Resourceful Women's Conference

On March 30-31, 2012, the Jane Hibbard Idema Women's Studies Center will sponsor the Resourceful Women’s Conference. The Women's Studies Advisory Board has planned an inspiring, educational and entertaining program, including an opportunity for students to submit papers or creative works to be presented as an important component of the conference. Below you will find the guidelines for submission.

This year’s keynote speaker is Aquinas College alumna, Kelly Dittmar '05. In her talk “From the Sidelines to the Senate: Women in American Politics” she will discuss women’s involvement in politics.

Submissions of undergraduate, academic papers, projects, exhibits, performances and articles focusing on the broad topic of gender issues will be accepted.

• Cash prize for most outstanding entry.
• Student papers should be 5-10 pages in length (double-spaced) and should include an abstract.
• Student creative writing manuscripts should be 5-10 pages in length (double-spaced).
• Proposals for student visual presentations should include samples of the artist's work plus a brief description.