The Women’s Studies Program Summer Colloquium

1. The Women’s Studies Program Summer Colloquium “It’s Complicated: The Art, Study and Politics of Gender Across Disciplines” The Women’s Studies Program Summer Colloquium, titled “It’s Complicated: The Art, Study and Politics of Gender Across Disciplines,” is being held on Friday, June 8, from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Faculty/Staff Dining Room, in Campus Center on the Rockville campus. The event is co-sponsored by The Center for Teaching and Learning , The Center for Organizational and Professional Development, MC Pride and Allies, The Office of Equity and Diversity, and The Paul Peck Humanities Institute. The Women’s Studies Program Summer Colloquium has been both a professional development opportunity for faculty and staff and an extra-curricular opportunity for students in the discipline. Past colloquium topics have included service learning, the immigrant experience and social justice, as each related to curriculum, study and practice, and teaching. Colloquiums in past years have consisted of guest keynote speakers, morning and afternoon breakout sessions and panel discussions led by faculty, staff, students and administrators, and working lunches with session presenters and representatives and/or materials from topic-related organizations and agencies in the local community. The keynote speaker will beRahne Alexander, musician, performance artist and activist on gender issues. Breakout session topic discussions will include the Developing Concept of Masculinity, Ways Feminists Express and Critique Gender, Strategies for Including Gender and Sexuality in Your Classroom, Gender and Writing, Politics of Women's Health, Gender Inclusivity in Philosophy, Nursing and Science, and Contemplative Practices in the Feminist Classroom. This summer’s Women’s Studies Program Colloquium will help create a foundation for the study and teaching of our diverse community. It will be instrumental in shaping the future of the Women’s Studies Program as it grows to include Gender Studies. Certificates from the CTL will be provided. Registration is available through the Professional Development System, at pds.montgomerycollege.edu. A light lunch will be provided. Bibliographical materials will be available for further exploration on the topics discussed. All are welcome. For questions, please contact Genevieve Carminati by email or at 240-567-7446.

2. The Women’s Studies Program Summer Colloquium Friday, June 8, 2012 9:30 AM - 3:00 PM Montgomery College, Rockville Campus Center, Faculty/Staff Dining Room It’s Complicated: The Art, Study, and Politics of Gender Across the Disciplines Colloquium Features: Keynote Address by Rahne Alexander, musician, performance artist, and activist. Morning and Afternoon Breakout Sessions and Panel Discussions featuring faulty, staff and students, on topics including the Developing Concept of Masculinity, Ways Feminists Express and Critique Gender, Strategies for Including Gender and Sexuality in Your Classroom, Gender and Writing Gender Inclusivity in Philosophy, Nursing and Science, and Contemplative Practices in the Feminist Classroom. Working Lunch with opportunities to interact with sessions presenters and representatives from area organizations involved in understanding diversity and promoting human rights. A Bibliography and Other Resources to take away for continuing exploration on your own A Light Lunch will be served Rahne Alexanderis a multidisciplinary artist from Baltimore, MD. Her film & video art has screened in galleries and festivals across the country, including the Baltimore Museum of Art, MIX (NYC), Freewaves (LA), Homoscope (Austin) and Cinekink (NYC). Rahne was featured in the 2010 rockumentary Riot Acts: Flaunting Gender Deviance in Music Performance, and she performs frequently with her bands The Oops and The Degenerettes. A former curator/organizer of the avant-garde Transmodern Festival and the long-running, award-winning queer cabaret Charm City Kitty Club, she also is also a contributor to Smile Hon, You're In Baltimore and the Baltimore City Paper. During the days and many nights, she is in charge of Operations and Development for the Maryland Film Festival. Registration Preferred, but Walk-ins Welcome! To Register, visit pds.montgomerycollege.edu To request accommodations for a disability, contact CTL at (240) 567 – 2000 at least two weeks prior to the event. • Event Co-Sponsors: • Center for Professional and Organizational Development ( CPOD) • Center for Teaching and Learning • MC Pride and Allies • Office of Equity and Diversity • Paul Peck Humanities Institute • Women’s Studies Program Professional Development Credit & Certificates of Completion awarded to both student and faculty attendees! For questions on colloquium content, call Genevieve Carminati at 240-567-7446.