Hers and His Relationships Topic of Lecture

Posted October 12, 1999


FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - October 12, 1999 99-10-04-ED

Hers and His Relationships Topic of Lecture

SASKATOON - "Hers and His: Relationships Recognizing the Differences" is the topic of the University of Saskatchewan's Fall 1999 Edith Rowles Simpson Lecture. Dr. Dianne K. Kieren will deliver the lecture, on Thursday, October 14 at 7:30 p.m. at the Frances Morrison Library Theatre. The lecture is open to the public, free of charge, and will be followed by a reception. Dr. Kieren will explore the question: what does it mean to use what we know about the differences in men's and women's views of relationships to build strong and satisfying relationships?

Dr. Kieren is Professor Emerita in the Department of Human Ecology, Faculty of Agriculture, Forestry and Home Economics, University of Alberta. She completed 28 years at the University, serving as professor, chair of the Department of Family Studies, and Associate Vice-President (Academic) of the University. Her research has focused on the area of family problem-solving. As a practitioner, she has been active as a family life educator and policy advocate. She has published nationally and internationally, and has authored a widely used junior high health and sexuality book series. She is currently chair of the Alberta Private Colleges Accreditation Board, a member of the Ma'Mowe Capital Region Child and Family Services Authority Board, and a member of the Board of the Vanier Institute of the Family.

The Edith Rowles Simpson Lecture is named after and given in honour of the University's former Dean of Home Economics. Dr. Simpson joined the University's Department of Women's Work in 1932, and served as Dean of the college of Home Economics from 1965 until her retirement in 1972. At that time the lectureship was established, supported by donations from alumnae, colleagues and friends. In January 1987, Dr. Simpson was appointed a member of the Order of Canada, and in October 1993 she was awarded an Honorary Doctor of Laws degree by the University of Saskatchewan, in recognition of her contribution to homes, families and education in Saskatchewan. Dr. Simpson passed away in 1997 at the age of 92, following a brief illness.

For more information, please contact:

Dr. Bev Pain
College of Education
University of Saskatchewan
(306) 966-5843