Hi:

My name is Jennifer Williams and I  am a graduate student at Georgia State University. I am interested in the conference but wondered if there was a student and /or a non-profit discount to attend.

Thanks
Jennifer Williams
GA State University 


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Subject: [Workplace 1068] DEADLINE Reminder - WE LEARN Conference Proposals







2008 Conference Call for Proposals




WE LEARN 5th Annual (Net)Working Gathering & Conference on Women & Literacy

Building Alliances / Construyendo Alianzas




http://www.litwomen.org/conference.html




March 7- 8, 2008 

Fordham Univ. at Lincoln Center in New York City, NY

Co-Sponsored with WE LEARN by Fordham University Graduate School of Education




** The Call for Proposals is now available -- both poster & form are available in English and Spanish. **




We are seeking a variety of creative formats, both formal and informal:




Formal 90 minute sessions:


Hands-OnWorkshop or Demonstration 

Panel Presentation 

Facilitated Discussion

Performance/Reading followed by Discussion/Activity 

Research Paper/Presentation 





Informal Options:


Community Share Table Space: Display a Poster, Collage, or Art Work / Share Classroom or Program Materials, etc.     (This option is available to literacy programs, student groups, or community centers that want to share their work addressing women’s literacy issues and/or the theme of the conference.) ** Space Limited




Open Air **Time: 15 minutes or less: Tell a story, Sing a song, Recite a poem, Perform a skit, etc.

    (Open to individuals or groups who want to share their work addressing women’s literacy issues and/or the theme of the conference.)

 

Caucus Time: Facilitate a discussion to exchange ideas, Build alliances, Organize a regional group, etc.

   

Wellness Activity: Lead Tai Chi, Yoga, stretching or meditation, Guide a group walk, Lead dance or movement, Prepare a craft or art activity, Organize a music activity, etc. 








DEADLINE for Application: Nov. 30, 2007

Please apply using the Internet form.




http://www.litwomen.org/conferences/2008/props08.html




Sponsorship, advertiser, and exhibitor information also available: http://www.litwomen.org/conferences/2008/sponsors.pdf




Registration and hotel information will be available by December 3.







For questions or concerns, please contact:


Mev Miller, Ed.D., Director




WE LEARN

Women Expanding: Literacy Education Action Resource Network

www.litwomen.org/welearn.html




182 Riverside Ave.

Cranston, RI 02910

401-383-4374

welearn at litwomen.org





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