PRESIDENT'S PEACE COMMISSION
Identity in the '90s:

Individuals, Family, and Community

Tuesday, October 26-Thursday, October 28, 1993
St. Mary's University,
University Center, Conference Room A


For more details about any of the videos listed below, see the
St. Mary's University Libraries Catalog. These videos are available at the Circulation counter on the Main (2nd) Floor of the Louis J. Blume Library.

Tuesday, October 26, 1993

9:45 AM - 11:00 AM: Understanding Male Identity in a Time of Changing Gender Roles
Call Number HQ1090.3 .S256 1993
Father John Moder, President of St. Mary's University, hosts this panel discussion featuring Dr. Michael Burgan, the Director of Counseling Center at St. Mary's University, and Dr. Julius Lundy, the Director of Counseling at Northwest Church of Christ. Dr. Burgan begins by comparing lifestyles in 1950 with the current lifestyles of the 1990s, using Erik Erikson's theory of identity. Dr. Lundy speaks about the male attitudes, stereotypes of men, and the current changes in the male identity. Presented as part of the President's Peace Commission fall 1993 program, "Identity in the '90s: Individual, Family, and Community." (70 minutes)

11:10 AM - 12:25 PM: Understanding Female Identity in a Time of Changing Gender Roles
Call Number HQ1181.U6 S256 1993
Kym Hemley, of the President's Peace Commission, serves as the hostess for this session, which features Deidra Coleman and Dr. Dixie Van Eynde of the Counseling Center at St. Mary's University. Dr. Van Eynde speaks first and shares her thoughts on female identity. Ms. Coleman shares an example of one of the theories about women's identities, particularly that of the woman's role in a relationship. Presented as part of the President's Peace Commission fall 1993 program, "Identity in the '90s: Individual, Family, and Community." (67 minutes)

12:35 PM - 1:50 PM: Defining Sexual Identities in a Time of Changing Gender Roles
Call Number RC556 .S256 1993
Dr. Larry Hufford, of the President's Peace Commission, hosts this panel discussion featuring Dr. Sandra Burgess, Professor of Psychology in the Department of Family Practice at the University of Texas Health Science Center; Dr. Joseph Lazor, the Director of Curriculum Instruction for the East Central Independent School District; Amado Ramos, a private practitioner; and Ruth Rogers, the Vice-President of Student Development at St. Mary's University. Dr. Burgess speaks about the development of boys and girls and the differences that are established at this very young age. Dr. Lazor shares his experiencees with middle school children's sexuality. Mr. Ramos provides insight into the sort of changing gender roles he's seeing in his private psychotherapy practice; he's having many single-father households concerned and confused about raising daughters. Vice President Ruth Rogers has noticed that in regards to child-care she's seen nearly as many men participating as women; she urges a respect for a person as an individual. (58 minutes)

7:00 PM: Losing Identity: Identity and the Homeless
Call Number HV4504.S26 S256 1993
Judy Geelhoed, of the President's Peace Commission, serves as the hostess for this panel discussion featuring Joanne Tompson Hall, the Crisis Intervention Program Supervisor for Catholic Family and Children Services; Amy Hartman, the Medical Social Worker for SAMM Shelter through Centro del Barrio; Sarah Lozano, the Director of Development of St. Vincent DePaul Archdiocesan Central Council of San Antonio; Leonor Marquez, the Program Director of Health Care for the Homeless; and Kelly Ann Mulligen, the Project Monitor of Bexar County's Department of Community Resources. This panel provides an overview of the homeless situation in the United States and in San Antonio, a history of the homeless in San Antonio and the country, a profile of homelessness, the homeless and health care, and the public policy regarding homeless. (104 minutes)

Wednesday, October 27, 1993

9:20 AM - 10:10 AM: When the Traditional Family is No Longer the Norm
Call Number HQ759.98 .S256 1993
Cecilia Aguilar, of the President's Peace Commission, hosts this address by Dr. Michael Kearl, of the Department of Sociology at Trinity University. Presented as part of the President's Peace Commission fall 1993 program, "Identity in the '90s: Individual, Family, and Community." (44 minutes)

10:20 AM - 11:10 AM: How Different Family Backgrounds Affect the Classroom
Call Number LC1099.3 .S256 1993
Dr. Janet Dizinno, of the President's Peace Commission, hosts this address by Dr. Neva Davenport, a professor in the Department of Education at St. Mary's University. Dr. Davenport shares how family make-up, socio- economic background, culture, and background experience all affect the classroom experience. Presented as part of the President's Peace Commission fall 1993 program, "Identity in the '90s: Individual, Family, and Community." (46 minutes)

11:20 AM - 12:10 PM: How Today's Stressful Social Conditions Affect Families
Call Number HV741 .S256 1993
Dora Ybarra, of the President's Peace Commission, hosts this address by Donna Garrett, the Program Director of the San Antonio Child Protective Services, who speaks about the stressors that many children must try to cope with, such as marital problems, alcoholism, and unemployment of parents. She explains some common reactive behaviors of children in these situations; she also presents the parents' issues and stresses. A question and answer period concludes this sesssion. Presented as part of the President's Peace Commission fall 1993 program, "Identity in the '90s: Individual, Family, and Community." (circa 60 minutes)

12:20 PM - 1:10 PM: Project Baby X
Call Number BF692.2 .S256 1993
Dr. Colleen Nolan serves as the moderator for this session. She introduces St. Mary's University students Antony Gonzales, Byron Laurie, Brigit McDowell, and Kristin Tymrak, who perform a dramatic reading about gender role confusion. Presented as part of the President's Peace Commission fall 1993 program, "Identity in the '90s: Individual, Family, and Community." (20 minutes)

Thursday, October 28, 1993

9:45 AM - 11:00 AM: How the Media and Popular Culture Shape Young Identities Today
Call Number BF697 .S256 1993
Dr. Alice Kersnowski, of the President's Peace Commission, serves as host for this panel discussion which features Professor Peggie Bowie, of the Department of Communication Arts at the Incarnate Word College, and Linda Cuellar, Producer of the PBS program Heritage, and a St. Mary's University graduate. Professor Bowie comments on the concept of celebrity and how celebrities shape identity for young adults. Ms. Cuellar shares a video clip and shares the importance of her Latino identity. Presented as part of the President's Peace Commission fall 1993 program, "Identity in the '90s: Individual, Family, and Community." (66 minutes)

11:10 AM - 12:25 PM: How Religion Helps Shape Young Identities Today
Call Number BF697 .S256 1993a
Father Miguel Briseño, of the President's Peace Commission, hosts this panel discussion featuring Dr. Geri Telepak, Chair of the Department of Theology at St. Mary's University, and Father Larry Doershing, Director of Campus Ministry at St. Mary's University, who discuss how religion (through the Theology Department and Campus Ministry) impacts students at St. Mary's. Presented as part of the President's Peace Commission fall 1993 program, "Identity in the '90s: Individual, Family, and Community." (75 minutes)

12:35 PM - 1:50 PM: How Peer Pressures Help Shape Young Identities Today.
Call Number BF697 .S256 1993b
Thomas Wendt, of the President's Peace Commission, hosts this panel discussion featuring St. Mary's University students Derek Bain, Mimi DeLuna, and Mary E. Svetlik, and an unnamed San Antonio young adult, who discuss the impact peer pressure has had on their development and individuality. Presented as part of the President's Peace Commission fall 1993 program, "Identity in the '90s: Individual, Family, and Community." (49 minutes)

All events are free and open to the public.


THE PRESIDENT'S PEACE COMMISSION

The purpose of the President's Peace Commission is to foster ethical commitment to participate in the establishment of world peace. That purpose recognizes that a respect for human rights and the dignity of all people is essential to any such commitment.

The Commission serves to create within the St. Mary's University community an awareness of the Roman Catholic perspective as a foundation for directing the dialogue among the broad and varied human and religious enterprises, themselves directed toward peace. It especially takes direction from the United States Catholic Conference and the Association of Catholic Colleges and Universities.

The Peace Commission, founded in 1984, is comprised of students, staff, and faculty, all with equal status.If you would like more information about the President's Peace Commission, please contact any one of its members:

Students: Liz Ann Baez Aguilar, Yamin S. Aguilar, Meridith Alvarez, Odilia Boffill, Gina Garza, Kym Hemley, Roy Robinson, Kathleen Taggart

Staff: Cecilia Aguilar, Fr. Miguel Briseno, Judy Geelhoed, Hector Gonzalez, Thomas Wendt, Dora Ybarra

Faculty: Dr. Armando Abney, Dr. Janet Dizinno, Dr. Larry Hufford, Dr. Alice Kersnowski, Dr. Colleen Nolan, Dr. Richard S. Pressman


created March 3, 2000; updated August 6, 2004
Thanks to Liza Sánchez for videotaping these sessions and to Trish Keogh for providing the contents notes and extensive cataloging of these videos.



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