Monday, September 26, 2011

NW ECO proposals reminder and keynote

[Announcement from SCRA listserv]

Reminder: Proposals are due THIS FRIDAY, September 30th for the NW ECO conference!

Bridging Community and Academic Voices to Create Social Change

2011 Annual Northwest Ecological-Community Psychology Conference
October 29, 2011
Graduate Campus Conference Center
Lewis & Clark Graduate School of Education and Counseling

We are excited to welcome our keynote speaker: Beth Burns, Executive Director of p:ear (http://www.pearmentor.org/)!

The student led ecological-community psychology conference provides the opportunity for individuals to share research and relevant experiences in promoting social change. Individuals are encouraged to submit proposals independently or in collaboration with other students, faculty, or community partners. Presentations of work in progress are welcome.

We strongly encourage the involvement of community partners.

Topics may include but are not limited to: Prevention and Intervention, Poverty and Homelessness, Public Policy, Oppression and Discrimination, Youth and Families, Student Issues, Community Engagement, Community Organizing, Empowerment, and Community Well-Being

Proposals are due by September 30, 2011
Submit proposals to NWECO2011@gmail.com

Proposals should include title of presentation, presenters, affiliation (if applicable), presentation format, and a 150 word abstract

Types of Presentations:
Symposia
Workshops
Roundtables
Individual Presentations
Poster Presentations
Innovative Formats

Symposia, Workshops, & Roundtables will be allotted 45 minutes
Individual Presentations will be allotted 30 minutes
(We reserve the right to alter presentation times.)

See our website at

Join our Facebook group at

Preconference Registration before October 15, 2011
$20 Professionals & Students
$10 Community Members

Registration after October 15, 2011
$25 Professionals & Students
$10 Community Members

Registration waivers are available based on financial need.
Contact NWECO2011@gmail.com for additional information.

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