Women's Studies 101
Tuesday, February 10, 2009 4:00-6:00 pm
A lecture series of 2-hour "crash courses" taught by Women's
Studies faculty for ETSU faculty and staff.
Course #1: "Women in the Ancient World" is taught by Dr. Doug
Burgess, Professor of History
"
Crossroads" by Jennifer Armstrong
Wednesday, March 18, 2009 at 7:30 pm in Brown Hall
Auditorium.
Jennifer Armstrong is a storyteller and a musician
who interweaves songs, tunes and tales into all of her
programs. She draws on her Celtic-American heritage to tell
traditional and personal stories and enjoys playing the Scottish
bagpipe, banjo, fiddle and guitar. She will be giving a workshop
during the day, then performing her one-woman show "
Crossroads" in the evening. "
Crossroads" events include a traumatic event in Catholic
school, a miscarriage, moments of musical grace, struggles as a
single mother and loving and marrying her wife Meg. This show
has universal resonance and allows the audience to look at their
lives with new eyes.
Click here
for Jennifer Armstrong's website for more information.
For more information about this event please contact
Delanna Reeds of the ETSU Storytelling Program at
439-7601 or the Women's Resource Center at 439-7847.
This event is co-sponsored by Women's Studies, ETSU
Storytelling Program, Women's Resource Center, and the Office of
Equity and Diversity.
An Evening With Rachel Carson
Tuesday, March 24, 2009 at 7:15 pm. Located in Ball
Hall
The National Women's History Project will honor women
leaders of the environmental movement, celebrating in particular
the work of Rachel Carson. Sense of Wonder Productions is
teaming up with the National Women's History Project to host 100
screenings and events across the country entitled "An Evening with
Rachel Carson." It's an opportunity to see close-up the
origins of the modern environmental movement, and learn how
Carson's message can inspire us for generations to come.
A Sense of Wonder is an intimate portrait of pioneering
environmentalist Rachel Carson during the last year of her life, as
she battles cancer and the chemical industry in the wake of
publishing Silent Spring. The deluxe edition of this new
55-minute film will be released March 1st, along with special DVD
extras including: a visit with Carson's adopted son Roger; an
interview with former Secretary of the Interior Steward Udall; a
short companion film entitled Lessons from Carson; contemporary
environmental leaders reflect on the challenges ahead; and more!
For more information about Rachel Carson and her new DVD please
click here
.
This event is sponsored by Women's Studies
and the Environmental Studies minor.
Candlelight Vigil
Wednesday
, March 25, 2009 at 7:00 pm. Located at Borchuck
Plaza.
All students are encouraged to join us to honor survivors of sexual
violence. Join other students and faculty for an evening
which celebrates the resiliency of survivors. Music &
thoughtful reflection will be followed by a reception.
Click here
for the event flier.
For more information contact
Rebecca or Kristen at 439-4841.
This event is sponsored by the ETSU's Campus Advocates
Against Sexual Violence (CAASV), Women's Studies Program,
Counseling Center, and Women's Resource Center.
Take Back the Night 5k
Saturday, March 28th, 2009 7:30- Registration,
8:30-Race
A race and walk to promote awareness of violence against
Women and children.
A registration fee is required for this event.
All proceeds will benefit programs that support survivors of
sexual violence, including the SANE Nurse (Sexual Assault Nurse
Examiners) Program at the Johnson City Medical Center.
Contact
Kristen Dickens at 439-4841 or
caasv@etsu.edu
for registration and volunteer information.
Click here
for the event flier.
Sponsored by ETSU's Campus Advocates Against Sexual Violence,
Women's Studies Program, and Counseling Center.
Open House
Tuesday March 31, 2009 11:00 am- 4:00 pm
This event functions as an invitation to visit our
wonderful new office in the Campus Center Building, to connect with
fellow Women's Studies affiliates and to finalize our book
drive. We will offer food, drink, terrific conversation, and
display of our new book collection. Stop by for a visit any
time between 11 and 4. Come join us during this special event
at the end of Women's History Month!
Women Taking the Lead to Save Our
Planet
March is Women's History Month.
This year the theme is "Women Taking the Lead to Save Our
Plant." Visit
NWHP.org
for more information about this event.
Questions about the theme?
Click here
for more information
Click here
for the Presidential Proclamation of Women's
History Month 2009
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