Our Masculinity Matters (April 15-16)

For more information about this program, contact the Consensual Language, Education, Awareness & Relationships (CLEAR) Office at 979.845.6241 or clear@tamu.edu.

Our Masculinity Matters

Dr. Marc Grimmett

The Offices of the Dean of Student Life and the Office of Consensual Language, Education, Awareness, and Relationships (CLEAR) are excited to announce the first annual "Our Masculinity Matters" Summit here at Texas A&M University. This summit is an opportunity for the men of Texas A&M, both students and faculty/staff, to come together and create a dialogue on what masculinity means in today's society and how it impacts the Texas A&M community.

Day one of the summit begins at Hullabaloo Hall with "Pizza and Root Beer Night" on Friday, April 15. Men from across campus will come together to share a meal, enjoy some root beer, and participate in a lead discussion on masculinity in today's culture. The discussion will be hosted by keynote speaker, Dr. Marc Grimmett and Dr. Dave Parrott, Executive Associate Vice President and Chief of Staff for the Division of Student Affairs.

Day two will be hosted at the Thomas G. Hildebrand DVM '56 Equine Complex. Workshop topics range from masculinity in popular culture to men's role in ending violence to how masculinity intersects with other identities such as race and sexual orientation. The day will feature an address from keynote speaker, Dr. Marc Grimmett, one of the creators of the documentary "My Masculinity Helps." Breakfast and lunch will be served.