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Norine's Credentials

B.A. Anthropology, UCLA, 1970

M.A. Folklore/Mythology, UCLA, 1972. Adjunct faculty at California State University Los Angeles 1972 to 1992

Recipient of grants from the Smithsonian Institution, the National Endowment for the Humanities, and the Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs. Member of Authors Guild

Writers Guild of America, West

American Folklore Society, California Folklore Society

Chinese Historical Society of Southern California

Society for Crypto-Judaic Studies

International Society for Anthrozoology

Features

from The Los Feliz Ledger, 10/05

"Los Feliz resident and renowned author, Norine Dresser knows the power of communication.

"'Multicultural manners are the guidelines for those who live in a diverse society,' said Dresser. 'They help us not offend, not embarrass others, not embarrass ourselves.'

"In her most recent book, Multicultural Manners: Rules of Etiquette for the 21st Century, Dresser reflects upon post September 11th conflicts that have dramatically impacted American ways of life.

"The former Los Angeles Times columnist also consults corporations on cultural taboos, ethnic rituals and social guidelines in dealing with employees from other nations.

"From Teaching what gifts to bear during celebrations to proper ways of seating at dinner tables, Dresser's most recent book is a unique guide for understanding different practices and ways of life."

by Farrah Parker, Ledger Contributing Writer

 

Norine Dresser

"For over thirty years, cross-cultural customs and beliefs have been the focus of my research, writing and
university teaching."


Speaking Engagements

8/25/08
"Why Understanding Different Cultures Makes Us Better Educators"
Polytechnic School, Pasadena

10/19 and 10/26/08
"All in the Family: Navigating Cultural Differences "
Skirball Cultural Center

4/6/08 to 4/11/08
5/4/08 to 5/9/08
9/7/08 to 9/12/08
11/30/08 to 12/5/08 Multicultural L.A. Adventures Tours
Designer and Presenter for
Elderhostel 2008


Past Events

6/10/08
Clark County (NV) Education Conference
"Creating Cultural Connections"

5/29/08
"Identifying Asian Pacific Culture and Artifacts"
Homeland Security (LAX)

11/25/07 to 11/30/07
Multicultural Adventures
in L.A.
Developer/
Guide for Elderhostel -
Five day tour

8/28/07
Interacting Successfully with Multicultural Clients
UNLV Harrah’s School of Hospitality
(Distance Learning)

7/15/07
Multicultural Rites
of Passage Photos
A Bus Tour
    Skirball Cultural Center

5/25/07
Body Language for Actors Portraying Different Culture”
DVD for College Drama Students – Produced by Joel Asher Studio

10/19/06
Otis College of Art & Design
Los Angeles

10/12/06
MPI - Meeting Professionals International
Dallas, TX

5/22/06
Skirball Cultural Center
Docent Corps Cultural Orientation

4/26/06
Los Angeles County Multicultural Conference
Wilshire Grand Hotel

4/7/06
National Park Service and Natural History Museum Volunteers
Natural History Museum

2/12/06
Lomdei Koreh LA
Leo Baeck Temple Literacy Volunteers

1/17/06
USC Department of Biokinesiology and Physical Therapy

 
     
 

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