Contact: Heidi Harold Phone: 208-282-2805 Email: gndrctr@isu.edu

CALL FOR PAPERS FOR THE ART OF GENDER IN EVERYDAY LIFE VII Abstracts Due October 19, 2009

POCATELLO, 8/11/09 - A multidisciplinary conference, The Art of Gender in Everyday Life VII, will take place at Idaho State University (ISU), February 26, 2010. In addition to sessions, the conference will include: a keynote, "Sexual Fluidity," by Dr. Lisa Diamond, Associate Professor, Department of Psychology, at the University of Utah, on Friday evening,; a Friday, lunchtime talk by an ISU faculty member; and a screening of LUNAFEST on Thursday evening, February 25. A 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 Abstracts must be postmarked by October 19, 2009.

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 identity, gender and psychology, gender in the arts (including the presentation of gendered performances, films, etc., as well as academic papers) and in popular culture.

During our annual conference, we welcome gender scholars from across the country to Pocatello. The conference is an opportunity for them to present current research on gender issues. 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 from across the disciplines.

The Art of Gender in Everyday Life VII is a special opportunity to network with colleagues in the relaxed setting of Pocatello, Idaho, nestled between the picturesque Portneuf Range and Bannock Range of the Rocky Mountains.

Getting to Pocatello is easy! Delta flies to the Pocatello Regional Airport, and ground shuttles are available from the Salt Lake City International Airport to Pocatello through Salt Lake Express at https://secure.bluedepot.com/trailways/index.cfm Other airports with shuttle service include Boise and Idaho Falls.

For further information, please contact Heidi Harold, Anderson Center Assistant Director, via phone (208-282-2805) or email (gndrctr@isu.edu).

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If you’d like more information about The Art of Gender in Everyday Life VII conference or the Anderson Center, or to schedule an interview with Anderson Center staff, please contact Rebecca Morrow or Heidi Harold at (208)282-2805 or gndrctr@isu.edu.

THE ART OF GENDER IN EVERYDAY LIFE VII A Multidisciplinary Conference

CALL FOR PAPERS Idaho State University, Pocatello, ID February 26, 2010

ABSTRACT POSTMARK DEADLINE: Monday, October 19, 2009

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 AND PSYCHOLOGY GENDER IDENTITIES (including but not limited to: masculinity, transgender, femininity) GENDER AND THE ARTS (including: the presentation of gendered performances, films, etc., as well as academic papers) GENDER AND POPULAR CULTURE

* The committee is also especially interested in receiving submissions from graduate and advanced undergraduate students, holds a student paper competition WITH CASH award.

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 CD or 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 payable to the Anderson Center; this fee will help us to cover conference expenses and admission for both the keynote speaker, Dr. Lisa Diamond, and LUNAFEST.

Send all materials to: Anderson Gender Resource Center Idaho State University, Stop 8141 Pocatello, ID 83209-8141 Attn: The Art of Gender in Everyday Life VII Committee

PLEASE NOTE: Should your abstract be accepted, you will be required to provide a draft of your paper by NO LATER THAN JANUARY 11, 2010, 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 artofgender@mm.isu.edu, and you will receive all updates via email from that account.

QUESTIONS? Email us at: gndrctr@isu.edu or check out our website at www.isu.edu/andersoncenter