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poet. performer. activist. teacher.
DORA'S SPEAKING SCHEDULE
2007 | 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | 2003 | 2002 | 2001
2007
During the first half of 2007, Dora is doing a very limited number of events, speeches, performances, and workshops in order to focus her energies on finishing several creative projects, as detailed on the POEMS and the BOOKS/CDs/FILMS pages.
2006
Religious Resources and Roadblocks to Ending Violence Against Women, Montrose Bible Conference, Montrose, PA. September 26, 2006
From Fragmentation to Wholeness: Spiritual Practice as a Means of Healing. Speech and performance of original poetry presented to 130 religious and spiritual leaders from four counties in Pennsylvania identifying:
1. My healing from domestic and sexual violence as a spiritual process, and
2. The need for spiritual and religious leaders to unify efforts to address the spiritual needs of victims and survivors within their congregations.
The 30th Anniversary Celebration of The Domestic Violence Service Center
Wilkes-Barre, PA
Luzerne County Courthouse, Wilkes-Barre, PA, September 28, 2006 - 8:00pm
Keynote Speech: 30 Years - Service and Remembrance to honor
1. The pioneering work of the members of the Domestic Violence Service Center of Luzerne and Carbon counties, and
2. The lives of individuals lost in domestic violence homicides in both counties as exhibited by The Empty Place at The Table Display.
Take Back The Night Rally and March
Penn State University, Steps of Old Main, April 19, 2006 - 6:00pm
Final speaker/performer during the opening rally and
Concluding speaker at end of evening events.
Women's Studies Graduate Organization Annual Conference: Art and Activism, Penn State University, 10 Sparks Building, April 1, 2006 - noon
Keynote Speech: Art and Activism: Making Connections. (2006)
2005
Pennsylvania Commission On Crime and Delinquency Annual Statewide Pathways Conference
Penn Stater Conference Center, University Park, PA. December 2005
Empowering the Survivor's Voice: Writing Programs as a Means of Healing Workshop. Original 3-hour workshop designed for outreach services individuals to develop writing workshops for survivors of domestic and sexual violence.
The 91st Annual National Communication Association Conference
Boston, MA. November 2005
The Health of the Discipline: The Role of Public Speaking as an Academic Course in the 21st Century. Panel presentation analyzing the direction of public speaking pedagogy in the 21st century, emphasizing public speaking as a means of civic engagement, activism and empowerment. Illness prohibited attendance.
The Barbara J. Hart Justice Center Annual Conference: Keeping Children Safe from Harm
With The Women's Resource Center of Scranton, PA and Marywood University
Marywood University, September 25, 2005, conference begins at 8:00am
1. One Woman's Voice: Poetry as a Means of Healing and Activism
Speech combined with original poetry to share my development from survivor of violence to statewide domestic and sexual violence activist.
2. Participation on panel responding to one family's encounters with the various legal and protective services systems when experiencing domestic and sexual violence.
Impact of Violence Programs in Pennsylvania Maximum Security Correctional Institutions for Men
1. Rockview Institution, Impact of Sexual Assault and Abuse.
2. Houtzdale Institution, Impact of Partner and Child Abuse, including Sexual Abuse.
Take Back The Night Rally and March
Penn State University, Steps of Old Main, April 19, 2005 - 6:00pm
Final speaker/performer during the opening rally and
Concluding speaker at end of evening events.
2004
Pennsylvania Commission On Crime and Delinquency Annual Statewide Pathways Conference
Penn Stater Conference Center, University Park, PA, December 2004
A String of Words and Voices Workshop. Original workshop redesigned for outreach services individuals interested in developing writing workshops for survivors of domestic and sexual violence.
Seeing Through The Silence: Gallery Talks
Penn State University, University Park Campus, West and East Halls Commons, November and December 2004
Gallery Talks with student photographer/artist-activist Lindsay Kieter to discuss her photography installation addressing sexual assault and rape on exhibit throughout the Penn State University Park Campus. Lindsay's idea for this activism-oriented installation was developed, in part, in my CAS 497J class, Summer Session 2003.
The 90th Annual National Communication Association Conference
Chicago, IL. November 2004
Reconciliation and Restoration as Rhetorical Action for Social Justice
Panel discussion with Stephen Hartnett, Jennifer K. Wood, Lana Marlow, and Lisa Langstraat.I will perform a segment of the poetry performance developed and performed over the last 4 years for the Impact of Violence programs in the Pennsylvania Correctional System.
Prison Communication List Service Group Pre-Conference. Daylong pre-conference discussion of objectives and development of the Prison Care communication group for the coming year.
Ancient Mothers Celebration
Fraser Street Church, November 4, 2004, 7:00pm
A student-developed event, I was asked to be featured speaker, combining poetry and personal experience to address activism as an activity of hope and community.
The Pennsylvania Coalition Against Domestic Violence
PCADV Offices, Harrisburg, PA, September 2004
Combined poetry performance and speech to explore the current status of statewide efforts to prevent and address domestic violence with the 65-person staff of PCADV.
Speech/Performance: The Impact of Domestic Violence
Downtown Conference Center, Altoona, PA, July 2004
Invited speaker/poet to address domestic violence and my path from victim to activist. Sponsored by the Blair County Commissioners, Family Services of Blair County, the Domestic Abuse Project, and the Eighteenth Street Community Church.
5:00 PM Live News
WTAJ Channel 10 News, Blair County, PA, July 2004
Live interview to discuss county-wide resources for victims of domestic and sexual violence, preceding speech at Altoona Conference Center.
Altoona Talk,
Cable Access Legal Affairs Program, Blair County, PA, July 2004
Live interview to discuss legalities of domestic violence cases and county-wide resources for victims, preceding speech at Altoona Conference Center.
Impact of Violence Programs in Pennsylvania Maximum Security Correctional Institutions for Men
1. Rockview Institution, Impact of Sexual Assault and Abuse.
2. Houtzdale Institution, Impact of Partner and Child Abuse, including Sexual Abuse.
The 10th Anniversary Celebration of The Delaware Coalition Against Domestic Violence Conference: The Journey to End Violence Against Women: The History of Our Walk and the Path Ahead
Wilmington, DE. May 2004
1. Keynote address: The History of The Battered Women's Movement. With Susan Kelly-Dreiss, Director and Co-founder of the PA Coalition Against Domestic Violence, combining original poetry and speech.
2. Sole design and facilitation of two 75-minute workshops:
A String of Words and Voices Workshop.
Empowering the Victim: Writing as a Means of Healing Workshop.
Both programs developed for program-facilitators interested in implementing writing workshops for victims and survivors of violence.
Dora returns to Take Note with Patty Satalia for ONE WOMAN'S VOICE
WPSX-TV (channel 3 in PA)
Dora returns to Take Note for a 30-minute feature interview, including the complete showing of the short film One Woman's Voice by Kate Bogle, documenting Dora's combined roles poet, activist, teacher and survivor, and her efforts to raise awareness of domestic and sexual violence. The feature will air:
Sunday April 4 - 11:30pm
Saturday April 10 - 12:30am
Sunday April 25 - 6:30pm
Wednesday April 28 - 10:30pm
click to watch the show: http://streams.wpsx.psu.edu/Take_Note04042.html
Take Back The Night Rally and March
Penn State University, Steps of Old Main, April 23, 2004 - 6:00pm
Final speaker/performer during the opening rally and
Concluding speaker at end of evening events.
Coalition of Pennsylvania Crime Victims Organizations (COPCVO) Annual Rally in Honor of National Crime Victims' Rights Week
Capitol Building, Harrisburg, PA, April 2004
2003
Live on Take Note with Patty Satalia: The Scorched Earth Interview
WPSX-TV (channel 3 in PA), Monday December
Dora discusses her efforts to raise awareness of domestic and sexual violence through poetry and performance, and previews Kate Bogle's documentary film, One Woman's Voice, about Dora and her work, including the chapbook, the scorched earth and its compact disc companion.
click to watch the show: http://streams.wpsx.psu.edu/THE_SCORCHED_EARTH12082.html
Pennsylvania Commission On Crime And Delinquency Annual Statewide Pathways Conference - www.pccd.state.pa.us
Penn Stater Conference Center, University Park, PA, November 19-21, 2003
1. Fifth Annual PA Governor's Pathfinder Award for Survivor/Activist for my activism on behalf of victims of domestic and sexual violence.
2. Citation of Congratulations from the Pennsylvania Senate for my activism and community development efforts that benefit PA residents.
3. One Woman's Voice film premiere of Kate Bogle's documentary short film about Dora's combined roles of poet, activist, and performer.
4. From Survivorship to Leadership. Integrated speech and performance.
The 89th Annual National Communication Association Conference
Miami, FL. November 2003
Women Who Made a Difference: Five Voices
Panel Performance
I was unable to attend as I was awarded the Pennsylvania Governor's Pathfinder Award, and the Awards Ceremony coincided with conference presentation.
Sexual Assault Forum
Penn State University, HUB, November 21, 2003, 7:00pm
Invited speaker to address the necessity of victim and survivor dialogue with outreach resource service providers within the public sphere of the Penn State and State College communities.
The Emergency Rally Against Sexual Assault
Penn State University, Steps of Old Main, October 3, 2003, noon
Invited to speak and perform original poetry to address recent increase in sexual violence on Penn State Campus and within Downtown State College Community.
Race Matters, WORDSTOCK: State College, PA's Annual Festival of Language
Webster's Warehouse, South Allen Street, July 6 2003 - 6:00pm
Co-organized and developed a 2-hour community interaction event to explore race, identity and dialogue, including a performance of composite pieces including poetry, statistics, newspaper accounts, and writing with performance artist Gabriel Washington.
Impact of Violence Programs in Pennsylvania Maximum Security Correctional Institutions for Men
Houtzdale Institution, Impact of Partner, Child, and Sexual Abuse
KTAOS Solar-Powered Radio Station
Taos, NM, June 2003 - 10:00 am
Guest poet radio feature with staff of Community Against Violence to discuss domestic and sexual violence and read original poetry.
Domestic Violence Task Force of Centre County, PA, 10th Anniversary Celebration
Centre Community Hospital Community Room, State College, PA, May 2003 - noon.
Keynote speech: Public Effort, Private Effect to honor the efforts of the Task Force during its 10 years of efforts to improve domestic and sexual violence outreach services.
Take Back The Night Rally and March
Penn State University, Steps of Old Main, April 2003 - 6:00pm
Final speaker/performer during the opening rally.
The 94th Annual Eastern Communication Association Conference
Washington, DC April 2003
1. The Intersections of Domestic/Partnership Violence and Public Health. Roundtable Discussion. April 24, 2004
2. Civic Engagement on Campus: Building a Center for the Public Good. Short Course developed and presented with Dr. Rosa Eberly. April 27, 2003.
The 2nd Annual Women's Studies Graduate Organization Conference, Penn State University, University Park, PA, Thomas Building, April 12, 2003
Speech/performance: The Private as Political: The Power of the Personal Survival Story in the Public Sphere.
National Walk-Out in Protest of the War
Penn State University, Steps of Old Main, March 5, 2003
Guest speaker/poet presenting the efforts of Poets Against The War.
2002
Project Growth, Breaking the Silence, Creating Hope Program
Penn State University, North Halls Dining Commons, December 2002
Featured speaker/poet during educational program on sexual violence.
The Batterer's Intervention Program Centre County
Bellefonte, PA, December 2002
Featured speaker/poet to address 30 men convicted of domestic violence offenses and mandated by Centre County Judicial System to participate in this 20-week intervention program.
Stop the War on Women: Repeal the Global Gag Rule Rally
State Capitol Building, Harrisburg, PA, November 1, 2002 - noon
Featured speaker/poet during rally to repeal the Global Gag Rule. Sponsored by Choice USA, PSU Womyn's Concerns, Black Womyn's Concerns, and The Feminist Majority Leadership Alliance.
Penn State Students Declare October Social Justice/Activism Month
Penn State University, University Park, PA, 112 Kern Building, October 28 - 8:00 pm
Featured speaker: Domestic Violence as Domestic Terrorism
Penn State Students Declare October Social Justice/Activism Month
Penn State University, University Park Campus, HUB Lawn, October 4, 2002
Featured faculty poet during Social Justice Block Party, a daylong student fair to raise awareness for social change and individual involvement.
Impact of Violence Programs in Pennsylvania Maximum Security Correctional Institutions for Men
Houtzdale Institution, Impact of Partner, Child, and Sexual Abuse
The Chester County Domestic Violence Services, Inc., 25th Anniversary Celebration and Fundraiser
Chester County, PA, Radley Run Country Club, April 26, 2002 - 6:00pm
Keynote Speech: CCDVS: 25 Years of Service to Chester County, PA to honor the efforts of the members of CCDVS to assist victims and survivors of violence in my hometown.
For more information, contact DVCCC at (800) 711-6270
Evening Of Courage
State College, PA, Webster's Bookstore, 120 S. Allen Street, April 2002 - 6:00 pm
Served as organizer, co-host, and opening and closing speaker/poet for The Women of Courage of Centre County's Evening of Courage events to honor:
1. April as Sexual Assault Awareness Month, and
2. Centre County survivors of sexual assault and abuse.
Afternoon of The Arts: Local Writers In Our Midst
Leadership Centre County, State College, PA, Borough Building, April 2002
Invited poet to address 2002 program participants about my experiences as a local writer and the impact of writing on community development and needs.
Take Back The Night Rally and March
Penn State University, Steps of Old Main, April 2002 - 6:00pm
Final speaker/performer during the opening rally.
The Conference on Women's Health and Wellness
Penn State University, University Park, PA, Thomas Building, March 2002
Claiming Voice: Empowerment after the Violence. Original 2-hour workshop exploring creative writing and speaking as means of healing and empowerment.
2001
The Supreme Court of Pennsylvania Committee on Racial and Gender Bias in The Justice System
Public Hearings State College, PA, Borough Meeting Room, October 2001
Invited by Investigative Committee to present testimony pertaining to racial, gender, class, victim, and firearm bias in domestic and sexual violence court proceedings within the judicial system of Centre County, PA, as Director of The Women of Courage of Centre County. My testimony resulted in changes in judge management of Protection From Abuse requests in Centre County, PA, and speech was televised state-wide on The Pennsylvania Cable Network.
- Evening Of Courage
- State College, PA, Webster's Bookstore, 120 S. Allen Street, April and October 2001,
Served as organizer, co-host, and opening and closing speaker/poet for The Women of Courage of Centre County's Evening of Courage events to honor:
1. April as Sexual Assault Awareness Month, and
2. October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month
- The Pennsylvania Coalition Against Domestic Violence 25th Anniversary Commemorative Luncheon
- Harrisburg, PA, October 3, 2001
Invited speaker/poet to present to the founding members and former presidents of The Coalition the original poem Around This Table, commissioned by the Coalition to commemorate the history and spirit of the founders, and to discuss the impact of the Coalition's 25 years of activism.
Pennsylvania State Maximum Security Correctional Institution for Women at Muncy
October 2001
1. Invited to speak on the issues of domestic and sexual violence and read original poetry to an audience of 200 female inmates.
2. Held a one-hour discussion on the healing power of the written and spoken word with 26 inmates involved in House of Hope program, which is designed for prisoners with severe abuse histories poetry reading.
The Butler County Annual Hestia Awards
Butler County, PA, October 2001
Keynote Speech: Celebration of Service for the Victim's Outreach Intervention Coalition Awards Ceremony.
Impact of Violence Programs in Pennsylvania Maximum Security Correctional Institutions for Men
Houtzdale Institution, Impact of Partner, Child, and Sexual Abuse.
- Annual Association of Workers' Compensation Professionals' Claims Management National Conference
- St. Augustine, FL, May 2001
- Invited speaker to present: The New Age of Communication
Take Back The Night Rally and March
Penn State University, Steps of Old Main, April 2001 - 6:00pm
Final speaker/performer during the opening rally representing The Women of Courage of Centre County
The Hubert Humphrey Fellowship Program
Penn State University, March 2001
Invited speaker/poet to present Domestic Violence, Literacy, and Community.
American Association of University Women
State College, PA, Autoport Restaurant, February 2001 - noon
Speech/performance: The Intersections of Domestic Violence, Literacy, and Empowerment.
Dora
is available for readings, speaking dates, and workshops
on writing, creativity, and/or performance.
To
discuss bookings with Dora, or to order books or cd's,
please contact her at:
575.613.2947
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