Diversity Lecture Series - Spring 2011
Spring 2011:Gender and Sexuality
The UNE Diversity Lecture Series, free and open to the public, is sponsored by the Office of Multicultural Affairs & Diversity Programs in collaboration with UNE students, faculty, and staff. FMI contact dgaspar@une.edu or (207) 602-2461.
Thursday, February 3, 2011
Brandon Hotham
Third-year Psychology/English double major and student leader at UNE
"Queer Maine - Documentary and Discussion: An Examination of How Queer Assimilationists and Radicals Interact and Coexist Together in the State of Maine"
7:00 PM, St. Francis Room, Ketchum Library, Biddeford Campus
Brandon Hotham, a third year Psychology/English double major and student leader at UNE, will share his independent research project and video documentary involving a series of interviews that examines how two queer identified groups (within the LGBTQQI community), queer assimilationists and queer radicals, interact politically and socially in the state of Maine. His research involves background in psychological theory, literature representation, and various documentary styles.
Tuesday, March 1, 2011
Elizabeth De Wolfe
Professor and Chair, Department of History; Department of Women's and Gender Studies
"The Girl Spy, the Mistress, and the Congressman: A Tale of the Gilded Age"
12:00 PM, Café Function Room #1, Decary Dining Hall, Biddeford Campus
In Celebration of Women’s History Month
Wednesday, March 23, 2011
The Out & Allied Project
"Out and Allied: Reader’s Theater & LGBTQA Health Care Panel"
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM, WCHP Lecture Hall, located in Proctor Hall behind Parker Pavillion, Portland Campus
The Out & Allied Project, a dynamic program through Add Verb Productions, focuses on teen written and performed pieces on queer and allied issues. Add Verb Productions has published The Out & Allied Anthology which includes short plays, spoken word, and poetry that address issues of cultivating allies among queer and questioning youth.
Friday, March 25, 2011
Alumnae Alissa Ehmke, Jamie Gellock, Jessica Laughlin, Kristen McElheny, Brady Potter, and Camille Smalley
"Women's & Gender Studies Alumnae Panel: 'How a women's studies minor changed my life'"
12:00 PM, St. Francis Room, Ketchum Library, Biddeford Campus
Six UNE alumnae return to campus to speak about how their minor in Women's & Gender Studies shaped their career trajectory and influenced their lives after graduation. Panelists will include: Alissa Ehmke (English), Jamie Gellock (Medical Biology), Jessica Laughlin (Political Science), Kristen McElheny (English/Education), Brady Potter (Environmental Studies/English), and Camille Smalley (English).
Wednesday, March 30, 2011
Reanae McNeal
International performing artist, vocalist, motivational speaker, griottess (storyteller), and trainer
"The Color of Violence: Challenging a Violent Culture"
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM, WCHP Lecture Hall, located in Proctor Hall behind Parker Pavillion, Portland Campus
Reanae McNeal is an international performing artist, vocalist, motivational speaker, griottess (storyteller), and trainer. She has lectured extensively on how race, gender, and class issues play a role in the oppression of women especially as it pertains to women of color.
Wednesday, March 30, 2011
Reanae McNeal
International performing artist, vocalist, motivational speaker, griottess (storyteller), and trainer
"Standards of Beauty"
7:00 PM, St. Francis Room, Ketchum Library, Biddeford Campus
Reanae McNeal will discuss the trauma of standards of beauty imposed on women as she explores the dynamics of colorism, hair, physical features, and size. Through this thought-provoking and inspirational performance lecture, Ms. McNeal will examine the inner and outer beauty of women while opening up a deeper understanding of body image. Her lecture is interwoven with poetry, stories and song as she invites students to a deeper awareness of their own value and beauty in a diverse world.
Wednesday, April 13, 2011
Documetary Film
"Diagnosing Difference Film and Discussion on Transgender Issues in Healthcare"
7:00 PM, Alfond 205, Biddeford Campus
This documentary film provides a real portrayal of the diversity of gender identities within transgender communities.
Wednesday, April 20, 2011
Add Verb Productions
"The Thin Line: A Play about Eating Disorders"
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM, Ludcke, Portland Campus
The Thin Line is an engaging theatrical production that breaks the silence around eating disorders, reduces stigma around mental illness and raises awareness about the needs of those struggling with this “invisible” health condition.