Event Calendar
Panel Discussion
Wednesday, October 22, 2008
4:30 pm
Rockefeller Hall, 300
"Our Environment: Breast Cancer Risks and Resources." Presentation by Janet Gray, Director, Program in Science, Technology, and Society (STS), with commentary by Hope Nemiroff (Breast Cancer Options), Barbara Sarah (Oncology Options, Benedictine Hospital) and Cathy Varunok (Miles of Hope). Sponsored by the STS Program and Planned Parenthood - MidHudson Valley.
Our Environment: Breast Cancer Risks and Resources
Moderated by Clare Coleman, President & CEO, Planned Parenthood Mid-Hudson Valley
Join us to learn and discuss:
- connections between breast cancer and the toxins in our environment
- things you can do to stay healthy
- resources on breast cancer in our community
Register online at http://www.ppmhv.org/events or call (845) 294-9975, ext. 10.
Environmental Risks and Breast Cancer
Janet M. Gray is a professor of neuroscience and behavior at Vassar College and project director of "Environmental Risks and Breast Cancer," a website and CD detailing how exposure to harmful chemicals in shampoos, lotions, cleaning products, and metals, among other substances, may increase the risk of developing breast cancer.
For more information about the Environmental Risks and Breast Cancer project visit http://erbc.vassar.edu.
Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodations or information on accessibility should contact Campus Activities at (845) 437-5370. Without sufficient notice, appropriate space and/or assistance may not be available.
Events
22October
Wed
- Vassar Surplus Computer Sale Ely Hall, Aula, 8:30 am
- Photography Exhibit College Center, Palmer Gallery, 9:00 am
- Panel Discussion Rockefeller Hall, 300, 4:30 pm
- WVKR Radio Showcase in NYC Check full listing for location, 9:00 pm