Northern Illinois University
College of Liberal Arts & Sciences and the Department of History
announce a one day “New Ideas” conference
Capitol Room, Holmes Student Center, DeKalb, Illinois
Friday, October 23, 2009
8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Keynote Address
Women, Marriage and Human Rights in Islam
Debra Majeed, Ph.D., Chair
Department of Philosophy & Religious Studies
Beloit College, Wisconsin
Conference Faculty
Sarah Blue, Ph. D., University of California, Los Angeles
J. D. Bowers, Ph.D., Indiana University
Valerie Garver, Ph.D., University of Virginia
Beatrix Hoffman, Ph.D., Rutgers University
Laura Iandola, Ph.D. Candidate, Northern Illinois University
Debra Majeed, Ph.D., Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary
Colette Morrow, Ph.D., Texas Christian University
Emily Prieto, Ed.D., University of California, Davis
Brian Sandberg, Ph.D., University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Kryssi Staikidis, Ed. D., Teachers College, Columbia University
Join us at this fall’s 2nd Annual conference for Teachers on Genocide and Human Rights and gain a better understanding of the impact of violence on women throughout history and in many different disciplines. Learn from experts in the field about genocide and human rights as it pertains to women around the globe.
Whether you are a first-time participant or a returning colleague, this professional development day will provide you, a key teacher in an Illinois middle school, high school, or community college, with opportunities to explore new subjects, refresh your teaching resources, and collaborate with others.
TENTATIVE PROGRAM
8-8:30 a.m. Check In and Registration
8:30-8:45 a.m. Welcome
Katherine Wright, PhD., Director, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences External Programming
Susan Mini, Ph.D., Associate Dean, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
J.D. Bowers, Associate Professor, Director of Genocide and Human Rights Institute, Department of History
9-9:50 a.m.
1A “Genocide in Guatemala: Mayan Artists.” Kryssi Staikidis, Ed. D., Assistant Professor, College of Visual and Performing Arts, Art Education
or
1B “’Martial Acts Virtuously Enacted by Women': Women and Religious Violence in Early Modern Europe.” Brian Sandberg, Ph.D., Assistant Professor, Department of History
10-10:50 a.m.
2A “Women in Sudan's Ongoing Genocide: Invisible but Not Silent (in Introduction to Composition).” Colette Morrow, Ph.D., Women’s Studies
or
2B “Gerwani, Gender, and the Demonization of Women in the Indonesian Genocide, 1965-66.” Laura Iandola, Ph.D. Candidate, Department of History
11-11:50 a.m.
3A “Female Sex Workers in Mexico.” Emily Prieto, Ph.D., Director, Latino Resource Center
12-12:50 p.m.
Networking lunch with conference faculty
Keynote Address-“Women, Marriage and Human Rights in Islam.” Debra Majeed, Ph.D., Chair, Department of Philosophy & Religious Studies, Beloit College, Wisconsin
1-1:50 p.m.
4A “Women's Health Insecurity as a Human-Made Disaster: The Uninsured and Undocumented in Post-Katrina New Orleans.” Sarah Blue, Ph.D., Assistant Professor, Department of Geography and Beatrix Hoffman, Ph.D., Chair, Department of History
or
4B “Medieval European Violence Against Female Religious Minorities” Valerie Garver, Ph.D., Assistant Professor, Department of History
2-2:50 p.m.
5A “Teaching about Women and Violence through Film.” J.D. Bowers, Associate Professor, Director of Genocide and Human Rights Institute, Department of History
What teachers have said about past “New Ideas” programs:
“Each seminar was fast-paced and filled with practical exercises for the high school classroom.”
-Ronald Neurauter, Westmont High School, Westmont
“Overall, this was a wonderful experience. The presenters were informative, energetic and refreshing.”
-Susan Fassler, Unity High School, Tolono
“Finally a workshop right up my alley.”
-Ellain Gallis, Waukegan High School, Waukegan
“Overall, this was a wonderful experience. The presenters were informative, energetic and refreshing.”
-E. Marie Schaver, Belvidere High School, Belvidere
Why Attend?
This program gives you an opportunity to meet with colleagues from other educational institutions, to learn about successful teaching projects, and hear the latest research findings on global questions of genocide and human rights from thought-provoking Northern Illinois University scholars and peer teachers.
You will:
• Gain information and perspectives about the effects of genocidal violence and human rights abuses.
• Experience effective teaching methods that help students learn.
• Receive ideas and materials from faculty to use as references when you return to your school.
• Network with other attendees as you explore new ideas and expand your professional horizons.
Plus . . . Recertification – CPDUs: You will receive a report documenting six Continuing Professional Development Units for your participation. Northern Illinois University is an approved provider of professional development activities. This documentation will assist you in your individual recertification plans.
General Information: Enrollments are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. If reservations exceed conference limits, a waiting list will be established. Late registrations will be accepted if space is available. Registration is confirmed by payment. If the conference must be canceled due to unforeseen circumstances, you will receive a full refund. All facilities are accessible to the handicapped.
Location: Holmes Student Center, located on campus. NIU is in DeKalb, 65 miles west of Chicago (one mile north of I-88), 45 miles southeast of Rockford. A map will be sent with your confirmation.
Parking: A visitor’s parking lot($5.00) is located close to the Holmes Student Center on Carroll Avenue. A campus map is sent with your confirmation plus FREE parking pass (upon request)
Four Easy Ways to Register:
1. PHONE 1-800-345-9472 or (815) 753-0277 to register with a credit card. TTY/TYY callers, phone (815) 753-2000 and ask to be connected with “Outreach.”
2. FAX your form to (815) 753-6900 to register with a credit card.
3. MAIL your completed registration form with check to:
University Outreach Services, Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, Illinois 60115-2860
4. ONLINE at Register Online