Date: Wed, 29 Jul 1998 15:05:10 -0700 From: Jean Richter Subject: 7/29/98 P.E.R.S.O.N. Project news 1. NV: Queer studies conference at University of Nevada at Reno ================================================================== Date: Tue, 28 Jul 1998 16:33:06 -0700 (PDT) From: "Kendall R. Stagg" To: Queer_Theories@scs.unr.edu Subject: Call For Papers Queer Theories: A National Conference on Gay & Lesbian Studies The Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual Student Union (GLBSU) at the University of Nevada, Reno is sponsoring a national conference on Gay and Lesbian related topics. The conference will be held in conjunction with several other related events during National Coming Out Week (October 9 - 11, 1998) at the University of Nevada, Reno. The main purpose of the conference is to advance basic research about Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender issues. All graduate and undergraduate students as well as faculty are invited to submit a proposal for presentations from any academic field. Presentation topics may include, but are not limited to the origin of sexual orientation; cognitive differences in gay men and lesbians compared to heterosexual men and women; gender studies of analog animals; religion and sexuality; political trends affecting America's homosexual citizens; hate crimes; HIV studies; etc. This conference may be of particular interest to those in the field of social work, sociology, psychology, human rights, civil rights, and political science. Interested parties should send a one page abstract to . Abstracts may also be sent to: Queer Theories c/o GLBSU Mail Stop /056 University of Nevada, Reno Reno, NV 89557 Each proposal must include the presenter's full name, mailing address, daytime telephone number, and an e-mail address (if available). Due date for submission of abstracts is August 14, 1998 (postmarked). In the event that more abstracts are submitted than time and space will allow, a panel of faculty, staff, students, and community members at large will narrow down the number of papers and posters for presentation based on the scholarly merit of the research. Selections will be made by August 25, 1998. For additional information, e-mail Kendall R. Stagg at . Note: Registration for the conference is free. However, travel and accommodations are the responsibility of the presenting party. Registration packets, with information on accommodations and conference rates, will be sent to each participant during the last week of August. Queer Theories Application Form _______________________________ Name:_________________________________________ Work/Affiliation:___________________________________________________ Address:____________________________________________________________ City: _____________________ State: _______ Zip: ____________________ Telephone: (_____)_________________ Fax: (_____)_________________ E-mail: ______________________________________ Title of Presentation:_______________________________________ Intended Audience(s) (please check all that apply) _____ Educators _____ Students _____ Parents _____ Community members Audio/Visual Requests/Requirements* _____ Overhead projector/screen _____ Slide projector/screen _____ VCR and monitor _____ Flip Chart _____ Other: ________________________ * Audio/Visual requests are subject to availability Preferred Form of Presentation _____ Poster Presentation _____ Oral Presentation** **Please Note: Although every effort will be made to honor your preferred presentation format, the organizing committee reserves the right to assign presentation modes so as to provide the optimal forum for all participants. Proposals are due by August 14, 1998 (postmarked). In addition to this form, proposals must include a brief abstract explaining the research to be presented. Date: Tue, 28 Jul 1998 17:26:25 -0700 (PDT) From: "Kendall R. Stagg" To: Queer_Theories@scs.unr.edu Subject: Continuing Education Hi! I am pleased to announce that the University of Nevada, Reno (UNR) will be offering Continuing Education Units (CEU's) to students, teachers, social workers, nurses, and other practitioners that attend the Queer Theories Conference this October. The Gay Lesbian Bisexual Student Union at UNR has already paid for all necessary application and administration fees associated with this offer for CEU's. However, participants who want to take advantage of this offer MUST pay a $15.00 transcript fee at the Continuing Education Booth the day of the Queer Theories conference. Please do not send any monies now. I am also happy to announce that a couple of hotels in Reno are offering reduced accommodation rates for participants of the Queer Theories conference. More information about special accommodation rates and other important information will be sent to you soon. I hope to see you in October! --Kendall R. Stagg Conference Coordinator P.S. It still is not too late to submit an abstract for the conference...but, the deadline is rapidly approaching. (The mesg above is a copy of the Call for Papers and an Application.) If you know of others who may be interested in this conference, please forward this information to them. Thank you. ============================================================================= Jean Richter -- richter@eecs.berkeley.edu The P.E.R.S.O.N. Project (Public Education Regarding Sexual Orientation Nationally) CHECK OUT OUR INFO-LOADED WEB PAGE AT: http://www.youth.org/loco/PERSONProject/