On October 25, 2012, Barry University will host the annual Undergraduate Mini-conference. Inspired by the common reader, "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks," the conference will explore the theme of “power and ethics.” This exciting all-day event will include panel presentations and discussions, including a visit to campus by David “Sonny” Lacks, one of Henrietta Lacks’ sons.
Date: Thursday, Oct. 25, 2012
Time: 9:30 a.m. – 2:45 p.m.
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Conference Schedule:
9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. | From Babe Didrikson to the Board Room: The Evolution of Women in Sport Dr. Daniel Rosenberg, Dr. Gayle Workman- School of Human Performance & Leisure Science | Thompson Kostka Room |
Militarism, Patriarchy and Power in The Hunger Games Dr. Laura Finley, Dept of Sociology/Criminology and Ms. Kelly Concannon Manisse - Nova Southeastern University | Andreas Room 111 | |
Power, Ethics, and the Privatization of Prisons: The Relevance of Neoliberalism Dr. Fernando Perez, Dr. Luigi Esposito- Dept of Sociology/Criminology | Thompson Andy Gato Gallery | |
| Power, Ethics, and Science Poster Session Dr. Tamara Hamilton, Ms. Mara Tsersarskaja – Dept of Physical Sciences Dr. Christoph Hengartner, Dr. Ana Jimenez, Dr. Silvia Macia, Dr. Michael Robinson, Dr. Brenda Schoffstall and Dr. Leticia Vega – Dept of Biology | Andreas Room 112 |
10:45 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. | The Haitian Genocide Dr. Evelyn Cartright – Dept of English | Thompson Kostka Room |
Henrietta Lacks: Discipline, Security and La naissance de Biopolitique Dr. Sean Erwin- School of Adult & Continuing Education Dr. Ruth Tallman (commentator) - Dept of Theology/Philosophy | Thompson Andy Gato Gallery | |
Putting Me in Medical Decision Making: The Evolving Power of Patients in Medical Care Dr. Debra Lacey, School of Social Work | Andreas Room 111 | |
| Business Entrepreneurship: Education for Women in Prison Dr. Philip Mann and Ms. Rose Marie McClung – Entrepreneurial Institute, School of Business | Andreas Room 112 |
11:45 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
| Lunch/Plenary Session Dr. Sean Foreman, Associate Professor of Political Science will lead a discussion featuring David “Sonny” Lacks, son of Henrietta Lacks & Kim Lacks, granddaughter of Henrietta Lacks.
Box Lunch will be served.
| Andreas Room 111
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1:45 p.m. – 2:45 p.m | Power, Ethics, and Cultural Challenges in Transnational Corporations Dr. Sandra Schrouder - School of Adult & Continuing Education | Thompson Andy Gato Gallery |
Mass Media and Power: The Cartelization of Information (and just about everything else) Dr. Nickesia Gordon, Dr. Vince Berdayes – Dept of Communication | Thompson Kostka Room | |
The Exchange of Inmate Organs for Liberty: A Reflection on Interest Convergence and Shifting Power in Bioethical Debates Ms. Jamila Jefferson-Jones, Barry School of Law | Andreas Room 112 | |
The Immortal Life: A Collaborative Theater PresentationDr. Hugh Murphy and students from Department of Fine Arts | Andreas Room 111 |