Coordinated by:
University at Albany
State University of New York
Coordinated by:
Middle Earth Peer Assistance Program
University Counseling Center
Co-sponsored by:
Keynote Speaker: Sarah Weddington, Attorney and Author
A Question of Choice: The Abortion Controversy Then and Now
Tuesday, February 11, 1997
8:00 p.m.
Campus Center Ballroom
About the Presenter
Sarah Weddington is a well-known attorney and spokesperson on public issues. She argued the winning side of the landmark case of "Roe v. Wade" before the United States Supreme Court. In that 1973 decision, the Court ruled that the U.S. Constitution guarantees women the choice of whether to continue or terminate an unwanted pregnancy. For her work in that case, Ms. Weddington has received numerous awards, including the Planned Parenthood Federation of America's Margaret Stenger Award.Ms. Weddington has been a longtime advocate for women. In 1972, she was the first woman elected from Austin to be a member of the Texas House of Representatives, where she served three terms. While there, she helped reform the Texas rape statutes, passed an equal credit bill for women, led successful efforts to maintain Texas' ratification of the ERA and led successful efforts to prevent any passage of anti-abortion legislation. She was also instrumental in changing Texas law to provide equal consideration in custody disputes for mothers and fathers.
From 1978 to 1981, Ms. Weddington was assistant to the President of the United States. She was designated by President Carter to lead White House efforts to extend the time for ratification of the national ERA, to assist in the selection of women for federal judiciary appointments, to co-chair the U.S. Delegation to the United Nations Mid-Decade conference on Women in Copenhagen in 1980, and to implement other programs to assist the equal treatment of women in the military, in securing business loans, and in social programs.
Ms. Weddington is presently a writer, author and teacher who practices law in Austin, Texas. She recently published a best-selling book entitled A Question of Choice. She has also worked with first ladies Johnson, Ford, and Carter in the area of women and the constitution. She lectures around the country on women and leadership and is a Distinguished Lecturer at Texas Women's College. Among Ms. Weddington's numerous honors and awards are the National Association of College Activities Speaker of the Year Award (1992) and Time Magazine's Outstanding Young American Leader distinction. She holds honorary doctorates from Southwestern University, Hamilton College, and McMurry College.
Sunday, February 9, 1997
7:30 p.m.-9:00 p.m.
Dutch Quadrangle - Flag Room
Come and participate or be an audience member in a Middle Earth and Project SHAPE
version of a popular TV game show. Test your knowledge in categories such as safer sex,
AIDS and other sexually transmitted diseases, and other topics related to sexuality.
Prizes will be awarded to winners of all games.
Coordinators:
PEER SEXUAL HARASSMENT
Monday, February 10, 1997
Peer sexual harassment on college campuses will be examined in this workshop.
Actions that students can take to help stop peer sexual harassment will also be
discussed.
Presenter:
WOMEN'S SEXUALITY: A SOCIAL, BIOLOGICAL, AND HISTORICAL APPROACH
2:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
This presentation will focus on women's sexuality and how it is affected by
society. A historical perspective will be discussed, along with a brief summary
of the biology of women. Discussion will focus on integrating these three areas,
discovering the links between the current view of women's sexuality, and the
biology and history all women share.
Presenter:
NOT JUST BLACK AND WHITE: EXPLORING INTERRACIAL RELATIONSHIPS
7:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
This workshop will outline the history of inter-racial relationships in this country.
The impact of inter-racial relationships upon the people in the relationships will be
discussed. The importance of open communication with one's partner will be explored.
Presenter:
AIDS DOESN'T DISCRIMINATE: A CULTURAL PERSPECTIVE ON HIV DISEASE
Tuesday, February 11, 1997
This workshop will discuss HIV disease and AIDS from a cultural perspective.
Come and hear about the ways in which AIDS has affected the lives of persons of
color and how important it is to remain sensitive to diversity issues when we
discuss AIDS.
Presenters:
2:45 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
AIDS Testing - Should I get tested? Where can I get tested? How much does it cost? What
does my test result mean? Should I get an anonymous test or a confidential one? What
about the new home AIDS test? This workshop was developed in response to students'
questions regarding this often misunderstood area. Learn what is myth and what is fact
to assist you in making this important decision.
Presenter:
SEXUALITY WEEK KEYNOTE PRESENTATION:
8:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Presenter:
DEBUNKING THE MYTHS: SEXUALITY AND DISABILITY
Wednesday, February 12, 1997
This workshop and panel discussion will address the physical, social,
psychological, and attitudinal issues associated with sexuality as it relates to
a number of disabilities. The presentation will focus on topics such as spinal
cord injury, develop.m.ental disabilities, blindness and visual impairment,
deafness and hearing impairment.
Presenter:
COMMUNICATING WITH YOUR SEX PARTNER
2:45 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
This workshop will discuss the important factors and issues that should be
addressed when beginning an intimate relationship with your partner. Effective
techniques for healthy communication and conflict resolution will be outlined.
Presenters:
LIVING WITH HIV/AIDS: A PANEL DISCUSSION
5:45 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
In this workshop, a panel of persons from different backgrounds who are infected
with HIV or who have AIDS will describe their experiences in coping with the
disease, including their reactions to being diagnosed, the reactions of their
families and society toward them, and their experiences in trying to get medical
and other support. (Required program for ECPY 311).
Panel Coordinator:
COMMUNICATION IN SEX AND DATING RELATIONSHIPS
7:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
This workshop for women will explore communication issues in sex and dating
relationships, with an emphasis on utilizing communication skills to reduce one's risk
of being a victim of interpersonal violence and sexual assault. Issues to be discussed
will include: identifying characteristics of effective verbal and nonverbal
communication; examining barriers to clear communication in dating relationships; and
recognizing "red flags" from prospective sex and dating partners.
Presenter:
MAN TO MAN: A FRANK TALK ABOUT MALE SEXUALITY IN THE 90'S
7:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
This is an invitation for men to explore their attitudes about male sexuality in
today's world. Topics to be addressed will include the importance of sexuality for
men's identity, the meaning of masculinity, the need for effective sexual communication
and the problem of sexual assault. In addition to focusing on the many positive aspects
of male sexuality, discussion will also examine the damaging connections that often
equate masculinity and prowess with sexual entitlement and sexual assault.
Presenters:
Thursday, February 13, 1997
This workshop provides information about gay, lesbian and bisexual lifestyles. We will
discuss people's awareness and feelings about homophobia and have an opportunity to
hear what others have to say. Myths about these issues will be presented. Discussions
on how to give support to gays, lesbians and bisexuals will be discussed. (Required
program for Dr. Semmler's English 240 course.)
Presenter:
REMAINING SEX-POSITIVE IN TODAY'S WORLD
1:15.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Choosing to be sexually active in today's world involves consideration of
different factors than in years past. This workshop will explore methods you can
employ to protect your health and that of your partners by incorporating "safer
sex" into your relationships.
Presenter:
2:45 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
This workshop will discuss the types of birth control methods that are effective
for men and women. The advantages and disadvantages of each method will be
described. The most current methods of birth control will be included.
Presenter
Workshops and Programs
JEOPARDY! - WHAT DO YOU KNOW ABOUT SEX?
Peer Educators
Middle Earth Peer Assistance Program
and Project SHAPE
Sexual Health and Peer Education)
1:15 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Campus Center 375
Steve Galime, M.S.
Associate Director of Housing Services and Coordinator of the Sexual Harassment
Advisor's Program
Campus Center 375
Daria Papalia, Ph.D.
Staff Psychologist
University Counseling Center
Indian Quadrangle - Skin Room
Alexandra Carlo, M.A.
Practicum Student
University Counseling Center
1:15 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Campus Center 375
Joyce Hughes Carr, M.S.
Center for Community Health
and
Mark Carter, M.S.
AIDS institute
AIDS TESTING
Campus Center 375
Carol P. Stenger, M. Ed.
Health Educator
University Counseling Center
A QUESTION OF CHOICE: THE ABORTION CONTROVERSY THEN AND NOW
Campus Center Ballroom
Sarah Weddington
Attorney and Author
1:15p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Campus Center 375
Patrick Romain, M.S.
Senior Academic Advisor
Educational Opportunities Program
Campus Center 375
Sarah Finkleberg, M.A.
Outreach Coordinator
Middle Earth Peer Assistance Program,
Anne Barba, M.A.
Health Education Graduate Assistant
University Counseling Center
and
Project SHAPE Peer Educators
Campus Center 375
Carol P. Stenger, M. Ed.
Health Educator
University Counseling Center
State Quadrangle - Penthouse
Julie Heslin, Ph.D.
Coordinator for Sexual Assault Prevention and Education
University Counseling Center
Campus Center Assembly Hall
Greg Masiello, B.A. and Paul Sturmer, M.A.
from
A Few Good Men
University men committed to
stopping rape and sexual assault
UNDERSTANDING HOMOPHOBIA AND HETEROSEXISM
11:15 a.m. - 12:45 p.m.
Education 121
Carol P. Stenger, M.Ed.
Health Educator
University Counseling Center
Campus Center 361
Carol P. Stenger, M. Ed.
Health Educator
University Counseling Center
EVERYTHING YOU ALWAYS WANTED TO KNOW ABOUT BIRTH CONTROL
BUT WERE AFRAID TO ASK
Campus Center 361
Debbi Hirt, R.N.
and
Eileen Fitzpatrick , R.N.
Reproductive Health Clinic
University Health Center