Hi All,
Thanks so much for your interest in the Distinguished Woman Philosopher
nomination process.
I wanted to answer Judi's questions to the whole listserv, since they are
relevant to many.
First, DWP nominations do not carry over from year to year. They must be
re-submitted anew each year. This is not to say that you cannot use the
exact same letter that you have used in previous years and simply update the
date.
There are several reasons for this, not the least of which is that it
ensures that the selection committee receives up-to-date letters. It also
puts the responsibility for book-keeping in the hands of the individual
nominators, rather than the ESWIP officers, who have many other duties.
Second, formal nominations must include, at minimum, the nominee's CV and
TWO supporting letters to be considered complete. Only complete nominations
will be passed on to the selection committee. They must be received by
March 2, 2009.
Finally, since many of you have asked, I can tell you that, in general,
those nominees who receive the award usually have more than two thoughtful,
detailed supporting letters (often they have 5-8). From the perspective of
someone who is NOT a member of the DWP selection committee for obvious
reasons, it makes sense to me that in general the more information the
committee has about a particular nominee, the fuller a picture the committee
can gain of that nominee. The criteria for the award are BOTH that the
nominee has made significant contributions to philosophy as a discipline AND
that she has devoted considerable time, energy, and passion to supporting
women in philosophy. The letters are particularly useful at arguing the
latter point, since this contribution is often less publically visible than
the former.
Please let me know if I can anwer any other questions as you prepare the DWP
nominations for 2009 and thank you for working to give women philosophers
the important recognition that they deserve.
All the best,
Jen
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Jen McWeeny, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Philosophy
Executive Secretary of the Society for
Women in Philosophy, Eastern Division
John Carroll University
20700 North Park Blvd.
University Heights, OH 44118
Phone: (216) 397-4783
Fax: (216) 397-1819
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From: Judith DeCew [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
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Subject: RE: Call for Nominations: Distinguished Woman Philosopher of 2009
Hi All,
I publicly second Kathryn's intention to nominate Hilde Lindemann for
Distinguished Woman Philosopher of 2009, and I know I was one of many to
write on her behalf last year. Given all the information submitted in past
years, what more need we do on Hilde's behalf for 2009? Can this count as a
foraml nomination? Can my letter on her behalf from last year be used again
this year?
Best,
Judi
Judith Wagner DeCew
Professor of Philosophy & Department Chair
Clark University
Worcester, MA 01610
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Subject: Re: Call for Nominations: Distinguished Woman Philosopher of 2009
I hereby shamelessly advertise my intention to nominate Hilde Lindemann for
Distinguished Woman Philosopher of 2009. Past year's efforts have been done
on what seemed to be the obligatory q.t., but I find that being secretive is
neither required nor very productive.
My best to all women who philosophize; I hope none take offense that I
invite others to (silently, of course, if they prefer) join me in said
nomination efforts.
Kathryn J. Norlock
Associate Professor of Philosophy
St. Mary's College of Maryland
18952 E. Fisher Rd.
St. Mary's City, MD 20686
240-895-4471 (ph)
240-895-2188 (fax)
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On Behalf Of Jen McWeeny
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Subject: Call for Nominations: Distinguished Woman Philosopher of 2009
The Society for Women in Philosophy kindly asks for nominations for the
Distinguished Woman Philosopher of 2009.
DEADLINE: MARCH 2, 2009
Each year the Eastern Division of the Society for Women in Philosophy comes
together to honor a woman philosopher whose contributions to the support of
women in philosophy and to philosophy itself are outstanding and merit
special recognition. A panel and reception celebrating the honoree's
accomplishments will be organized for the Eastern Division meeting of the
American Philosophical Association in New York City, December 27-30, 2009.
Nominations should include a copy of the nominee's curriculum vitae and a
minimum of two supporting letters, which summarize the nominee's
contributions to philosophy and support of women in philosophy.
Please e-mail all nomination materials, individually or as a unit, to Jen
McWeeny, ESWIP Executive Secretary ([log in to unmask]) no later than Monday,
March 2, 2009.
RECIPIENTS OF THE DISTINGUISHED WOMAN PHILOSOPHER AWARD
Nancy Tuana (2008)
Joan Callahan (2007)
Ruth Millikan (2006)
Linda Martin Alcoff (2005)
Susan Sherwin (2004)
Eva Feder Kittay (2003)
Sara Ruddick (2002)
Amelie O. Rorty (2001)
Marilyn Frye (1999)
Linda Lopez McAlister (1998)
Claudia Card (1997)
Gertrude Ezorsky (1996)
Alison Jaggar (1995)
Iris Marion Young (1994)
Kathryn Pyne Addelson (1993)
Virginia Held (1992)
Jane Roland Martin (1991)
Sandra Harding (1990)
Hazel Barnes (1989)
Leigh Cauman (1988)
Elizabeth Flower (1987)
Mary Mothersill (1986)
Marjorie Green (1985)
Elizabeth Beardsley (1984)
(no recipient was honored in 2000)
_________________________
Jen McWeeny, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Philosophy
Executive Secretary of the Society for
Women in Philosophy, Eastern Division
John Carroll University
20700 North Park Blvd.
University Heights, OH 44118
Phone: (216) 397-4783
Fax: (216) 397-1819
E-mail: [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>
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