Paper proposals:  (500 word abstract/reading time 20 minutes) and panel proposals (1000 word abstract/hour and a half presentation time) should be submitted by April 15, 2007; notification within two weeks of receipt of proposal, no later than May 1, 2007.  We also invite proposals from artists, writers, musicians, and dramatists about works appropriate to the symposium. Undergraduate and graduate students (and their advisors) are encouraged to submit a paper for consideration as well. All accepted presenters must register for the symposium. Proposals should relate to the symposium objectives listed below or other themes related in general to global poverty and health care. Submit to Teddie Joeright at joerightta@hiram.edu or call 330-569-5380 for further information.

SYMPOSIUM OBJECTIVES

* What commitments to human moral equality and justice are required of the biomedical research community, public health care planners, providers of health care, and distributors of resources? What are obstacles to and ways of resolving issues of national and international health care injustice? What are examples of successful solutions or at least steps in that direction?

*What narratives drive individuals and organizations to adopt other-regarding behavior? How do the world's drama, music, art and literature help address problems of national and international poverty and health care?

*What should motivate peple to help others--to make a difference or to make a living? Can the two motivations be combined?