WOMEN'S STUDIES
BULLETIN

February 2002

Table of Contents:
NEW SECRETARY
SPEAKERS IN THE SPOTLIGHT
INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY LUNCHEON
WOMEN'S STUDIES COURSES -- FALL 2002
ASSOCIATE OF THE MONTH
WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH 2003 CALENDAR HIGHLIGHTS

NEW SECRETARY

We would like to welcome the new Women's Studies Program secretary, Theresa Laskos, who joined us on January 16, 2002. Welcome, Theresa! Theresa's email is tlaskos@niu.edu. (top)

SPEAKERS IN THE SPOTLIGHT

r Dorothy McBride Stetson, Professor of Political Science, Florida Atlantic University. "Dorothy Stetson and I have a long friendship and professional relationship through the Women's Caucus in Political Science. We now co-edit the series Women and Politics for Routledge Press. Having such a distinguished scholar in the Comparative Politics field as a co-editor has immensely broadened my knowledge of women, gender and politics globally." ~ Barbara Burrell, Associate Director, Public Opinion Lab.

r Kathleen Kiernan, Deputy Assistant Director, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms. "When Kathy left Chicago's ATF office for Washington D.C., Mayor Daly was upset and tried to keep her in Chicago. The people she worked with were all upset as well." ~ Paul Ilsley, Professor, Department of Educational Technology, Research and Assessment.

r Carole Lacampagne, Director of the Mathematical Sciences Education Board at the National Academy of Science. "Dr. Lacampagene is a native of California and a mother of four. She began as a number theorist and became interested in mathematics education. She now would be considered a mathematics educator." ~ Diana Steele, Assistant Professor, Department of Mathematical Science. (top)

INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY LUNCHEON

The annual luncheon will focus on Sri Lankan women, with a short presentation by Jaya Gajanayake, International Training Office. Come celebrate and learn about women around the world! March 6^th, 11:30, Chandelier Room. Call 753-1895 for reservations. (top)

WOMEN'S STUDIES COURSES -- FALL 2002

ILAS 230.1: Women in Contemporary America
Instructor: Lynn Kamenitsa. Day/Time: MWF 11 - 11:50 a.m.

ILAS 230H.P1: Honors Section, Women in Contemporary America
Instructor: Lynn Kamenitsa. Day/Time: MWF 11 - 11:50 a.m.

ILAS 390.P1: Internship in Women's Studies
Instructor: Amy Levin. Day/Time: ARR

ILAS 430.P1/ART 489, ART 580, ART 583: Special Topics in Women's Studies: Women Artists, Feminist Aesthetics & Feminist Art Criticism
Instructor: Deborah Smith-Shank. Day/Time: W 6-8:40 p.m.

ILAS 430.P2/ENGL 382, Special Topics in Women's Studies:
Women Writers
Instructor: Amy Levin. Day/Time: TTh 2-3:15 p.m.

ILAS 430H.P2: Honors Section, Special Topics in Women's Studies:Women Writers Instructor: Amy Levin. Day/Time: TTh 2-3:15 p.m.

ILAS 432.P1: Feminist Theory
Instructor: Diana Swanson. Day/Time: ARR

ILAS 434.P1/ENGL 434: Women, Men and Language
Instructor: Heather Hardy. Day/Time: TTh 8-9:15 a.m.

ILAS 434H.P1/ENGL 434: Honors Section, Women, Men and Language
Instructor: Heather Hardy. Day/Time: TTh 8-9:15 a.m.

ILAS 439.P1: Independent Study in Women's Studies
Instructor: Amy Levin. Day/Time: ARR

ILAS 502.P1: Internship
Instructor: Amy Levin. Day/Time: ARR

ILAS 520.P1: Feminist Theory
Instructor: Diana Swanson. Day/Time: Th 6-8:40 p.m.

ILAS 539.P1: Independent Study
Instructor: Amy Levin. Day/Time: ARR

Call Theresa at 753-1038 for permit information. (top)

ASSOCIATE OF THE MONTH

Women's Studies is pleased to announced a new Bulletin segment called Associate of the Month," which will celebrate the research and teaching of a Faculty Associate.

This month we salute Professor Susan H. Linden, Associate Professor of Foreign Languages and Literatures. Linden began her life-long love of the French language in the 7^th grade. She came to NIU in 1980, after teaching at Ohio State University in Columbus.

Linden's specialty is Twentieth-Century French Literature. Her research interests include the twentieth-century novel, autobiography, and women writers. Linden has published papers and given presentations on works of Albert Camus, Colette, Hélène Cixous, George Sand, Madame de Sévigné,and Marguerite Duras.

When Linden is not teaching or doing research, she is busy with the Dalmatian Rescue of Northern Illinois, a national network of independent Dalmatian rescue volunteers. To view Linden's web site, go to http://linden.forlangs.net/.
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WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH 2003 CALENDAR HIGHLIGHTS

Thursday, February 28

12:30 p.m. -- "Demon Possession Among Women in Imperial Russia," Christine Worobec, Department of History. Reavis Hall, Room 103. Sponsor: Women's Studies Faculty Associates Lecture Series.

Sunday, March 3

1:00 - 3:00 p.m. -- Women's History Month Tea Party. DeKalb Area Women's Center, 1021 State Street, DeKalb. Call 758-1351 for information. Sponsor: DeKalb Area Women's Center.

Monday, March 4

8:00 p.m. -- "Women's Movements: Have They Made a Difference?" Dorothy McBride Stetson, Florida Atlantic University. Holmes Student Center, Illinois Room. Sponsors: Graduate Colloquium Committee, Women's Studies Program, Division of International Programs, and Political Science Department.

Tuesday, March 5

11:00 a.m. -- "Women's Rights Politics: Welfare Reform and Prostitution Policies in the U.S." Dorothy McBride Stetson, Florida Atlantic University. Watson Hall, Room 110. Sponsors: Graduate Colloquium Committee, Women's Studies Program, Division of International Programs, and Political Science Department.

Wednesday, March 6

11:30 a.m. -- International Women's Day Luncheon. Guest Speaker: Jaya Gajanayake, Sri Lanka, International Training Office. Adams Hall, Chandelier Room. $7.00 per person. Call 753-1895 for reservations. Vegetarian food available. Sponsors: University Resources for Women and Wellness.

Thursday, March 7

4:30-6:30 p.m.-- Women's History Month Art Show Opening Reception. Group exhibit by NIU School of Art women faculty members and graduate tudents. DeKalb Area Women's Center, 1021 State Street, DeKalb. Call 758-1351 for gallery hours. Sponsors: DeKalb Area Women's Center and School of Art.

Wednesday, March 20

3:00 p.m. -- Women's History Month Essay Contest Winners Recognition. Reavis Hall, Room 103. Sponsors: Women's Studies Program and University Bookstore.

Thursday, March 21

3:00 p.m. -- "Non-Traditional Paths to Non-Traditional Careers in Mathematics: The Plight and the Glory of Women in Mathematics." Carole Lacampagne, Director

of the Mathematical Sciences Education Board at the National Academy of Science. DuSable Hall, Room 306. Sponsors: National Science Foundation, Women's Studies Program, and Department of Mathematics.

Monday, March 25

3:30 p.m. -- "Women in Law Enforcement: A Traditional Occupation from a Non-Traditional Perspective." Kathleen Kiernan, Deputy Assistant Director, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms. Holmes Student Center, Clara Sperling Sky Room. Sponsors: Women's Studies Program, Division of Public Administration, and Department of Sociology.

7:00 - 9:00 p.m. -- "The Empowered Womyn." Dan and Marie Lena. The history of women as well as issues facing female students today. Carl Sandburg Auditorium, Holmes Student Center. Sponsor: Northern Illinois University Residence Hall Association.

Tuesday, March 26

Noon - 1:30 -- International Women in Relationships Panel. Campus Life Building, Room 100. Sponsors: Counseling and Student Development Center.

7:00 - 9:00 p.m. -- "The Powerful Choice: Rape Self-Defense Class." Grant North, Lower Lounge. Sponsor: Northern Illinois University Residence Hall Association.

Wednesday, March 27

3:30 p.m. -- "Iranian Journey." Documentary portrait of the first female bus driver in the Muslim world. Explores the change in the lives and roles of women in a period of transition in Iran. Reavis Hall 211. Sponsor: Women's Studies Program.

Thursday, March 28

7:00 p.m. -- "How Far Have We Come: A Celebration of the Spirit of Women Around the World." Location to be announced. Sponsor: D.I.V.I.N.E. Women of Culture.

7:30 p.m. -- "Women Building Houses." Panel of women in construction. Holmes Student Center, Lincoln Room. Sponsors: Habitat for Humanity, Women's Build, and Women's Studies Program.

Thursday, April 4

7:00 p.m. -- "Vagina Seminar: Re-imaging Women's Bodies." Panel by Women's Alliance. Learn and share about women's bodies -- what you always wanted to know but were afraid to ask! DuSable Hall, Room 252. Sponsor: Women's Alliance.

For a full listing of activities, see the Women's History Month poster, which is sponsored by the Presidential Commission on the Status of Women and Unity in Diversity, or go to: http://www.clas.niu.edu/wstudies/poster.htm. (top)

Unless otherwise noted, details on the following are available from Women's Studies, Reavis Hall 103, 753-1038