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Coming Out Week, October 1999, Wilde-Stein Alliance For Sexual Diversity

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

Display advertisement from the Maine Campus newspaper providing a schedule of events for the celebration of Coming Out Week, October 4 through 7, 1999.

Courage In The Face Of Homophobia, John Begin

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

Article discussing the challenges faces by members of the gay community living and studying on the University of Maine campus while facing discrimination and hostility from the campus community.

Umaine Complying With Sexual Harassment Laws, Michal Reagan

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

While cases of sexual harassment may be getting more subtle or cannot be prosecuted under state law, the University of Maine conduct system is trying to keep up with the changes.

Sexual Harassment Cases Increasingly Prosecuted, Michael Reagan

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

"Sexual harassment isn't about morality and sex, it's about discrimination," said Sue Estler, director of the Equal Opportunity Office. The University of Maine has a policy prohibiting sexual harassment and there have been increasing numbers of such cases reported since they were first recorded.

Lick Responds To Task Force Report, Lisa Cline

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

University of Maine President Dale Lick said changing people's attitudes in the first step toward solving the problem of unequal treatment of women on campus. Lick, responding to the Report of the Task Force on the Status of Women, said one of the report's main objectives was to make people aware of the problem.

Panel: Women's Roles Changing In World, Christina Koliander

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An international panel of four women discussed the changes women have made and still face in their own countries at a lecture Tuesday afternoon. Sponsored by Women in the Curriculum, the lecture focused on "Global Perspectives on Women and Social Change."

Task Force On Women Revives Old Concerns, Cynthia Beckwith

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

Recommendations made 15 years ago on the status of women at the University of Maine have not been fulfilled, members of The Task Force on the Status of Women say. In fact, they say, many of the recommendations in the 1988 task force report resemble recommendations made in the first report.

Daily Maine Campus Survey Results: Student Not Offended By Sexist Language, Rhonda Morin

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The majority of female students who responded to the recent Daily Maine Campus survey said they are not offended when sexist language is used in the classroom and they have not been the victims of sexual discrimination in class. Students from the departments of geology, forest biology, journalism, computer science, business, and philosophy participated in the survey.

Sexual Harassment Is Not A Laughing Matter, Student Names Withheld By Request

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Two letters to the Editor of The Daily Maine Campus from two female undergraduate students requesting to remain anonymous. The students report on a off-campus party where they allegedly experienced multiple incidents of sexual harassment and sexual assault.

Air Force Rotc Led By Woman, Lisa Cline

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Some people say the military is a man's world, but Corps Commander Bridget Gleason of the Air Force Reserve Officers' Training Corps has never found it difficult to pass muster.

Watkins First Woman Dean At University In Nine Years, Rhonda Morin

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Julia M. Watkins, the acting dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, has a history at the University of Maine that dates back to 1971… Watkins is the first woman in nine years to serve as a dean at the university, said Devon R. Storman, assistant to the vice president for Academic Affairs, John Hitt.

Appointments Reflect Status Results, Rhonda Morin

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

The appointment of the first female acting dean at the University of Maine in nine years may be an indication that an investigation of the status of women on campus prompted the administration to act immediately. In addition to Julia M. Watkins as an actin dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, two more women were selected in July and August to serve as assistant vice presidents in separate departments.

Task Force Finds Women In Lesser Roles At Umaine, Cynthia Beckwith

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Many women at the university find themselves in inferior roles in both the workplace and the classroom, according to a report that has received much attention since its release last month. The Task Force on the Status of Women studied the roles of females at the university for more than six months. The group concluded that the university parallels society when it comes to the treatment of women, said Marisue Pickering, executive assistant to UMaine President Dale Lick.

Sexist Language Distracts, Demeans, Marcia Gauvin

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

The use of sexist language, both in the classroom and the textbook, often will distract female students and inhibit the learning process. That was a common sentiment expressed by students at the President's Task Force on the Status of Women Wednesday.

Screwballs Comic "Rude Awakening", Tom Higgins

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A four-panel black and white comic strip drawn and authored by Tom Higgins depicting a homophobic athlete. Long Description.

Panel one depicts two figures in bed in a darkened room. In the background there is a shelf lined with trophies that speak to the macho, athletic background of the room's primary male occupant. The athletic male figure is depicted seated in bed, bare chested with a blonde crewcut. He is looking at a sleeping bearded figure next to him in confusion. The athlete's confusion is emphasized by a short series of question marks and an exclamation mark hanging over his …

"There She Is:" A Change For The Worse, Tom St. Amand

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

I suppose change in our culture is a must, else social critics soon would label ours a stagnant society. Ideals will change, attitudes should change and people change to adequately approach the problems and events of the future. Until Saturday the argument for change had my full support. My advocacy ebbed that weekend evening when I watched 45 minutes of the 57th Miss America Pageant and witnessed unimagined change.

Feminist Poet Kicks Off Lecture Series, Chris Bradley

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The Distinguished Lecture Series began the year Tuesday night when 330 packed into 101 English/Math to hear feminist poet Adrienne Rich.

Stein Club's Banning Stirs Controversy, Tom St. Amand

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A decision by Director of York Complex Greg Stone forbidding gay dances in the Ram's Horn resulted Monday in a meeting of the Wilde Stein officers, Director of Residential Life Ross Moriarty, and Vice President for Student Affairs Thomas Aceto.

University Is Equitable To Women's Issues, Deanna Brooks

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

The Leadership in Educational Equity Project (LEEP) trains faculty and administrators at several universities to integrate the perspectives and research of women into their courses. The final goal of LEEP is to modify the curricula, administrative policies, classroom interactions and practices of the university.

Women In Curricula: Progress Has Been Made, But Some Departments Are Still Lacking, Kathy Holbrook

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For students who enjoy taking new, innovative courses, two will be offered next semester. But in some departments, students may be disappointed by the lack of variety. Where certain courses were once available, there will be a black void.

Speaker Series Designed To Inform Career Women, Claudia Tucci

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The "Women Who Work" speaker series, designed to give women students a realistic understanding of the prospective workplace, will begin this evening with the theme, "Women in Business."

Women's Center Serves Students And Community, Sallie Vallely

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"The Women's Center at UMO primarily serves the student population as well as the community at large as an edition center focusing on women's issues. The center is open to all students at UMO who have an active interest in women's issues," Christine Dahlin, a member of the center said.

Volunteer Your Help, Anne Phibbs

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

Are you concerned about such issues as reproductive freedom, the ERA, equal pay for equal work, rape, sexual harassment, and the recent conservative swing in American political thought? The UMO Women's center is a campus group that shares these concerns and provides a forum for action and discussion. We urge campus and community women and men to join us in our examination of these changing aspects of society.

Who Will Be Next Target, Steve Barkan

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In Wednesday's issue of the Campus, two letters to the editor viciously attacked gays in general and the Wilde-Stein club in particular. The scurrilous tone of the letters is regrettable, and only illustrates the authors' deplorable lack of tolerance.

Support Right To Choose, Debbie Eaton

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In response to John Sandblom's letter to the editor, ("Pink Jeans" Nov. 11): John, why are you in school anyway?

Hostility Uncalled For, Carol Roberts

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Mr. John Sandblum: I feel sorry for you. Your letter to the editor didn't speak very well for you.

The Normals, Laurie Estes

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The response letters printed about the controversial issue of homosexuality where certainly enlightening, not about the campus gay population, but about the "normals" self-righteousness and discrimination.

Letter Was Objectionable Outburst, Martha Brackley

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

John Sandblom's letter to the editor was a disgraceful and disillusioning example of how intolerant some people can be.

Poor Taste, Jesse W. Hamilton

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In regards to Mr. Bondeson's and Mr. Sandblom's comments in the Nov. 11 edition of the Maine Campus, I'm safe to say they were in poor taste.

Take A Good Ole Look, W. David Libby Ii

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Although I am a member of the heterosexual community, I feel it is a necessity to respond to Mr. Bondeson's letter, in the November issue, concerning Gay Rights Day.