2003 EVENTS LISTING

Live on Take Note with Patty Satalia: The Scorched Earth Interview

WPSX-TV (channel 3 in PA), December 2003

Dora discusses her efforts to raise awareness of domestic and sexual violence through poetry and performance, and previews Kate Bogle’s documentary film, One Woman’s Voice, about Dora and her work, including her first collection of poems, the scorched earth and its compact disc companion, the scorched earth: spoken.

Click to watch the show:  http://streams.wpsx.psu.edu/THE_SCORCHED_EARTH12082.html

First Night State College Poetry and Literature Extravaganza

State College, PA, December 2003

FIRST NIGHT POETRY SLAM! – December 31, 2003 8:00pm
Dora serves as Slam Master yet again!

SPONTANEOUS POETRY BOOTHS – Come join Dora and other local artists as they write on the spot when given a word or phrase and $1.00 from you! Your $1.00 helps buy children’s books at the Centre County Women’s Resource Center and you get to keep the poem!

Live on Take Note with Patty Satalia: The Scorched Earth Interview

WPSX-TV (channel 3 in PA), Monday December 8 – 5:45pm

Dora’s first live interview with Patty to discuss her efforts to raise awareness of domestic and sexual violence through poetry and performance, and previews Kate Bogle’s documentary film, One Woman’s Voice, about Dora and her work, including Dora’s first collection of poems, the scorched earth and its compact disc companion, the scorched earth: spoken.

Click to watch the show: http://streams.wpsx.psu.edu/THE_SCORCHED_EARTH12082.html

Pennsylvania Commission On Crime And Delinquency Annual Statewide Pathways Conference

Penn Stater Conference Center, University Park, PA, November 19-21, 2003

This week was one of the highlights of Dora’s career. Her efforts were highlighted during this statewide conference in the following ways:

1. Honored with the Fifth Annual PA Governor’s Pathfinder Award for Survivor/Activist for my activism on behalf of victims of domestic and sexual violence.

2. Honored with a Citation of Congratulations from the Pennsylvania Senate for my activism and community development efforts that benefit PA residents.

3. Honored with the world premiere of One Woman’s Voice of Kate Bogle’s documentary short film about Dora’s combined roles of poet, activist, and performer.

4. Honored to address the entire conference attendance with her keynote presentation: From Survivorship to Leadership, integrating the address of domestic and sexual violence efforts with performance of her original poems from her first collection, the scorched earth. Followed by a book, compact disc, poster and documentary signing.

Emergency Sexual Assault Forum

Penn State University, HUB, November 21, 2003, 7:00pm

Invited speaker to address the necessity of victim and survivor dialogue with outreach resource service providers within the public sphere of the Penn State and State College communities.

The 89th Annual National Communication Association Conference

Miami, FL. November 2003

Women Who Made a Difference: Five Voices
Panel Performance

I was unable to attend as I was awarded the Pennsylvania Governor’s Pathfinder Award, and the Awards Ceremony coincided with conference presentation.

The Social Justice Action Month Poetry Slam to benefit Amnesty International

Webster’s Bookstore Cafe, State College, PA, October 8, 2003 – 7:30pm

Dora serves as SLAM Master yet again in support of the Penn State student leaders efforts to address Social Justice during a month long array of programming.

The Emergency Rally Against Sexual Assault

Penn State University, Steps of Old Main, October 3, 2003, noon

Invited to speak and perform original poetry to address recent increase in sexual violence on Penn State Campus and within Downtown State College Community.

14th Annual National Poetry Slam Championship Finals Show

Chicago, IL, August 2003

Invited to join performance and Slam poets from around the country in the opening segment of the National Poetry SLAM Finals show to honor the father of Slam, Marc Kelly Smith, at Navy Pier, Chicago, IL.

Race Matters, WORDSTOCK: State College, PA’s Annual Festival of Language

Webster’s Warehouse, South Allen Street, July 6 2003 – 6:00pm

Co-organized and developed a 2-hour community interaction event to explore race, identity and dialogue, including a performance of composite pieces including poetry, statistics, newspaper accounts, and writing with performance artist Gabriel Washington.

Impact of Violence Rehabilitation Programs in Pennsylvania Maximum Security Correctional Institutions for Men

June 2003

Houtzdale Institution, Impact of Partner, Child, and Sexual Abuse
Dora returns to Houtzdale men’s prison to address the issues of partner and child abuse and sexual assault by performing original poetry of survivorship and healing.

The World Poetry Circus

Taos, New Mexico, June 6-14, 2003

Community Against Violence

Taos, NM, June 2003

Guest poet reading for the staff of the domestic and sexual violence center offering services to northern New Mexico’s survivors and victims.

KTAO Solar-Powered Radio Station

Taos, NM, June 2003

Guest poet radio feature with members of the staff of Community Against Violence to discuss domestic and sexual violence and read original poetry of survivorship and healing with KTAO founder, Brad Hockmeyer.

Domestic Violence Task Force of Centre County, PA, 10th Anniversary Celebration

Centre Community Hospital Community Room, State College, PA, May 2003

Dora offered the keynote speech: Public Effort, Private Effect to honor the efforts of the members of the Task Force during its 10 years of history in working to improve domestic and sexual violence outreach services in Centre County, PA.

Poems in Response to War: A Community Reading

State College, PA, May 2003

Take Back The Night Rally and March

Penn State University, Steps of Old Main, April 2003 – 6:00pm

Final speaker/performer during the opening rally and Concluding speaker at end of evening events.

The 94th Annual Eastern Communication Association Conference

Washington, DC April 2003

Dora presented two programs during this NCA Conference:

1. The Intersections of Domestic/Partnership Violence and Public Health. Roundtable Discussion. April 24, 2004

2. Civic Engagement on Campus: Building a Center for the Public Good. Short Course developed and presented with Dr. Rosa Eberly. April 27, 2003.

The 2nd Annual Women’s Studies Graduate Organization Conference

Penn State University, University Park, PA, Thomas Building, April 12, 2003

Dora offered an integrated Speech and performance of original poems: The Private as Political: The Power of the Personal Survival Story in the Public Sphere.

Celebration of Women in the Arts Showcase

Penn State University, March 2003

Featured poet during this two-day festival with co-founder of the NeoSpinsters and performance artist, Pat Payne.

National Walk-Out in Protest of the War

Penn State University, Steps of Old Main, March 5, 2003

Guest speaker/poet presenting the efforts of Poets Against The War.

The Vagina Monologues

Penn State University’s Production, Shwab Auditorium, February 2003

Dora joins the cast this year with her rendition of the Monologue on Female Genital Mutilation/Female Circumcision.