Sunstone: Seattle style
Sunstone has announced all the pertinent details on the upcoming 2005 Northwest Sunstone Symposium, which will be held in Seattle on October 15.
As is typical of regional Sunstone symposia, there are a smaller number of papers and the event lasts only a day. But lunch is available (hint: go with the American hero).
Here are two sessions that caught my eye:
TitleA HITCHHIKER’S GUIDE TO THE MORMON CYBERGALAXY
Presenter
Abstract
Are you hearing terms such as “blog,†“podcast,†or “Mp3†and just feeling as if the cyberuniverse is whizzing past you at warp 7 speed? Do you have a computer but feel intimidated to try new tricks and ways to connect with others—especially in the constellation known as Mormondom? Join technology-made-understandable guru John Dehlin as he presents a wonderful tour of all the new cyberfun that’s just a few mouse clicks away.
Some may dispute that there’s cyberfun to be had in Mormondom. Indeed, J. Stapley is planning to give Dehlin a good heckling on that point during his paper. Should be fun to watch.
A second session:
TitleTHE RIGHT FIGHT? THE LDS CAMPAIGN AGAINST THE EQUAL RIGHTS AMENDMENT
Presenter
MARTHA SONNTAG BRADLEY
Abstract
In her soon-to-be released book, Pedestals and Podiums: Utah Women, Religious Authority, and Equal Rights, Martha Bradley examines the history of Utah and Mormon women’s involvement in the battle over the Equal Rights Amendment—which formed the basis of a rhetorical political war that divided women like nothing since the fight for suffrage. During the decade between 1972 and 1982, when ratification efforts had failed, the United Nations created a National Commission to organize a National Women’s Year, a national convention for women, and state conventions to study the key issues impacting the lives of American women. How were these battles fought? What are their enduring legacies?
Bonus for those attending: Margaret Starbird will be discoursing on the loss of the Sacred Feminine. (I lost mine about fifteen years ago in Panguitch, Utah, but that’s a story for another day.)
Stapley’s mission will be to mention BT, MA, and Archipelago with everyone and anyone. Advertise, folks.
Comment by Ronan — September 28, 2005 @ 7:00 pm
Indeed, I intend to be abrasive and disruptive. Good times.
I’m thinking of having a little get together later if anyone is interested.
Comment by J. Stapley — September 28, 2005 @ 10:00 pm
J. Stapley,
Are you in Seattle?
Heck…I’ll PUT you on my slides. If you want to give me a PPT or two, or even collaborate on the deck, let me know. More than willing to spread the PR.
John
Comment by John Dehlin — September 28, 2005 @ 10:16 pm
John, check your email..
Comment by J. Stapley — September 29, 2005 @ 12:03 am
Good stuff with John doing a tour of the Nacle. John, just be sure to point out the highlights (BT/BCC!!!!).
Comment by Steve — September 29, 2005 @ 8:52 am
$25 bucks a ticket? what is this, a football game? I understand administrative costs and all, but if you can afford to let students in for free, why charge so much for the rest of us?
Seriously, I’d love to go, but that’s a bit too pricy.
Comment by measure — September 29, 2005 @ 6:32 pm
John: don’t forget the radical left of the Mormon blog world. We need some Sunstone love as well! (That is to say, don’t forget to advertise the Archipelago, where all the two-bit hustlers like myself are listed.)
Comment by RoastedTomatoes — September 30, 2005 @ 1:25 am
I look forward to the Symposium.
FYI: Rumor has it that Prudence McPrude may attend this year as well, folks, so it’s worth attending for that reason alone.
Aaron B
Comment by Aaron Brown — September 30, 2005 @ 2:12 am
RoastedTomatoes–you’re in.
Steve…not so sure. It’s not in my DNA to promote a blog that doesn’t link to me.
Just kidding….
Sort of…..
Though hey! There’s still time to redeem yourselves!!!!!
Comment by John Dehlin — October 1, 2005 @ 11:30 pm