University of Kentucky's Annual Womxn+ Conference Calls For Proposals

From the University of Kentucky:

September 29, 2020

By Drew Elisabeth Ard

The University of Kentucky Women’s Forum Womxn+ Conference Committee is now accepting proposals for conference presentations for this year's annual conference scheduled for Tuesday Dec. 8, and Wednesday Dec. 9. The theme for the 2020 conference is "Breaking Barriers, Building Bridges." 

Proposals can be submitted at this link: https://uky.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_dmPcWecry1yW7rv. Proposals are being  accepted through 1 p.m. EDT Friday, Oct. 16, 2020. Only proposals submitted through the link will be considered. 

The Womxn+ Conference is a professional development opportunity open to all staff and faculty at UK. Breakout sessions will range from 15 minutes to one hour in length, and presenters are encouraged to leave five to 10 minutes for questions and answers with attendees. Total attendance for each session will vary based on conference registration. Lectures, workshops and panel presentations are welcome.  

Why Womxn+?

This alternative spelling to women includes not only cis women, but trans women, non-binary, people of color and female-identified individuals. The swapping of letters promotes inclusivity and the + represents allies who help advance our mission of creating a space to discuss relevant issues and using collective problem solving and educational opportunities to empower and champion womxn.

Based on a universitywide needs assessment, topic suggestions include: 

· Understanding Racial Trauma

· Ally Development

· Career Advancement

· Salary Negotiation

· Mid-Career Development

· Mid-Career Management

· Work-Life Balance

· Coping Mechanisms for Anxiety

· Coping Mechanisms for Stress

· Mental Health

Submitted session proposals are carefully reviewed by members of the Conference Committee. On occasion, the committee may ask submitters to provide additional documentation for further clarification.  Presentations must not have a commercial message or sales pitch.  All submitters will be notified of the conference committee’s decision by Thursday, Oct. 29, 2020.

For more information and questions, please contact the University of Kentucky Women’s Forum at UKWF@uky.edu.

This press release was produced by the University of Kentucky. The views expressed here are the author’s own.