DVC Faculty Lecture

Dismantling Menstrual Stigma - Using Counter Narratives as an Act of Social Justice

Dr. Carmen McNeil

Join the welcoming conversation facilitated by DVC Psychology Professor, Dr. Carmen McNeil. We’ll explore the consequences of menstrual stigma (e.g., ignorance, misunderstanding, bullying, school absenteeism, fear, shame, and anxiety), and gain insights into the ways these issues affect both menstruating and non-menstruating individuals. This holistic understanding illuminates how our culture of silence perpetuates marginalization and demonstrates the need to foster inclusive environments that contribute to mental healthiness and well-being. Everyone is welcome to attend.

Watch the video here.

Dates and times

  • Wednesday, April 10, 2024
    6 pm - 8 pm • BWL-CCC (Reception to Follow)
  • Thursday, April 11, 2024
    12:45 pm - 2:10 pm, Diablo Room

Past Faculty Lecturers

  • 2023: Adam Bessie
  • 2022: Anne Kingsley and Lisa Orta
  • 2022: Albert Ponce
  • 2021: Eric Moss
  • 2020: Mickey Huff
  • 2019: Shelly Pierson
  • 2018 Toru Sugita, Art
  • 2017 Bruce Koller, Social Science
  • 2016 Laury Fischer, English
  • 2015 Marcia Goodman, English
  • 2014 Katrina Keating, Math
  • 2013 Glenn Appell, Music
  • 2012 Steve Johnson, Social Science
  • 2011 David Vela, English
  • 2010 Nancy Zink, English
  • 2009 Kathleen Costa, Counseling
  • 2007 Manuel Gonzales, History
  • 2006 Rick Gelinas, Biology
  • 2005 Ed Trujillo, Performing Arts
  • 2004 Tom Chatagnier, Phy. Science
  • 2003 Barbara Sawyer, English
  • 2002 Raymon Stansbury, Fine Arts
  • 2001 George Turner, Physical Science
  • 2000 Bruce Reeves, English
  • 1999 Joe Nystrom, Humanities
  • 1998 Suzanne Miller, Mathematics
  • 1997 Lynn MacMichael, Humanities
  • 1996 Glenn Onizuka, Counseling
  • 1995 Irene Menegas, English
  • 1994 Dan Martin, Admin of Justice
  • 1993 Gay Ostarello, Biology
  • 1992 Don Mahan, English
  • 1991 Richard Dudley, Political Science
  • 1990 Barbara Baldwin, Women's Studies
  • 1989 Richardson Wilbanks, Poli Sci
  • 1988 James Rawls, History
  • 1987 James Ardini, Physics
  • 1986 Ruth Bradley, English
  • 1985 Gerard Hurley, English, Films
  • 1984 William Niland, DVC President
  • 1983 Carol Johnson, Economics
  • 1982 William Harlan, English
  • 1978 Bruce Watson, Art History
  • 1977 John Shumway, History
  • 1976 Evelyn McCune, History
  • 1975 Clifford Nelson, Biology
  • 1974 Beatrice Taines, English
  • 1973 Thomas Steyaert, Biology
  • 1972 David Coleman, Architecture
  • 1971 John Porterfield, History
  • 1970 Lenard Grote, Political Science
  • 1969 Lee Armstrong, Biology
  • 1968 David Marin, Journalism
  • 1967 Jade Fon Woo, Art
  • 1966 Bess Whitcomb, Communications
  • 1965 Norris Pope, Inst. Services
  • 1964 Bill Plumb, English
  • 1963 John Kelly, Dean of Instruction
  • 1962 Bruce Watson, Sociology
  • 1961 Evelyn McCune, History