A Quarterly Newsletter

National Women’s History Month-
March 2009

In 2009, the National Women's History Project honors women who have taken the lead in the environmental or “green” movement. Rachel Carson, the founder of the contemporary environmental movement, is featured as the iconic model of the theme. Carson's work provides an admirable model for comparison.

Each year the National Women's History Project selects honorees and this year they are recognizing one-hundred honorees who demonstrate women's leadership in protecting the environment on a local, state, or national level. The honorees are representative of women from across the country and include scientists, engineers, business leaders, writers, filmmakers, conservationists, teachers, community organizers, religious or workplace leaders or others whose lives show exceptional vision and leadership to save our planet. To view a complete list of honorees visit the National Women’s History Project web site at http://nwhp.org/whm/honorees.php.

Article contents adapted from National Women’s History Project web site at http://www.nwhp.org.

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Storyteller and musician Jennifer Armstrong
to perform at ETSU

Jennifer Armstrong, renowned musician and storyteller, interweaves songs, tunes, and stories into all her programs. As part of East Tennessee State University’s observance of Women’s History Month, Armstrong will perform “CrossRoads” on Wednesday, March 18, 2009, at 7:30 p.m. Location for the Armstrong storytelling concert is Brown Hall Auditorium.

What will you do with your one wild and precious life? Will you follow your heart or follow the rules? Will you love fearlessly or love carefully? How do our choices free us to soar or bind our wings close to our bodies? Musical storyteller Armstrong takes us on a personal journey through kindergarten at St. Joseph’s, miscarrying and birthing children, working as a single mother and marrying a woman as we explore some of life’s crossroad moments. With bagpipe, fiddle, banjo, guitar, drum, mask and movement Armstrong creates a heart satisfying event.

This Women’s History Month program is sponsored by the ETSU Storytelling Program, Women’s Studies Program, Office of Equity and Diversity, and Women’s Resource Center. For more information, contact Delanna Reed of the ETSU Storytelling Program at 423-439-7601 or the Women’s Resource Center at 423-439-7847.

Photo courtesy of Meg Peterson and adapted from the Jennifer Armstrong web site at http://www.jenniferarmstrong.com/biography/.

 

Mispah McKenzie
to present
"Meaningful Conversations"

Mispah McKenzie, B.A., will perform "Meaningful Conversations” on Wednesday, March 25, 2009, at 5:00 p.m. Location is the East Tennessee Room, D.P. Culp University Center.

An anthology of eclectic “spoken word” poetry, McKenzie’s original works touch on domestic violence, loss, hope, and her journey of self-discovery. McKenzie has been writing and performing “spoken word” poetry for more than 15 years and has described some of her poetry as “raw” and “uninhibited.” She is a mass media and English graduate of Tusculum College, located in Greeneville, Tenn. During 2000-2004 McKenzie pursued her master of arts degree in communication at ETSU.

"Meaningful Conversations” is a Women’s History Month program sponsored by the Women’s Resource Center. For more information, contact the Women’s Center at 423-439-7847.

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HBO documentary film
scheduled for March 2009

A form of slow suicide: that is what eating disorders are. Filmed at The Renfrew Center of South Florida, “Thin: Death by Eating Disorder” closely follows four women, ages 15 to 30, into the weighing room, group and individual therapy sessions, the bedroom, and even the bathroom when the film’s subjects relapse and purge. It also examines the pervasiveness of restrictive eating behaviors as well as the failure of the health insurance industry to address its clients’ needs, while never shifting focus from the women themselves.

“Thin: Death by Eating Disorder” is scheduled for Tuesday, March 3, 2009, at 6:00 p.m. Location is the D.P. Culp University Center, Martha Street Culp Auditorium. “Thin” is an intimate and devastating portrait of self-loathing, denial, and depression. A brief status report on the patients’ uneven experiences after being discharged concludes the program.

This film showing is sponsored by the Kappa Delta Sorority at ETSU, Counseling Center, and Women’s Resource Center. For more information contact the ETSU Counseling Center at 423-439-4841 or the Women’s Center at 423-439-7847.


Some article contents adapted from Films for the Humanities & Sciences web site at http://ffh.films.com/id/13135/Thin_Death_by_Eating_Disorder.htm.

 

 

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Women’s Health Series

Women’s Health Series seminars scheduled during April 2009 address natural hormone replacement therapy for women, toxin overload, and de-stressing your mind and body. If you are looking for more insight and information on any of these women’s health-related subjects, then join us for the seminars scheduled with local professionals from throughout the region.

On Tuesday, April 7, 2009, Dera Leigh Stalnaker, Pharm. D. and women’s health clinical pharmacist, is guest speaker for “Hormones, Health, and Happiness.” Location is the East Tennessee Room, D.P. Culp University Center, at noon.

Stalnaker’s seminar addresses getting off the “hormone roller-coaster” and “back on track to optimal health” through individualized bio-identical hormone replacement therapy. Pharmacist for Anderson Compounding Pharmacy, which is located in Bristol, Tenn., Stalnaker also will discuss how our hormones affect our health and happiness.

Karen Feeley, D.C., of Wellness Way Chiropractic located in Blountville, Tenn., is guest speaker for “Dying To Look Good.” Scheduled for Tuesday, April 14, 2009, at noon, location for the Feeley seminar is the East Tennessee Room, D.P. Culp University Center.

Feeley’s seminar focuses on the surprising toxins that women use every day, and how they affect the function of our central nervous system, our health and overall well-being. Also, Feeley will discuss strategies to help reduce the amount of toxic overload and suggest ways to increase your level of health.

“De-Stress Your Mess – Relaxation Training for Your Mind and Body,” with guest speaker Elizabeth Davison, M.S., is scheduled for Tuesday, April 21, 2009. Location is the East Tennessee Room, D.P. Culp University Center, at noon.

Davison’s seminar will provide an introduction to basic relaxation techniques such as deep breathing, progressive muscle relaxation, visual imagery, and autogenics. Designed to teach participants how to relax the mind and body, Davison’s seminar will guide participants through a hands-on relaxation session. Please wear comfortable clothing for this lunch break seminar.

For more information on any of the Women’s Health Series seminars scheduled, contact the Women’s Resource Center at 423-439-7847.

TAKE BACK THE NIGHT
5K Road Race/Walk

The sixth annual TAKE BACK THE NIGHT 5K Road Race/Walk is scheduled for Saturday, March 28, 2009. All proceeds from the 5K Race/Walk are donated to the local programs committed to eradicating sexual and domestic violence. Last year the 5K Race/Walk attracted nearly 200 runners and raised over $3,000 for the S.A.N.E. program (Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner) located at Johnson City Medical Center.

Consider becoming a part of this year’s TAKE BACK THE NIGHT 5K Road Race/Walk and help us continue raising awareness about the problems of sexual and domestic violence in our community. Campus and community folks are encouraged to organize a team of runners/walkers to work together for this cause (prizes are awarded to the teams with the most members and/or donations).

For registration information, contact Rebecca Alexander or Kristen Dickens, ETSU Counseling Center, at 423-439-4841 or visit the www.runtricities.org web site where the registration form is available for download.

LOCATION: D.P. Culp University Center, The Cave
REGISTRATION: 7:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.
RACE START TIME: 8:30 a.m.

 

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Donate a book to the Women’s Studies “Book Drive”

The purpose of the Women’s Studies “Book Drive” is to create a collection of feminist classics for the Women's Studies office library. Donations will be collected throughout Women's History Month. The book drive will culminate in an Open House on Tuesday, March 31, from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Donor names will be placed on nameplates for the book(s) donated and the names will be added to the Women’s Studies online list of books. Donors can also donate a book in memory, or in honor, of someone; both names will appear on the book's nameplate. A complete list of recommended books for donation is located on the Women’s Studies Program web site at http://www.etsu.edu/cas/comm/wsp/news/current.aspx.

Join Women’s Studies faculty, staff, and students for the Open House on March 31. Enjoy food, drink, talk, and BOOKS! Location is the Campus Center Building, Room 211. For additional information, contact the Women’s Studies Program at 423-439-4125.

 

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