Public Lectures 2003-2004- Text Only
ODILE AYRAL-CLAUSE
The Passionate Life and Art of Camille Claudel (1864-1943)
Tuesday, November 4th, 11 am
Chumash Auditorium, University Union
Rodin’s “most trusted assistant, muse and lover,” Camille Claudel was a gifted and struggling artist in misogynistic 19th century Paris. Abandoned by Rodin, Claudel was determined to succeed as an artist in her own right. Lack of public acceptance of her work, prolonged hardship and isolation ultimately eroded her mental health.
Odile Ayral-Clause is professor of French in the department of Modern Languages & Literatures and the author of "Camille Claudel: A Life." Her book will be available for purchase and signing following the talk.
Bagdad Cafe
Thursday, February 12th, 7pm
UU 219
BAGDAD CAFE is a wonderful example of how two very disparate people from different worlds can find harmony together and produce magic from their union.
ENRICA LOVAGLIO
Designing Women?: Women as Technology Designers & Women Designed by Technology
Wednesday, March 10th, 12-1pm
Building 38, Room 218
Professor Enrica Lovaglio will address her personal experience as a designer in the technical fields of architecture and interactive media in both the US and her native Italy. Using statistics and examples, Prof. Lovaglio will illustrate how the world of technological design is largely dominated by men, and how this gender inequity contributes to the frequent depiction of female figures in digital games and short animation as sexual objects or super-heroes. Prof. Lovaglio will exhibit design samples from students in her digital media to illustrate differences between typical male and female design approaches, and argue that the presence of more women in this design field might improve both its content and aesthetic. She will highlight the need for women to become role models in the field of design for the high-tech and entertainment industry.
Assistant Professor Enrica Lovaglio is a native of Italy who has lived and worked all over the world, as well as in her home country and the US. She studied and worked in the fields of urban design, architecture and interior design throughout Europe. She has a Master’s Degree in multimedia engineering from UC Santa Barbara and is currently an Assistant Professor in the Art and Design Department at Cal Poly.
Jessica R. Abrams
The Influence of Media on Gender Identity
Wednesday, May 26th, 12-1 pm
Erhart Ag 10, Room 225
Women and men have long shared an "intergroup" relationship. Using social identity theory, Dr. Abrams will highlight the perpetual intergroup divide between the genders. Specific attention will be paid to exploring how the media categorize women and men as two distinct social categories, shape perceptions of gender identity, promote and reinforce gender stereotypes, and ultimately confirm the status quo.
Jessica R. Abrams received her Ph.D. in Communication from UC Santa Barbara in 2003. She is an Assistant Professor in Speech Communication at Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo. Her specific areas of interest include: understanding the role of mass media in shaping perceptions of social group memberships, the relationship between communication and identity, and intergenerational communication.
