FYI... Stefanie Rixecker ECOFEm Coordinator ------- Forwarded message follows ------- Date sent: Thu, 06 Jan 2000 11:58:33 -0600 From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: The Bonds Between Women and Water: An Interdisciplinary Conference To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Conference Announcement -- Call for Presentations THE BONDS BETWEEN WOMEN AND WATER An Interdisciplinary Conference September 28-30, 2000 Duluth, MN, USA SPONSORS University of Minnesota Duluth, College of Liberal Arts Departments of Women's Studies, Sociology-Anthropology, Philosophy, the Environmental Studies Program, and University College Duluth Environmental Association for Great Lakes Education (EAGLE) Lake Superior Writers Association Major funding provided by the University of Minnesota McKnight Arts and Humanities Endowment. DESCRIPTION The Bonds Between Women and Water will bring together scholars, artists, policy makers, and members of the community to explore the multiple and diverse ways women and water are connected. The theme of the conference will stress the bonds between women and water, how those bonds find expression in cultural, artistic, and spiritual ways, and how the treatment of both women and water in patriarchal cultures impact the health and well-being of women and water regionally, nationally, and globally. Plenaries, panels, and special programs will present and weave together the practical, spiritual, scientific, medical, recreational, cultural, and artistic interconnections of women and water. Possible topics will include: the role of women as water gatherers; water quality and women's health; water goddesses in world religions; water as a spiritual symbol in women's lives; images of women and water in art, poetry, and music. This highly interdisciplinary conference will include concurrent session in a variety of disciplines: Women's Studies, Sociology, Anthropology, Philosophy, English, Religious Studies, Public Policy, Biology, Medicine, Environmental Studies, Geography, Engineering, Interdisciplinary Studies, etc. The conference will also showcase the work of regional women artists, dancers, poets, and musicians, and will include presentations by regional environmental activists. Special events during the conference will include a tour of the waterfalls of Duluth and a boat excursion on Lake Superior. The conference will also offer pre- and post-session field trips including canoe trips in the Boundary Water Canoe Area Wilderness and kayaking trips along the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore and the North Shore of Lake Superior. These trips will be led by women and will continue the conference theme. FEATURED SPEAKERS Ann Linnea, Author and Co-founder of PeerSpirit, Inc., Seattle, Washington Susan Murcott, President of Ecosystems Engineering, Marblehead, Massachusetts China Galland, Research Associate at the Graduate Theological Union, Berkeley, California Greta Gaard, Associate Professor Humanities, Western Washington University's Fairhaven College, Bellingham, Washington Denise Sweet, Associate Professor of Humanistic Studies at the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay, Green Bay, Wisconsin GENERAL INFORMATION Located on the shores of beautiful Lake Superior, the conference will be held at the Duluth Entertainment and Convention Center (DECC) in Duluth, Minnesota. The conference will begin Thursday, September 28, and will conclude on Saturday, September 30. The DECC is within walking distance of hotels, dining, shopping, and Duluth's waterfront district. The DECC complex and skywalk system to downtown are handicapped accessible. Conference fee, lodging, and field trip information will be included in the final conference announcement and on the conference web site. To receive a hard copy of this Call for Presentations, please call 218-726-6296. For more information, visit the conference web site located at: http://www.d.umn.edu/women_water Or, email the conference coordinators at: [EMAIL PROTECTED] CALL FOR PRESENTATIONS We invite proposals from scholars, researchers, teachers, students, professionals working in related fields, and members of the community-at-large that address the issues raised by the conference theme. We encourage proposals for individual presentations, poster presentations, complete sessions, and roundtables from all fields in the humanities, social and physical sciences, creative and performing arts, as well as law, health, social work, education, business and management, public policy, administration and other professional fields. <> Individual Papers or Presentations Presentations are limited to 20 minutes in length. During your presentation, the use of 2" x 2", 35mm slides or prepared overhead transparencies are preferred. Other media-assisted presentations are acceptable. However, presenters must provide and set-up all additional equipment. For local equipment rentals, call AVR at 218-722-6219. <> Complete Sessions Complete Sessions provide the opportunity for in-depth exploration of specific topics from a variety of perspectives. Topics for Complete Sessions should be of sufficient scope and importance to warrant expanded analysis and should represent a diversity of viewpoints. Complete Sessions should consist of no less than four and no more than six 20 minute presentations. Organizers of Complete Sessions are responsible for developing the session forum around a related topic, soliciting the abstracts from participating presenters, and insuring the attendance of each presenter. Organizers of Complete Sessions should contact the conference planning committee regarding their topic before submitting abstracts over the web site. <> Roundtables Roundtables are intended to give presenters the opportunity to interact with conference participants in exploring the connection between women and water. Each roundtable presentation should be 20 minutes in length, and will be evaluated on the significance of the chosen topic and its implication for participant involvement. <> Poster Presentations A 4' x 8' horizontal poster board is provided for poster presentations. Table top displays (six foot table) and free-standing poster displays are also welcome. Posters will be available for viewing during the majority of the conference. Presenters are required to attend their poster during a scheduled poster session. Extra tables and electricity are available but require payment of an additional fee to cover costs. PREPARING THE ABSTRACT The following instructions must be followed when preparing your abstract for submission. (See sample below.) <> All proposals must be in English. <> The title should be in lowercase letters except for proper names and the beginning word of the title. <> Include the author's name, institution, and complete mailing address. For multiple authors, separate authors' names and addresses by a semicolon. If multiple authors are from the same institution, separate names by a comma. Skip one line before beginning the abstract text. <> Single space text with a double space between paragraphs. <> Use a flush left margin (no indent). <> The body of the abstract is limited to 200 words. SAMPLE ABSTRACT Abstract title . . . Teri Williams, University College Duluth, 10 University Drive, Duluth, MN 55812; Ann Smith, Mary Jones, Smith and Jones Environmental Consulting Group, 123 Oak Street, Duluth, MN 55802 Abstract text . . . ABSTRACT DEADLINE AND REVIEW To be considered for inclusion in the conference program, abstract proposals must be submitted over the web site or postmarked on or before APRIL 15, 2000. All proposals will be reviewed carefully for content, clarity, and conformity to size and format instructions. Those not adhering to these standards risk rejection of their abstract. Presenters will by notified concerning the status of their proposals by letter or e-mail. All presenters are expected to pay the full registration fee to the conference. FINAL PROGRAM The final program will include all abstracts, and will be available to all registered participants of the conference. Additional copies of the final program will be available for purchase following the conclusion of the event. METHODS FOR ABSTRACT SUBMISSION Abstract submission via the Internet is encouraged. However, you may also submit your abstract on diskette by mail. <> Web Site Submission Go to the conference web site and follow the instructions for submitting your abstract. You may type your abstract directly to the web form or copy and paste from an existing word processing file. Please follow the web instructions carefully. <> Mail/Diskette Submission Submit abstract on a 3.5" diskette. The diskette may be formatted for either DOS or Mac and the abstract file may be saved in Microsoft Word or WordPerfect. Include a hard copy of the abstract along with the information requested on the Abstract Submittal Form. To have receipt of your proposal acknowledged, provide an e-mail address or enclose a self-addressed stamped postcard. Mail diskette and hard copy of the abstract to the address below. If you have any questions regarding submission of your abstract, whether over the web site or by mail, please contact Kris Lund at the phone number, fax number, or e-mail address listed below. WOMEN AND WATER University College Duluth, UMD 251 Darland 10 University Drive Duluth, MN 55812-2496 USA Phone: 218-726-6296 Fax: 218-726-6336 E-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] CONFERENCE PROGRAM COMMITTEE Beth Bartlett, Department of Women's Studies, University of Minnesota Duluth Kate Basham, Department of English, University of Minnesota Duluth Linda Belote, Department of Sociology-Anthropology, University of Minnesota Duluth Eve Cole, Department of Philosophy, University of Minnesota Duluth Judy Gibbs, Hartley Nature Center, Duluth, MN Sharon Kemp, Department of Sociology-Anthropology, University of Minnesota Duluth Jenn Reed, International Wolf Center, Minneapolis, MN Mara Hart, Lake Superior Writers Association, Duluth, MN CONFERENCE COORDINATORS Teri Williams, Program Director, 218-726-8835 Marge Erickson, Conference Manager, 218-726-6829 Kris Lund, Assistant Conference Manager, 218-726-6296 Carole Schweiger, Conference Secretary, 218-726-7637 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ The Bonds Between Women and Water An Interdisciplinary Conference September 28-30, 2000, Duluth, Minnesota, USA http://www.d.umn.edu/women_water For more information, please contact: Kris Lund University College Duluth 251 Darland 10 University Drive Duluth, MN 55812 Phone: 218.726.6296 Fax: 218.726.6336 Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ------- End of forwarded message ------- ************************************ Dr. Stefanie S. 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