Woman's Herstory Month
March 2008
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3/4 -3/5 Tues- Wed |
"In Our Own Words: Honoring Our Sheroes" Student Activities, English Dept and herStory Narratives will sponsor an open mike forum for members of the Sac State community to recognize those women who have been inspirational in our lives.
Co sponsors: Student Activities, English Department,
herStory Narratives
Library Quad, 11:00 am – 1:00 pm. |
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3/5 Wed |
"Made in L.A." Film. The remarkable story of three Latina immigrants working in Los Angeles sweatshops as they embark on a three-year odyssey to win basic labor protections from a mega-trendy clothing retailer, Forever 21.
Co sponsors: Multi-Cultural Center, M.E.Ch.A, Spanish Club,
Serna Center, Campus Progressive Alliance, TeamTeca,
and La Rosa Network
Hinde Auditorium, Union, Noon |
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3/11 Tues |
"Iron Jawed Angels" Film. The remarkable and little-known story of a group of passionate and dynamic young women, led by Alice Paul (Hilary Swank) and her friend Lucy Burns (Frances O'Connor), who put their lives on the line to fight for American women's right to vote.
WRC/MCC, Library 1010, Noon
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3/12 Wed |
International Women's Day Celebration Taiko Dan Drummers in concert.
Co sponsor: Unique Programs
Redwood Room, Union, Noon. |
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3/13 Thurs |
"Current International Issues and Women's Lives" Lecture. Dr. Soheir Stolba will discuss how international events such as the war in Iraq, the conflict in Kenya and the assassination of Benazir Bhutto impact women's lives. Dr. Stolba will also discuss ways to prepare for international careers.
Co sponsor: Multicultural Center
WRC/MCC, Library 1010, 3:00 pm |
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3/18 Tues |
"Brand New Shoes" A one-woman play portraying the life of Zora Neale Tues Hurston, a leader in the literary movement that was the centerpiece of the Harlem Renaissance in 1925.
Co sponsor: Unique Programs
Redwood Room, Union, 4:30 pm |
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3/20 Thurs |
Dolores Huerta Lecture. co-founder of the United Farm Workers union will share Thurs her thoughts on US immigration policy and the impact for women.
Co sponsor: Multicultural Center, Serna Center, CFA, and Unique Programs.
Ballroom, Union, 7:30 pm. |
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3/25 Tues |
“Commonsense Solutions: Reproductive Justice in America”. Lecture Tues by Samantha Bushman, from Carnegie Mellon University's H. John Heinz III School of Public Policy and Management. Half of all pregnancies in the United States are unintended and there is compelling evidence that several untapped strategies not currently being pursued could significantly reduce this incidence.
Co sponsor: History Department
WRC/MCC, Library 1010, Noon. |
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3/26 Wed |
“Through Thick and Thin”. Film which identifies the issues of
Wed international same sex couples who face immigration challenges.Discussion with the filmmaker, Sebastian Cordoba, following the screening.
Co sponsor: Pride Program and Student Activities.
Hinde Auditorium, Union, 11:00 am & 6:00 pm. |
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3/27 Thurs |
Madam President: A Media Retrospective.
Poster session presented by Thurs Timi Ross Poeppelman's Media Communication & Society Class.
Co sponsor: Communication Studies Department
California Suite, Union, 10:00 am. |
