A Sisterhood of Workplace Infighting

Peggy Klaus writes in the NY Times article, 'A Sisterhood of Workplace Infighting,' "If we really want to clear one of the last remaining hurdles to gender parity and career success, let’s start treating one another not worse or better, but simply as well as we already treat the guys — or better yet, the way we want our nieces, daughters, granddaughters and sisters to be treated."  I second that and top it with ice cream.

When women respect, value, and help each other--instead of fearing and competing with each other--we will go further in our goals.  And *everyone* will benefit from those efforts!

Check out the full article, brought to my attention by none other than....my wonderful sister.  No joke.

"Bulimia is Curable" guerrilla toilet stickering

Hey all. I just got word about ProMädchen's (ProGirl) in-your-face guerrilla campaign that targets sufferers of bulimia by stickering the inside of toilet lids. Way to go right to the source.

What do you think? Know any other projects like this? Let me know.

Feeling irked? This magazine does something about it!

 

Irked Magazine is a very cool publication where people talk about what irks them and what they're doing about it! I'm honored to be included in their zine, and am posting to help spread the word about the cool work they're doing.

New Narrative Medicine degree at Columbia

Just spreading the word about the new Masters of Science in Narrative Medicine that's starting this coming fall at Columbia University - sounds like a wonderful place to explore women and health issues, among others.

Here's the official blurb:

"Narrative medicine is an emerging clinical discipline that fortifies the practice of doctors, nurses, social workers, therapists, and other caregivers with the knowledge of how to interpret and respond to their patients' stories. The program of study in this pioneering masters program is profoundly interdisciplinary, incorporating the humanities and social sciences into a seminar-based learning experience that includes supervised practice in clinical settings. More information can be found at www.ce.columbia.edu/narrativemedicine."

You can contact Marsha Hurst, Ph.D. at 917-834-0427 for more information.