Society for Women in Philosophy:
Pacific SWIP: Executive Secretary Rita Manning, UC San Jose State; San Jose, CA 95192. Treasurer Ruth Doell, San Francisco State University, Dept. of Biological Sciences, 1600 Holloway Ave., San Francisco, CA 94132. Midwest SWIP; Executive Secretary Nancy Skeen, University of South Dakota, Dept. of Philosophy, Vermillion, SD 57069. Treasurer Carol Van Kirk, Ohio University, Dept. of Philosophy, 310 Gordy Hall, Athens, OH 45701. Eastern SWIP: Executive Secretary Libby Potter, Hamilton College, Dept. of Philosophy, Clinton, NY 13323. Treasurer Jana Sawicki, University of Maine, Dept. of Philosophy, Orono, ME 04469.
The SWIP Newsletter is mailed to SWIP members twice a year, in early February and mid September. Abstracts from any papers given at SWIP meetings, and any feminist philosophy papers given at other conferences are always welcome. Send abstracts and other announcements and items of information to: Marilyn Friedman, SWIP Newsletter Editor, Philosophy Department, Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green, OH 43403. Deadlines are: August 1 for the September issue, and January 1 for the February issue.
Les Cahiers du Grif, a quarterly review of research and information in the problematic of feminism, announce a special issue on Hannah Arendt, Spring 1986. Subscriptions are available for 185 French Francs from: Les Cahiers du Grif, Rue Blanche 29, 1050 Bruxelles, Belgium.
Reproductive Laws for the 1990's, a project of Women's Rights Litigation Clinic and the Institute for Research on Women at Rutgers University, is developing strategies for dealing with new reproductive technologies and current laws guaranteeing reproductive choice in light of reported scientific advances. Six areas of particular focus for the project are: time limits on abortion; prenatal screening; fetus as patient; reproduction involving third parties; reproductive hazards in the workplace; and interference with reproductive choice. Two goals of the project are to develop an information bank of ongoing research, and to stimulate research on topics in these areas. To obtain a copy of the Information Bank Reporting Form, and the Research Agenda, contact: Dr. Sherrill Cohen, Reproductive Laws in the 1990's Project, c/o Institute for Research on Women, Douglass College, New Brunswick, NJ 08903.
The Directory of Women in Philosophy will publish a new edition in the Fall of 1987. Registration is invited from all women who have completed some graduate work in philosophy, regardless of present employment status or academic affiliation. Those wishing to be included in the Directory should provide the following information: name, address, area code, and telephone number (specify home or office); no more than four fields of specialization; last degree, date, and institution; dissertation and publications (no more than six entries); present position and institution; and dossier source. Deadline for registration is June 1, 1987. Registration information may be sent to Jean Rumsey, Department of Philosophy, University of Wisconsin/Stevens Point, Stevens Point, WI 55481.
Feminism and Philosophy Newsletter. The American Philosophical Association is happy to announce plans to publish a newsletter on feminism and philosophy. The Feminism and Philosophy Newsletter will be published under the auspices of the APA Committee on the Status of Women and it is hoped that it will appear two to four times a year. The purpose of the Newsletter is to provide information about recent work in the area of feminist philosophy, listing new publications and providing book reviews. It might include discussions of how to integrate or “mainstream” this material into traditional philosophy courses. It is anticipated that the Newsletter will provide a valuable service both for feminist philosophers and for colleagues whose main interests have not been in the area of feminist philosophy. The Newsletter is also likely to be of interest to scholars outside philosophy.
Editor Sought. Applications are invited for the position of Editor for the Feminism and Philosophy Newsletter. The Editor will have primary responsibility for the content of the Newsletter and will have an ex officio seat on the Committee on the Status of Women. Interested applicants should write, explaining their interest and enclosing a curriculum vitae, to Alison M. Jaggar, Chair, Committee on the Status of Women, Department of Philosophy, #374, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH 45221.
Contributions for the Feminism and Philosophy Newsletter are also invited at this time, together with general suggestions about the kind of material readers would like to see included. Please address all correspondence to Alison M. Jaggar at the University of Cincinnati.
Men's Studies, a special issue of the Journal of the National Association for Women Deans, Administrators, and Counselors, is available from: NAWDAC National Headquarters, Suite 210, 1325 18th Street N.W., Washington, D.C. 20036. Single copies are $7.50. Topics include: men's studies curricula and research, the relationship between men's studies and feminist theory and practice, problems women may face in integrated men's/women's studies courses, and men's studies and gay studies.
Affiliated Scholar of the University of Southern California Program for the Study of Women and Men in Society, is an official, non-salaried university appointment for those with appropriate academic qualifications who have scholarly interests in the study of changing sex roles in society and wish to be in residence at USC for a limited period. Applications may be made by sending a vita and a proposal describing the book or other project to be undertaken, the desired length of stay, and the resources of USC and the surrounding area one expects to use. Applications should be made by the middle of the semester prior to the intended residence. (November 15 and March 15). Submit application to: Program for the Study of Women and Men in Society, USC Taper Hall 331M, Los Angeles, CA 90089–4352, Attn: Prof. Walter Williams.
Sustaining Institutions.Hypatia announces a Sustaining Institutions program to provide support for Hypatia's publication of scholarly research in feminist philosophy. Through this program institutions will be able to contribute to the development of research at the intersection of women's studies and philosophy, and to address, as well, a variety of institutional objectives including: curricular enhancement, public service, marketing, and educational equity projects. Sustaining Institutions will contribute a minimum of $200 annually towards the publication of Hypatia. In acknowledgement of their support, the name of each institution will be displayed prominently in each issue of the journal. Each institution will also receive a gift subscription to Hypatia.
Few scholarly journals can survive on subscriptions and advertising alone. They must have significant institutional support as well. In these lean times, it is more feasible for a new journal such as Hypatia to seek institutional support from a number of institutions. To participate in the Sustaining Institution program, please contact: Margaret A. Simons, Editor, Hypatia, Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville, Edwardsville, IL 62025–1437.
Pergamon Press and the National Women's Studies Association are jointly awarding two graduate scholarships in Women's Studies. The first award is for $1000; the second for $500. Preference will be given to nominees who are NWSA members and special consideration given to students whose research project addresses issues relevant to women of color, Third World Women, class, or feminist practice/analysis in Pre-K through 12 education. Applications deadline is April 30, 1986. For further information contact Caryn McTighe Musil, NWSA National Coordinator, La Salle University, Philadelphia, PA 19141, phone (215) 951–1700.
