Submit application to host event during UTSA Women's History Month 2014
(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.
Events
This event will acknowledge graduating seniors from the McNair Scholars program at UTSA before inducting the new cohort of scholars into the program.
North Paseo Building (NPB 5.140), Main CampusAt this memorable celebration, UTSA graduates will be introduced one-by-one to cross the stage and accept their doctoral degrees.
Arts Building Recital Hall, Main CampusRoadrunner Walk is an event for graduating students to have a memorable walk on campus to celebrate an important milestone and their achievements. Graduates will walk along the Paseo while being celebrated by the UTSA community, friends, and family members.
Student Union Paseo, Main CampusCelebrate the accomplishments of College of Education and Human Development, College for Health, Community and Policy, College of Sciences and University College.
Alamodome, 100 Montana St.Celebrate the accomplishments of Alvarez College of Business, College of Liberal and Fine Arts and Klesse College of Engineering and Integrated Design.
Alamodome, 100 Montana St.