Women's History

Below is a list of last year's programs. This year's programs will be
updated in the spring.

March is Women's History Month! The Student Life Office sponsors a variety of events throughout the month of March to celebrate women's history. For more information please contact Rowshan Palmer.

Sunday, March 1

MOSAIC-annual conference on gender

Wednesday, March 18

Every Woman's Yoga with Angie Lusk

Morewood Gardens Multipurpose Room, 5-6:15p.m.

Whether you are drawn to yoga for stress reliefe, keeping your body and mind strong, preparing for childbirth or transitioning into menopause, yoga truly is for every woman. Dress comfortaly and prepare for a class that will encourage your sensitivity and intuition-not as a vulnerabiltiy to overcome -but as a way to cultivate self discovery and uncoditional acceptance. Mats will be provided.

Tuesday, March 24

Speak Your Mind: Dinner & Discussion

Danforth Lounge, 5p.m.

Gender and Horror: What the Texas Chainsaw Massacre Did for Feminism

Join Rebecca May, a doctoral candidate in English, for a discussion about gender and horror films. How can representations of violence and gore help us to position ourselves as gender advocates? Can one be a feminist and a horror fan?

Monday, March 30

Film: Eve Ensler's Vagina Monologues

McConomy Auditorium, 6:30p.m.

The Vagina Monologues, created and performed by Eve Ensler, debuted off-off Broadway in 1996. This controversial work soon rode a wave of national acclaim and continues to be performed in North America and around the world. It has been translated into 14 different languages and performed in over 30 different countries. This film version includes Eve's unique performance as well as interviews that inspired the original work. Co-sponsored by the Women's Leadership Institute(WLI).

Tuesday, March 31

Speak Your Mind: Book Discussion and Dinner

Danforth Lounge, 5p.m.

Book: "He's a Stud and She's a Slut, and 49 Other Double Standards Every Woman Should Know" by Jessica Valenti

RSVP to Rowshan Palmer by 3/25

Jessica Valenti is the founder and executive editor of feministing.com and author of several gender focused books, and was also the keynote speaker for MOSAIC 2009. Come ready to discuss your opinions of the book and its themes. Space is limited and a few books are available by contacting Rowshan Palmer.