Briefs

Web site and conference: Combining cutting-edge developments in the fields of feminism and participatory action research, a group of Cornell students, faculty and staff have developed the Participatory Feminism web site, PARFEM http://instruct1.cit.cornell.edu/courses/parfem/site.htm. The web site will facilitate a planned conference/workshop on the relationship between Participatory Action Research (PAR) and feminisms, titled "Conversation with Patricia Maguire," to be held Sept. 28 and 29 in 401 Warren Hall. It is free and open to the public, but registration is required to gain access to discussion forums and for the organizers to better plan the workshop and other services. Interested individuals are encouraged to attend a pre-conference seminar Wednesday, Sept. 19, at 4:30 p.m. in 153 Uris Hall. Maguire, a professor of education at Western New Mexico University, Gallup Graduate Studies Center, is the conference guest speaker. Planners also suggest visiting the PARFEM web site to learn more about Maguire's background, PARFEM's long-range goals, as well as to participate in the pre- and post-conference virtual discussions. Those interested in participating should send e-mail to Nimat Hafez Barazangi nhb2@cornell.edu, using "Conversation with Pat Maguire" as the subject line.

CCA moves office: The Cornell Council for the Arts (CCA) will move its office from 341 Caldwell Hall to 410 Thurston Ave. today, Sept. 13. The CCA, an advocate for the creative and performing arts at Cornell, promotes interdisciplinary and multicultural programs outside the classroom. It sponsors more than 100 programs in the arts annually. For more information, call 255-7571 or visit the CCA web site at http://www.arts.cornell.edu/cca.

Seeing international friendship: The International Students and Scholars Office at Cornell and the International Committee of the Cornell Campus Club is looking for Americans to share their cultures with visiting international students, professors and researchers. Throughout the 50-year history of this program, singles, couples and families in the community have formed many long-lasting and meaningful friendships, and international visitors have been able to return to their countries with a deeper understanding of American culture. Popular activities include family outings, celebrations, holidays and casual get-togethers. For more information, contact Ann Tompkins at 272-0044 e-mail chuck@bg.org.

Leadership program: Discovering Leadership, a program designed for leaders in business and higher education, is being offered at Cornell Oct. 7-12. This intensive, five-day program provides those with leadership responsibilities the opportunity to learn to become more effective and productive in their work. For more information, contact: Discovering Leadership, Cornell University, B20 Day Hall, Ithaca, N.Y. 14853; 255-7259; fax 255-9697; e-mail http://www.sce.cornell.edu/exec.