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Call for Presentations- Women and Gender Studies Third Annual Conference: The Intersection of Identity & Disciplines

  • 1.  Call for Presentations- Women and Gender Studies Third Annual Conference: The Intersection of Identity & Disciplines

    Posted 02-10-2016 16:05

    Colleagues,

    FYI.

    David

     

    David A. Kravitz, Ph.D.

    Professor of Management

    George Mason University

    School of Business

    212 Enterprise Hall, MSN 5F5

    4400 University Drive

    Fairfax, VA 22030-4444

     

    703-993-1781 (voice)

    703-993-1870 (fax)

    dkravitz@gmu.edu

    http://mason.gmu.edu/~dkravitz/

     

    From: WGST FACULTY [mailto:WGST-FACULTY-L@listserv.gmu.edu] On Behalf Of Women and Gender Studies
    Sent: Wednesday, February 10, 2016 1:33 PM
    To: WGST-FACULTY-L@listserv.gmu.edu
    Subject: Call for Presentations- Women and Gender Studies Third Annual Conference: The Intersection of Identity & Disciplines

     

     

    A one-day conference hosted by the Women and Gender Studies department at George Mason University, gathers artists, activists, scholars, intellectuals, community members,and others together to critically and creatively examine how gender and justice are intertwined.

    All students, faculty, staff, administrators, and off-campus partners are welcome to submit proposals for paper presentations, panel discussions, creative performances, or poster sessions. Proposals are due March 11, 2016 to wgst@gmu.edu .

     

    Submission Instructions:

     

    We welcome proposals for art installations, paper presentations, dance and spoken word performances, roundtable discussions, and workshops.  Proposals should include: name, affiliation, e-mail address, title, a 250-word abstract and CV or resume.  Please send all materials to wgst@gmu.edu by March 11, 2016 with the subject line "Submission for Conference 2016." All accepted participants will be notified by March 18, 2016.

     

    Topics:

    Potential topics include, but are not limited to:

    ·         Cultural and artistic interventions

    ·         Methods of change: peaceful protest, disruption, violence

    ·         The impact of inequality on intersecting identities

    ·         Relationships between justice and inequality

    ·         Representations of identities in media

    ·         Crafting just policies, from local to global

     

    Registration:

    The registration fee will be a recommended donation of $10 or more. Participants who are incapable of donating the full amount are invited to pay as much as they can afford.  Lunch will be provided as well as a light breakfast and afternoon refreshments.





    Resource Fair:

    The resource fair is a great opportunity for campus/community organizations who works in the field of women and gender studies to connect with students, faculty, staff, and community activists/organizers. Feel free to promote volunteer, internship and career opportunities. If you are interested, please fill out this form by April 15, 2016 and our staff will contact you within 48-hours to confirm your registration. If you should have any questions, please email or call - wgst@gmu.edu / 703-993-2896.

    Resource Link: bit.ly/wgstrfair16

     

     

    For More information:

    Conference Facebook

    Please use this link: bit.ly/wgstconf16

     

     

     

    Women & Gender Studies Center

    MSN 5B6

    Johnson Center 240K

    703.993.2896

    wgst.gmu.edu