[SWAPlist] S.W.A.P. Conference CFP Deadline Extension

[Christina Huggins]

The Society for Women's Advancement in Philosophy is extending the  
deadline for paper and proposal submissions to its 2nd Annual  
Conference for Topics of Diversity in Philosophy.  For those  
interested in submitting, the deadline is now Friday, February 17th.

CALL FOR PAPERS

Conference Dates: March 31st & April 1st, 2006
Keynote Speakers:

     * Bat-Ami Bar On: Professor and Chair of Philosophy and Women’s  
Studies at Binghamton University
     * Shelley Wilcox: Assistant Professor of Philosophy at Temple  
University, Treasurer of the Easter Division of the Society for Women  
in Philosophy

The Society for Women’s Advancement in Philosophy is planning their  
second annual conference, and we are seeking both (1) paper  
submissions suitable for a 20 minute presentation, and (2)  
collaborative panel proposals. We encourage submissions on any branch  
of philosophy applied to topics of race, sexuality, gender, and  
related topics. Radical philosophy is welcome.

Submission Guidelines:

     * Submission Deadline: February 17th
     * Paper submissions:
           o Include complete paper and abstract (up to 150 words).
           o All paper submissions are blind-reviewed. No author- 
identifying information in the text of the paper.
           o Include author and contact information in the text of e- 
mail or cover letter (for mailed submissions).
     * Panel proposals:
           o 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 or proposals: Include submission as  
attachment (.rtf, .doc, or .pdf file). Send to:  
conference2006 at swapusa.org OR
     * Mail submissions or proposals to:
       Philosophy Department
       c/o Megan McGrew, SWAP Secretary
       Florida State University
       Tallahassee, FL 32306-1500

Conference website: http://conference2006.swapusa.org
S.W.A.P. website: http://swapusa.org
For those interested in last year's conference, check out: http:// 
conference2005.swapusa.org

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Tina