Programming Proposals

Co-curricular Proposals

The College is looking for scholarly and creative activities and events that engage the undergraduate population with the theme of Identity and Identification and complement Themester-affiliated courses.

Themester is meant to inspire discussion and reflection on important topics within and across disciplines. To this end, and to better leverage limited resources, multidisciplinary events and partnerships between departments and units are encouraged.

Deadlines

June 1, 2022 (final deadline for funding and inclusion)

Types of activities

Past events and activities in the Themester have included:

Lectures and panel discussions
Colloquia and Workshops
Art exhibits

Museum programming and exhibits
Film screenings
Creative Performances

Health and Safety Guidelines

While we hope most event-related pandemic-era protocols will be lifted by Fall 2022, we still live with much uncertainty. Please see current university updates and guidance, including travel and event guidance.

During the fall 2021 semester, in-person events were generally full-capacity with masking. Many guest speakers chose to take part via Zoom due to concerns about travel.

Proposal requirements

Please include the following in proposals:

a description of the proposed programming and how it links to the theme
a 100-200 word description for the purposes of promotion
any direct or indirect curricular connection (reaching out to or consulting with relevant faculty is strongly recommended)
a budget, including the departmental or co-sponsoring unit’s financial contribution, pending contributions and partners, and the amount of Themester funding required
proposed date(s) and times
any initiatives already taken with regard to the event
expected audience (specific disciplines/majors? campus-wide? general public?)
publicity efforts that will be undertaken by you or your department
the contact person for the proposed program

You can download a proposal template here, or request the template from themes@iu.edu.