Rape Culture, Gender Roles, and How We Can Make A Difference
November 16, 2016
11:30am - 1pm
Nazareth Hall, Upper Main Dining Area
Rape culture as it exists in our society is a problem with deep roots that has proven very resistant to efforts for change. Jackson Katz, a leading lecturer and researcher on masculinity and gender violence says "Though it may be uncomfortable, addressing sexual violence requires confronting deeper problems — like unhealthy gender stereotypes and peer cultures that perpetuate or tolerate abuse, society's messages to boys (and girls) about what it means to be men, and violent pornography that celebrates objectification of women — all subjects beyond just learning how to stop a violent act." Our panel discussion will focus on both the persistent mores and norms that perpetuate rape culture, and what we as individuals and a community may do to bring about meaningful change.
Facilitator(s):
Dr. Lia Richards-Palmiter, PhD, Director of Office of Diversity Efforts
Edward McNichols, MSW, LSW, Counseling/Student Development Center Clinical Assistant
Maria Temples, Student, President of Student Government Association
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Freedom of the Press and Media Literacy
October 04, 2017
2pm - 3pm
Nazareth Student Center, Upper Main Dining Area
Join us for a faculty and student-led discussion about the First Amendment, the state of it today, and media literacy.
Press Freedom (PDF)
Facilitator(s):
Dr. Lindsey Wotanis, PhD, Associate Professor/Director of Broadcast Journalism Program
Dr. Adam Shprintzen, PhD, Assistant Professor
Brooke Williams, Student, President of Society for Collegiate Journalists, News Editor for the Wood Word
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Faith and Religion in a Time of Crisis: Sexual Abuse in the Catholic Church
September 20, 2018
12pm-1pm
Nazareth Student Center, Upper Main Dining Area
Join us for a facilitated discussion on the impact of the Grand Jury Report regarding sexual abuse in the Catholic Church on personal faith and religion.
Facilitator(s):
- Sr. Mary Persico, IHM, President
- Dr. Helen Bittel, Associate Professor English, Director for Transformational Teaching & Learning
- Rev. Joseph Elston, University Chaplain
- Kevin Gaughenbaugh, Assistant Director of Housing & Residence Life
- Zack Haney, Graduate Student and Assistant Swimming and Diving Coach
- Dr. Elizabeth McGill, Special Assistant to the VP of Enrollment Management and Student Success
- Ann O’Brien, Assistant Director for Service Learning and Community Service
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