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The UND Women's Center is proud to be involved on campus and organizes many events throughout the year! Keep up to date on our events by checking our website. Should you have any questions, please contact our office at 777-4300.
2011-2012
September
September Newsletter
Sept 28-Meet Eat and Learn
Kristen Peterson, from Grand Forks, will share a story about a girl she knew who experienced domestic violence in her life.
October
October Newsletter
Oct 3-7 Clothesline Project Week
Place: Memorial Union Ballroom Time: Mon-Thurs:8am-8pm Fri: 8am-noon
Tuesday, October 4, 2011: Community Violence Intervention Center speaking on "Local Efforts to Eliminate Domestic Violence".
Place: International Student Center
Time: Lunch Hour (12:15 - 1:10)
Wednesday, October 5, 2011:Law School Professor Robin Runge speaking on "International Efforts to Eliminat Violence against Women"
Place: 3rd floor Law School, Baker Court Room
Time: Lunch Hour (12:15 - 1:10)
Thursday, October 6, 2011: Victims' Justice founder John Clune speaking on "Public Interest: An alternative ways to hold Sexual Violence Perpetrators Accountable"
Place: 3rd floor Law School, Baker Court Room
Time: Lunch Hour (12:15 - 1:10)
Oct 6-Take Back the Night
Place: Memorial Union Ballroom Time: 7pm
November
November Newsletter
Nov 2-Meet Eat and Learn
Speaker:Jackie Hoffarth (Freestone) Place: International Student Center
Time: Lunch Hour (12 Noon-1pm)
Jackie will discuss victimology as it has related to her personal experiences. Jackie's 21 year old brother, James Freestone, was killed by a drunk driver fleeing from police in June of 2010 in Grand Forks. She will speak about her relationship, as a victim, with the judicial system, with social institutions such as the media, with the perpetrator, and with other community members and victims. Jackie will also briefly explain the court process as it relates to violent crime, the history and present rights of victims, and resources available for victims in Grand Forks. She will discuss common mental, emotional, physical, and financial effects for victims of violent crimes.
Nov 14-18 -International Education Week
Nov 16- International Education Women's Panel Lunch
Place: International Student Center
Time: Lunch Hour (12Noon-1pm)
Nov 20-Self Defense Graduation 3-4pm
December
December Newsletter
Dec 4-Self Defense Graduation 3-4pm
Dec 7-Meet Eat and Learn
Speaker:Julie Dahlman RN and Rebecca Lessard RN Place: International Student Center
Time: Lunch Hour (12 Noon-1pm)
Julie Dahlman RN and Rebecca Lessard RN will talk about UND Disease Prevention and Early Detection Clinical studies on our campus. They will be sharing breast cancer statistics and preventive research that is going on locally at UND.
January
January Newsletter
Love Your Body Week Jan 23-27
Jan 25-Meet Eat and Learn
Speaker:Mary Askim Place: International Student Center
Time: Lunch Hour (12 Noon-1pm)
Mary Askim-Lovseth from the UND Marketing Department will speak on how the media has influenced
perceptions of body image. Click here to view:POWER POINT FROM PRESENTATION
Jan 25-Fabulous Fondue | 11AM - 1PM
Enjoy some delectible fruit and other snacks dipped in chocolate
Jan 27- NIGHT LIFE | 8PM-Midnight
Body Scrubs-Create homemade body scrubs for you or your friends and family.
(In front of the Healthier You Office)
Laughter Yoga- Come join us for a relaxing session of laughing yoga given by Sara Rogalla. 9 PM at the Wellness Center in the GX rooms and 10 PM at the Union
Body Art- Come get a unique design painted on your arm or face by artist Kelly Smith. (In front of the Healthier You Office)
Jan 28- NIGHT LIFE | 8PM-Midnight
Laughter Yoga- Come join us for a relaxing session of laughing yoga given by Sara Rogalla. 9 PM & 10 PM at the Union
February
February Newsletter
Black History Month-
Feb 8-Meet Eat and Learn
Speaker:Amoussa Koriko Place: International Student Center
Time: Lunch Hour (12 Noon-1pm)
Amoussa will speak on common misconceptions and challenges facing refugees coming into the area.Mr. Koriko is a current UND student pursuing his PHD in Educational Foundation & Reasearch. He is currently a GTA, teaching French. Amoussa is a cultural officer in both the UND African Student Union and Grand Forks United African Community organizations. He is the founder of a local non profit organization, African Art Arena.
Meet, Eat & Learn is an opportunity to learn something new, share views and ideas, and interact with others - all while enjoying a delicious and FREE lunch.
This event is open to students, faculty, staff, and individuals outside the UND community. Everyone is welcome!
March
March Newsletter
March 7th: Meet, Eat, & Learn ~ National Women's History Month
The Women's Center and the Era Bell Thompson Multicultural Center invite you to join us for our Meet, Eat and Learn on March 7th from noon – to 1:00pm at the International Centre. In recognition of National Women's History Month, you will have the opportunity to come and meet women from our past. Rosa Parks (portrayed by Malika Carter), Era Bell Thompson (portrayed by Natasha Yearwood Thomas), Dr. Susan La FleschePicotte (portrayed by Trisha Yearwood), FridaKahl (portrayed by Shay Rodriquez), and Pakistani Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto (portrayed by Yolanda Cox). Meet, Eat and Learn is an opportunity to learn something new, share views and ideas, and interact with others - all while enjoying a delicious free lunch.
Also, during this event, the 6th Annual Phenomenal Woman Awards will also take place. Two individuals will be recognized for their efforts in contributing to the advancement of women and/or people of color. Everyone is Welcome.
March 8th: Broads on the Boards
March is Women's History Month, and the Greater Grand Forks Community Theatre is showcasing new work by the writers in their "Broads on the Boards" workshop. The Community Theatre was awarded a grant by the Community Foundation of East Grand Forks and Grand Forks' Women's Fund to produce the 6-week workshop which culminates in a performance. "Women playwrights and women's stories are grossly under-represented in the American theatre," said Kathy CoudleKing, the workshop leader and a playwright, herself. Stories are told again and again from a male perspective ora male's experience of life. And while those stories need to be told, so do the stories of the other 51% of the population."
The women will present their own monologues and each other's monologues on stage at the Fire Hall Theatre, Thursday, March 8th at 7:30 p.m. The event is only $10 and will go toward supporting future workshops.
Writers/Actors include: Pat Danielson, Lana DeMars, Karen Fore, Jackie Hoffarth, Heather Joy Jackson, Lyric Jackson, Theresa Knox.
March 8th: Roses
In honor of International Women's Day , the Women Studies Department and the UND Women's Center will have Roses in the Student Union. Come by and get a rose for that special woman in your life.
March 8th: Panel of International Women
Time: 12-1
Location: International Center
The Women Studies Program is putting together a panel of International Women to discuss women's rights and cultures world-wide to celebrate International Women's Day. Come join us for good conversation, mingling and...
FREE PIZZA & POP! Bring your friends! Celebrate women's rights everywhere!
March 27th thru March 31st: UND Annual Writer's Conference
This year marks the 43rd anniversary of the UND Writer's Conference. This year's featured Authors and Artists include: Jane Smiley; Lee Ann Roripaugh; Pam Houston; Brenda Miller; Hal Herzog; Aaron Poochigian; and Mark Doty. Unless otherwise noted, all events will be held in the UND Memorial Union and are free and open to the public. Get more information about the conference and this year's schedule at http://www.undwritersconference.org/
April
April Newsletter
Sexual Assault Awareness Month
Apr 4-Meet Eat and Learn
April 20th through the 22nd: GLBTQA conference
North Dakota's second annual GLBTQA in Gamble Hall on the UND campus. Hosted by UND's Ten Percent Society, this conference will include speakers, workshops, and entertainment.
Jackie Hoffarth, a GSA at the women’s center, along with Chanel Myers GSA, will be presenting a workshop on the 22nd from 10:15 to 11:15 am. This workshop explores the dynamics of both healthy relationships and non-healthy relationships, as well as the dynamics of intimate partner violence, as they pertain to same sex partners. The workshop will discuss both societal and personal dynamics that play a part in homosexual relationships.
Registration for the conference is free. For further updates including the 2012 conference theme, speakers, events, and details go to their website http://ndglbtqa.org
May