Wheel and Chain's Annual Focus Week
March 30 - April 1, 1998
 
This year, Wheel and Chain's Focus Week revolves around Violence in Society.  Violence is a prevalent part of how society and politics are created, and clearly affects our daily lives.  Violence occurs for a number of reasons, stemming from roots of racism, sexism, heterosexism, religious issues and even age.  Whether we experience it personally, know of someone who has experienced a form of it, or are just aware that it exists, violence plays an integral role in not only every Dickinson life, but every American one as well.  Our Focus Week involves representations of victims of violence, including Domestic Abuse, the prevalence of Violence in the Media, a self-defense class, and a discussion on the origins of violence.
 

List of Events:

Monday, March 30 - 7:30pm.   Opening Reception for Silent Witness and the Clothesline in the Trout Gallery, Weiss Center.  The Reception will include a candlelight ceremony with the representative display to recognize all of the victims of domestic violence, rape, and murder in Pennsylvania.   The Clothesline is a similar display, but with T-shirts personally made by victims or by their survivors, and represents the Dickinson and Carlisle community. The displays will be in the Lower Level of the Trout Gallery until Thursday, April 2nd.

Tuesday, March 31 - 7:00pm.  Self Defense Class, held by Public Safety officers in Memorial Hall, Old West.  This Self-Defense class is open to women only in order to create a comfortable learning environment.  Techniques will be taught for prevention and how to physically defend oneself from actual attacks.

Tuesday, March 31 - 8pm.  Viewing of DreamWorlds2, Dana Hall 110.  DreamWorlds2 is a documentary of how violence is incorporated into music videos and made to seem normal and acceptable.  A discussion will be held afterwards, led by Professor of Sociology, Daniel Schubert.  Note - this video has been labled graphic and violent and is not for all audiences.
(note - these two programs will overlap)

Wednesday, April 1 - Common Hour, 12:15pm, Rubendall Recital Hall, Weiss Center.  The Origins of Violence.  Presentation and Discussion led by renowned author and activist, Mab Segrest (Race Traitor) and Anne VanDyke, a member of the Human Relations Commission and anti-violence activist.  They will be discussing why violence exists, how it affects our politics and personal lives, and what steps can be taken to reduce it.
 

Many Special Thanks go to the following departments and people for all of their help, support and efforts:
American Studies, The Clarke Center, The Commission for the Status of Women, History, Policy Studies, Political Science, Religion, Trout Gallery, Sociology, Women's Studies, The Women's Center, Mara Donaldson, Amy Farrell, Ethel Jensen, Anne Hess Myers, Susan Rose, Daniel Schubert, Dining Services, and Student Senate.

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