UMaine Peace Week 2003 Schedule Set

Contact: Contact: Joe Carr at (207) 581-3571

ORONO — The University of Maine’s Peace Studies Program has developed a series of events for Peace Week 2003 at UMaine.  The theme for the week’s programming is “Transforming Gender Roles for the 21st Century.”  The schedule of events follows:

 

MONDAY, OCT. 27

 

12:15-1:30 P.M. Religion Panel Discussion

  • To examine the question: how does your religion/spiritual tradition address gender roles for the 21st century, both in Scripture and in everyday practice?

 

Bangor Lounge, Memorial Union

 

TUESDAY, OCT. 28

 

6-8 P.M.   Movie: Dreamworlds II

  • Open discussion to follow, with snacks provided

 

FFA Room, Memorial Union

 

WEDNESDAY, OCT. 29

 

12:15 p.m.  Women in the Curriculum Lunch Series Lecture

  • Myriam Miedzian, author of “Boys Will be Boys: Breaking the Link Between Masculinity and Violence,” will discuss “Men and Violence: Why the Denial and Anger?”

 

Bangor Lounge, Memorial Union

 

THURSDAY, OCT. 30

 

6-8 P.M.  Movie: Tough Guise

  • Open discussion to follow, with snacks provided

 

Totman Lounge, Memorial Union

 

SATURDAY, NOV. 1     

 

8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.           

  • Daylong Conference “Boys Will be Boys, Challenging Our Cultural Stereotypes of Masculinity” Keynote Speakers:  David Rider of Men Can Stop Rape, Washington, D.C., and Myriam Miedzian.  Morning and afternoon workshop sessions; Information Fair and Book Sale.  Light refreshments provided, lunch on your own.  Conference registration fee:  $35; Students $8.  For conference information call 581-2609.                                 

 

Donald P. Corbett Business Building

 

All events are free (unless otherwise noted), open to the public, and accessible. For more information, please call 581-2609.