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2011/2012

 

Events Calendar

Tuesday, Aug. 30, '11
10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
UC Lobby
Volunteer Fair
Stop by this fair and find out how you can get involved by volunteering in our community.
Wednesday, Aug. 31, '11
4 - 6 p.m.,
Lawn east of Massie Hall
Welcome Back to Campus Party!
Join the Women's Center as we celebrate the new academic year. Everyone is welcome to come enjoy free food and karaoke and get information on the Center and its activities.

Wednesday, Sept. 7, '11
7 - 8:30 p.m.
UC 214

"Why Volunteer While You're in College if You Don't Have to"
Join Mandie Maxwell, Tracey Henderson, John Valentine, Lynne Rodeheffer, Mason Bradbury in this panel discussion. Everyone welcome.
Tuesday, Sept. 27, '11
12:30 p.m.
UC 214
Women in Politics Discussion Group
This is a monthly, informal discussion group, hosted by Connie Stoner, to engage current political issues that pertain to women. Bring your lunch and join the discussion.
Thursday, Sept. 29, '11
6 p.m.
UC 214
"Dressed for Deceit: The Rape Myth & Women's Clothing"
Christina Baker Jones will present an exploration of "The Rape Myth" and how it affects us all.
OCTOBER 1 - 31 Domestic Violence Awareness Month!

Monday - Friday, Oct. 3 - 7, '11
10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Massie 019A

My Sister's Closet Boutique
Donate and/or purchase gently used clothes and accessories at this boutique, and place a bid on a designer bag during our purse auction. All proceeds benefit the SSU Mobile Health Unit.

Wednesday, Oct. 5, '11
7 - 8:30 p.m.
UC 214
Civic & Community Engagement
What Are You Doing Over Winter and Spring Break? Go on an Alternative Break Trip or participate in a local option.
Thursday, Oct. 6, '11
10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
UC Lobby
National Depression Screening Day
Get a free screening and information on depression and related mood and anxiety disorders.

Friday, Oct. 7, '11
Noon
UC Lobby
 
Denim Day
Wear denim today to help raise awareness for breast cancer and join us for a group photo at noon. Cash donations will be collected to benefit breast cancer research.
Wednesday, Oct. 12, '11
6 - 9 p.m.
East Ballroom, UC

Workshop: Self-Defense for Women
Be safe! Learn how to get away and defend yourself from attackers in this workshop led by experts in martial arts and personal defense.

Thursday, Oct. 13, '11
10 a.m. - 7 p.m.
UC Lobby
Take Back the Night!
Help raise awareness of sexual violence against women and girls. Make your own t-shirt between 10 - 2 and then wear it to the 6 o'clock rally and march to the Scioto County Courthouse. Let's take back the night!
Thursday, Oct. 13, '11
7 p.m.
Scioto County Courthouse
Candlelight Vigil for Domestic Violence Awareness
This community event is sponsored by the Southern Ohio Shelter for Domestic Violence to remember victims of domestic violence and their families.
Thursday, Oct. 27, '11
7 p.m.
VRCFA Main Theatre
"What Do You Mean I'm Not Equal Yet?! Women in the 21st Century"
Katha Pollitt,
award-winning journalist and poet, is the featured speaker of the 2011-12 Leslie Williams Symposium and part of the Jane M.G. Foster Distinguished Lecture Series.
Wednesday, Nov. 2, '11
7 - 8:30 p.m.
UC 215
Civic & Community Engagement
Join in a panel discussion on local impact from mountaintop removal mining operations.
Nov. 7 - 18, '11
Women's Center
Comfort Bundles Drive
Help us collect money and goods to produce Comfort Bundles (bags of basic necessities) for women entering the Stepping Stones House, a rehabilitative facility that helps women with drug and alcohol addictions.
Wednesday, Nov. 30, '11
7 - 8:30 p.m.
UC 214
Civic & Community Engagement
IMPACT Conference: The benefits of Attending Professional Conferences and Networking.
Wednesday, Jan. 18, '12
7 - 8:30 p.m.
UC 214
Civic & Community Engagement
Leadership and Legacies: Start Leaving Your Legacy
Friday, Jan. 20, '12
Women's Center
Tapestries Submission Deadline
Last day to submit your writing and/or artworks to Tapestries, a journal devoted to works by and about women.
Friday, Feb. 3, '12
Noon
UC Lobby
Go Red for Women
Wear red today and join us for a group photo to raise awareness of heart disease as the number one killer of women. Donations will be collected to give to the American Heart Association.
Wednesday, Feb. 8, '12
7 - 8:30 p.m.
UC 214
Civic & Community Engagement
Service highlights for your resume.
Feb. 20 - 24, '12 National Eating Disorder Awareness Week
Watch for more information about daily events.
Mar. 1 - 31, '12 Women's History Month
Tuesday, Mar. 13, '12
4 - 6 p.m.
Alcove, Main Floor, CML
Read In
This is the ninth annual Read In designed to honor women writers. Everyone is welcome to come hear others read excerpts from works by favorite authors and to share their own favorites.
Wednesday, Mar. 14, '12
7 - 8:30 p.m.
UC 214
Civic & Community Engagement
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Friday, Mar. 23 &
Saturday, Mar. 24, '12
6 p.m. Dinner
7:30 p.m. Performance
UC Ballroom

The Vagina Monologues
This award-winning play by Eve Ensler is presented as part of V-Day, an international movement committed to ending violence against women and girls. Tickets will be available for a special dinner theatre option as well as for the performance only. All proceeds benefit local domestic violence shelters.

Thursday, Mar. 29, '12
5 p.m.
UC 214
"Social Justice & Border Issues in Contemporary Chicana Fiction"
Sandra Cox
will discuss representations of border issues in works by contemporary Chicana writers.
Tuesday, Apr. 3, '12
6 - 7:30 p.m.
UC 214
Stress Awareness & Management
Learn the signs of stress and related disorders along with some strategies to manage them.
Wednesday, Apr. 4, '12
7 - 8:30 p.m.
UC 214
Civic & Community Engagement
TBA
Thursday, Apr. 12, '12
5 - 7 p.m.

East Ballroom, UC
Tapestries Release Party
Celebrate the release of the 9th edition of Tapestries. Authors and artists who are included in the journal will be on hand to read  from and talk about their pieces. Award-winning poet Nin Andrews, this year's featured artist, will perform a reading of some of her work.
Wednesday, Apr. 18, '12
6 p.m.
Rhodes Athletic Center
Run to Promote Breast Cancer Awareness
Participate in the spring Bear Run and show your support of breast cancer awareness at the same time by wearing a specially designed t-shirt.
Friday, Apr. 20, '12
Noon
East Ballroom, UC
James P. Chapman Distinguished Service Award Luncheon
Join us in recognizing a person who has helped advance women at Shawnee State.
 
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