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Reaching Out in New Ways: Highlights from the History of Alverno's Research Center on Women

Catharine Stimpson: What are the Issues for Women in the 90's and How Should They Be Reflected in the Curriculum?

In November 1993, the RCW sponsored a visit by Rutgers University professor and founding editor of Signs: Journal of Women in Culture and Society, Catharine R. Stimpson. It was a mutual exchange. She came to learn how Alverno had infused women's perspectives in the curriculum and the Alverno Faculty and Staff wanted to hear her thoughts on women's issues and women's studies.

 

Here is a memo dated October 26, 1993 from Sister Margaret Earley to members of the RCW Interest Group sharing panelist questions for the "Conversation with Catharine Stimpson"

Here is a memo dated October 26, 1993 from Sister Margaret Earley to members of the RCW Interest Group sharing panelist questions for the "Conversation with Catharine Stimpson" Included is one over-arching question and six specific questions.

Below is a link to a printable pdf copy of the panelist question set. [PDF]

This is a flyer advertising the November 1993 event with Catharine Stimpson.

This is a flyer printed on ivory colored paper advertising the November 1993 event with Catharine Stimpson.

 

 

Here is the tentative schedule of events for Catharine Stimpson's visit.

This is the tentative schedule of events for Catharine Stimpson's visit.

This is a link to a printable pdf copy of a tentative schedule of events for Catharine Stimpson's visit. [PDF]

A brief article on Catharine Stimpson's visit appeared in the January 1994 issue of Alverno Magazine.

This brief article on Catharine Stimpson's visit appeared in the January 1994 issue of Alverno Magazine.

Below is a link to a printable pdf copy of the brief article on Catharine Stimpson's visit that appeared in the January 1994 issue of Alverno Magazine. [PDF]