CONFERENCES AND CALLS FOR PAPERS
Updated October 10, 2007
The Art of Gender in Everyday Life V, at Idaho State University, March
2008.
From the organizers:
Dear Colleagues:
On behalf of the Conference Committee, I am pleased to announce a call for
papers for a multidisciplinary conference, The Art of Gender in Everyday Life
V, to take place at Idaho State University (ISU), March 6 & 7, 2008.
In addition to sessions, the conference will include: a keynote, "No More
Tears: On the Persistence of Melodrama in Representing Women's
Lives," by Dr. Tania Modleski, Florence R. Scott
Professor of English at the University of Southern California, on the evening
of Thursday, March 6; a Friday, March 7, lunchtime talk, “Mind-Body Equality”
by ISU faculty member, athlete and businesswoman, Dr. Lori Head; and a
screening of LUNAFEST on Friday evening.
The Conference Committee invites abstracts from university faculty and staff 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 speakers, we are especially interested
in submissions that address gender and the arts (including the presentation of
gendered performances, films, etc., as well as academic papers) gender and
popular culture, and gender and the body. Abstracts must be postmarked by
This conference is an occasion to showcase current work being done in the area
of gender studies. Participants from past years have consistently
commented on the friendly atmosphere at The Art of Gender in Everyday Life
conferences, and it is our principal mission to continue our tradition of creating
a collegial, supportive and nurturing environment for the discussion of gender
issues across the disciplines.
The Art of Gender in Everyday Life V is a special opportunity to network with
colleagues in the relaxed setting of
<http://www.lavahotsprings.com/hotpools.html>.
Getting to
The formal call for papers, an announcement of our student paper competition,
and a registration form can be found on our website at <http://www.isu.edu/andersoncenter>.
On behalf of the entire Conference Committee, I invite you to join us for this
important event. I would be grateful if you would also share this
announcement with those who may be interested.
Kind regards,
Rebecca Morrow,
Ph.D.
Director