2013 - 2014 Saul O Sidore Memorial Lecture Series

General Proposal Guidelines 

Proposal Deadline: October 26, 2012


Organized thematically, the Saul O Sidore Memorial Lecture Series presents speakers in engaging presentations directed at the broad university community as well as the public beyond the university. Funded in part by an annual gift from the Saul O Sidore Memorial Foundation, the series has, for more than thirty years, been a highlight of the academic year.

We welcome proposals that connect the Sidore series to other significant conversations occurring on- and off-campus.  Proposals need not focus on humanities topics.  We are particularly encouraging proposals that address mathematics, science or interdisciplinary themes with math or science connections.

In recent years, the series has generally presented five or six lectures over the course of either the academic year or one semester. You are also welcome to recast the format. For example, it might be desirable to offer the lectures in a series of evening presentations over the course of a week or two. See examples of recent Saul O Sidore Memorial Lecture Series:  2009-2010, 2010-2011, and 2011-2012.

Faculty members may submit proposals as individuals or groups, and they may involve staff and students in their planning. A panel convened by the Center for the Humanities will review proposals. Proposals should include:

  • A cogent discussion of the proposed lecture series theme and its significance to the university community.
  • A list of prospective speakers with a summary of their credentials. Please note that the Sidore Foundation does not fund speakers who are on the rosters of speaker bureaus or have agents, and they encourage us to present interesting and engaging speakers, even if those speakers are not well known.
  • A discussion of the series format and scheduling.
  • A budget outlining expenses. (See sample budget below.)

 

 

PREVIOUS SIDORE SERIES

 

2011-2012

Sustainability Unbound

2010-2011

Sea Stories for the Future

2009-2010

The Ghana Connection

2008-2009

Can Schools Reduce Inequality?

2007-2008

Exploring Democracy at Home and Abroad

2006-2007

Violence Against Women: Complicating

the Legacy of Andrea Dworkin

2005-2006

Modernity and Evil

2004-2005

Research and the Public Interest

2003-2004

Eating as a Moral Act

2002-2003

Educating Bodies: Culture,

Power and Socialization

2001-2002

Globalization and Social Movements

2000-2001

Education for the New Millenium

1999-2000

Women and Religion

1998-1999

Bioethics

1997-1998

Blackness and Whiteness

1996-1997

The Idea of New England

 

Proposals should not exceed five pages.

In recognition of the considerable time and effort involved in organizing the Sidore Lectures, approximately $3000 of the award may be used for staff support, or a summer stipend. In the case of collaborative proposals, the funds can be applied to smaller summer stipends for more than one person. Please stipulate a use for the stipend in your proposal.

The Center for the Humanities will continue to be the primary on-campus sponsor of the Sidore Lectures. The Center will provide limited administrative support for the series by offering assistance with financial management.

Project directors will be responsible for inviting and scheduling speakers and venues, planning publicity, and other substantive responsibilities.

For an overview of the process of directing such a lecture series, please contact the Center for the Humanities program coordinator (humanities.center@unh.edu, 862-4356).

PROPOSALS DUE: October 26, 2012

Please provide five copies of all materials OR submit materials via email to humanities.center@unh.edu.

If you have questions or need more information, contact Mary Jo Alibrio, Program Coordinator, mj.alibrio@unh.edu or 862-4356

 

Sample Budget for Sidore Series 


Each year, the Sidore Series is supported by the Sidore family foundation with administrative support from the UNH Center for the Humanities. What follows is an approximate budget based on income and costs associated with previous years. Organizers should consult with the UNH Center for the Humanities Program Coordinator about any major shifts in available funds or anticipated costs.

Budget Item

Approximate
Cost

Administrator/Faculty course buyout $3,500
Honoraria ($1,333 x 6 or 1,600 x 5) $8,000
Travel for speakers (airfare and ground) $4,000
Publicity: Posters, flyers, ads, mailing $2,500
Accommodations for speakers (2 nights each) $1,500
Meals (including invited dinner after event) $2,300
Refreshments at event $1,200
Misc. costs (supplies, purchase of books, room rental, a.v. equip., etc.) $2,000
   
TOTAL BUDGET $25,000

 




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