The Summit Organizing Committee of the University of Northern Colorado is hosting the 8th Annual Summit on Social Justice and Diversity on Tuesday, April 12th, 2011 from 9:30am to 5:30pm in the University Center Panorama Room, Greeley, CO. We are soliciting papers, poster presentations, and panel discussion proposals. Works-in-progress are also welcome. Each of the above should be related, but are not limited, to the following themes:

  • Social Justice struggles in the US, in Colorado or at the University of Northern Colorado;
  • Issues in immigration; Crisis in Immigration in Greeley;
  • The legacy of the color line at the beginning of the 21st century;
  • Racial or gender inequality, disability, transgender, and ESL issues in education;
  • Community activism and organizing strategies, tactics, examples, or issues;
  • Inequities in the American criminal justice system;
  • Current issues related to the LGBTQIA community and alternative lifestyles;
  • Discriminatory treatment in primary care;
  • Media representation of race, gender, disability, and sexuality;
  • Inequities in leadership roles;
  • Violence as indicator of limited tolerance of difference;
  • Globalization and economic crisis; and
  • Environmental racism.

 

Proposals should be in abstract form, approximately 150-200 words in length, and include a cover page with the names of all presenters, the title of the paper, all contact information (phone, fax and e-mail), any restrictions regarding your presentation times (e.g., course times, etc.), and any technology requests. We will do our best to accommodate your wishes. Proposals are due no later than Friday, February 4th, 2011 and should be sent to:

About the Summit: In addition to keynote speakers, paper presentations, panels, poster presentations, and a poster contest and art exhibit, we will release the results of our annual Report Card, which grades the University of Northern Colorado on social justice issues. During the Summit there will be a research contest,  in which, three presenters will be presented with scholarships.

Registration for Presenters and Panel Members ONLY:

On or Before March 4th, 2011

After March 4th, 2011 (Late Registration)

$25.00
$12.00 (Students with limited income)

$35.00
$17.00 (Students with limited income)