What do Madonna, MTV, mathematics, exercise, the De- pression, body image, and Pocahontas have in common? They are all topics covered in this year's brown bag series.
     Students and faculty attending the first brown bag viewed an informative yet shocking film, "DreamWorlds II: Desire, Sex, and Power in Music Video." By focusing on music video, one of the most important aspects of popular culture, "DreamWorlds II" raises critical questions and suggests new answers about the
effects of music video. By editing video clipswith commentary, the film demonstrates stories which impact how women think about themselves sexually, and how men think sexually about women, while giving us a critical distance from images which have become so ubiquitous and normal, they are almost invisible.
     "DreamWorlds II" is available in McConnell Library at Radford University; it was written, edited, and narrated by Sut Jhally, of the University of Massachusetts. Please explore the outline and thought questions for this brown bag: www.radford.edu/~wstudies
Guest speaker Dr. Margaret
"Brown bags are a great way to casually pick up information about an unfamiliar topic."
Murray, professor of mathematics at Virginia Tech, spoke about women
 mathematicians in the 1940s and 1950s at the second brown bag. For more information about this topic, please refer to the front page article.
     Kristi Stilen, RU graduate student, will present the next brown bag. As part of women's month, Stilen plans to speak on self-esteem issues and developing a healthy eating regimen. She will also provide hints and tips for students who are interested in fitting their exercise routine into an already busy schedule.
     "Pocahontas to Hillary Clinton: Women's Leadership Styles," the final brown bag in our series, will be presented by Dr. Mary Ferrari, chair of the history department. Dr. Ferrari will discuss the lives of several women who held powerful or influential roles in society throughout history .
    

Dr. Jill Alcorn

Mathematics and Statistics
Dr. Mary Atwell Criminal Justice
Dr. Moira Baker English
Ms. Pat Connolly Head Track Coach
Dr. Carolyn Butcher Educational Studies
Ms. Annie L. Dornberg School of Social Work
Dr. Mary Ferrari History
Dr. Karolyn Givens Nursing
Dr. Sharon E. Hartline Philosophy & Religious Studies
Dr. Diane M. Hodge School of Social Work
Dr. Hilary Lips (Director) Psychology
Ms. Louise Majorey Interior Design & Fashion
Dr. Sarah Speir Radford Community
Pam Alexander Graduate Assistant
Kristi Stilen Women's Alliance: Graduate Representative
Valerie Bennett Women's Alliance: Undergraduate
Representative
Jessica Morris Undergraduate Representative
     Students and faculty from all disciplines are encouraged to attend and participate in the brown bags. Brown bags are a great way to casually pick up information about an unfamiliar topic. The discussion sessions
create many opportunities for informal learning about various

Students watch a provocative film
during the first brown bag of 2001.
aspects of the women's experiences.
     The brown bag series typically meets monthly at noon on Thursdays or Fridays, and participants are welcome to bring lunch. If you have an idea for a brown bag topic or would like to lead a discussion, please contact Pam in the Women's Studies office at 831-6143 or e-mail wstudies@runet.edu.
Original Newsletter Developed by 2000-2001 Graduate Assistant: Pam Alexander
Newsletter and Site Director: Dr. Hilary Lips