Georgia Tech welcomes the University of Michigan’s nationally renowned CRLT Theatre Players for a two-part performance of "Moving the Needle"
Presented with the support of
Steve McLaughlin, Dean and Southern Company Chair, College of Engineering
Archie Ervin, Vice President for Institute Diversity
The Office of the President
The Georgia Tech ADVANCE Professors
If possible, participants should attend Part I to attend Part II.
Part I
"Moving the Needle: Shifting the Conversation around
Sexual Harassment"
Wednesday, November 6
Two performances: 10 a.m. – noon and 2 – 4 p.m.
Marcus Nanotechnology Building, Rooms 1116-1118
Part research presentation, part embodied case study, and part community conversation, "Moving the Needle: Shifting the Conversation" challenges participants to expand their understanding of what sexual harassment is, how it impacts individuals and communities, and what makes an environment ripe for its presence. **The embodied case studies in this session contain strong language and detailed descriptions of sexual harassment.
Part II
"Moving the Needle: Enacting Your Personal Responsibility"
(plan to have attended Part I – November 6 session)
Friday, November 8
Two performances: 10 a.m. – noon and 2 – 4 p.m.
Wardlaw, Gordy Room
Building on introductory conversations about the prevalence and consequences of sexual harassment in higher education, "Moving the Needle: Enacting Your Personal Responsibility" focuses on an individual’s role in contributing to a climate that resists sexual harassment. **The embodied case studies in this session contain depictions of sexual harassment.