2011 International Summer Course in Women’s Studies
The Culture of Life Foundation will conduct the 2011 International Summer Course in Women’s Studies June 14-23 in Cazenovia, New York. Interested persons may contact Karen Stein (dignityofwomen@gmail.com) or consult the website (http://www.culture-of-life.org).
Ellen McCormack, pro-life Democratic presidential candidate, dead at 84
Ellen McCormack, pro-life candidate in the Democratic primaries for president in the 1970s, has died. Interested persons may wish to balance the obituary of the New York Times (http://www.nytimes.com/2011/03/30/us/30mccormack.html?_r=1) with that of Dr. Michael New (http://www.nationalreview.com/corner/263499/ellen-mccormack-rip-michael-j-new). Thanks to Dr. Jane Gilroy, author of the definitive biography about Ellen McCormack’s presidential bids, for this information.
Defunding the abortion group Planned Parenthood
The feminist group The Susan B. Anthony List invites persons interested in defunding Planned Parenthood to attend its teleconference and web simulcast Monday 3-7-11, 9 PM EST. Registration is available through www.ExposePlannedParenthood.com.
Pro-Life Science and Technology Conference
Conference organizers are seeking submissions for this year’s Pro-Life Science and Technology Conference to be held at the Engineers Club in Dayton, Ohio on Saturday, 10 September 2011. This annual conference is an ideal venue for students who wish to expand their academic portfolio with peer-reviewed presentation and publication opportunities. Faculty colleagues and students involved […]
Celia Wolf-Devine: scholarship on the life issues
Students who desire a deeper understanding of the philosophical bases of the life issues and academics who wish to demonstrate the diversity of perspectives within the pro-life movement may want to review Dr. Celia Wolf-Devine’s website: http://www.celiawolfdevine.com.
Bioethics in Clinical Care
Dr. Andrew Trew will conduct a series of five workshops titled “Bioethics in Clinical Care” in the metropolitan Cleveland, Ohio area February 16 and 23 and March 2, 16, and 23. Participants can earn ten CME/CEU credits. Topics include bioethics consultations, treatment decisions, competent and incompetent patients, early life and end of life care, advanced […]
New gendercide video available
All Girls Allowed has issued a new video about gendercide (the killing of female unborn and newborn children) as practiced in the People’s Republic of China. Please consult its website: http://www.allgirlsallowed.org/how-end-gendercide.
UFL subgroup formed on LinkedIn
A subgroup for pro-life academics has been created on LinkedIn. The “University Faculty for Life” subgroup within Pro-Life Professionals has two essential purposes: 1. to monitor studies produced in various academic fields and to respond to anti-life statements in those works and 2. to encourage colleagues who engage in research and scholarly activity. UFL members […]
Petition against female infanticide in China
As we all know, more female babies are aborted in China than males, in part due to the country’s forced-abortion policy. Chai Ling of the organization All Girls Allowed has a petition against this violation of women’s rights; her effort is especially opportune given President Hu’s visit to the United States. The petition can be […]
Mosher to speak at conference
Steven Mosher, one of the foremost researchers on forced abortion in China, will speak on Sunday, January 23, at the Students for Life of America National Conference in Bethesda, Maryland. Please consult the Students for Life website at http://www.studentsforlife.org/for more information.