University of Vermont
Translating Identity Conference
sponsored by Free To Be GLBTA
CALL FOR WORKSHOP PROPOSALS
Second Annual Translating Identity Conference
February 28, 2004
DEADLINE FOR SUMBISSIONS:
NOTIFICATION PROCESS BEGINS ON/AROUND:
December 1, 2003
January 15, 2004
Free To Be student organization of the University of Vermont is proud to announce the
Second 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,
with a $5 suggested donation at the door. 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
* Overall strength of the submission
* Diverse race/gender/class/age representation among panelists and presenters
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 February 1, 2004. 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 can provide assistance arranging for travel and
accommodations. 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 free2b@uvm.edu, (802) 656-0699
SECOND TRANSLATING IDENTITITES CONFERENCE PROPOSAL FORM
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PRESENTER INFORMATION
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Your Name ______________________________________
Organization Affiliation/Title (if any)
_________________________________________________
Your Address and City/State/Zip
_________________________________________________
Telephone, day and evening and Email
_________________________________________________
OPTIONAL
Please complete the following demographic information:
Race / Ethnicity: _________________
Gender Identity: _________________
Special needs or concerns you would like the committee to be aware of (i.e.: dietary or
medical needs, etc.)
_________________________________________________________
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WORKSHOP/PRESENTATION INFORMATION
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Tell us about your workshop or presentation:
Workshop Title is:
_________________________________________________
Your schedule preference is:
__ Morning __ Afternoon __either
Are you willing to be on a panel with others with similar topics?
__ Yes __ No
1) Please attach 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. Be sure to include what AV needs you require.
2) Please attach a brief 50-75 word description of your session to be published in our
conference program if your session is accepted.
3) Please attach name, phone, email, and a brief bio for each presenter in your session.
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YOUR COMPLETED SUBMISSION
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YOUR SUBMISSION SHOULD INCLUDE:
a)
b)
c)
d)
Your completed proposal form
A 100-150 word abstract for our review
A 50-75 word description for our conference program
And contact information for all your presenters
SEND ALL SUBMISSIONS TO:
E-MAIL:
free2b@uvm.edu
FAX:
(802) 656-7719
SNAIL MAIL:
Free To Be
Billings-163
University of Vermont,
Burlington, VT 0405