Western Museums Association Call for Session Proposals 2002 Conference in Tucson, Arizona Deadline: Thursday, October 25, 2001 There are only a few days left to submit a session proposal for the 2002 Conference, DESCANSANDO PARA LA JORNADA: RESTING FOR THE JOURNEY 2002 Annual Meeting in Tucson, Arizona, September 11-15, 2002. For an online Session & Workshop proposal form go to www.westmuse.org/Tucson_RFP.htm _________________________________________________________________ Descansando Para La Jornada: Resting for the Journey The 2002 Western Museums Association conference theme is a metaphor for our professional growth, restoration and rejuvenation. As museum professionals we are constantly challenged to renew and inspire our visitors but we often neglect opportunities to do this for ourselves. Our profession leads us on paths of discovery as we work to apply new technology to our exhibits, educational programs and collections. Our work is a continuous journey of challenge and change. Can we succeed in our endeavors without recognizing that we too require renewal and moments of descansando? The 2002 Annual Conference will focus on reflecting on our field and restoring our professional development; Resting for the Journey, Descansado Para La Jornada. Session proposals may address a variety of topics, but the selection committee will be interested in those that reflect on and explore restoration and rejuvenation—in our professional careers and in our programs and institutions. What kinds of changes should we be preparing for? How can we support our professional growth and development? What can we learn from our past experiences? The conference will be held at the Westin La Paloma, a secluded resort located at the foothills of Tucson’s beautiful Catalina Mountains. Slow down long enough to experience the subtle changes of the sky, land and animal life as the Tucson desert transforms from summer to fall. We invite you to prepare to rest amid the diverse cultures that reside in the Old Pueblo. ========================================================= Important Subscriber Information: The Museum-L FAQ file is located at http://www.finalchapter.com/museum-l-faq/ . You may obtain detailed information about the listserv commands by sending a one line e-mail message to [log in to unmask] . The body of the message should read "help" (without the quotes). If you decide to leave Museum-L, please send a one line e-mail message to [log in to unmask] . The body of the message should read "Signoff Museum-L" (without the quotes).