Tuesday, November 10
12 STONES
This film, a story of survival for women in Nepal, documents their struggle against poverty and their growing self-sufficiency through goat farming.
5:00pm in the Multicultural Center
Fall 2009 Domestic Violence Information and Awareness Events
Monday, November 16
THE CLOTHESLINE PROJECT & TAKE BACK THE NIGHT EVENTS
A day of awareness, support, celebration and commitment to ending sexual, partner-relationship-domestic, and stalking violence. Watch this site for more information.
10am-5pm at Speakers Platform and
5-8pm at Maxson Plaza
Tuesday, December 1
SIN BY SILENCE
This is a powerful documentary about women from abusive relationships who are incarcerated for killing their husbands. Our guest speaker following the showing is one of the women featured in the film who has been released from prison on the strength of the 'battered women's syndrome' which had not been fully recognized at the time of her incarceration 25 years ago.
2:30-5pm in the USU Beach Auditorium
November
WOMEN & CAREERS PROJECT WORKSHOPS
In addition to the spring conference, the Women & Careers Project presents periodic skill-building workshops throughout the year. The workshops are presented by professionals in the fields being addressed. The format includes presentation of information and open discussion with plenty of time for questions and answers.
November 16
INTERNSHIPS - that impress
Find out about obtaining an internship, from what to look for to where to look – and how your internship may enhance your personal and professional life, giving you and your resume an extra boost.
November 30
MENTORING - who’s, whys and hows
“Mentoring” is a word around which there is much discussion and sometimes confusion, particularly in the realm of understanding the unique relationship between you and your mentor(s), your individual responsibilities within the relationship, in addition to the basics of finding a mentor and determining if that is the right (or only) person for you.
All workshops are open to the campus community (women, men, students, staff, faculty) and are held on the dates listed from 1pm - 2pm in the Women’s Resource Center (LA3-105). Additional information: (562) 985-8576.
Friday & Saturday, December 4 & 5
THE PANZA MONOLOGUES
Similar to the Vagina Monologues, the Panza Monologues focuses on those body issues that strongly impact the Latina/Chicana community, and funds raised will be used for a Spring 2010 Chicana Feminisms Conference. Presented by WGSSSA and the La Raza Student Association. Pre-sale tickets are $7; at-the-door tickets are $10, and can be obtained from Nadia Zepeda @ 714- 504-2790 or nadiaz88@hotmail.com.
7pm in the USU Beach Auditorium
Thursday, October 22
WEAR PURPLE FOR LONG BEACH DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AWARENESS DAY
The color purple represents courage, survival, honor and dedication to ending domestic violence. It has a long history of being used as a symbol of women seeking justice. Wearing purple this day conveys the message that there is no place for domestic violence in our homes, neighborhoods, workplaces, or schools.
All day, Everywhere
you go
Friday, October 23
CANDLELIGHT WALK AGAINST DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
Walk in h onor of domestic violence survivors and in remembrance of those who have died at the hands of someone they knew. Coordinated by WomenShelter of Long Beach and supported by EndAbuse Long Beach, CSULB's Project Safe, Interval House, Su Casa, and the Police Chief's Women's Advisory Group.
6pm - WEAR PURPLE and meet at the Promenade &1st Street in Downtown Long Beach
Monday-Tuesday, October 26-27
THE WOMEN'S CONFERENCE
Hosted by Maria Schriver and Governor Schwarznegger
All day @ Long Beach Convention Center
September 24
VOLUNTEER SIGN-UP AND MEETING!
What do volunteers do, and how can you become involved? Bring your lunch and the WRC will provide beverages and dessert
12:15-12:45 in the WRC
September 21
RESUME WRITING - for your present and future
Whether you are just beginning to think about a resume for your career search in four years, looking for a part-time job right now, have a resume you want to update, or want to understand the process, there is information at the workshop which will enable you to proceed with confidence.
October 5
INTERVIEWING - to get the job or to get the information
Be prepared to make the impression you want with your potential new employer by learning the ins and outs of the interviewing process – and be able to support all the wonderful things your resume reveals about you.
Tuesday, September 30
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Tuesday, October 6
PINK OCTOBER
A presentation from The Beautiful Day Foundation who came to campus last year. This interesting and informative program brings information for women of all ages though the focus in on breast cancer among young women. Cosponsored with the Health Resource Center.
From 11am-1pm in the Multicultural Center
Wednesday, October 21
REAL WOMEN HAVE CURVES
At 7pm F.O.R.C.E. will have a screening of “Real Women Have Curves” in the Women’s Resource Center, LA3-105, followed by a presentation by HeadSTRONG at 8:30 on eating disorders.
Monday &Tuesday, October 12 & 13
PANZA MONOLOGUES OPEN CALL!
Informational meeting. No experience necessary. Refreshments provided. The Panza Monologues is an original performance piece based on women's stories about their panzas. Tu sabes - that roll of belly we all try to hide. Performed in monologue format it places the panza as a symbol that reveals the lurking truths about women's thoughts, lives, loves, abuses, and lived conditions. From Women's, Gender & Sexuality Studies Student Association (WGSSSA).
October 12 @ 12:30 in FO4-262 - - -
October 13 @ 5:30 in Raza Resource Center
Tuesday, October 13
THE AGGRESSIVES
A documentary depicting the lives of several women from New York City who put a unique twist on their gender roles. Discussion lead by Mr. Porter Homosexual Extraordinaire! who has a BS in Women's Studies from UCLA, a Masters in Applied Women's Studies from Claremont University, and works at Planned Parenthood in Orange County. Sponsored by Women's, Gender & Sexuality Studies Student Association (WGSSSA)
7pm-10pm at the Multicultural Center
Wednesday, October 14
THE F-WORD
The topic of the first F-WORD of the semester is Body Image. Like the Record Swap, it will be a casual yet hopefully meaningful, consciousness-raising discussion. Everyone is welcome to attend, even if you can’t make it for the entire hour. A Feminist Organization Reclaiming Consciousness and Equality (F.O.R.C.E.) program.
12:30-1:30pm on the grass on upper campus near the fine arts department / library / next to kjazz
Thursday, October 15
NO FAMILY HISTORY - A Documentary about breast cancer. Are you at risk for breast cancer? A family history of breast cancer is rare ... cancer causing chemicals are common. Presented by WGSSSA, with an after film discussion led by Dr. Lori Baralt..
5:30pm in LH-150
Tuesday, October 20
“NO FAT TALK ZONE”
HeadSTRONG and Tri Delta will be hosting a "No Fat Talk Zone" students passing through the "zone" can write negative comments about their body image and "trash" them in the trash can! As they leave the demonstration, they will be able to write positive body thoughts on poster paper.
11am-3pm on the Friendship Walk
Tuesday, October 20
WOMEN'S SELF DEFENSE WORKSHOP
A one-evening workshop for learning basic techniques, and understanding how to use them effectively – in situations from dating or acquaintence assault to an assault by someone unknown. Wear comfortable clothing you can move in easily. With instructor Lita Mercado and cosponsored with Sigma Phi Omega. For more information or to register: (562) 985-8576.
6:30-10pm in the USU 205Mondays October 5,12,19,26, 2009
R.A.D. Rape Aggression Defense - Women's Self Defense
Certificate Program with 12 hours of professional instruction
$10. one time registration fee (waivers available)
to register email rad@csulb.edu or call 562-985-8538
Pyramid Annex Conference Center
Wednesday, October 28
WEAR PINK DAY AT CSULB, in honor of women everywhere, and especially in our university community, who are living with breast cancer today!
"Pink October" provides opportunities to learn about breast cancer, and contribute to programs working to eradicate it. Watch for information tables on campus, and contact the Health Resource Center or the Women's Resource Center for more information.
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Thursday, October 29
GRASS-ROOTS FEMINIST MEDIA COMING YOUR WAY
Jessica Hoffman and Daria Yudacufski co-publishers/co-editors of the magazine "Make/Shift: Feminisms in Motion" discuss their work and ways of creating progressive media. Make/Shift magazine creates and documents contemporary feminist culture and action by publishing transational and queer perspectives, and embraces the multiple and shifting identities of feminist communities. A Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies Student Association (WGSSSA) program.
7:00pm in USU Alamitos Bay Room
Wednesday, November 4
EXPECTATIONS AND THE STRESS FACTOR
What expectations do you have for yourself? What about others expectations of you? How do these expecations impact your life - and affect your productivity and concentration - and stress level. Equally important: How can you remain in control of your life through it all? A discussion of personal values, stress, and how to cope - presented with Abby Bradecich and Lindsay Paquette of CaPS.
12 noon-1pm in the WRC
Tuesday - Thursday, November 3-5
WOMEN OF THE WORLD: A GLOBAL PERSPECTIVE
F.O.R.C.E. invites you to participate in a week of consciousness and action for issues that uniquely affect women around the world. It includes three film screenings in the Multicultural Center and one in the Women’s Resource Center, as well as some facts and data on a range of issues with information on how you can help. The schedule is as follows:
- Tuesday, November 3
Sex Trafficking - “Trading Women”
, possibly followed by a speaker, TBA*
6pm-8:30pm in the Multicultural Center
Friday, November 6
"PROJECT SAFE" NIGHT AT CSULB WOMEN'S VOLLEYBALL!
An opportunity to cheer for our women's volleyball team AND to support local domestic violence shelter residents. Meet the people who provide services, check the shelter wish lists - and bring an item or two to support women and children overcoming violence in their lives.
Watch for more details.
From 7pm 'til the end at the Pyramid
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