Men’s Programming
The Emerging M.A.N. Program Series seeks to create a culture of communication and relationship among college men by addressing the issues they face including identity development, psychological and physical health, and shifting gender roles. The objectives of the Emerging M.A.N. are based on the mission of the American College Personnel Association’s Standing Committee for Men:
- To promote awareness of men’s issues among both men and women.
- To supportively challenge men on campus to develop their full potential in spite of socially constructed gender role limitations.
- To encourage and support the creation and dissemination of knowledge about men’s development.
- To actively welcome men and allies who are just beginning to explore new male roles.
Upcoming Events
The Office of Campus Life’s Emerging MAN program series is proud to present a lecture by researcher and author Dr. Michael Kimmel.
Thursday, October 29th, 2009 - 12:00 pm
Dickinson Hall Auditorium
Michael Kimmel is among the leading researchers and writers on men and masculinity in the world today. The author or editor of more than twenty volumes, his books include Changing Men: New Directions in Research on Men and Masculinity (1987), Men Confront Pornography (1990),The Politics of Manhood (1996), The Gender of Desire(2005) and The History of Men (2005). His documentary history, “Against the Tide: Pro-Feminist Men in the United States, 1776-1990″ (Beacon, 1992), chronicled men who supported women’s equality since the founding of the country. This “inspiring, pathbreaking collection of remarkable documents” (Dissent) was also called “meticulously researched” (Booklist) and a “pioneering volume” which “will serve as an inspirational sourcebook for both women and men.” (Publishers’ Weekly).
Complimentary copies of “Guyland” will be made available to the UALR community. Please contact Colin Stanton to reserve your copy today. A reception and book signing will follow. His lecture will focus on his latest work, “Guyland.”
Past Events
Keith Jackson - Kickoff Lecture
The Office of Campus Life Men’s Programming Series
presents Mr. Keith Jackson, Former NFL great, Founder of P.A.R.K. and Little Rock native!
Thursday, January 29, 2009 - 12:00 pm
Donaghey Student Center Meeting Rooms A & B
Mr. Jackson will be speaking on positive attitude and how it played a role in his development. He will be sharing anecdotes from his life as a professional football player and founder of P.A.R.K. Refreshments will be provided.
Dan Renzi - Growing Up Gay in the Midwest
The Office of Campus Life Men’s Programming Series
Tuesday, February 17, 2009
Donaghey Student Center Room C - 12:00pm
In this program, Dan tells his story of growing up gay in the Midwest, as he battled against his family, society, and even himself to find out what the label “gay” means to him. A witty and irreverent story-teller, Renzi goes beyond the process of “coming out,” and explores issues of prejudice, diversity, and self-identity that affect every member of society. Filled with humor and inspiration, this program appeals to all audiences–gay, straight and everything else “in-between”–who appreciate the crazy twists and turns life sometimes throws at you. These are also the stories, in fact, that won Dan his spot on MTV’s “The Real World.”
Stephen Gray - Becoming a Legendary Man
The Office of Campus Life Men’s Programming Series
Wednesday, March 11, 2009
Donaghey Student Center Room G - 12:00pm
Corporations, colleges, professional associations, churches, conferences, school systems, and civic organizations call on Stephen to deliver energy-filled presentations to fit their particular need. Affectionately known as “The Legendary Man” for his life-changing “Becoming a Legendary Man” program, Stephen takes audiences by storm with his powerful, practical, and paradigm-shifting keynotes and seminars centered on his mantra that, “People help support what they help Create.” In addition to his keynotes and seminars, Stephen is an accomplished contributing author to fine publications such as “Leadership’s Greatest Hits.”
Stephen has been working with college students most of his life. He is currently the Director of Parent & Student Services at East Carolina University. He has been in the Student Activities field for over 20 years. He is a Mentor, Mediator, Professional Leadership presenter, and Director of Common Sense.