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Call for Proposals for Translating Identities Conference at University of Vermont on March 5, 2005.
Translating Identity Conference
University of Vermont
March 5, 2005
DEADLINE FOR SUMBISSIONS: November 1, 2004
NOTIFICATION PROCESS BEGINS: December 1, 2004
Free To Be student organization of the University of Vermont is proud to announce the Third Annual Translating Identity Conference (TIC), a one-day conference focusing on gender and gender identities. Conference registration will be free and open to the public. This event hopes to reach out to the University of Vermont and broader communities and educate us all further about trans and gender issues and their intersections with other identities. With multiple panels to choose from at any time, some panels will be directed towards trans people, their partners, and allies; while others will be for those who are fairly unfamiliar with the transgender movement and the topic of gender identity. This conference seeks to translate gender identity to both the queer community and its allies.
Free To Be is the University of Vermont's Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Alliance (GLBTA). We are a Student Government Association (SGA) recognized club and are entirely run by students. The mission of Free To Be is "To actively work on creating a safe space for people of all sexualities and individualities within ourselves, the GLBTA, and the University of Vermont community."
CONFERENCE PRIORITIES
· Raise awareness and advocate for the needs of the transgendered and genderqueer communities
· Promote and increase visibility of the transgendered and genderqueer communities
· Strengthen the political skills of gender rights advocates and activists
· Make connections across the diverse communities affected by gender civil rights
PROPOSAL REVIEW
All workshop and panel proposals will be reviewed by members of the TIC selection committee. Everyone is invited to submit a proposal for a presentation, panel or workshop. Considerations for selection include:
· Relevance to gender politics, policy, strategy and organizing
· Content and panelists dealing with diverse groups and communities
· Presenter qualifications and experience
· Diverse race/gender/class/age representation among panelists and presenters
· Overall strength of the submission
All submissions will receive a response. Affiliation with the university does not guarantee that your proposal will be accepted. The final selection of workshops will be released by January 1, 2005. Free to Be reserves the right to reject any proposals that do not support the mission of the student organization, the conference planning committee, or the university.
PRESENTER RESPONSIBILITIES
TIC will be held on the University of Vermont campus. Although we ask for a donation, no one will be turned away for lack of funds. Presenters are asked to volunteer their time and services. Free To Be will attempt to provide travel and accommodations. However, any assistance, including monetary, is limited and will be provided on a case-by-case basis, as determined by the selection committee. Presenters will receive information about local hotels and transportation options in the presenter information packet.
For more information, please contact The Translating Identity Conference Planning Committee at tic@uvm.edu or (802) 656-0699.
THIRD ANNUAL TRANSLATING IDENTITITES CONFERENCE
SESSION PROPOSAL FORM
PRESENTER INFORMATION
Presenter’s Name ____________________________
Organization Affiliation/Title (if any) _______________________
Your Address and City/State/Zip _______________________________________________
Telephone (day) _________________ (evening) __________________
Email Address _____________________________
Contact Options:
___ Do not contact me
___ OK to contact me
___ If you contact me
___ Don’t mention TIC
___ Use this name: _______________
Lunch Options:
If selected as a presenter, you will receive a free meal ticket for lunch. The type of meal ticket you choose here will determine which meal ticket you receive during check-in and will help us determine how much of what type of food to order.
___ I do not want a meal ticket
___ Vegan
___ Vegetarian
___ Turkey
___ Bologna/Ham
Have you attended TIC before?
___ No
___ Yes
___ 2003
___ 2004
OPTIONAL DEMOGRAPHIC INFORMATION
Race/Ethnicity: ___________________
Gender Identity: __________________
Preferred Pronouns: _______________
Special needs or concerns you would like the committee to be aware of (i.e.: dietary or medical needs, etc.): ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
SESSION INFORMATION
Session Title: __________________________
Session Description - Please write a 100-150 word abstract stating what your workshop is, who your intended audience is, and what your objectives and rationale are for proposing your session. This abstract is not for publication but will help us better understand and review your proposal.
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AV Equipment Required _________________________________________________________
Have you ever presented this workshop before?
___ No
___ Yes
Where: _____________________
When: _____________________
Are you willing to be on a panel with others with similar topics?
___ No
___ Yes
What is your scheduling preference?
___ Morning
___ Afternoon
___ Either
Brief Session Description to be Published - If your session is accepted, we will need to have a brief (50-75 words) description of your session to be published in our conference program:
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Brief Bio - Please If your session is accepted, we will need to have a brief bio of yourself in the third person to be published in our conference program:
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Will there be other presenters with you in your session?
___ No
___ Yes
Please give the names, phone numbers, emails, and a brief bio for each person who will be presenting with you.
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YOUR COMPLETED SUBMISSION
Your submission should include:
1. Your completed proposal form
2. A 100-150 word abstract for our review
3. A 50-75 word description for our conference program
4. A brief bio in the third person for our conference program
5. Contact information for all your presenters
SEND ALL SUBMISSIONS TO:
Email: tic@uvm.edu
Fax: (802) 656-7719
Snail Mail:
Free To Be
Billings B-163
University of Vermont,
Burlington, VT 04505
University of Vermont
Third Annual Translating Identity Conference
March 5, 2005
CALL FOR SESSION PROPOSALS