Central Connecticut State University

Thursday, November 17, 2005

4:30 – 6:30 pm

Torp Theatre, Davidson Hall

A panel discussion on

Teaching gender across the curriculum: Masculinity

Panel:

Michael Kimmel, the keynote speaker, is a sociologist and author who has received international recognition for his work on men and masculinity. His most recent book "Manhood in America: A Cultural History" was published to significant acclaim. Dr. Kimmel is also a well-known educator concerning gender issues. His innovative course, "Sociology of Masculinity", is one of the few courses in the nation that examines men's lives from a pro-feminist perspective. His co-edited college textbook "Men's Lives" has been adopted in virtually every course on men and masculinity in the country. Kimmel is National Spokesperson for the "National Organization for Men Against Sexism" (NOMAS).

Don Levy is currently teaching sociology at West Virginia Wesleyan College. Recently Dr. Levy has focused in his research on men and masculinities on the centrality of sports and sports fanship especially among those men most often considered likely to benefit from the enduring legacy of patriarchy. His study of consuming sport led him to the growing phenomenon of fantasy sports, a game currently played by 15 million Americans. Dr. LevyÕs work was mentioned in a review of fantasy sports published in Sports Illustrated, and he has spoken at the Fantasy Sports Trade Association Conference as well as the American MenÕs Studies Conference and the North American Society for the Sociology of Sport.

John Gustav-Wrathall specializes in the history of sexuality and gender history. He is interested in gay rights, peace activism and the pro-choice movement. His research on "Gay men and the Young Men's Christian Association" addresses topics related to sexuality and justice. Dr. Gustav-Wrathall lives in Minnesota. He grew up in Utah in a Mormon family.

Panel moderator:

Orathai Northern Adjunct Professor in the English Department and instructor of the women studies program.

Panel discussant:

Bill Sencio senior student, Department of Communication

6:30 – 7:30 pm

Founders Hall, Davidson Hall

A reception to honor

Doris Honig-Guenter

for her contributions

to CCSU

Given by CCSU's Women's Studies, Ruthe Boyea WomenÕs Center & the Committee on the Concerns of Women.

Members of the CCSU community, please RSVP by contacting

Phyllis Washington or

Jacqueline Cobbina-Boivin

at 832-1655

7:30 – 9:00 pm

Torp Theatre, Davidson Hall

A film screening of

Georgie Girl

(2001, 70 minutes)

Film discussant:

Dr. Katherine Hermes

History Department

Georgina Beyer, the latest "it" girl of New Zealand politics. A one-time sex worker of Maori descent turned public official, Georgina stunned the world in 1999 by becoming the first trans-gendered person to hold national office.

A videotape by Annie Goldson and Peter Wells, New Zealand

"A Women Make Movies Release"

Sponsored by CCSU's Women's Studies, Ruthe Boyea Women's Center,

the Committee on the Concerns of Women and Student Activities

For more information, people can contact the

Co-directors of the women studies program