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Celebrating Over 20 Years at Plattsburgh State
Women's Studies Forum, established in 1981, began as a monthly speaker series held in the College Center. Over the course of 24 years, we have featured students, faculty, professionals, community activists, visiting artists, musicians and scholars. Today, the Forum has evolved into a combination of Sharing of Scholarship presentations featuring noted faculty and community members, as well as a Special Events Series featuring nationally and internationally renowned speakers.
Recent guests were photographer Ellen Eisenman, internationally recognized feminist international relations scholar Cynthia Enloe and world famous activist for transgender issues Leslie Feinberg. Check out other Plattsburgh State Lectures and Forums.
2007/2008 Events
Feminine & Feisty: Tehuana Women in the 2007 Oaxaca, Mexico Teachers Strike - Dr. Jayne Howell
Date: Thursday, September 6, 2007
Time: 12:30 - 1:15 p.m.
Location: Angell College Center Cardinal Lounge
Cost: Free
Come hear Dr. Jayne Howell, Professor of Anthropology and Associate Director of Latin American Studies at California State University, Long Beach, share her research on gendered employment patterns and cityward migration in the state of Oaxaca, Mexico since 1986.
This event is co-sponsored by the Departments of Women's Studies and Anthropology. Support from College Auxiliary Services is gratefully acknowledged.
Women as Instruments of Peace
Date: Thursday, September 20, 2007
Time: 12:30 - 1:15 p.m.
Location: Alumni Room, Angell College Center
Cost: Free
Don't miss this very special Women's Studies Forum presented in conjunction with The Peace & Social Justice Conference and the Department of Music. Women as Instruments of Peace will feature local storyteller Cathy Ellis, local vocalist and storyteller Eileen Egan Mack and a special performance by the SUNY Plattsburgh Women's Chorus with an original rendition of Sojourner Truth's "Ain't I a Woman." The event will be directed by Associate Professor of Music Jo Ellen Miano. We hope you can make it - it's sure to be a great event!
Special thanks to Dr. Marilyn Nelson and JoEllen Miano. Support from College Auxiliary Services is gratefully acknowledged.
Gender Roles in Mongolian Nomadic Life - Sas Carey
Date: Thursday, October 18, 2007
Time: 12:30 - 1:15 p.m.
Location: Cardinal Lounge, Angell College Center
Cost: Free
Come meet Sas Carey, RN and Director of NOMADICARE for Mongolia. Sas is a holistic RN involved in care practices among nomadic groups and is also a filmmaker. A special evening screening of her film Gobi Women's Song will be shown from 6 - 8:30 p.m. in Yokum 202.
These events are sponsored by Sigma Theta Tau, New York State Nurses Association, Departments of Nursing, Women's Studies and Anthropology, the Global Education Office, Asian Studies Committee, the Office of the Dean of Arts and Sciences and College Auxiliary Services.
Witchcraft & Feminism
Date: Thursday, November 1, 2007
Times: 12:30 - 1:15 p.m.
Location: TBD
Cost: Free
A work-in-progress, this forum is one part of week-long "Pottermania" events celebrating the Harry Potter book and movie series. Be sure to keep an eye out for fliers announcing times and venues for the different events. Along with the Witchcraft and Feminism Forum, a panel discussion, presentation, movie screening, Potter Jeopardy and March of Witches and Wizards is planned. So, plan to join us - it's sure to be a great week!
Immigration Reform on the Southern Border - Dr. Connie Oxford
Date: Thursday, November 29, 2007
Time: 12:30 - 1:15 p.m.
Location: Cardinal Lounge, Angell College Center
Cost: Free
Join us as Dr. Connie Oxford shares the results of her latest research this past summer in Arizona. Her current project focuses on the immigration reform movement in the United States. In her presentation, she will examine how gender, race, and class inform immigration reform activists' understanding of citizenship.
International Women's Day - Dr. Simona Sharoni
Date: Thursday, March 6, 2007
Time: 12:30 - 1:15 p.m.
Location: Cardinal Lounge, Angell College Center
Cost: Free
Come meet Dr. Simona Sharoni, our newest WMS faculty member, and hear her speak on Nurturing a Global Movement for Gender Equality: Prospects and Challenges. Join us as we celebrate women all over the world.
What to do with a Women's Studies Major
Date: Thursday, April 10, 2008
Time: 12:30 - 1:15 p.m.
Location: Cardinal Lounge, Angell College Center
Cost: Free
Come learn job titles and organizations involved with Women's Studies. Learn where the vacancies are and how to market your skills as a Women's Studies major or minor. Find out what you can do with this worthwhile and powerful degree!
WMS Award Ceremony
Date: Thursday, May 1, 2008
Time: 12:30 - 1:15 p.m.
Location: Cardinal Lounge, Angell College Center
Cost: Free
Come celebrate with us! Join us as we extend our heartfelt congratulations and recognition of our outstanding graduates and award recipients.
Questions, Comments, Suggestions?
If you would like more information about Women's Studies at Plattsburgh State, please contact
Dr. Deborah Altamirano, Chair
Phone: (518) 564-4010
E-mail: altamidr@plattsburgh.edu
Women's Studies Program
Hawkins Hall 102C
101 Broad Street
Plattsburgh, NY 12901