Dear Women’s Studies/ Women and Gender Studies/Directors, Faculty, Staff, Students, Independent Scholars, and Community Members:

The North Dakota State University Women and Gender Studies program cordially invites you to attend the 17th annual Red River Women’s Studies Conference, to be held Friday, October 20, 2017, in NDSU’s McGovern Alumni Center. Due to parking constraints, and in an effort to be environmentally conscious, please consider carpooling; limited parking will be available free in the IFC or AD lots adjacent to the Alumni Center. Please register by Wednesday, October 11.

This year’s conference theme is “Transitions,” as our country, as well as our discipline, is engaged in transitions of many types (some good; some not so good). Our keynote speaker is feminist transgender activist, Janet Mock, who will speak and take questions the night before the conference, Thursday, October 19. Her presentation will be in the Music Education building, Festival Concert Hall at 7:00 pm, which will be free and open to the public. Ms. Mock will talk about both of her books, Redefining Realness and just-released, Surpassing Certainty. After the program, her books will be for sale, and she will be available to sign autographs.

If you wish to spend the night, the Radi sson in downtown Fargo has set aside a block of rooms at $103/night for October 19 and 20. They will release the rooms to the public on Wednesday, September 26, so please make your reservations right away (701 232-7363)!

Below you will find information about a call for papers and panel proposals, as well as information about conference registration. Please note that we wish to receive all submissions by Friday, September 29.

The fees are as follows: Faculty/Staff, Independent Scholars, Community Members: $35.00 Graduate Students: $15.00 Undergraduate Students: $5.00 if you attend the conference lunch

We look forward to seeing you in October!

Cordially,NDSU WGS Ann Burnett, 701 231-7290, ann.burnett@ndsu.edu; Erienne Fawcett, 701 231-6157, mailto:erienne.fawcett@ndsu.eduMorrill 114, NDSU, Fargo, ND 58105

RRWSC Deadlines:

September 26 – make hotel reservationsSeptember 29 – all panels, abstracts and tabling submittedOctober 11 – registration closesOctober 19, 7:00 pm – Janet Mock speaksOctober 20, 8:30 am – 4:00 pm – Red River Women’s Studies Conference

TransitionsThe 17th Annual Red River Women’s Studies Conference

October 20, 2017North Dakota State University, McGovern Alumni Center

Call for Panel Topics and Abstract Submissions

PanelsPanels will include three to four presenters who will speak for 15-18 minutes each. Designate someone to chair the panel you have proposed. If you would like a respondent, please provide one.

Please submit no more than a 500-word proposal for a panel on topics related to Women/Gender Studies. Interdisciplinary topics are welcomed.

AbstractsAbstract submissions broadly covering areas of Women/Gender Studies will be considered. You do not need to submit a complete paper; however, it is assumed you will have a fully-prepared presentation at the conference.

Accepted abstracts will be placed in panels as best as possible, and presenters will have 15-18 minutes to present their papers. We will assign a moderator, and perhaps a respondent, to each paper panel.

For both panels and abstracts: Preference will be given to panel submissions that tie into this year’s theme, Transitions.Include names, institutional affiliations, and a contact mailing and email address.

Deadline for panel and abstract proposals is Friday, September 29. Email ann.burnett@ndsu.edu.

TablingDuring registration, and throughout the day, we will offer space for organizations that benefit women to “table” or promote themselves. An 8-foot table will be available for your use. If you wish to reserve a table, contact Ann Burnett by September 29.

TransitionsThe 17th Annual Red River Women’s Studies Conference

October 20, 2017North Dakota State University, McGovern Alumni Center

FeaturingJanet Mock, 7 pm, October 19

Name________________________ Institution_________________________

Phone _____________________ Email address_________________________

Address__________________________________________________________

Will attend lunch _____ yes _____no (buffet meal will include vegetarian and gluten-free options)

Please check one:

_____undergraduate student (free)______ graduate student ($15.00)

_____ faculty/staff/community/independent scholar ($35.00)

You may register online at RRWSC online registration after September 8. This method will allow you to pay your registration fee in advance.

OR email the form to ann.burnett@ndsu.edu; you may pay fee at conference registration.

OR fax the form to (701) 231-6483; you may pay fee at conference registration.

REGISTRATION DEADLINE: WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 11

If you need disability-related accommodation, it will be made available upon advanced notice. Please contact Ann Burnett (701 231-7290) one week prior to the event. North Dakota State University does not discriminate on the basis of age, color, disability, sexual orientation, gender expression/identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, public assistance status, race, religion, sex, or status as a U.S. veteran. Direct inquiries to the Vice Provost for Faculty Development, Canan Bilen Green, 701 231-7040.