Werklund Annual Distinguished Research Lecture with Shelly Russell-Mayhew

Please join us for the 2016 Werklund Distinguished Research Lecture. This year’s Distinguished Research Lecture will feature Dr. Shelly Russell-Mayhew an Associate Professor, who was awarded a Werklund Research Professorship in 2015. Dr. Russell-Mayhew’s presentation is entitled “The Weight of the World: An Embodied Research Journey”. Throughout her presentation, Dr. Russell-Mayhew will draw on both her professional and personal experiences with weight-related issues. Shelly emphasizes “No one is immune to the cultural discourses about weight,” and that “Weight-related issues like eating disorders, obesity, body image, disordered eating, and professional conversations and interactions about weight impact people of all shapes and sizes.” 4:00 pm: Registration 5:15 pm: Presentation and Q & A 6:30 pm: Reception All welcome to this free event. RSVP at http://www.wse-distinguished-lecture.eventbrite.ca This year the Werklund School of Education is pleased to partner with Alumni Relations for recognition of the Werklund Distinguished Research Lecture.

Location:

Rozsa Centre

Speaker:

Shelly Russell-Mayhew

More information at http://www.ucalgary.ca/events/calendar/werklund-annual-distinguished-research-lecture-shelly-russell-mayhew