| February 6 |
National Girls and Women in Sports Day:
The Title IX Forum
J. Eugene Smith Library
Paul E. Johnson Sr. Conference Room |
| In 1972, the landmark legislation, Title IX, was passed, prohibiting
discrimination on the basis of gender in higher education institutions.
Since then, Title IX has expanded access to all educational programs,
including admissions, financial aid, employment, and, perhaps most
notably, athletics. Come hear students, professors, and staff share
personal stories on the impact this legislation has had on their lives
and careers. |
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| February 27 |
This Little Light
Student
Center Theatre |
| Join us for a timeless story of courage, personal growth, and selfless
dedication to social justice and equality, featuring activist, actor, poet,
and educator Billie Jean Young. A MacArthur Fellow, Young’s one-woman
show, “Fannie Lou Hammer: This Little Light,” gives voice to the
historic and present-day injustices facing people of the Black Belt
region of the Deep South and seeks to make changes in their spirit
around the world. |
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| March 13 |
Healing: A Mechanism for Social Justice
Workshop 11 a.m.
Student Center, Room 223
Discussion 3 p.m.
Student Center Theatre |
| Participate in a writing workshop with artist and activist Arisa White
and find where your voice belongs in the issues you care about.
White, a Cave Canem fellow and MFA graduate from the University of
Massachusetts-Amherst, will also discuss the mechanisms, for achieving
social justice through art, activism, and healing. As a survivor
of domestic violence, Young seeks to untangle the interconnected
experiences of abuse in her second book, “A Penny Saved.” The
book is a poetic narrative of the real-life story of Polly Mitchell,
who was held captive for 10 years in her Nebraska
home. From this, we welcome and encourage
students to consider their own experiences
as tools for healing and social justice. |
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| March 20 |
Women’s Representation
in Politics
Student Center Theatre |
| The Connecticut Women’s Hall of Fame,
which honors the achievements of Connecticut
women throughout history, presents a program
on the role women have played in politics and government, including
the first female governor in the United States and Hall of Fame inductee
Ella T. Grasso. By honoring their stories, we hope to educate
students on Connecticut women’s history and inspire the continued achievements of women and girls to come. |
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| April 3 |
Building Her Personal Brand in Business,
Career and Leadership
Student
Center Theatre |
| Marilyn Alverio is an expert in developing strategic approaches to
marketing and communication in a multicultural environment, and
currently serving as the founder and CEO of Ethnic Marketing
Solutions, LLC. Her 25 years in the corporate world brings invaluable
insight into targeting multicultural markets, raising awareness on
diversity issues, and leadership. Recognizing the vast underrepresentation
of women in business, particularly women of color, Alverio
will discuss how women can prepare to succeed in leadership roles by
unearthing their unique talents and authentic selves. |
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| April 10 |
A Time to Restore
Student
Center Theatre |
| An estimated one in every three women has been the victim of interpersonal
violence, including sexual assault, domestic violence,
and relationship abuse. Although many are forced into silence, we
welcome students to join us for a discussion on overcoming trauma
and restoring one’s sense of self, emotionally and spiritually. Through
restoration, healing and hope among those affected can truly begin. |
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| April 24 |
Las Abuelas de Plaza de Mayo and the Search
for Identity
J. Eugene Smith Library
Paul E. Johnson Sr. Conference Room |
| A talk with University of North Carolina School of Journalism and Mass
Communication professor, C. A. Tuggle. Tuggle’s film, “Las Abuelas
de Plaza de Mayo and the Search for Identity,” tells the story of Las
Abuelas de Plaza de Mayo, an Argentinian human rights organization
of grandmothers committed to finding their lost grandchildren. The
group believes the children were stolen by their country’s government
some 30 years ago. Since the organization’s inception, Las Abuelas
has located more than 100 missing grandchildren, many have had no
recollection of their true identities. Tuggle’s film seeks to bring this
injustice (and the strength of ordinary women to fight it) to light. |
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| Locations |
| Campus Map & Directions |
| Shafer Auditorium is in Shafer Hall on the corner of High Street and Valley Street |
| The Paul E. Johnson Sr. Community Conference Room is on the second floor of the J. Eugene Smith Library |
| The Theatre and Betty R. Tipton Room are on the upper level of the Student Center |
| The Science Building Auditorium is in Room 104 of the Science Building |
| Akus Gallery is in Shafer Hall on the corner of High Street and Valley Street |
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