of progressive activism in eastern Idaho.
o Thank you. This was my first time to participate in a professional
conference, and it’s been amazing. This conference made me feel like a peer
despite being an undergraduate. It created an amazing level of respect that
I truly appreciate.
o Well-organized and fun – Kudos!
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, immediately following this letter, a formal call for papers,
the conference registration form, as well as an announcement of our student
paper competition. These documents are also found on our website,
<www.isu.edu/andersoncenter>. On behalf of the entire Conference Committee,
we invite you to join us for this important event.
Kind regards,
Rebecca Morrow, Ph.D.
Director
Anderson Gender Resource Center
Susan Barger
Director
Women’s Studies Program
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THE ART OF GENDER IN EVERYDAY LIFE IV
A Multidisciplinary Conference
CALL FOR PAPERS
Idaho State University, Pocatello, ID
April 5 & 6, 2007
ABSTRACT POSTMARK DEADLINE: Tuesday, October 24, 2006
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.
* Given our keynote speakers, the committee is especially interested in
submissions that address the following:
GENDER IN ACADEME (for example: campus climate; the experience of women in
traditionally male-dominated disciplines, and vice versa; gender studies vs.
women’s studies; etc.)
GENDER AND THE ARTS
GENDER AND MEN (for example: men & nonviolence; construction of masculinity;
etc.)
* 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); 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. No changes to either the title or
abstract can be made following submission.
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 Microsoft Word documents
(as abstracts, affiliation, email addresses and bios will be reproduced in a
booklet for all presenters)
4. a REGISTRATION FORM AND CHECK for the registration fee for each presenter
made out to the Anderson Center; this fee will help us to cover conference
expenses including meal costs and a ticket for keynote speaker Dr. Bernice
Sandler
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 IV Committee
PLEASE NOTE: Should your abstract be accepted, you will be required to
provide a copy of your paper by NO LATER THAN FEBRUARY 20, 2007 so that your
session discussant will have time to review your work.
Also, if your abstract is accepted, you will be subscribed to the listserv
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account.
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www.isu.edu/andersoncenter
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THE ART OF GENDER IN EVERYDAY LIFE IV
A Multidisciplinary Conference
REGISTRATION FORM
_____ I plan to present
Please include $50
_____ I plan to attend a workshop with Dr. Bernice Sandler on The Chilly
Climate in Academe on the morning of Thursday, April 5, 2007
Please include $5
_____ I plan to attend a networking dinner on Thursday, April 5
Please include $10
_____ I plan to attend lunch with a talk by artist Claudia McCoy,
M.F.A., on How Feminist Identity Informs Art, on Friday, April 6
Please include $10
Total amount enclosed: _____
Please mail this form along with your check and other required materials to:
Anderson Gender Resource Center
Idaho State University Campus Box 8141
Pocatello, ID 83209-8141
For more information, contact us via phone at 208-282-2805, [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 IV
A Multidisciplinary Conference
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 April 2007 The Art of
Gender in Everyday Life IV 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 Friday, April 6. 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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