SL14 Summer Symposium
2014 Sunstone Symposiums & Events
Salt Lake Sunstone Symposium July 30 - August 2, 2014
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2014 Sunstone Symposiums & Events
To see general guidelines for submitting a presentation for consideration, click here.
2014 Salt Lake Sunstone Symposium
July 30 - August 2, 2014
University of Utah Student Union
*The Pre-registration cutoff date is 5 p.m. Friday 25 July 2014, after that the prices increase to the following:
3 day registrations go up $10 onsite to:
$100 full 3-day
$90 subscribers
$85 first timers and scholars
Students go up to $ 40
One day passes go up to $50 per day
Banquet tickets increase to $34
Box lunches go up to $13.50 (if available onsite)
Workshops stay the same.
Please register early to take advantage of preregistration deals!
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SYMPOSIUM HOTELS
Sunstone has reserved blocks of sleeping rooms at two local hotels.
University Guest House
110 S. Fort Douglas Blvd, SLC, UT 84113
888.416.4075 http://www.universityguesthouse.com/
The University Guest House has a block of double queen and single king rooms available for $105 per night plus tax. Call 1.888.416.4075 to make reservations via phone. The cut off to reserve rooms is Monday June 30, 2014. Individuals need to mention the group name Sunstone Symposium to receive the group rate.
Marriott University Park
480 Wakara Way Salt Lake City UT 84108
801.581.1000 www.saltlakecitymarriott.com
Marriott University Park is offering Sunstone a special group rate of $115.00 USD per night plus tax. To make reservations online, go to www.saltlakecitymarriott.com and enter SunSunA in the Group Code field to secure the discounted rate. Reservations must be made by July 9, 2014. Parking is complimentary and there is a free shuttle available to campus.
2014 Theme--Bridges and Byways: Traversing the Mormon Landscape
Bridges are structures that span barriers and allow us to move between physical locations. Byways are secondary roads—the scenic routes that emphasize exploration and the journey. How can thinking about bridges and byways help us understand Mormon history, theology, and culture?
The need for bridges is often obvious: there’s a chasm, road, or waterway to cross. Metaphorically speaking, we can construct bridges of understanding that connect people and ideas. Where does it make sense to build new bridges? How much of our resources should we use to maintain aging bridges? When do we need to demolish outdated bridges? When do we reinforce or rebuild bridges that have become unsound? Is our intent to build permanent, lasting structures—or quick, temporary crossings?
Metaphorical byways suggest the pursuit of knowledge off the beaten (or correlated) path—the fascinating historical tidbits and obscure figures that enrich and deepen our understanding. Brigham Young once said “Mormonism includes all truth.” Byways can help us find new and divergent ways to create an interconnected system.
As the LDS Church evolved over nearly two centuries, which of its bridges and byways became mainstream thoroughfares? Which bridges deteriorated or fell into disuse? What new bridges and byways are being built as the LDS Church expands nationally and globally? What has changed about our thoroughfares since the early days of the Church? Which bridges have been built by Church headquarters and which have sprung up through grassroots efforts?
Early Saints watched bridges being burned behind them as they were driven from settlements in the Midwest. What effect did this persecution have on Mormons’ willingness to build or rebuild bridges with the outside world later on? How has modern Mormonism bridged the divide between itself and other New Religious movements; between the larger religious landscape in the US and the rest of the globe? Where has two-way traffic flowed smoothly on Mormonism’s bridges to the outside world and where have there been bottlenecks and collisions? When has tension arisen between those Saints who prefer well-traveled bridges and those who prefer the byways?
Finally, how has the information superhighway rerouted traffic? Certainly, Mormons are more connected than ever before; what are the benefits to these additional means of connectivity? And what costs are being exacted? Along our byways, where are the rest stops, the historical markers, the toll booths, the road closures, and the perpetual construction zones?
Click here to see the SL14 UPDATED CALL FOR PAPERS INFO!
Salt Lake proposal deadline is extended to April 25, 2014.
We invite proposals that amplify and develop ideas about Mormonism’s various bridges and byways for next year’s Salt Lake Symposium.
Submit proposals to SunstoneME@gmail.com by April 14, 2014 for first-round consideration.
See the Sunstone.org Symposium page for proposal submission instructions.
SUBMITTING PROPOSALS:
In order to receive first-round consideration, proposals should be received on or before 14 APRIL 2014.
Incomplete or late proposals will be considered on a time/space-available basis. Sessions will be accepted according to standards of excellence in scholarship, thought, and expression.
ALL PROPOSALS MUST INCLUDE:
— A session title
— One-hundred-word abstract
— Names, brief bios or vitas, and contact information for all proposed presenters
— A list of any audio/visual equipment needs (or specify no AV needed)
— A brief summary of the topic's relevance to Mormon Studies
— If possible, please include a topic outline or draft
SUBMIT PROPOSALS TO: Symposium Director
Mary Ellen Robertson
SUNSTONEME@GMAIL.COM
To submit proposals by mail, please send to:
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2014 SALT LAKE SYMPOSIUM
343 North Third West
Salt Lake City, Utah 84103-1215
2014 Salt Lake Sunstone Symposium
July 30 – August 2, 2014
University of Utah Student Union
200 S. Central Campus Drive, SLC UT 84112
Click here to see the final program
Sunstone’s opening lecture is Wednesday 30 July at 8:00 pm in the University of Utah’s student union Saltair room.
This event is FREE and open to the public.
Check this page for updates and info on the Salt Lake Summer Symposium! More info coming soon....
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Preliminary Program - SL14
2014 Salt Lake Sunstone Symposium
Click here to see the 2014 SLC Symposium Final Program!
We look forward to seeing you at the University of Utah Student Union July 30 - August 2, 2014.
Pre-register for the event by 4:00 pm Sunday July 27, 2014. Click here to see registration options and prices.
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Symposium Registration - SL14
2014 Symposium Online Pre-Registration
Sorry, pre-registration has closed. See price list below for onsite registration July 30-August 2, 2014.
Click here to see the SLC 2014 Final Program
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*Pre-registration has now closed. You can register onsite at the Symposium for full registration, one-day passes, the banquet, box lunches (if available), and single session tickets.
Onsite registration Prices:
$100 3-day registration
$90 subscribers 3-day registration
$85 first timer attendees/independent scholars
$40 3-day Students registration
$50 One-day passes, Thursday, Friday or Saturday
$34 Banquet tickets increase to $34
$13.50 Box lunches (if available onsite)
$25 for one Workshop
$40 for one am+one pm workshop or full day Workshop # 1
$ 9 one single session ticket
SL14 Workshop Choices:
- Full Day: W-1 "Countering Passive-Aggression with Healthy Conflict Resolution Skills" with Michael J. Stevens
- Workshop Registration (full-day or one AM and one PM):
- AM:W2: "Sex Education in Mormon Families: Tough Conversations, Tremendous Potential" with Sara K.S. Hanks
W3: "Moving Past I'm Right You're Wrong; Resolving Conflicts About Faith" with Russ Osmond
- PM:
- W-5: "Trans* 101: Education, Experience, and Acceptance" with Hollie Hancock, Rachel Heller, and Alex Florence. Registration for this workshop ONLY will be on a sliding scale from $1-25. Pay what you can afford to attend this workshop.
- W-6: "The Silent Storm: Addressing Mental Illness in the LDS Community" with John Homer & panel
- W-7: "Super Saturday; Crafts From Ages Past" with Lindsay Hansen Park, Jerilyn Pool, Tresa Edmunds, Alice Fisher Roberts, and Lisa Butterworth
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Handcrafters Row-SL14
Mormon artisans from around the globe will be showcasing their talents at this year's Symposium. This year's Handcrafter's Row will offer an array of unique personalized gift items for both children and adults. Featuring hand sewn items, crafts, and beautiful art from professional artists. Come peruse the halls of the symposium and support local artists!
3’ x 6’ merchant tables are available at this event for the incredibly affordable rate of $50 for all three days. The tables will be set up in the high-traffic main hallway for maximum exposure. Space is VERY LIMITED so register now.
*Registering is an agreement to all the terms and conditions listed below.
Any organizations that have NOT already paid for their table will need to call the office with a credit card number. Please call Mary Ellen or Cheryl at 801-355-5926
*Registering means agreeing that all vendors who participate in any Sunstone Handcrafters event do so at their own risk and agree to hold the owners, sponsors, staff, and management harmless for any and all damages or loss to personal or non-personal property, including and not limited to bodily injury or death. Sellers are responsible for the selling of their items and are responsible for their table during the hours of 7:30am-7:30pm. Sunstone will not be responsible for locking up or watching items during the symposium or after hours. All sellers agree to not hold Sunstone responsible for any loss, damage, theft or disputes.
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Housing & Parking - SL14
SYMPOSIUM LODGING
Sunstone has reserved blocks of sleeping rooms at two local hotels.
Marriott University Park
480 Wakara Way Salt Lake City UT 84108
801.581.1000 www.saltlakecitymarriott.com
Marriott University Park is offering Sunstone a special group rate of $115.00 USD per night plus tax. To make reservations online, go to www.saltlakecitymarriott.com and enter SunSunA in the Group Code field to secure the discounted rate. Reservations must be made by July 18, 2014. Parking is complimentary and there is a free shuttle available to campus.
University Guest House
110 S. Fort Douglas Blvd, SLC, UT 84113
888.416.4075 http://www.universityguesthouse.com/
The cut off date for the discount has passed, but the University Guest House may still have sleeping rooms available during the Symposium.
The University Guest House has a block of double queen and single king rooms available for $105 per night plus tax. Call 1.888.416.4075 to make reservations via phone. The cut off to reserve rooms is Monday June 30, 2014. Individuals need to mention the group name Sunstone Symposium to receive the group rate.
Parking at the University of Utah Campus
Sunstone has reserved Lot 24 for Symposium attendees; parking here is FREE to Sunstone attendees on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday of the symposium. Lot 24 is southeast of the Tanner Humanities Building (CTIHB) and opens onto Wasatch Drive. Take North Campus Drive or Mario Capecchi Drive to Wasatch Drive. Lot 24 has two entrances—one before you get to the McCarthy Track & Field Complex (you’ll drive through Lot 25 to get to Lot 24) and a second entrance at Ballif Road just past the McCarthy Track & Field Complex.
Campus police will be ticketing on weekdays, so please make sure you park in reserved Lot 24. On Saturday ONLY, parking in other campus parking lots is free (except the visitors lot).
Click here to see a parking lot MAP.
Attendees may pay to park in the Visitors Lot directly east of the Union building. This lot charges by the hour with a maximum of $20 per day. It is the closest lot to the Union and has designated handicapped parking spaces (handicapped parking is free with placard).
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Food Service - SL14
*The Pre-registration cutoff date is 5 p.m. Friday 25 July 2014, after that the prices increase to the following:
3 day registrations go up $10 onsite to:
$100 full 3-day
$90 subscribers
$85 first timers and scholars
Students go up to $ 40
One day passes go up to $50 per day
Banquet tickets increase to $34
Box lunches go up to $13.50 (if available onsite)
Workshops stay the same.
Please register early to take advantage of preregistration deals!
Saturday Box Lunch Options
We typically order a few extra box lunches. Ask about availability at the registration desk.
- #1. Special Box Lunch - Buffalo Chicken: Chicken with Bleu Cheese, Baby Spinach and Buffalo Sauce on Ciabatta Roll; Chips, Cookie
- #2. Special Box Lunch - Greek Grilled Vegetable: Eggplant, Squash, Red Onion, Cucumber, Lettuce, Olive Tapenade and Tomato Spread on Focaccia; Chips, Cookie
- #3. Special Box Lunch - Asian Pork: Roasted Pork, Cabbage, Carrot, Cilantro Mayo, Chili Sauce on a Rosette Roll; Chips, Cookie
- #4. Special Box Lunch - Pesto Chicken Club: Pesto, Chicken, Bacon, Tomato, Lettuce, Provolone Cheese on Ciabatta; Chips, Cookie
Saturday Evening Closing Banquet (August 2 at 7:15pm)
Banquet Featuring Eric Samuelsen: $34 onsite (if tickets are available).
Sun-dried Tomato, Spinach and Feta stuffed Chicken Breast with Red Pepper Cream Sauce, Tossed Caesar Salad, Seasonal Vegetables, Garlic Bread Sticks, Italian Cannolis, Penne Pasta with Sauce
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Put your business, conference, or organization in front of the audience at the largest public conference on Mormon issues--the 2014 Salt Lake Sunstone Symposium!
We have a variety of ad sizes to offer. Click here to see the 2014 advertising rate sheet with popular sizes, dimensions, and prices.
Our deadline for ads to appear in the Symposium final program is Monday July 14, 2014 and we will need to receive payment by 5:00 pm MST on July 14.
Contact executive director Jim Murphy or Mary Ellen Robertson or call the Sunstone office for details 801.355.5926.
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