Cancelled Event: Richard McCann

Please note: Richard McCann's presentation that was expected to be held Wednesday, November 20th has been cancelled. He is unable to make the trip to Villanova. We are hoping to reschedule his presentation for the spring! We are sorry to disappoint everyone and hope that this does not cause too much of an inconvenience. Please let us know if you have any further questions.

Have a good holiday!

Richard McCann: "Transitions: The Girlhood of a Bio Male"

On Wednesday, November 20th at 4:00 p.m. in the Radnor St. David's Room, Richard McCann will be presenting, "Transitions: The Girlhood of a Bio-Male."

Richard McCann is the author of Mother of My Sorrows, a work of fiction, and Ghost Letters, a collection of poems. He is also the editor of Things Shaped in Passing: More 'Poets for Life' Writing from the AIDS Pandemic. His fiction, creative nonfiction, and poetry have appeared in magazines such as The Atlantic, Ms., Esquire, Ploughshares, Tin House, and The Washington Post Magazine. He is also published in numerous anthologies, including The O. Henry Prize Stories 2007 and Best American Essays 2000. He is currently working on a memoir, The Resurrectionist, which explores the experience and meanings of illness and mortality through a narrative exploration of his experience as a liver transplant recipient.

This event is co-sponsored by the Gay Straight Coalition and the English department. It is free and open to the public.

Visiting Scholar: Heidi Hartmann

Please make note of an important upcoming GWS event! On Monday, November 11th at 6:00 p.m. in Bartley 1011, Heidi Hartmann will be giving her talk, "Women and Men: The Recession and Recovery."

Hartmann is a feminist economist and the founder of The Institute for Women's Policy Research, a scientific research organization formed to meet the need for women centered public policy research. She is also the organization's president and a Research professor at The George Washington University in D.C. Her areas of expertise include women and the economy, workforce participation, equity, and Social Security. She lectures internationally on women, economics, and public policy, and frequently testifies before U.S. Congress.

If you are interested in reading some of Hartmann's recent work, you can find a few of her articles posted on the GWS website: http://www1.villanova.edu/villanova/artsci/gws.html.
Just be sure to click the event link.

Hartmann is currently the scholar in residence for the Greater Philadelphia Women's Studies Consortium. We are very excited that she will be visiting Villanova!

Take A GWS Class!

As you begin to prepare for your spring semester, consider taking a Gender and Women's Studies course! Below is a list of all the courses being offered for the spring 2014 semester. As you can see, our program represents a broad range of disciplines and topics that can enhance any field of study! When you enroll in a GWS course, you will find yourself in the company of passionate teachers and fellow learners who encourage critical thinking and dialogue. Don't miss this great opportunity!

GWS 2050: Gender & The World, David Cregan, TR 10:00-11:15 a.m
AAH 3001: Women in Art, Jeanne Brody, TR 11:30-12:45 p.m.
COM 5300: Dialogue on Gender, Stephen Sheridan, M 6:00-8:00 p.m.
ENG 1975: Soph. Seminar/Gender and Monsters, Megan Quigley, TR 2:30-3:45 p.m.
ENG 2300: Women in Literature, Ellen Bonds, TR 1:00-2:15 p.m.
ENG 3350: Milton, Lauren Shohet, MW. 1:30-2:45 p.m.
ENG 4691: Faulker and Morrison, Jean Lutes and Crystal Lucky, TR 10:00-11:15 a.m.
HIS 3360: Women in the Pre-Modern West, Rebecca Winer, TR 10:00-11:15 a.m.
HIS 3361: Women in Modern Europe, Lynn Hartnett, TR 2:30-3:45 p.m.
HIS 2296: History of American Women, Catherine Kerrison, MWF 11:30-12:20 p.m.
NUR 2200: Healthy Lifestyles, Linda Copel, R 4:00-6:45 p.m.
PHI 2400: Philosophy of Sex and Love, Chaone Mallory, MW 1:30-2:45 p.m.
PH 2420: Philosophy of Women, Sally Scholz, MWF 12:30-1:20 p.m.
PJ 2800: Race, Class, and Gender, Cynthia Nielsen, TR 1:00-2:15 p.m.
PSC 2700: Women in Politics, Robert Langran, MW 4:30-5:45 p.m.
PSY 2430: Psychology of Gender, Katina Sawyer, MW 3:00-4:15 p.m.
THL 2420: Women in the Bible, Judith Hadley, MW 3:00-4:15 p.m.
THL 4250: Global Poverty and Justice, Suzanne Toton, TR 1:00-2:15 p.m.
THL 4250: Global Poverty and Justice, Suzanne Toton, TR 1:00-2:15 p.m.
THL 4490: Themes in Spirituality: Gender, Rachel Smith, MWF 10:30-11:20 a.m.

If you have specific questions about these GWS classes, or the major and minor, please contact our Academic Director, Jean Lutes, at jean.lutes@villanova.edu.

"Warrior Girls: The Benefits and Perils of Women's Sports"

This Wednesday, October 30th at 6:30 p.m., Michael Sokolove will be giving his presentation, "Warrior Girls: The Benefits and Perils of Women's Sports." Michael Sokolove is a contributing writer for the New York Times Magazine, as we as the author of two previous books, The Ticket Out: Darryl Strawberry and the Boys of Crenshaw, and Hustle: The Myth, Life, and Lies of Pet Rose. He has appeared on numerous national television and radio news shows, including ABC's Good Morning America and ESPN's Outside The Lines. While Sokolove has written about a broad range of topics, his specialty has been the sociology and culture of sports. Sokolove's most recent work explores the 1979 Crenshaw High Cougars basketball team, and the myth that success in sports is a ticket out of the inner city.

Following the talk, there will be a discussion facilitated by Dr. Rick Eckstein (Department of Sociology) and Stacy Coburn-Carone (Assistant Coach at Villanova).

This event is co-sponsored by Honors, Peace and Justice Education, Sociology, and Communication.

Spotlight on Human Trafficking

Director Kat Rohrer talks with students during
the Q&A session following the film.

GWS would like to thank all members of the Villanova community who attended our event yesterday evening. We showed the documentary, Fatal Promises, which examined human trafficking in both the United States and abroad. Through personal stories of victims and interviews with politicians, NGO representatives and activists, Fatal Promises provides a comprehensive look at the realities of human trafficking versus the rhetoric of politicians and pundits who claim to be making significant strides in combating this horrific crime against humanity

 

Following the film, we had a Q&A session with the director, Kat Rohrer. Students asked some wonderful questions about human trafficking in America and how individuals--particularly college students--can make a difference.

Kat recommended that those interested in this issue should get involved with NGOs who daily fight to end human trafficking. To see a list of such NGOS,  click here. Additionally, Kat emphasized that what we purchase and economically support plays a significant role in the persistence of human trafficking. She recommended Slavery Footprints , which investigates popular stores and companies in order to expose which use forced laborers. Lastly, students were encouraged to immediately contact the National Human Trafficking Resource Center (1-888-373-3888) if they ever think that they have come across a case of human trafficking.

"Plastic Boy: Transgender Identity Unpacked"

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On Wednesday, October 23rd at 7:00 p.m. Aiden Kosciesza will visit Villanova to give his presentation, "Plastic Boy: Transgender Identity Unpacked."

Aiden is a transgender writer, speaker, and activist who has given presentations about LGBT identity both in the US and abroad. He first spoke out about LGBT civil rights as a graduate student at Villanova's Freedom School, and later focused on transgender issues as he explored his own identity as a transsexual man. He began sharing his personal story of discovery aboard Peace Boat, a Japanese NGO that promotes peace and understanding through sustainable travel.

This event is co-sponsored by Villanova's Gay Straight Coalition and the English department. We hope that you will join us to hear Aiden's personal and thought-provoking story!