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N EWSLETTERSummerSummerSummerSummerSummer 20072007200720072007

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Volume 13, No. 1

Co-Presidents Letter20072008 PWA Officers 2

PWA Mission Statement 3

Unsung Heroines 2007 312

UCSB Women Authors 1113

Annual Conference 1415

20072008 Program EventsMembership Form 16 Celebrating WomenServing our CommunityCelebrating WomenServing our CommunityCelebrating WomenServing our CommunityCelebrating WomenServing our CommunityCelebrating WomenServing our Community


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Sandra Camp, Educational Opportunity [email protected]

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Andrea Helfer, Admissions, Visitor [email protected]

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Leslie Koda, Office of Academic PreparationShana Moran-Lanier, Counseling Services

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Dear PWA Members and Supporters:

e are honored to serve as the Co-Presidents of UCSBs Professional

Womens Association for the 20072008 academic year. We lookforward to an exciting and productive year ahead of us!

This special summer edition of PWAs newsletter marks the 9th year of

honoring our campuss Unsung Heroines. At this years 11 th Annual PWA

Professional Development Conference in May, we celebrated ten women

from our community who contribute to UCSBs mission in different ways.

We honored staff and faculty who serve this campus and strive to make our

community better. We encourage you to read each womans story and learn

about the ways in which they are truly Unsung Heroines.

We invite you to look inside this newsletter for further reflection of

this years professional development conference. Our theme was Women asArchitects of ChangeConnect Today/Seize Tomorrow. Our keynote

speaker was UCSBs own Kum-Kum Bhavnani, Professor of Sociology and

Filmmaker. We also enjoyed speakers from campus and the Santa Barbara

community who emphasized change and shared stories of fulfilled dreams.

These women examined how we learn to listen and trust our inner voice at

work, home, and in our communities We hope that the stories and life

lessons they shared with us helped individuals tap into their inner strength

and inspired attendees to fulfill their own dreams and flourish within their

careers and personal lives.

A new year also brings changes to PWA. This edition of the newsletterwill be the last paper copy of the newsletter as we move to an online distri-

bution. Our new website is now fully updated and is a wonderful resource

for PWA information and archives. If you have not seen our beautiful

website recently, please take a look atwwwwwwwwwwwwwww.p.p.p.p.pwa.ucsbwa.ucsbwa.ucsbwa.ucsbwa.ucsb.edu.edu.edu.edu.edu. Kudos to Barbara

Byrge for all her hard work and vision with the PWA website.

We want to encourage your involvement in PWA. Participate in our

service projects, attend the luncheons, join the bookclub, come to our

annual development conference, serve on a committeethe choice is yours!

PWA offers many opportunities to develop your leadership skills, become

involved in the community, and interact with a diverse group of womenfrom all walks of life, with differing skills, experiences, and backgrounds.

Their enthusiasm, support, and knowledge will inspire you to achieve your

own goals! We hope that you will become a member PWA and join us as we

embark on a year filled with supportive colleagues, fun events, and profes-

sional development.

Our best,

SSSSShubra Agrawal & Shubra Agrawal & Shubra Agrawal & Shubra Agrawal & Shubra Agrawal & Sandra Campandra Campandra Campandra Campandra Camp

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PWAPWAPWAPWAPWAMission Statement:Mission Statement:Mission Statement:Mission Statement:Mission Statement:

The purpose of the Professional WomensAssociation (PWA) is to develop awareness

among faculty, staff and other campusconstituencies of the contributions of

women to the mission of UCSB; to provideactivities and support other campusconstituencies that contribute to the

advancement of women at UCSB; to serveas a networking and communicationschannel among women employees at

UCSB; and to provide a forum to influencedecisions on campus and community issues

that affect women at UCSB.

Our Unsung HeroinesOur Unsung HeroinesOur Unsung HeroinesOur Unsung HeroinesOur Unsung Heroinesprincipal goal of the Professional Womens Association is to develop awareness throughout

the campus community of womens contributions to the mission of UCSB. With this goal in

mind and for the ninth year, we asked for nominations of women who consistently make our

campus a better place.We received nominations which highlighted women working in manydifferent capacities from a broad cross-section of campus. Some of them work quietly behindthe scenes, others are more widely known; each shares a firm commitment to the mission of the

University of California. Many nominees volunteer outside their departments and all pour their

energies into their jobs.It gives us great pleasure to celebrate these unsung heroines on our campus. On May 9,

2007 each woman was recognized at our eleventh annual conference, where we celebrated the

theme of Women as Architects of Change: Connect Today/Seize Tomorrow. We would like to

extend their recognition to the entire campus community by profiling each heroine in this

special edition of the PWA newsletter. We hope you enjoy reading these brief profiles of your

colleagues and appreciate the contributions they make to the campus and the community.

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Anne Athanassakis

Julie Carlson

Liberty Freeman

Tilly Govender

Laureen Lewis

Lorie Morris

Carol PasternackElisabeth Weber

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An Interview withAn Interview withAn Interview withAn Interview withAn Interview withEllen AndersonEllen AndersonEllen AndersonEllen AndersonEllen Anderson

normously dedicated and a very gifted mentor,

Ellen Anderson cultivates initiative and gently

guides students toward effective decisions in her two roles

as Acting Director for Isla Vista Arts and Events Manager

for Isla Vista Live. These programs are important for the

cultural value they add to the community and give students the opportunity

to step into positions of leadership in the development and implementation

of theater and dance productions.

UCSB is a good ship to be on, says Ellen. Long affiliated with

UCSB, Ellen taught as a lecturer in the Dramatic Art Department in the

mid 90s before accepting her current position. She enjoys working with

students in a community of learning and aims to be non-judgmental or

controlling of artistic content. Ellen is also graced with skills as an observer

and witness which serve her well in her passion as a professional playwright.

Originally from Detroit, Ellen moved to Santa Barbara with a B.S and

a M.A. in Speech Pathology from Wayne State University. The first in her

family to go to college, she felt compelled to get what she calls practical

degrees. At age 35 Ellen hit upon that which she was born to dobe a

playwright. She firmly believes, You must do what you like, MUST . . . if

not, find a way to change it. As a published travel writer, award-winning

author to numerous plays (some of which have been produced in New York),

and a writer for a PBS childrens program, Ellen shares, its a lie that you

cant make a living in theater.

Ellen is grateful for the Huge Fortune in her life, both in terms of

her professional success and for the good women allies she has made along

the way. As she watches others bring

to life her creative ideas through

their talents, Ellen feels she is doing

exactly what she is supposed to be

doing. Being a playwright and

raising her daughter brings Ellen a sense of contentment. Her free time is

spent in ballet class, rollerblading, movie watching, and going to the theater.

Hailed as motivated, enthusiastic, creative and energetic, Ellen is

known to be a risk taker with great foresight who advises others to tell

people what you want . . . no one will think less of you. She trains teaching

assistants each quarter, provides continuity, trouble-shoots each production,

provides budgetary oversight, and ensures that all operations work smoothly

and successfully. A supporter for Ellens nomination as an Unsung Heroine,

Linda Flegal says, She has made such a difference in terms of the success of

our program.

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Susan Cochran

Dolores EstradaJackie Kurta

Amy Liest

Viviana Marsano

Cristina Martinez

Mary McMahon

Lisa Oshins

You must do what you like,MUST . . . if not, find a way to

change it.

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s the Universitys fiscal year

begins in July and ends in June,

your renewal of PWA dues follows

this same pattern. While many PWA

members pay their dues as they

register for the spring conference totake advantage of the discounted

rate, there are plenty of perks for

current PWA members throughout

the year, such as voting privileges,

drawing tickets, and an official PWA

member name tag. The earlier you

renew in the new fiscal year, the

sooner you can start receiving these

added benefits! See page 16 for

membership form.

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An Interview withAn Interview withAn Interview withAn Interview withAn Interview withAnne AthanassakisAnne AthanassakisAnne AthanassakisAnne AthanassakisAnne Athanassakis

Anne admits her true love is food,so it is not surprising that hercareer as the Administrative Coordinator

for the Residential Dining Services is the

perfect match for her passion. Her work

in Dining has held many positive experi-

ences and has allowed her to grow and

become a trusted mentor, listener, and

problem-solver for the entire department.

She has also been trained as a mediator

and was involved with the campus mediation program.

Known as an incred-

ible, valuable resource in many

ways, staff members do not

hesitate to visit Anne when

they need an empathetic ear.

She is dedicated to her staff; her colleagues say that Anne is committed to

helping each person. As a strong advocate for staff, Anne encourages and

practices positive feedback. She also advocates for those who need assistance

navigating the systems and policies at UCSB. Fluent in Greek, Anne

mentors and translates for Greek staff members and assists them with

transitioning to the campus environment.

One of the highlights of her career was helping to arrange and host the

conference for the National Association of College and University Food

Service from the Western United States. During the conference she met

famous chefs including Hugh Carpenter and Michael Ableman. Annes

knowledge of the dining world proves her to be an asset to UCSBs commu-

nity and the nearly 180 full-time employees she assists.

Anne is also an active member of the PWA Book Club. Her listening

and communication skills are utilized in all aspects of her life, including this

club. She thinks that the book club is a wonderful resource that presents an

opportunity to network and have conversations with a diverse group of

people. As someone who consistently seeks self-improvement, Anne also

recommends expanding personal horizons through professional development

trainings and by attending Arts & Lectures events.

Annes nomination to be an Unsung Heroine came with resounding

praise from her supervisor, who says that Anne is truly the glue that holds

our unit together. Her skills as a listener, her heart as an advocate, and her

dedication to her work identify Anne as an invaluable part of the campus

community.

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Cecilia Becerra

Cynthia Brown

Milinda Cuellar

Lisa Daniels

Margarita EspinozaAllyn Fleming

Nellie Guerrero

Maria Gordon

Dianna Halliburton

Grace Lapinid

Lili HarrisonJill Horst

Roxane Lapidus

Sally Lombrozo

Patricia Lunsky

Jacki MatticeShana Moran-LanierSunny Reiner

Elvira RoseJanet Schuler

Coleen Sears

Mary Rae Staton

Yukina WarnerLynn Wilcoxon

Carol Wyzinski

Save the Date!Save the Date!Save the Date!Save the Date!Save the Date!

September 20September 20September 20September 20September 20 PWA Steering Committ

Retreat

October 2October 2October 2October 2October 2 PWA Fall Kickoff Event

October 4October 4October 4October 4October 4 PWA Book Club

121:00 p.m. UCEN

Goleta Valley Room

Monthly, 1st Thursday

Her listening andcommunication skills are utilized

in all aspects of her life . . .


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An Interview withAn Interview withAn Interview withAn Interview withAn Interview withJulie CarlsonJulie CarlsonJulie CarlsonJulie CarlsonJulie Carlson

Julie Carlson is committed to her re-search, teaching, and making UCSB anaccessible and welcoming community. She came

to UCSB almost 22 years ago after earning her

Ph.D. in English at the University of Chicago.

While she misses Chicagos urban environment,

finding the joy in the job has kept Julie in

Santa Barbara because she enjoys her work,

students, and friends. Her research interests include British Romanticism, a

field that she finds intriguing since it was revolutionary literature.

Julies nomination letters for the Unsung Heroine Award from her

graduate students praise her mentoring abilities and her concern for their

personal and academic lives. They appreciate her unwavering support and

practical advice when they encounter difficulties in their research. Julie

advises students interested in pursuing a life in the academic world: If

youre building a life, you better like what youre doing.

Julies commitment to diversity is another aspect of her service to the

community that extends beyond her department and research. She is the co-

founder of Project Excel, an organization that seeks to involve families,

students, schools, and the community in the academic preparation of Black

African-American and Native-American students in grades 5 through 12 for

enrollment in a four-year college. The program is currently in its second

year, and Julie has aspirations for expanding the initiative. With a full-time

director and 25 families in the program, Project Excel is already making a

name for itself in Santa Barbara. As one of her nominators observes, The

energy and drive of Project Excel will sustain it and its success will be only

one of the legacies Julie has left in the

greater Santa Barbara community.

In the midst of all her activities

and research, Julie says that she loves

to have music in her life. She has

played the piano since childhood and

minored in Music as an undergradu-

ate student at Pacific Lutheran

University. She continues to enjoy

performing as the pianist for her church every Sunday.

The care Julie demonstrates for the University and Santa Barbara

communities is phenomenal. Her desire to improve academic preparation at

all levels and her concern for those around her are testaments to Julies spirit

and dedication.

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Cythia EllestadDawn Fink

Patricia Gilbert

Esther Gonzalez

Irma GuenthartVivian Guerrier

Judy Guillermo-NewtonVishna Herrity

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Jill LevyBeverly Lewis

Deborah LupoErin McCartney

Kim Park

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An Interview withAn Interview withAn Interview withAn Interview withAn Interview withLiberty FrLiberty FrLiberty FrLiberty FrLiberty Freemaneemaneemaneemaneeman

After only four years at UCSB,Liberty Freeman is described byone of her nominators as a living legacy.

Her positive attitude and enthusiasmfills her work, inspires others, and

amazes her colleagues and supervisor. As

the Office Manager at the Francisco

Torres Dining Commons, Liberty

Freeman is celebrated as an Unsung

Heroine for her upbeat demeanor and willingness to help those around her.

It is not surprising that Liberty has been quickly promoted multiple

times in her short tenure at UCSB. Her supervisor shares that she displays a

tremendous

amount of

energy and

works to make

the campus a

more cheerful

and welcoming environment. Her care and concern for both her staff

members and students has led to an outpouring of positive feedbackher

supervisor believes that he has received the most positive comments about her

customer service abilities of any person that has ever worked for me.

Liberty admits that she is an overload of positive energy, and pos-

sessing this quality has allowed her to use her time and talent to assist both

UCSB and the greater Santa Barbara community. Liberty has an under-

graduate degree in Theatre Arts. She recently put her acting expertise to use

by assisting in the production of the Emergency Preparation video for

Housing and Residential Services. She also decided to run the Womens Nike

Marathon and was able to raise $5,500 for leukemia and lymphoma with her

sponsorships.

Her motivation and drive allows her to pursue both personal and

professional goals. She is involved with the Housing Leadership Program and

is committed to living life to the fullest. A friend describes Liberty as an

amazing woman who spreads patience, love, compassion, and understanding

with every breath she takes.

Liberty celebrates life and shares her enthusiasm with everyone she

encounters. Her positive spirit and caring personality makes her an excellent

ambassador for UCSB and a very welcome addition to our community.


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Yvonne Freeman

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Natasha McCann

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Mary Jane Salcido

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An Interview withAn Interview withAn Interview withAn Interview withAn Interview withTilly GovenderTilly GovenderTilly GovenderTilly GovenderTilly Govender

Tilly Govender has an aura of generosity andintegrity that is hard to ignore. Her willing-ness to help others while holding herself to high

standards shows self-confidence and determination

to excel and help others achieve at the

same time. As her nominator shares,

Tillys continued level of commit-

ment to her work and community, her commitment to principles, and her

stepping up to challenges is deserving of a special acknowledgment.

This high praise resonated within the ears of the German, Slavic, and

Semitic Studies Department, where Tilly has recently become the Business

Officer. With nearly 5 years of administration in the Media Arts & Technol-

ogy Program as a Financial Assistant and prior campus employment dating

from 1996, Tilly was strongly encouraged by her former supervisor to

expand her part-time role with UCSB. Her high financial proficiency,

integrity, steadfast adherence to UC procedures, and winning demeanor no

doubt contributed to her selection.

Landing the position upon completion of the College of Letters &

Science Leadership Development Program is the highlight of Tillys career.

She believes in taking advantage of offered trainings, tapping into the

campus support network of colleagues, and embracing every opportunity.

Possessing professionalism, dedication, and aspirations to grow from chal-

lenges, Tilly rose above increased workloads from short-staffed environments,

as well as a complex financial situation with equanimity.

Tilly has a generosity of spirit that extends beyond her immediate

coworkers throughout the campus, to her neighbors and community at large.

An appreciative colleague recalls a visit while in hospital; Tilly went so far as

to cook a meal for the familyknowing how hard it is to get it all done

with a new baby in the house. Known to give time to a fellow staff member,

student and faculty . . . she is a friend to all she that she meets. She also

gives of herself in the care of an elderly widowed neighbor, activities with the

Heart Association, involvement in her daughters elementary classroom and

with the PTA. Tilly finds that a willingness to help people is rewarding.

When she isnt working, Tilly enjoys gardening, travel, epicurean

indulgence, and spending time with her family, who emigrated from South

Africa 16 years ago. Her husband runs a successful local restaurant business

and she has two daughters, one a third year student at UC Berkeley, the

other in primary school. Tilly leads by example, and with unassuming

confidence she shares, Seize life with a very happy open hearted gesture and

enjoy whatever you do, what you put out will come back to you.


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An Interview withAn Interview withAn Interview withAn Interview withAn Interview withLaurLaurLaurLaurLaureen Lewiseen Lewiseen Lewiseen Lewiseen Lewis

L aureen Lewis is described as an integral playeron the Arts & Lectures team, which is nosurprise since she enjoys working in the fast-paced,

energetic, team atmosphere to bring excellence in the

arts to UCSB and the local community. Laureen is her departments wide-

smiling Financial Analystwho is such a huge fan of inspirational sayings that

she wears them on her shirts. Without her diligent attention to detail and

proactiveness, Arts & Lectures would not run as smoothly as it does, shares

Director Celesta Billeci. Another colleague regards her as the keystone of the

entire program. Laureen regularly comes into the office on weekends,

evenings, and even on holidays to make sure all goes well. She personally

organizes the office and has for years served as a United Way representative.

Laureen offers this career advice: Do what you like and like what you

do. This motto and a strong desire to help people led her to a career in

education. She taught elementary school math, reading, and GATE programs

for 12 years before joining the UCSB Educational Opportunity Program

(EOP) in 1988. While working part time as an Adminis-

trative Assistant with Native American students, Laureen

earned a Counseling Skills Certificate from UCSB

Extension. She didnt waste any time in putting her

certificate to use. In addition to her already held position,

Laureen increased her hours to counsel students. After eight years of dedica-

tion to EOP, she moved to Arts & Lectures. Since then she has enjoyed

growing with the department, learning about finance and the arts, obtained a

Supervisory Skills certificate, and been part of the Mentorship Program.

Motivated to get things done and do them well, Laureen has a thirst

for knowledge that keeps her actively seeking to improve and learn. Some

traits that have helped her to be successful include flexibility, open

mindedness, and being respectful of others needs. Proactive in creating

better systems, her daily drive is to work smart not hard.

Outside of work, she enjoys horsing around with her husband. They

have been riding horses for 10 years and especially enjoy visiting family in

Arizona. She often rides her bike to work and walks everywhere; most

notably she completed a half marathon fundraiser for leukemia.

Incredibly touched by her Unsung Heroine nomination, she counts

meeting Yo-Yo Ma and Jane Goodall among the highlights of her nearly 20-

year UCSB career. During this time she has been active in numerous com-

mittees and gives thanks for various supervisors and colleagues who have

served as mentors. With her experience and dedication to her work, Laureen

is a fantastic resource for this campus who exudes optimism.


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Priscilla MoriPatricia Nixon

Arlene PhillipsKaren Poirier

Lindsey Reed

Brenda Reheem

Ginny RoblesAnne Rothfarb

Do what you likeand like what

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L orie Morris describes herself asthe typical Geminifriendly,outgoing, and versatile. It is easy to

see how these characteristics have

served her well in her position as the

Office Manager at the Health Educa-

tion Office aaaaand led her co-workers to

nominate her for the Unsung Hero-

ine award.In her 11 years at UCSB,

Lories focus has always been customer service. Her current passion involves

working with and assisting about 50 Health Education Interns and 10 staff

members in Student Health. Although she enjoys the other aspects of her

job, she quips, The policy manual doesnt hold a candle to intern projects!

Lorie often works extra hours to assist the interns and help them develop

materials for their projects.

Lorie also has a thriving photography business and shows her work at

the Sunday Arts Show on

Cabrillo each week. She

enjoys the time she spends

in the darkroom, develop-

ing her newest photographs

in preparation for her shows. She specializes in landscape photography and

allows her artists eye to capture the beauty around her.

Lorie is a lifelong learner; she has taken classes from Adult Education,

UCSB Extension, and Santa Barbara City College to further both her

professional and personal skills and knowledge. Initially, her work at Santa

Barbara City College for Graphic Design and Photography was intended to

enhance her own photography business. However, Lorie recently discovered

she only needs one additional class to complete her A.A. degree. Although

working and taking classes has been stressful for Lorie, she is proud that she

has gained a variety of skills, particularly in graphic design. This expertise has

not only helped her photography business flourish, but her co-workers have

also praised her design skills and creativity for work-related projects.

When she is not working or taking classes, Lorie admits that she does

not own a television and prefers to do geeky things like reading, working

with her camera, and using her Mac.

Lories enthusiasm and support is appreciated by her co-workers who

see how her optimistic demeanor brightens the day and creates goodwill . . .

in the UCSB community. Her willingness to help others and her en-

couragement of those around her means a happier, healthier campus for all of us.


19991999199919991999UUUUUNSUNGNSUNGNSUNGNSUNGNSUNG HHHHHEROINESEROINESEROINESEROINESEROINESEdna Arellano

Maria BoscheeDebbie Ceder

Bobbie Collier

Jessie DeAroDeby DeWeese

Debbie FlemingSharon Hoshida

Christine Iriart

Shirley Kennedy

Lee Anne KryderElizabeth Ramos

Candy StevensonAshley Tidey

Petra van Koppen

Sue Woodill

19981998199819981998UUUUUNSUNGNSUNGNSUNGNSUNGNSUNG HHHHHEROINESEROINESEROINESEROINESEROINESJeri Du BouxJuli Gotschalk

Pamela KimlingerSuzi Lascurettes

Martha LindseyJoyce Lopez

Debbie Miles-DuttonCarol Mosely

Laurie RitchieLori Ritchie

Ann Sonstelie

Jeanne Stanford

Suzanne TimmonsAmy Van Meter

. . . her encouragement of tharound her means a happi

healthier campus for all of


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An Interview withAn Interview withAn Interview withAn Interview withAn Interview withCarCarCarCarCarol Pasternackol Pasternackol Pasternackol Pasternackol Pasternack

arol Pasternacks ability

to build community at

UCSB led to resounding

nominations for the UnsungHeroine award from both her

colleagues and her graduate

students. She supports her

graduate students and col-

leagues in all of their endeav-

ors, including personal

decisions to start a family or taking a leave of absence when necessary. She

believes that if someone is determined to obtain her doctorate degree or gain

tenure, she can and will accomplish her goal even if it takes her extra time.

Carol describes her own path to academic study through the theme of

quiet repetitionshe pursued an undergraduate degree in American

Civilization, a Masters degree in English, completed coursework in Architec-

tural Design, and received a Ph.D. in English. She says that she considered

architecture as a profession, but decided that an academic career would give

her the freedom to teach and research her own interests. Using her architec-

tural background, Carol has served the campus by volunteering as a member

of the Design Review Committee for campus building projects.

While she admits that she may overdo it some when trying to juggle

a full teaching schedule, academic research, mentoring graduate students,

serving on campus

committees, and spending

time with her husband

and daughter, Carol strives

for a work/life balance.

She has used numerous

resources on campus in her desire to help create and influence flexible

policies to support caregivers, including the Senior Womens Council, the

Work/Life Office in Human Resources, and the Elder Care Support Group.

As her graduate students have noted, [Carol] demonstrated that one

doesnt have to sacrifice career for family, or family for career. Her students

appreciate her encouragement and advice, her colleagues admire her strength

and tenacity, and this campus is grateful for her contributions and service.


C

[Carol] demonstrated thatone doesnt have to

sacrifice career for family,or family for career.

UCSB WUCSB WUCSB WUCSB WUCSB Women Authorsomen Authorsomen Authorsomen Authorsomen Authors2006200720062007200620072006200720062007

Catherine L. AlbaneseCatherine L. AlbaneseCatherine L. AlbaneseCatherine L. AlbaneseCatherine L. AlbaneseRELIGIOUS STUDIESA Republic of Mind and Spirit: A Cultural

History of American Metaphysical Religion

and

America: Religions and Religion, 4th

Ed.Ann BerminghamAnn BerminghamAnn BerminghamAnn BerminghamAnn BerminghamHISTORYOF ARTAND ARCHITECTURESensation and Sensibility: Viewing

Gainsboroughs Cottage Door

Swati ChattopadhyaySwati ChattopadhyaySwati ChattopadhyaySwati ChattopadhyaySwati ChattopadhyayHISTORYOF ARTAND ARCHITECTURERepresenting Calcutta: Modernity,

Nationalism and the Colonial Uncanny

Catherine ColeCatherine ColeCatherine ColeCatherine ColeCatherine ColeDRAMATIC ART & DANCECo-Edited with Takyiwaa Manuh andStephan MiescherAfrica After Gender?

Jenny Cook-GumperzJenny Cook-GumperzJenny Cook-GumperzJenny Cook-GumperzJenny Cook-GumperzGEVIRTZ GRADUATE SCHOOLOF EDUCATIONThe Social Construction of Literacy, 2nd Ed.Revised

Bella DePauloBella DePauloBella DePauloBella DePauloBella DePauloPSYCHOLOGYSingled Out: How Singles are Stereotyped,

Stigmatized, and Ignored, and Still Live

Happily Ever After

Hallie EakinHallie EakinHallie EakinHallie EakinHallie EakinGEOGRAPHYWeathering Risk in Rural Mexico: Climatic,

Institutional, and Economic Change

CarCarCarCarCarol Genettiol Genettiol Genettiol Genettiol GenettiLINGUISTICSGrammar of Dolakha Newar

Judith GrJudith GrJudith GrJudith GrJudith GreeneeneeneeneenGEVIRTZ GRADUATE SCHOOLOF EDUCATIONCo-Edited with Allan LukeRethinking Learning: What Counts as

Learning and What Learning Counts

Maria HerrMaria HerrMaria HerrMaria HerrMaria Herrera-Sobekera-Sobekera-Sobekera-Sobekera-SobekASSOCIATE VICE CHANCELLORAND CHICANA/OSTUDIESChicano Folklore: A Handbook

Linda HillLinda HillLinda HillLinda HillLinda HillGEOGRAPHY (EMERITUS)Georeferencing: The GeographicAssociations of Information


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An Interview withAn Interview withAn Interview withAn Interview withAn Interview withElisabeth WElisabeth WElisabeth WElisabeth WElisabeth Weberebereberebereber

lisabeth Webers dedication to

UCSB is easily seen through

her unflagging work in the hu-

manities. As a researcher, her self-

described passion for questions led

her to study contemporary Euro-

pean thought. She has been a professor for 16 years at UCSB, four of which

she has served as the Germanic, Slavic, and Semitic Studies Department Chair.

Elisabeths commitment to social justice permeates all aspects of her

lifeher research, her teaching, and her own history. As a child in Germany,

Elisabeth says that she wrestled with questions about the Holocaust and the

Nazi occupation. Her childhood questions of Why didnt people stand up?

How could they bear to do it? still influence her research. Her exploration

of philosophy and literature has helped her keep these questions alive; she

believes we are all indebted to those who suffered the consequences of silence

in the face of torture and violence.

When asked what interests she pursues during her leisure time,

Elisabeth laughs and remarks that with twin eight year-old boys, she has little

spare time! Her children are interested in swimming and readingtwo

interests Elisabeth shares. Her staff finds Elisabeths ability to balance her

professional and personal life both astounding and inspiring.

Beyond philosophical study, Elisabeth is committed to, walking the

walk of social justice and peace. She believes that the privilege of teaching

and conducting research at a public university also encompasses the responsi-

bility to bring social issues into the public view. Her dedication to the

humanities and her interest in trauma studies sparked the idea for the

Torture and the Future series at

UCSB. This series spanned six months

of various events and lectures and was

funded by the Critical Issues in

America grant, individual campus departments, and private donors.

Elisabeth and a multidisciplinary team of UCSB professors worked to bring

guest speakers to the campus to discuss Americas use of torture.

I dont even like to think about torture, Elisabeth admits. Yet she

knows that our concern and involvement with one another is crucial. Her own

compassion has made her an Unsung Heroine, not only in the eyes of her staff,

who nominated her for this award, but also in the eyes of the entire UCSB

community. Her commitment to her students, research, staff members, and

the greater Santa Barbara community is clearly demonstrated through her

tireless work to bring light to difficult questions.


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Committed to walking the walkof social justice and peace . . .

Sunny JungSunny JungSunny JungSunny JungSunny JungEAST ASIAN LANGUAGESAND CULTURAL STUDIESTranslation with Hillel SchwartzKo Uns Abiding Places, Korea South &North

Stephanie LemenagerStephanie LemenagerStephanie LemenagerStephanie LemenagerStephanie LemenagerENGLISHManifest and Other Destinies: Territorial

Fictions of the 19th Century United States

Suzanne J. LevineSuzanne J. LevineSuzanne J. LevineSuzanne J. LevineSuzanne J. LevineSPANISHAND PORTUGUESETranslation with Carol MaierSevero Sarduys Beach Birds

Maria MarMaria MarMaria MarMaria MarMaria MarottiottiottiottiottiFRENCHAND ITALIANA Question of Class

Susan McLeodSusan McLeodSusan McLeodSusan McLeodSusan McLeodWRITING PROGRAMWriting Program Administration

Claudine MichelClaudine MichelClaudine MichelClaudine MichelClaudine MichelBLACK STUDIESCo-Edited with Marlene Racine-Toussaintand Florence Bellande-RobertsonBrassage: An Anthology of Poems by

Haitian Women

andCo-Edited with Patrick Bellegarde-SmithHaitian Vodou: Spirit, Myth, And Reality

andCo-Edited with Patrick Bellegarde-SmithVodou in Haitian Life and Culture: Invisible

Powers



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An Interview withAn Interview withAn Interview withAn Interview withAn Interview withKarKarKarKarKaren Wicoren Wicoren Wicoren Wicoren Wicorekekekekek

Karen Wicoreks ability toconnect with students andhelp them build a community at

UCSB demonstrates her respectful

and humble demeanor. Coming to

college should be the beginning of

our student

workers and

customers

creating their

own families,

their own communities. Karen is a catalyst in their lives for creating this new

family, says one of her nominators for the Unsung Heroine award. While

Karen is too modest to take credit for the exemplary role she plays in the lives

of her students, she knows that she makes them feel welcome in their new

home at UCSB.

As the manager of the Take-Out Meal Program at Ortega Dining

Commons, Karen and her staff serve nearly 600 meals every day. Even

though her student crew must clock-in at 6am for the morning shift, they

arrive with pleasure because it means they have the privilege of spending time

with Karen. Karens kind heart makes her a natural listener and mentor.

Although many of the students she hires have never worked before, Karen

inspires them to learn and succeed at their job. Her supervisor observes that

Karen teaches them to take risks and helps guide them in making their own

decisions. Her management style is to lead by exampleand her example is

one of humility, respect, and service.

Karen enjoys building relationships with these students; many of them

still keep in touch with her long after graduation. She says that one of the

highlights of her nearly 20 years of service at UCSB has been getting

Christmas cards or baby announcements from students that have been gone

for some time. Karens respectful listening and kind attitude is not one

students easily forget.

One of the perks of Karens position is that she ends her day at UCSB

by 2 p.m., leaving plenty of time to spend with her grandson. She enjoys her

time as a grandma and is delighted when they go to the beach with the

family dogs.

Karens keen sense of community building and commitment to her

work makes the Take-Out Meal Program at Ortega Dining Commons shine.

Her loyalty to students accomplishments makes her an outstanding role

model and friend to those who have the pleasure of working with her.


Alice OConnorAlice OConnorAlice OConnorAlice OConnorAlice OConnorHISTORYSocial Science for What?: Philanthropy and

the Social Question in a World Turned

Rightside Up

Lisa ParksLisa ParksLisa ParksLisa ParksLisa ParksFILMAND MEDIA STUDIESCultures in Orbit: Satellites and the Televisual

lide Vlide Vlide Vlide Vlide Valarini Oliveralarini Oliveralarini Oliveralarini Oliveralarini OliverSPANISHAND PORTUGUESEO Terceiro Livro dos Fatos e Ditos Hericos

do Bom Pantegruel El Universo y O Serto:

Guimares Rosa

Katharina SchrKatharina SchrKatharina SchrKatharina SchrKatharina SchreibereibereibereibereiberANTHROPOLOGYCo-authored with Josu Lancho

Aguas en el desierto: los puquios de Nasca

Sandra ThompsonSandra ThompsonSandra ThompsonSandra ThompsonSandra ThompsonLINGUISTICSCo-authored with Joseph Sung-Yul Park andCharles N. LiA Reference Grammar of Wappo

Janet WJanet WJanet WJanet WJanet WalkeralkeralkeralkeralkerFILMAND MEDIA STUDIESTrauma Cinema: Documenting Incest and

the Holocaust

Her management style is to lead byexampleand her example is one of

humility, respect, and service.



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11th Annual Conference11th Annual Conference11th Annual Conference11th Annual Conference11th Annual ConferenceEncourages WomenEncourages WomenEncourages WomenEncourages WomenEncourages Womento Create Changeto Create Changeto Create Changeto Create Changeto Create Change

WAs 11th Annual Conference on May 9, 2007

inspired women across UCSB to be architects of

change in their own lives, as well as on campus. The

day began with a panel presentation from three UCSB

women who have taken risks in forging paths to

success. Keynote speaker, Dr. Kum-Kum Bhavnani,

Professor of Sociology at UCSB, delivered a moving

address and screened the trailer for her documentary

film, The Shape of Water. In telling her own story, she urged women to create

change in their lives and communities. Also featured was the presentation of

the Unsung Heroine Awards to ten outstanding UCSB women. With

personal and professional development workshops throughout the day, on

topics ranging from Antarctic expeditions to financial management, this

years conference was filled with positive energy and enthusiasm. We applaud

all who made this day successfulPWAs mission to celebrate women and

serve the UCSB communitywas certainly achieved!

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It was great to see aUCSB community

member as thekeynote speaker!

There are amazingwomen on this

campus.

special thanks tShubra Agrawa

(Co-Vice President fo20062007) whos

fundraising effortmade the 200

conference such success. Shubra waalso instrumental isecuring Kum-Kum

Bhavnani as thkeynote speaker

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A warm thank-youto Sandra Camp

(Co-Vice Presidentfor 20062007), who

coordinated themorning panel andall session speakers.

Well done, Sandra!Well done, Sandra!Well done, Sandra!Well done, Sandra!Well done, Sandra!

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Grand Prize WinnerGrand Prize WinnerGrand Prize WinnerGrand Prize WinnerGrand Prize WinnerAnnouncementAnnouncementAnnouncementAnnouncementAnnouncement

Congratulations to PWA member

MarMarMarMarMargargargargargaret McMurtret McMurtret McMurtret McMurtret McMurtreyeyeyeyey, Grand Prize

winner of a two-day spa package at the

Mira Monte Spa and Hotel in SantaBarbara that was raffled off at the annual

PWA Conference. This treat includes a

massage and breakfast. When asked

who will be her guest at the spa,

Margaret said that she hopes to

persuade her sister to visit from

Colorado for some fun girl time. Our

best to Margaretwe hope that you

thoroughly enjoy your prize!

Awesome research experience!Women making a difference everywhere.

2007 Professional2007 Professional2007 Professional2007 Professional2007 ProfessionalDevelopment ConferenceDevelopment ConferenceDevelopment ConferenceDevelopment ConferenceDevelopment ConferenceProgramProgramProgramProgramProgram

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OOOOOpening Apening Apening Apening Apening Addrddrddrddrddressessessessess Henry T. Yang, UCSB Chancellor

PPPPPanel Panel Panel Panel Panel Prrrrresentationesentationesentationesentationesentation Cindy Ponce, Assistant Director, Academic PersonnelJoy Williams, Assistant Dean, College of EngineeringDayna Williamson, Manager, Human Resources Compensation

KKKKKeynote Seynote Seynote Seynote Seynote Speakerpeakerpeakerpeakerpeaker Kum-Kum Bhavnani, UCSB Professor of Sociology, Filmmaker

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WWWWWorororororkshops:kshops:kshops:kshops:kshops:

Antarctic Science Adventure

Building Your Financial Future

Build Skills and Confidence: Learn to Love Public Speaking

College of Letters & Science Leadership Development: A Training Opportunity

Overcoming Obstacles: The Story of the Accidental Publisher

The Power of Journaling and the Passion for Change: Trusting Your Inner Wisdom

Strengthen Your Body, Strengthen Your Mind

Stress Busting 101

Surviving Painful AccusationsTop 10 Financial Planning Tips for Women

Want to Be Your Own Boss?


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he PWA Program Committee is already working to bring fantastic

events to you! Well start the year with our PWPWPWPWPWA Annual KickoffA Annual KickoffA Annual KickoffA Annual KickoffA Annual Kickoff

EEEEEvvvvvententententent on OOOOOctober 2, 2007ctober 2, 2007ctober 2, 2007ctober 2, 2007ctober 2, 2007. In previous years weve had ice cream socials,

catered lunches, and a pizza party. This year we are considering a picnic on

the Womens Center Lawn, and wed love to hear your feedback.

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often for details on this, as well as other PWA events.

Please see a listing of future activities below. If you have ideas for other

events, let us know! We are also accepting new members to the program

committee. If you are interested in joining our committee or offering

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Allosphere Demonstration

Email Etiquette & Communication Skills

Formal Luncheon

Holidays around the World

Network like a Pro

Poker & Pizza

Recreation Center Tour

Tai Chi & Chai Tea

Versatile Vegetable Field Trip

UCSB Research Highlights

Wine Appreciation

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