Submit application to host event during UTSA Women's History Month 2014

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(Oct. 28, 2013) -- UTSA faculty, staff, students and organizations are invited to submit applications to host speakers, film screenings and panel discussions for Women's History Month in March 2014. The deadline for submissions is Dec. 6, 2013.

A host for a speaker must:

  • Extend an initial invitation and forward the application form to the Women’s Studies Institute
  • Host the speaker in March and provide local transportation
  • The Womens’ Studies Institute will contact the speaker about travel, honorarium and hotel arrangements (expenses cannot be covered for speakers living outside the United States)
  • Schedule speaker for an appropriate class with required attendance
  • Choose a time for the presentation in March and be prepared to introduce the speaker
  • Download the speaker application form.

A host for a panel must:

  • Extend an initial formal invitation and forward the application form to the Women’s Studies Institute
  • The Women’s’ Studies Institute will contact the speaker about travel, honorarium and hotel arrangements (expenses cannot be covered for speakers living outside the United States)
  • Schedule speakers for an appropriate class with required attendance
  • Choose a time for the presentation in March and be prepared to introduce the speaker
  • Download the panel application form.

A host for a film screening must:

  • Ensure that UTSA Libraries or the Women's Studies Institute own the film or can order it (cannot use personal films or store rentals)
  • Set up film screening in March (start and end of film) and present introduction
  • Invite students to the film, coordinating an appropriate class for screening to ensure larger audience
  • Lead a discussion (recommended) after screening
  • Download the film screening application form.

>> The deadline for submissions is Dec. 6, 2013, but please submit them as soon as possible to help ensure funding and scheduling. Email or deliver application materials to Carolyn Motley, Women's Studies Institute, Multidisciplinary Studies Building Room 3.01.14, UTSA Main Campus. For more information, call 210-458-6277.

The UTSA Women's History Month mission is to recognize and celebrate women's contributions and causes by providing space for educational events from a feminist perspective, promoting a commitment to diversity, and aiming to achieve social justice and women's empowerment. Submissions must be in accordance with the mission.

The co-chairs of UTSA Women's History Month 2013 are Susana Ramírez and Lilliana Saldaña.

 

 

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