Contours of Knowledge: an Interdisciplinary Conference | December 4th, 2009
CALL FOR PRESENTATIONS
The contours of knowledge conference welcomes projects that combine various subject areas to create connections and imagine productive new outcomes. We define interdisciplinarity broadly, and welcome proposals from across the disciplines.Students, faculty, staff, and members of the academic community are invited to submit proposals of up to 250 words summarizing a proposed presentation.
Proposals should draw from multiple subject areas, including presentations related to the Interdisciplinary minors of American Studies, American Indian Studies, Cinema Studies, Classical Studies, Deaf Studies, Environmental Studies, Gender Studies, Religious Studies, and Peace and Justice Studies. We encourage proposals from Integrated Studies and Honors studentsl. Proposals from other subject areas and disciplines are particularly welcome.
Presentations might include:
- Academic papers
- Short films
- Panels
- Workshops
- Other interdisciplinary works
Submissions accepted until October 30, 2009. Presenters will be notified by November 6, 2009.
The official submission form can be found here. Please return this form to room LI 508 (in the new library) by 5:00 pm on October 30th, 2009.
For more information contact Rikki Carter at uvurikki@gmail.com .

