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2001-2002 Events
October 3, 2001, 7:30 p.m.
BAC Auditorium
"Miz Wizard's Science Secrets"
November 5, 2001, 7:30 p.m.
Alumnae Hall, HCC
"Coaching Women in Sports"
February 7, 2002, 7:30 p.m.
Alumnae Hall, HCC
"Medical Research: It's Not Just for Men Anymore"
March 25, 2002, 7:30 p.m.
Alumnae Hall, HCC
"Anorexia: A Losing Strategy"
April 16, 7:30 p.m.
BAC Auditorium
"The Menstruation Project"
"Miz Wizard's Science Secrets"
October 3, 2001
7:30 p.m.
BAC Auditorium
JANE CURRY, a.k.a. Miz Wizard, entertains and informs with stories about women's contributions to science, engineering and mathematics. Meet Nobel Prize winners and girl inventors: learn about revolutionary researchers who maintained their passion for discovery in the face of adversity. Miz Wizard even conducts demonstrations - which usually don't explode.
Humorist, author, storyteller, performer and recovering academic, Jane Curry received her B.S. from Hanover College and her M.A. and Ph.D. from the University of Michigan. She toured for nine seasons with the Minnesota Chautaugua and has performed solo shows nationally and internationally since 1983.
November 5, 2001
7:30 p.m.
Alumnae Hall, HCC
CAROL HOWE-VEENSTRA Does "go get 'em" have a different effect on male and female athletes? Howe-Veenstra's research suggests singling out an individual motivates men to win but is more likely to make women feel isolated and off balance. Come to this talk to learn more about differences in men's and women's attitudes towards sports, competition, their teammates and their coaches.
CSB Athletic Director Carol Howe-Veenstra received her B.S. from Moorhead State University and her M.S. from St. Cloud State University. She has spent 15 years as Head Volleyball Coach (overall record 342-142). Her team holds six MIAC titles, a Central Region championship and a third-place in the National championships. She has been named MIAC Coach of the Year twice and Central Region Coach of the Year twice.
"Medical Research: It's Not Just for Men Anymore"
February 7, 2002
7:30 p.m
Alumnae Hall, HCC
Scientific knowledge about the prevention and treatment of disease in women lags far behind our knowledge of these same issues in men. As a result, women have often been misdiagnosed and under treated. Trace the history of the healthcare system to see why, until recently, women's health issues were disregarded by the medical research community. Find out about the latest research in women's health and what preventive steps you can take to stay healthy and live longer.
Carol Ebert, RN, BSN, MA, CHES is a nurse with an advanced degree in Health Education. She has been a pioneer in wellness education for over 20 years and currently is a Wellness Education Specialist in the Department of Community and Preventive Care Services at Gundersen Lutheran in La Crosse, Wisconsin.
March 25, 2002
7:30 p.m
Alumnae Hall, HCC
Do you think you've heard everything there is to hear about anorexia? Think again. In this thought provoking lecture, Dr. Mealey argues that anorexia is not unique to humans; most cases of anorexia are actually a form of self-medications; and changes in social structure can explain the recent "epidemic" we have experienced.
Dr. Linda Mealey is Professor of Psychology at the College of Saint Benedict. Her research combines interests in sexuality, evolution, animal behavior, individual differences, and law. Most recently she has examined evolutionary models of psychopathology and developed what have been termed "radical" models of psychopathic personality and anorexia nervosa. Her publications include a textbook, Sex Differences: Developmental and Evolutionary Strategies.
April 16
7:30 p.m
BAC Auditorium
The Menstruation Project is a multimedia performance that laughs, shouts, whispers, educates and most of all speaks about that one thing that all women experience - menstruation. This production integrates theater, video, still photography, poetry, visual arts and storytelling in an up-close look at the lives of contemporary women of diverse cultures, ages and ethnicities. Some say that menstruation is what makes a woman a woman, and yet, how we all experience it, perceive it and move through it, is as infinite as there are colors and human experiences. This dynamic exploration of how we view menstruation is about celebrating the beauty in difference, and in similarity, of numerous cultures on this shared common experience for women.
Mama Mosaic is a women of color theater collective including Sha Cage, Signe Harriday, and Jeany Park. Mama Mosaic's mission is to create and produce innovative theatrical works by and about women of color, in order to give voice to and empower women. Mama Mosaic is rooted in the belief that it is a powerful and illuminating experience to see yourself reflected on stage. Through performance theater, Mama Mosaic attempts to raise community awareness and bring to the stage a new and fresh understanding/appreciation of ourselves as diverse individuals.