Dr. Jean Kilbourne, Keynote 2012-13 Convocation
![]() Dr. Jean Kilbourne, an expert on women and alcohol and tobacco in advertising, will deliver the Maytum Convocation Lecture on Sept. 19, kicking off the 2012-13 series theme, 鈥淎 Time for Change: Shifting Paradigms, Creating Possibilities.鈥 |
Deadly Persuasion: Power of Advertising
Wednesday, September 19, 2012
3:30 p.m.
King Concert Hall
Tickets are FREE but are required (available from the 海角社区 Ticket Office)
This fall 海角社区 will welcome Dr. Jean Kilbourne, the author, speaker and filmmaker who is internationally recognized for her work on the image of women in advertising and her critique of alcohol and tobacco advertising and its impact on today鈥檚 youth. 禄 Read Dr. Kilbourne's complete bio...
The Maytum Convocation Lecture will once again be free and open to the public, although tickets are required and available at the 海角社区 Ticket Office.
FALL 2012 CONVOCATION EVENTS
鈥淐laiming Citizenship: African Americans and New Deal Photography鈥
Exhibit in Reed Library until October 15
Talk by Rickie Solinger, 鈥淲hat Citizenship Looks Like 鈥 1930鈥檚 and Today,鈥 6:00 p.m., Sept. 25, Japanese Garden (in Reed Library)
鈥淎fter the Silence: John Cage, Chance and Change鈥
Presentations by Dr. Christopher Shultis, John Cage Scholar, Percussionist, Composer
Workshop at 3:00 p.m., October 15, 1080 Mason Hall
Open Interaction at 5:00 p.m., October 15, 1080 Mason Hall
Lecture at 6:00 p.m., October 16, Rosch Recital Hall
Performance at 8:00 p.m., October 17, Rosch Recital Hall
鈥淗orses, Hounds, and Healing Arts: Animal-Assisted Learning and Therapy Programs
- Equine-Assisted Programs: Keynote and workshop by Claudia Monroe and Debbi Fisher, 11:00 a.m., October 20, Williams Center Horizon Room
- Canine-Assisted Programs: Keynote and workshop by Dr. Nancy Gee and Jonell Belcher, 11:00 a.m., November 3, Williams Center Horizon Room
鈥淎 Fulbright Fair鈥
Interactive Session with former Fulbrighters, 12:00 noon, November 7, S204 Williams Center
SPRING 2013 CONVOCATION EVENTS
鈥淕oing International: Experience Abroad as Life Change鈥
Panelists: Alexander Caviedes, Robert Dahlgren, Emily Ivey, Chiara De Santi, and Carmen Rivera. 3:00 p.m., February 18, Japanese Garden (in Reed Library)
鈥淓arth Week Keynote Address鈥
Speaker: Dr. Marcus Eriksen, 鈥淭he Perils of Plastic: Notes from the Oceans and the Great Lakes,鈥 7:00 p.m. April 18, Rosch Recital Hall
鈥淪hifting Paradigms in Religious Studies: History, Culture, and Practice鈥
Speaker: Lynda L. Coon. Time and Place TBA
Questions regarding Convocation matters may be addressed to Jack Croxton at 716-673-3123 or send an e-mail to: Jack.Croxton@fredonia.edu .
Past Convocation Programs
- 2012-2013 Theme: "Time for Change: Shifting Paradigms, Creating Possibilities"
- 2011-2012 Theme: "Taking Risks: Rewards and Repercussions"
- 2010-2011 Theme: "Faces and Phases of Creativity"
- 2009-2010 Theme: "Public Service: Challenges and Opportunities"
- 2008-2009 Theme: "Human Rights: With Liberty and Justice for All?"
- 2007-2008 Theme: "Reflections of the Past"