Check out the FREE events coming up during the month of March! Courtesy of University of Arizona Women’s Resource Center.
Monday March 1, 2010
Showtime Thinks, Therefore I Am: The Corporate Construction of “The Lesbian” on show.com’s The L Word Site
5-6:30p, Tucson Room, Student Union Memorial Center
Showtime launched its dyke drama with a less-than-stellar website. Over time, Showtime pimped out the site: blogs, social networking, Second Life (SL) portal, and message boards. Kelly Kessler, PhD seeks to shed some light on the more subtle means by which fans were forced to conform to Showtime’s vision of “The Lesbian.”
Tuesday, March 2, 2010
WRC Brown Bag Series: Women in Migrant Work
Noon-1p, Women’s Studies Building, Rm 100
Join the WRC, AASA, and CHSA for a panel that will address a broad range of issues associated with women in migrant work. Hear from individuals who have studied migrant workers through different cultural perspectives.
Four Seasons – Women Artists Reception
7-9p, Kachina Gallery, 3rd Floor, Student Union
Join FACE and the WRC for an art reception to celebrate the Four Seasons art show – featuring students, emerging and professional artists’ works of various media, showcasing local women artists’ talent. Light refreshments provided.
Wednesday, March 3, 2010
WRC Film Series: Who Does She Think She Is?
7p, Gallagher Theater, Student Union Student Union Memorial Center
In a world where women are expected to choose between their careers and their children, five women refuse to make the choice, but at what costs? From the producing team, that won an Academy Award for Born Into Brothels, comes WHO DOES SHE THINK SHE IS?, a film that examines some of the most pressing issues of our time: parenting and work, partnering and independence, economics and art. Panel discussion with local female artists will follow film.
Thursday, March 4, 2010
Breast Party!
6-9p, Tucson Room, Student Union
Join the WRC and Pride for a Clothes Swap/Real Beauty Pageant/Breast Mold Making! All are welcome to bring gently used clothing for a clothes-swap and work the runway in new, recycled outfits. Following the fashion show, women identified individuals can partake in making breast molds. RSVP with Eva at izhieman@email.arizona.edu.
Monday, March 8, 2010
International Women’s Day
10a-5p, UA Mall
Celebrate women across the globe by visiting the WRC and allied organizations on the UA mall. This is a resource fair—check out local organizational resources, learn about upcoming events and explore women and gender issues on an international level.
Jewels in Our Hair
7p, MLK Center
Join AASA for an interactive evening of reflection and storytelling about the women who directly or indirectly helped us discover, evolve, and emerge through times of transition and personal transformation.
Tuesday, March 9, 2010
WRC Brown Bag Series: Women in Science and Medicine
Noon – 1p, Women’s Studies Building, Rm 100
Hear from doctors, medical students, and engineers as they share about their struggles, and successes while being in career fields where women are underrepresented. These women will share their motivation and answer questions.
Luna Fest
7p, The Loft Theater, 3323 E Speedway
Join WOSAC for their 5th Annual LUNAFEST event! Filled with stories of reflection and whimsy, hope and humor, grace and perseverance, LUNAFEST showcases a diverse selection of shortfilms by, for and about women. All proceeds benefit WOSAC and the Breast Cancer Fund. Reserve your tickets today! To purchase Tickets call (520) 621-5656.
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
Coming In Hot
7p, Gallagher Theater, Student Union Memorial Center
The current percentage of women in the U.S. military ranks is unprecedented. “Coming in Hot” is adapted for the stage from the first-ever collection of memoir and poetry by women who have served in the United States military, offering a rare glimpse into the national controversy surrounding the world of women at work in the nation’s biggest corporation—the U S military.
Thursday, March 11, 2010
Democratic Republic of The Congo Teach-In and Vigil
7p, Women’s Plaza of Honor
Join the Vagina Warriors for a presentation designed to educate our campus and community about the history and current situation in the DRC, where women are bearing the brunt of the vicious war in the region. A candlelight vigil will follow the presentation for the women and girls of the DRC.
Tuesday, March 23, 2010
WRC Brown Bag Series: Women in Higher Education
Noon – 1p, Women’s Studies Building, Rm 100
Join a panel discussion of women holding leadership positions within the University of Arizona. Student Government leader, deans, vice presidents, these women will talk about their struggles, successes, and motivation.
Knit…For a Bit
6-8p, Women’s Resource Center
Join the WRC and Pride for a fun afternoon of knitting and crochet. All levels of experience welcome. If necessary, some supplies will be available. Additional sessions held April 6 & 20. Eva at izhieman@email.arizona.edu.
Wednesday, March 24
A Day Without Feminism: Social Justice Theater
Noon-2p, Alumni Plaza
What would the world look like had the Women’s Liberation Movement not existed?
The triumph over Roe v. Wade, access to contraception, and the right to freedom of expression seem like ancient history. However, more recently than one may think, these everyday actions were civil rights that had to be fought for. For participation info call Cindi at 621.3919.
WRC Film Series: Praying in Her Own Voice
7p, Gallagher Theater
Join the WRC and Hillel for an inside look at the “Women of the Wall” movement in Israel, this documentary reveals women’s deprived status in Israeli public life and the battle for equality in the religious world.
Thursday, March 25
A Day Without Feminism: Social Justice Theater
Noon-2p, Alumni Plaza
If you missed Wednesday’s theater, here’s a second chance! What would the world look like had the Women’s Liberation Movement not existed? See event description under March 24. For participation info call Cindi at 621.3919.
Breast Decorating Party!
7-9p, Rincon Room, Student Union
Come paint your pumpkins! The WRC wants everyone who has participated in any of our previous Breast Parties to bring their molds and decorate them with us! We will provide paints, sequins, feathers, and other decorative materials. Bring your breast molds and creativity and put them to use! Info – Eva at izhieman@email.arizona.edu.
Friday, March 26, 2010
A Memory, A Monologue, A Rant, And A Prayer: Writings To End Violence Against Women & Girls: A Benefit Performance
7p, Modern Languages, Rm 350
The Vagina Warriors present two evenings of student-directed, produced, and acted performances addressing violence against women. This diverse collection of writings by world-renowned authors and playwrights rise up in a collective roar to break open, expose, and examine the insidiousness of violence at all levels. Including performances and writings by both women and men, MMRP is sure to entertain, provoke, and inspire.
Saturday, March 27, 2010
Rape Aggression Defense (R.A.D.)
Women’s Self-Defense Workshop
Highland Commons – 3rd Floor Conference Rm
R.A.D. is a comprehensive, women-only course that begins with awareness, prevention, risk reduction and risk avoidance, while teaching basic hands-on defense training. FREE Sat/Sun workshop. For registration details call 621-4498.
A Memory, A Monologue, A Rant, And A Prayer: Writings To End Violence Against Women & Girls: A Benefit Performance
7p, Modern Languages, Rm 350
Second benefit performance. See event description under Friday, March 26.
Tuesday, March 30, 2010
WRC Brown Bag Series: Women in Politics and Law
Noon – 1p, Women’s Studies Building, Rm 100
Take part in a discussion with female lawyers and politicians. Join us in this panel and hear from these professional women about their struggles, successes and motivation to succeed in male-dominated careers.
From Danger to Dignity: The Fight for Safe Abortion
7p, Women’s Studies Building, Rm 100
After more than a century of tragedies, a national movement toward safe, legal abortion began in the 1960s. Join VOX: Voices for Planned Parenthood for a documentary that combines rare archival footage with interviews that document the courageous efforts of those who fought to break the silence, change the laws and end the shame which surrounded abortion when it was a crime.
Independent Film: Hannah Free
6:30p Reception – 7:30p Screening
The Loft Theater, 3323 E Speedway
Join Wingspan and Lesbian Looks for a film looking at the lifelong love affair between two women, culminating in their confrontation, as elderly patients in a nursing home, with prejudice against same-sex relationships, as well as the elderly in general. Admission $10 – proceeds support Wingspan’s services for seniors, youth, transgender and anti-violence/community-building programs.
Help the Women of Haiti
Donate feminine hygiene products for the women of Haiti. Look for drop boxes in the Student Union, Resident Halls and the UA Mall to drop of your donated products during March. Only unopened products will be accepted. Co-sponsored by Student Health Advisory Committee (SHAC) and Women’s Resource Center (WRC).
