Skip to Content

Sponsors

No results

Tags

No results

Types

No results

Search Results

Events

No results
Search events using: keywords, sponsors, locations or event type
When / Where
All occurrences of this event have passed.
This listing is displayed for historical purposes.

Sexpertise conference logo Sexpertise conference logo
Sexpertise conference logo
How can I communicate about what I want and don't want?
What can I do to improve my sexual health and wellness?
How do identies, the media, and policies shape our sexuality?
Find the answers to these and other questions at Sexpertise 2016!

Sexpertise is a three-day conference from February 9th to 11th, 2016. It engages students, faculty, and community practitioners in discussion and learning about sexuality and relationships. Through a diverse group of sessions, we'll explore topics of interest to the U-M student community including pleasure, culture, wellness, relationships, and more! All events are free and open to the public. Registration is not required, and you are invited to attend one, a few, or all sessions!

Thursday, February 11
Hussey Room*, 2nd Floor, Michigan League

5:00 - 6:00 PM: Myth Busters: The Stigma Edition
Dr. Terri Conley
Ever wondered which gender experienced desire most? Ever hear a fact about sex or stigma and think to yourself that it just can't be true? This session, led by Associate Professor of Psychology and Women’s Studies Dr. Terri Conley, will explore those myths and how they get perpetuated.

6:00 - 7:00 PM: Creating Complex Characters: LGBTQ Persons in Film
Dr. Candace Moore
Are you a fan of Will and Grace, Modern Family, or the L word? Or just curious to see the evolution of the representation of sexual minorities in film and media? This session will broadly examine LGBTQ sexuality in moving image media. Dr. Candace Moore, Assistant Professor in Women’s Studies and instructor in Screen Arts & Cultures, will guide participants through historical perspectives and help dissect the messages we see every day.

7:00 - 8:00 PM: Sexual Trafficking and Slavery: A U.S. Legal Perspective
Katie Reyzis, U-M Law School student
The sale and shipment of human beings is an ancient practice that unfortunately continues today. Human trafficking is common throughout the world and is often strongly connected to sexual trafficking and sexual slavery. Join us to hear more about sexual trafficking and the US legal system from Katie Reyzis, a University of Michigan Law School student working with the Human Trafficking Clinic. Participants will gain insight into the system of sexual slavery, the difficulties of prosecution of offenders in the US and actions we can take to help end this practice

8:00 - 9:00 PM: Sexcapade: A Skill-Building Carnival!
Presented by Sexperteam - *2nd Floor Concourse, outside Hussey Room
Come one. Come all! Step right up and get your tickets to experience hands-on learning and fun about sexuality and wellness! Fabulous raffle prizes are an added bonus for attending our concluding event! Join us to win some great knowledge and gifts as we celebrate the end of Sexpertise 2016!
Sexpertise conference logo Sexpertise conference logo
Sexpertise conference logo

Back to Main Content