Women at Noon discussions and presentations are at no charge and open to everyone. They take place between 12:00 noon - 1:00 pm on Wednesdays during the semester. All video presentations will be projected on a large screen. All rooms located in the Lory Student Center. Sign Language Interpreters for Hearing Impaired/Deaf Persons available upon request.
These programs are sponsored by the KATHRYN T. BOHANNON WOMEN'S PROGRAM FUND which was established in 1993 by Mr. David J. Folkes in memory of his wife, Kathryn, who was a graduate student at Colorado State University in the Department of Design and Merchandising and Consumer Sciences in 1991. Prior to her return to school, Kathryn was an Environmental Consultant in Denver and an Environmental Engineer with Eastman Kodak in Windsor, Colorado and Rochester, New York. A member of Phi Beta Kappa and Phi Kappa Phi, Kathryn graduated Cum Laude from Kansas State University in 1974. Kathryn had a committed interest in developing self-esteem in women.
| Room/Location | Title | Presenter |
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| February 6* 228 LSC |
BASIC AUTOMOTIVE SURVIVAL EDUCATION (B.A.S.E.) This lecture will provide an opportunity to learn about your vehicle and ask questions of an automotive professional. Suki Liebow, a field engineer who also works with the Ferrari of Washington Racing Team, will discuss how to talk to your mechanic and avoid unnecessary expenses, how to safely handle an unexpected break down, and basic operation and maintenance of your vehicle. She will relay other useful facts and interesting stories about the automotive industry. Her intention is to offer insight into the automotive world and increase self confidence in dealing with automotive professionals. |
Suki Liebow ASE Certified Mechanic Founder B.A.S.E. Organization Fort Collins |
| February 13* 228 LSC |
CHOOSING TO BIRTH AT HOME When Katie Godfrey and her partner, Drew Cory, decided to start a family, they had more than the traditional choices to think about. As a same-sex couple, they had to decide how to even get pregnant. After exploring birthing options, they decided to give birth in their home with the assistance of a Registered Midwife, Beth Karberg. Come and hear about their journey, and about the option of home birth and holistic midwifery care. Oftentimes there are some misconceptions about home birth, and Beth and Katie hope to dispel some of those myths. |
Katie Godfrey, M.S. Individual, Couple, and Family Psychotherapist Fort Collins Beth Karberg, M.S. Registered Midwife, Certified Professional Midwife Fort Collins |
| February 20* 228 LSC |
LIFE ON A SHOESTRING For a growing number of Americans, achieving and maintaining economic self-sufficiency isn’t a choice. Project Self-Sufficiency is a community based organization that assists low-income single parents of both genders in their efforts to become financially independent. Services range from self-esteem classes to allocating donated cars that help program participants address barriers they face to self-sufficiency. Mary Carraher will discuss what it takes to be self-sufficient, as well as other issues facing the population served by PS-S. |
Mary Carraher Executive Director Project Self-Sufficiency Fort Collins |
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February 27* 228 LSC |
DISORDERS OF CONNECTION: USING A RELATIONAL MODEL TO AFFECT CHANGE IN EATING DISORDERS. Eating Disorders are secretive illnesses that often result in strong isolation and disconnection. Eating disorders are not merely about food and eating, but rather a disorder of connection and relationship. The sense of disconnection that results from an eating disorder often manifests in isolation from friends and family, detachment from sense of self, and alienation from a source of strength greater than oneself (i.e, spirituality or nature). Eating disorder recovery requires re-connection of mind, body, spirit, and relationship. This presentation will address an overview of the disconnection that takes place and the reconnection that must occur to affect long-lasting recovery. |
Dr. Meredith Cohn Primary Therapist Eating Disorder Center of Denver |
| March 5* 214-16 LSC |
BREAST CANCER AWARENESS Young women can and do get breast cancer! While in young women it accounts for a small percentage of all breast cancer cases, the impact of this disease is widespread. It is the leading cause of cancer death in women ages 15 to 54. In many cases, younger women are often diagnosed at a later stage than their older counterparts. They often feel isolated and have little contact with peers who can relate to what they are experiencing. BJ Cameron will perform her rap song “Whatever It Takes!” and will discuss the importance of breast health practices. |
BJ Cameron Breast Health Advocate Colorado Springs |
| March 12 228 LSC |
MICKEY MOUSE MONOPOLY (Video) The Walt Disney Company’s animated films are almost universally lauded as wholesome family entertainment, enjoying massive popularity among children and endorsements form parents and teachers. Mickey Mouse Monopoly takes a close and critical look at the world these films create (in terms of the stories told about race, gender and class) and reaches disturbing conclusions about the values propagated under the guise of innocence and fun. A facilitated discussion will follow the movie. |
Kathryn Woods Assistant Director Women’s Programs & Studies Colorado State University |
| March 26 228 LSC |
POETRY AND POLITICS Jennifer Pacheco is a poet whose work varies from politics and social problems to love. Her poetry is often in the “spoken word” spirit. Jennifer will read some of her poems and discuss the power of the arts in social movements as we join with El Centro to celebrate Cesar Chavez. |
Jennifer Pacheco Assistant Director of Admissions Colorado State University |
| April 2 214-16 LSC |
ALTERNATIVE SPRING BREAK: JUAREZ, MEXICO The Office of Women’s Programs and Studies and SLiCE (Student Leadership Involvement and Community Engagement) teamed up to sponsor an Alternative Spring Break trip that focused on femicide awareness and gender issues in the border-city of Juarez. The US-Mexico Solidarity Network is the agency CSU participants worked with while in Juarez. They are committed to developing grassroots alliances on both sides of the US-Mexico border, and organizing to promote dialogue and collective action for social change. Site leaders and participating students will share their experiences. |
Site leaders Student participants |
| April 9* 228 LSC |
RAISING FEMINIST SONS Patriarchy as an institution damages girls and women and boys and men. Without denying that men clearly maintain privilege in our society, and thus women and children suffer from oppression within this system, it is still useful to think about how we can raise boys into men who equally share in economic, political and social equality with women. That is, to change the very roots of an oppressive system. Please join us as we discuss what the research shows about gender roles and how to use this information to draw concrete ideas for parenting boys. |
Jill Kuhn, Ph.D. Psychologist Feminist writer Fort Collins |
| April 16* 228 LSC |
WOMEN'S WILDERNESS INSTITUTE The Women’s Wilderness Institute is a nonprofit organization with the mission of strengthening the courage, confidence, and leadership qualities of girls and women, through the challenge and support of group wilderness and community-based experiences. Women’s Wilderness courses are specifically designed to work with learning styles of girls and women, using wilderness experiences as metaphors for the challenges and demands of daily life, showing participants their own innate strength and building self-sufficiency. Beth Davis will help us better understand why it is important to get outdoors and what these wilderness experiences can mean for you. |
Beth Davis, M.S. Executive Director Women's Wilderness Institute Boulder |
| April 23* 228 LSC |
NUTRITION AND HORMONES This lecture provides a great opportunity to learn the best dietary support for healthy hormones and immune systems. Each woman has unique needs and Pati will teach you ways to discern YOUR special needs. Proper diet can eliminate cravings, mood swings, hormone imbalances, insomnia, etc. With this information you will also be better able to select and prepare meals for your loved ones. Bring your questions and special needs to the lecture; Pati will tailor this talk to the audience that day and will leave time for questions and discussion. |
Pati Caputo Certified Nutritionist The Mountain Centre for Healing, Inc. Fort Collins |
| April 30 228 LSC |
STRENGTH TRAINING FOR WOMEN?! Nicole LaRocque is the Strength & Fitness Coordinator at the CSU Recreation Center. She holds a B.A. in Kinesiology and an M.S. in Health and Exercise Science. She will discuss why strength training is important for women, common misconceptions, health benefits, and how to get started on your own strength training routine. |
Nicole LaRocque, M.S. Strength & Fitness Coordinator CSU Recreation Center |
*These programs are sponsored by the KATHRYN T. BOHANNON WOMEN’S PROGRAM FUND which was established in 1993 by Mr. David J. Folkes in memory of his wife, Kathryn, who was a graduate student at Colorado State University in the Department of Design and Merchandising and Consumer Sciences in 1991. Prior to her return to school, Kathryn was an Environmental Consultant in Denver and an Environmental Engineer with Eastman Kodak in Windsor, Colorado and Rochester, New York. A member of Phi Beta Kappa and Phi Kappa Phi, Kathryn graduated Cum Laude from Kansas State University in 1974. Kathryn had a committed interest in developing self-esteem in women.
NO CHARGE – 12:00 NOON – 1:00 P.M.
All video presentations will be projected on a large screen.
All rooms located in the Lory Student Center.
Sign Language Interpreters for Hearing Impaired/Deaf Persons available upon request.