Women, Politics and Change

“No matter what the outcome is, we have to keep our eyes on the bigger picture. We need some kind of change. We can’t cut off our noses to spite our faces.”

– Michelle Obama, first African American First Lady of the United States

“The challenge is to practice politics as the art of making what appears to be impossible, possible.”

– Hillary Rodham Clinton, United States Secretary of StateThe firsT woman To be considered a Top candidaTe for The U.s. presidency

“No one expects us to agree on everything. But we are expected to govern with integrity, good will, clear convictions, and ... a servant’s heart.”

– Sarah Palin, American PoliticianThe firsT woman To be elecTed

Governor of alaska

DUTCHESS COMMUNITY COLLEGE CELEBRATES WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH |MARCH 2012

Women’s Activities Committee: Susan Conrad, Chair; AnneMarie Andrews, Barbara Cavalieri, Carla DelTreste-Jutt, Mary Dohrenwend, Elizabeth Justin, Alice McGovern, Jason Miller; Dr. Meagan O'Sullivan, Dr. Brenda C. Squires and Mareve VanVoorhis.

All events are open to the public and free of charge.

DUTCHESS COMMUNITY COLLEGE | POUGHKEEPSIE NY | 431-8000

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A March 8 Lyceum presentation will focus on the high-profile female candidates of the 2008 presidential election and their treatment by the media.

The story and political techniques of Eleanor Roosevelt, pictured above visiting DCC in 1961, will be discussed during a Lyceum presentation on March 1. A screening of the film “Norma Rae,” the story of union trailblazer Crystal Lee Sutton, will take place March 29.

See inside for a complete listing of the month’s events.

•CheckyourknowledgeofWomen’sHistorybytakingthedailyquizonmyDCC.•VisittheRitzLibrarydisplayon“Women,PoliticsandChange.”• ExploretheWomen’sHistoryMonthResearchGuideathttp://sunydutchess. libguides.com/women.• EnjoyTheCommonwealthClub’s“AscentofWoman”series.Accessat http://libraryreference.sunydutchess.edu/ascent_of_woman.htm.

FEBRUARY 27 - MARCH 30MONICAd.CHURCH,‘FROMTHESTUDIO:1995-2010’MILDREDI.WASHINGTONARTGALLERY“From the Studio: 1995-2010” is a survey of work that includes hand-made paper, mixed media, paintings, collage, sculpture and photography. The pieces were selected from Church’s work created during the past 15 years. She investigates themes including recycling, Avian Influenza, motherhood, loss and desire. Church is the associate director of the James W. Palmer ’90 Gallery at Vassar College and a former technical assistant and art instructor at both Vassar and DCC. Openingreception:March 7 at 5 p.m. DCCGalleryTourandArtistTalk:March 22 at 6 p.m. followed by a public talk by Church at 6:30 p.m. in Washington Hall, Room132.

TUESDAY,FEBRUARY28,12:30p.m.WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH KICKOFFDUTCHESSHALL,RITZLOUNGEMusic of DCC women’s choirs A Choired Taste and Brown-Eyed Girls.

THURSDAY,MARCH1,12:30p.m.LYCEUM–DR.JOANNEMYERS,‘WHATWOULDELEANORDO?’JAMESANDBETTYHALLTHEATRE Eleanor Roosevelt did not begin life as a feminist or an activist, but by the end of her life, she was considered by many to be the First Lady of the World. If she were alive today, she would be tweeting, blogging and most importantly, putting her words into action. This talk will weave her story and political techniques used in her fight for universal human rights into a model that any concerned citizen can use to make the world better.

FRIDAY,MARCH2,12-1p.m.‘TWOWOMENWRITERSOFTHEHUDSONVALLEY’HUDSONHALL,ROOM503The DCC Writing Center’s Featured Women Writers Dr. Jan Zlotnik Schmidt, professor of English at SUNY New Paltz, and Dr. Lucia Cherciu, a member of the DCC English Department, will read excerpts from their own published poetry and creative non-fiction. Schmidt will sign copies of her recent chapbook, “The Earth Was Still,” published by Finishing Line Press in 2011.

THURSDAY,MARCH8,12:30p.m.LYCEUM–REBECCATRAISTER,‘BIGGIRLSDON’TCRY’JAMESANDBETTYHALLTHEATRERebecca Traister, senior writer at Salon.com, has covered women in media, politics and entertainment since 2003. Traister covered the 2008 campaign from a feminist and personal perspective. She received a huge response to her pieces on Hillary Clinton, Sarah Palin, Michelle Obama, the media’s coverage of the candidates and the role of women within the media. Her book, “Big Girls Don’t Cry,” is the result. It makes sense of this moment in American history, in which women broke barriers and changed the country’s narrative in completely unexpected ways. Books will be available for purchase, and a book-signing will be held after the presentation.

THURSDAY,MARCH8,2:30–5:30p.m.WOMEN’S LEADERSHIP ALLIANCE SOLIDARITY WALK

WALKWAYOVERTHEHUDSONJoin Hudson Valley women in this walk over the Hudson River on International Women’s Day. Sponsored by the Women’s Leadership Alliance, the program will begin at 2:30 p.m. with a showcase of local women’s organizations. At 4 p.m. local dignitaries will speak and kick off the Solidarity March over the Hudson River. Walkers can begin on the Ulster or Dutchess side, and can be shuttled back to their cars at the conclusion of the trip. The 2012 International Women’s Day theme is “Connecting Girls, Inspiring Futures.” For more information on this event and the Women’s Leadership Alliance (WLA), go to the WLA Committee page at www.dcrococ.org.

SATURDAY,MARCH10,10a.m.atVASSARCOLLEGE,POUGHKEEPSIESATURDAY,MARCH24,10a.m.atDIETZSTADIUM,KINGSTONDUTCHESS AND ULSTER AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION HEART WALKJoin DCC students, staff and faculty in the 2012 Heart Walk to raise awareness about health issues related to heart attacks and strokes. According to “The New Harvard Guide to Women’s Health,” heart disease is the most common cause of death for American women, leading to just over 27% of all mortalities in females. Contact Susan Conrad at conrad@sunydutchess.edu for information about where to meet to walk with the DCC team, or how to sponsor a walker.

MONDAY,MARCH26,noon‘WORKOUTFORYOURHEART,’GROUPCARDIOEXERCISECLASSFALCON HALL AEROBICS ROOMJoin DCC students, staff and faculty in the Falcon Hall Aerobics Room for a fun time in support of both your personal heart health and the American Heart Association’s 2012 “My Heart, My Life” campaign. Email Debbie Van Buren at vanburen@sunydutchess.edu to vote for your preferred workout - Low Impact Aerobics, Step Aerobics, Zumba - or some of each.

TUESDAY,MARCH27,12:30p.m.READING WOMENDUTCHESSHALL,ROOM101Members of the DCC community will read works inspired by this year’s Women’s History Month theme of “Women, Politics and Change.” Join Dr. Brenda Squires from the DCC English & Humanities department as she hosts this annual tradition celebrating women and literature. Refreshments will be served. For additional information, contact Dr. Brenda Squires at (845) 431-8453.

THURSDAY,MARCH29,5-7p.m.FILM:‘NORMARAE’BOWNEHALL,ROOM122Directed by Martin Ritt and written by Harriet Frank Jr. and Irving Ravetch, “Norma Rae” is based on the true story of Crystal Lee Sutton (1940–2009), from New York Times reporter Henry P. Leifermann’s 1975 book “Crystal Lee, a Woman of Inheritance.” The story of empowerment and fairness focuses on a textile worker from a small town who becomes involved in labor union activities. Sally Field won the Academy Award for Best Actress for her portrayal of Norma Rae Webster. “Norma Rae” was included in the Library of Congress’ National Film Registry in 2011. The two-hour film will be followed by a discussion. Popcorn will be provided. Bring your own soft drink.

FRIDAY,MARCH30,12–12:50p.m.ASSOCIATIONOFWOMENATDCC‘GRABANDGAB’LUNCHHANDEL DINING ROOMBring your own lunch and enjoy informal conversation. Contact Lori Anderson at (845) 431-8587 for more information.

THURSDAY,APRIL5,12:30p.m.LYCEUM:‘REMEMBERTHELADIES:AHISTORYOFAMERICANWOMENINSONG,”A LECTURE AND PERFORMANCE BY LINDA RUSSELLBOWNEHALL,ROOM122Come by for a musical survey of the history of women in America. By looking at the popular songs of the past - the ballads, love songs, suffrage anthems, work songs and dance tunes – Linda Russell will trace the perceptions and realities of women’s lives in 18th- and 19th-century American society. Accompanying herself on mountain and hammered dulcimers, pennywhistle, guitar and limberjack, Russell explores the images in the songs, interspersing the music with lively commentary that includes excerpts from diaries and letters of women telling their stories in their own words. Russell has explored America’s past through song for 30 years, recording eight albums of traditional and historical music.

THURSDAY,APRIL19BRING YOUR SONS AND DAUGHTERS TO WORK DAYDCC CAMPUSOpen to the children of DCC staff and faculty, the campus version of this international event will be a fun day of activities and programs that will introduce your child to the working environment of a college campus and different roles in the campus community. Children also can participate in DCC’s Earth Day celebration.Contact AnneMarie Andrews at (845) 431-8980 for more information.

Rebecca Traister

Linda Russell

Dr. Lucia Cherciu

Women, Politics and Change | Women’s History Month | March 2012

For more information about Women’s History Month events, contact Susan Conradat conrad@sunydutchess.edu or 431-8534.

Eleanor Roosevelt on campus in 1961