S.W.A.P.

CALL FOR PAPERS:
5th Annual S.W.A.P. Graduate Student Conference on Topics of Diversity in Philosophy

The Society for Women's Advancement in Philosophy is planning their fifth annual conference and seeking paper submissions from graduate students suitable for a 30-minute presentation (3500-4000 words). Collaborative panel proposals will also be considered. We encourage submissions on any branch of philosophy applied to issues of race, sexuality, gender, and related topics or capable of informing discussion within these areas. Radical philosophy is welcome.

Location of Conference: Florida State University (Tallahassee, FL).

Conference Dates: Friday and Saturday, March 20th and 21st, 2009.

Keynote Speakers:
(1) Louise Antony: Professor of Philosophy, University of Massachusetts - Amherst.
(2) Marilyn Friedman: Professor of Philosophy, Washington University – St. Louis.

Submission Deadline (which has been extended): January 12, 2009.

Submission guidelines for papers: Include complete paper, abstract (up to 150 words), and cover sheet. All paper submissions are blind-reviewed so there should be no author-identifying information in the text of the paper. Include author’s name, contact information, and title of paper in the text of e-mail or separately attached cover sheet.
Submission guidelines for panel proposals: Panel proposals should include a topic title, a 250-word (maximum) abstract from each participant as well as a 250-word (maximum) statement that explains the importance and relevance of the panel. In a separate document include a list of confirmed participants along with their affiliations.

Email submissions, proposals, or questions to swapconference09@gmail.com. If you are including a submission as an attachment, please make sure it is in one of the following formats: .rtf, .doc, or .pdf file.

Important note for graduate students interested in participating: there will be free local accommodations available for participants interested in being hosted by SWAP members at Florida State University.

The torch has been passed and S.W.A.P. will kick off Fall 2008 with all new officers. All three have been involved with organizing the annual conference and I am pleased to be leaving S.W.A.P. in such capable hands.

President: Tina Talsma
Vice President: John Carpenter
Secretary/Treasurer: Heather Perez

It is with a heavy heart that I inform you all of the passing of our Secretary/Treasurer of the past few years, Heidi Millarker. She was my office-mate, roommate, fellow officer, and one of the greatest friends of my life. She will be missed by all who had the privilege of knowing her.

The conference program for the 4th Annual S.W.A.P. Conference for Topics of Diversity in Philosophy is available below.

S.W.A.P. is pleased to announce that Dr. Ann Cudd (University of Kansas) and Dr. Marina Oshana (University of Florida) have agreed to speak as keynotes at S.W.A.P.'s Fourth Annual Conference for Topics of Diversity in Philosophy to be held at Florida State University on February 22nd and 23rd, 2008.

CALL FOR PAPERS:
4th Annual S.W.A.P. Conference for Topics of Diversity in Philosophy

The Society for Women's Advancement in Philosophy is planning their fourth annual conference and seeking paper submissions suitable for a 30-minute presentation (collaborative panel proposals will also be considered). We encourage submissions by graduate students on any branch of philosophy applied to issues of race, sexuality, gender, and related topics. Radical philosophy is welcome.

Location of Conference: Florida State University

Conference Dates: Friday and Saturday, February 22nd and 23rd 2008

Keynote Speakers:
(1) Ann Cudd: Professor of Philosophy and Director of Women’s Studies, University of Kansas
(2) Marina Oshana: Professor of Philosophy, University of Florida

Submission Deadline: December 10, 2007

Submission Guidelines: Paper submissions: Include complete paper and abstract (up to 150 words). All paper submissions are blind-reviewed. No author-identifying information in the text of the paper. Include author and contact information in the text of e-mail or cover letter (for mailed submissions).
Panel proposals: Panel proposals should include a topic title, a 250-word (maximum) abstract from each participant as well as a 250-word (maximum) statement that explains the importance and relevance of the panel. In a separate document include a list of confirmed participants along with their affiliations.
E-mail submissions or proposals: Include submission as an attachment (.rtf, .doc, or .pdf file). Send to: swapconference2008@gmail.com
OR
Mail submissions or proposals to:
Philosophy Department
c/o Megan McGrew, SWAP President
Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL 32306-1500

Important note for graduate students interested in participating:
• There will be free local accommodations available for participants interested in being hosted by SWAP members at Florida State University.

For questions, e-mail, subject line: SWAP Conference, Megan McGrew (megmcgrew@gmail.com) or Heidi Millarker (heidi.millarker@gmail.com). You can learn more about SWAP at http://www.swapusa.org

We will be holding our first S.W.A.P. meeting of the new semester on Wednesday, September 5th at 7:30 p.m. You will receive details about the location and agenda in a departmental e-mail this week.

Planning has already begun for The Fourth Annual Conference for Topics of Diversity in Philosophy which will take place on February 22nd and 23rd 2008. We are currently soliciting keynotes. Stay tuned for the Call for Papers.

We are thrilled to have Alison Jaggar (University of Colorado, Boulder) and Peggy DesAutels (University of Dayton) as our keynote speakers for the Third Annual S.W.A.P. Conference for Topics of Diversity in Philosophy.

The 2007 Conference program can be viewed on the homepage or downloaded as an attachment here.