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2009
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEDate: 2009-09-08
Contact: Kim Wall
Public Relations Program Coordinator
Marketing and Community Relations Office
University of New Hampshire, Manchester
(603) 641-4306
kim.wall@unh.edu
Make the Most of Your Lunch Hour
UNH Manchester Hosts Fall 2009 Brown Bag Lecture Series
Manchester, NH – UNH Manchester will host a series of lunchtime lectures beginning September 16, 2009 at 12:00 Noon. The Brown Bag Lecture Series provides people who live and work in the region with an opportunity to make the most of their lunch hour by learning about the world and contemporary issues from UNH professors and community leaders.
All lectures begin at 12:00 Noon, are free, and open to the public. The lectures are held in the third floor auditorium at University Center, located at 400 Commercial Street in Manchester. Pay and display parking is available in the Arms Park Parking lot and on Commercial Street.
UNH Manchester, UNH’s urban campus in Manchester’s historic millyard, hosts a variety of public programs including films, book groups, exhibits and more. All events are free and open to the public. For special accommodations, please contact the Marketing and Community Relations Office at 603-641-4167 at least three weeks in advance of the event. Learn more at www.unhm.unh.edu.
Sexual Assault Awareness & Risk Reduction | September 16, 12:00 Noon
In NH, 1:4 women and 1:6 men will experience a completed or attempted sexual assault before their 18th birthday. This epidemic of sexual violence costs our friends, families, co-workers and communities a sense of safety, well-being, and self worth. In addition, billions of dollars each year in health care needs, lost wages, and criminal justice expenses are incurred by the victims and their families. This lecture will address the culture of sexual violence, define sexual violence and offender accountability, and suggest how to effectively respond to victim survivors so that we can end all forms of sexual violence.
Presented by Diane Larochelle, Education and Outreach Coordinator, YWCA in Manchester
Cameo Appearances: Celebrity Portraits Antique-Style | September 30, 12:00 Noon
An intimate look at some of the ancient world's "historical heavyweights" --including Alexander the Great, Augustus, Tiberius, Caligula, Nero, and Constantine the Great --as seen on some of the most exquisite and costly works of sculptural art ever created.
Presented by Andrew Stangel, Adjunct Professor, art history
To Travel is to Learn – Study Abroad | October 14, 12:00 Noon
Anna Gdanian (‘09 communication arts) had the experience of a lifetime studying in Africa in the spring of 2009. She coordinated a semester abroad with Go ED, a program of Food for the Hungry, doing research and learning about community development. She had the opportunity to interview and learn the stories of many people living in villages near Rwanda. While troubled by their stories of poverty and despair, Anna found strength in their resolve and strong family values. Through stories and photos Anna will take us on her journey.
Presented by Anna Gdanian, Graduate of the UNH Manchester communication arts program
Dating & Domestic Violence Awareness & Risk Reduction | October 21, 12:00 Noon
The popular image of the “battered woman” narrowly defines the realities of dating and domestic violence. Most victims do not have visible injuries, but live in a cycle of power and control causing emotional, mental, sexual, financial, and physical injuries on a daily basis. There are children present in 85% of homes where domestic violence occurs. In NH, 1 in 4 girls ages 14-21 indicate they have experienced physical assaults by their intimate partners. This lecture will briefly define domestic/dating violence and offender accountability, explore the power and control wheel, discuss common barriers to victims seeking assistance, and effective ways to support victims.
Presented by Diane Larochelle, Education and Outreach Coordinator, YWCA in Manchester
Charles Darwin and the Galapagos Island: A Personal Pilgrimage | November 18, 12:00 Noon
2009 is the 200th anniversary of the birth of Charles Darwin. His ideas dramatically changed the way we think about biology. Darwin’s five-year voyage on the Beagle, and in particular, his visit to the Galapagos Islands is often credited as the most important event leading to Darwin’s development of the theory of evolution and natural selection. In this presentation, Professor Stephen Pugh will discuss the impact that the Galapagos Islands had on Darwin and describe his own trip to these amazing islands this past February.
Presented by Stephen Pugh, Program Coordinator and Associate Professor of Biology
UNH Manchester, UNH's urban campus, offers liberal arts and applied majors in business, science, and technology, all with an urban focus. UNH Manchester is UNH. Learn more at www.unhm.unh.edu.
