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.
PLEASE NOTE: This is only the basic program schedule. You can view the full program with abstracts by selecting the attachment below.
The Florida State University
Third Annual S.W.A.P. Conference
For Topics of Diversity in Philosophy
February 9th and 10th, 2007
Longmire 204 and Dodd Hall Auditorium
Friday, February 9th
11:00 - 12:00 (Longmire 204)
"The Ethical-Political Dimensions of Knowledge:
Reconsidering Epistemic Virtue"
Kristen Oganowski, Syracuse University
12:05 - 1:05 (Longmire 204)
“Towards a New Social Critique of Racism:
Engaging Enrique Dussel and Michel Foucault"
Sebastian Purcell, Boston College
1:05 - 2:15 - Lunch
2:15 - 3:15 (Longmire 204)
“De-metaphysicalizing the Argument Against
Genetic Enhancement”
Mark Formichelli, Florida State University
3:30 - 5:00 - Keynote Presentation (Dodd Hall Auditorium)
“Resisting Organizational Power”
Dr. Peggy DesAutels, University of Dayton
5:00 - 6:30 - Reception (Dodd Hall, Philosophy Common Room)
Saturday, February 10th
11:00 - 12:00 (Dodd Hall Auditorium)
“Race as Class: A Reductionist Account of Race in
North America"
Aaron Mobley, University of Colorado at Boulder
12:15 - 1:45 - Keynote Presentation (Dodd Hall Auditorium)
“Dangerous Professors and Academic Freedom”
Dr. Alison Jaggar, University of Colorado at
Boulder
1:45 - 3:00 - Lunch
3:00 - 4:00 (Dodd Hall Auditorium)
“Feminism and Liberalism: A Not-So-Unhappy
Marriage”
Carla Saenz, University of Texas at Austin
4:05 - 5:05 (Dodd Hall Auditorium)
“Towards a Biological Feminist Theory of Human
Nature”
Sabrina Jamil
5:10 - 6:10 (Dodd Hall Auditorium)
“Liminality and the Social Matrix: Race as Betwixt
and Between”
Philip Griffith, Florida State University
6:10 - 7:00 - Reception (Dodd Hall, Philosophy Common Room)
The 2007 Conference program can be viewed on the homepage or downloaded as an attachment here.
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.
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