National Women's History Month 2003
at Le Moyne College
All events free and open to the public.
Silent Witness: An Exhibit to Stop Domestic Violence
In tribute to Lee-Anne Scaccia-Cruz
March 10 - 15, 8:30 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Lobby of the W. Carroll Coyne Center for the Performing Arts
As a community, we are all silent witnesses to the issue of domestic
violence. The Silent Witness exhibit is a joint initiative of the Junior
League of Syracuse and Vera House. It is part of a larger effort consisting
of more than 300 exhibits nationwide. The Silent Witness figures represent
local victims whose lives were taken by domestic violence. The objectives
of this exhibit are to provide information on the issue of domestic
violence and its effects on our community and to encourage action to
create change.
Domestic Violence in Our Community
Anne Burlingham
Co-Coordinator of the Syracuse Area Domestic Violence Coalition
Monday, March 10, 7 p.m.
Curtin Special Events Room, Campus Center
The program will include a general overview of domestic violence dynamics,
in relation to the Silent Witness exhibit (in the PAC Lobby all week).
Cunningham will discuss a coordinated community response to domestic
violence and what we as community members can do to bring safety and
respect to all in Onondaga County. The presentation will include a screening
of the award winning video, "Faces of Domestic Violence,"
produced by Vera House.
The Deep Historical Origins of Catholic/Protestant Violence in Ireland
Dr. Barbara Blaszak, professor of history, Le Moyne College
Wednesday, March 12, 7 p.m.
Reilley Room, Reilly Hall
In preparation for the upcoming Berrigan Lecture by Nobel Prize Laureate
Mairead Corrigan Maguire, Le Moyne's own Dr. Barbara Blaszak will discuss
the beginnings of the Irish conflict. She will give an informal talk
that will concentrate on the period from 1880-1914 and that will pave
the way for Mairead Corrigan Maguire's discussion of present-day efforts
to resist violence in Northern Ireland.
A Personal Story of Overcoming Family Violence
Rae
In tribute to Alicia Kromer-Humphreys
Thursday, March 13, 7 p.m.
Reilley Room, Reilly Hall
The struggles of family violence are much more than physical. Rae will
discuss both her own experience and that of her friend, Alicia Kromer-Humphreys,
one of the women featured in the Silent Witness exhibit. She will show
how complex each individual case can be, resulting in vastly different
outcomes.
Building a Culture of Peace and Nonviolence
The Rev. Daniel Berrigan/International House Peacemaker Lecture
Mairead Corrigan Maguire
Nobel Peace Prize Laureate
Wednesday, March 19, 7:30 p.m.
Panasci Family Chapel
Mairead Corrigan Maguire was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1976
for her peacemaking initiatives. Maguire has continued to work ceaselessly
for peace and justice in Northern Ireland and around the world. Her
talk will be about her own experiences in Northern Ireland and her visits
to places in the Middle East, including Iraq.
Why doesn't she just leave?
Joshua M. Price, assistant professor of human development
Binghamton University
Thursday, March 20, 7 p.m.
Reilley Room, Reilly Hall
The question, "Why doesn't she just leave?" seems to be asked
of all battered women. This question assumes that all battered women
are battered in the home, can leave that home, and have somewhere to
go. In his talk, Dr. Price will show how the inadequacy and inappropriateness
of this question become obvious if we examine different women's accounts
of space. With an eye to dismantling the fiction that women's experiences
of violence are homogenous, he will discuss how attention to space allows
us to uncover the multiplicity of violence that different women face.
Naming the Violence Against Women: Gender, Power and Oppression
The Students of PSY 275 (Psychology of Women)
Tuesday, March 25, 3:30 - 5:30 pm
Reilley Room, Reilly Hall
Dr. Maria DiTullio's Psychology of Women classes at Le Moyne College
invite you to attend their poster session entitled "Naming the
Violence Against Women: Gender, Power, and Oppression." Browse
through the research posters highlighting the literature that explores
the many forms of violence against women.
Rethinking Violence Against Women of Color
Maria C. Lugones, associate professor of comparative literature
Binghamton University
Wednesday, March 26, 7 p.m.
Reilley Room, Reilly Hall
Dr. Lugones will consider how violence against women of color works
in the midst of racism, capitalism and colonialism. This analysis provides
a new perspective on what "gender" and "gender violence"
are.
Living in Coalition against Violence
INCITE! Women of Color Against Violence
Thursday, March 27, 7 p.m.
Grewen Auditorium
How are you affected and how do you affect the intersection of state
and interpersonal violence against women of color? INCITE! Women of
Color Against Violence is a national, activist organization of radical
feminists of color that is mobilizing to end all forms of violence against
women of color and communities of color. By supporting grassroots organizing,
they hope to advance a national movement to nurture the health and well-being
of communities of color, as well as global peace, justice and liberation.
This workshop is open to persons of all races and genders.
The Accused
Film and Discussion
Tabor Fisher, facilitator, visiting assistant professor of philosophy
Le Moyne College
Monday, March 31, 7 p.m.
Reilley Room, Reilly Hall
Jonathan Kaplan's "The Accused," which is based upon an actual
story, takes a frank look at the intersections between gender, violence
and the law. Jodie Foster plays Sarah Tobias, a tough, attractive, young
woman who is raped in a local bar and who struggles with prosecutor
Kathryn Murphy (played by Kelly McGillis) to see that justice is done.
After the film, Dr. Tabor Fisher of the philosophy department will facilitate
a discussion.
Please take into consideration that the movie is about a violent rape.
It may be extremely disturbing to some viewers, especially those who
have experienced sexual violence themselves.
For more information about any event, contact 445-4159 or 445-4773.
Women's History Month events are co-sponsored by the Diversity Committee,
Campus Ministry, the Lecture Committee, the Peace and Global Studies
Program, and International House at Le Moyne, and by Amnesty International.
Updated 3 March 2003.
