8:30-12pm USU Ballrooms
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Wednesday - Friday, September 7, 8, & 9
W.O.W. (WEEK OF WELCOME)
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Tuesday and Wednesday, September 14 and 15
VOLUNTEER SIGN-UP AND MEETS!
What do volunteers do, and how can you become involved? Come either day, bring a friend and your lunch, and the WRC will provide beverages and dessert. More information is on the "Volunteers" page.
12:15-12:45 in the WRCWOMEN & CAREERS PROJECT
“Steps to Career Success" Workshops
Presented by the Career Development Center and the Women's Resource Center Mondays from 1pm-2pm in the Women's Resource Center - LA 3 – 105
Monday, September 19 MENTORING – what, why, who, and how
“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. A definition and overview of the process involved. With Jina Lee Flores, Career Counselor, Career Development Center, and Lynne Coenen, Assistant Director, Women's Resource Center.Monday, October 10
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. With Erin Booth, Internship Coordinator for the CSULB Career Development Center.Monday, November 14
STRATEGIES FOR CAREER SUCCESS - outlining the steps to your career
A guide for transitioning from student to professional through understanding and applying the 5 key elements of success. With Eliana Reece, Senior Sales Director for Mary Kay Cosmetics.Wednesday, September 21
“EVENING OF EMPOWERMENT”
Self Defense Workshop for Women
Wear comfortable clothes in which you can easily move as you engage in discussion and action with Ashleigh Klein of YWCA GLA, Sexual Assault Crisis Services. Reserve your space by signing up in the WRC, calling (562) 985-8576 or emailing wrc@csulb.edu
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Mondays, October 3, 10, 17, 24
R.A.D. – RAPE AGRESSION DEFENSE
A four week self-defense program.
Questions? Register with your name and contact information at RAD@csulb.edu
4-7pm in the Pyramid Annex Conference Center
Wednesday, October 5
2ND ANNUAL WOMEN VETERANS LUNCHEON!
Women veterans on campus, student, staff, or faculty – are invited to lunch to eat, to meet other women students with some similar interests and experiences, and to connect with on-campus services and support systems for you. Hosted by the Veterans Affairs Services Office with support from the Women's Resource Center. For additional information contact Virlen Barrera at 562.985.5115, or email virlen.barrera@student.csulb.edu
12:15-1:30pm in the Chart Room (near Starbucks Coffee at the top of the escalator)DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AWARENESS MONTH
Tuesday, October 11
BREAK THE SILENCE LONG BEACH!
Domestic Violence Awareness Month Proclamation
The Long Beach City Council proclaims this month be a month of heightened awareness of family violence issues with the community working together to find solutions and offer support. Project Safe is one of the partners in this endeavor.
5-5:30pm at City Council ChamberWednesday, October 12
BREAK THE SILENCE LONG BEACH
Wear purple, wear your ribbon or button that says you are a partner in working to end domestic violence in Long Beach – and surrounding communities.
All day, everywhere – especially in Long BeachFriday, October 21
CANDLELIGHT VIGIL IN DOWNTOWN LONG BEACH
Walk in honor of domestic violence survivors and in the remembrance of those who have died at the hands of someone they knew. Sponsored by WomenShelter of Long Beach (562.437.7233) and supported by advocate agencies in the Long Beach Community, including CSULB’s Project Safe. 7PM at the Promenade.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------"PINK OCTOBER" provides opportunities to learn about breast cancer, contribute either time or money (or both) to programs working to eradicate it, and to support women surviving the illness. Watch for information tables on campus, and contact the Health Resource Center or the Women's Resource Center for more information – and check this site for information about a panel presentation with survivors and supporters.
Tuesday, October 25
PINK OCTOBER BREAST CANCER PANELISTS
Details coming.WEAR PINK DAY AT CSULB, in honor of women everywhere, and especially in our university community, who are living with breast cancer today!
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Thursday, November 3
“TELLING AMY’S STORY”
A documentary (with some re-enactments as appropriate), sharing Amy’s story so that we may understand a little more and possibly a little better, how to help others trapped in the cycle of relationship or domestic violence.============================================================ Women’s Resource Center – LA3-105 – 562.985.8576
A Division of Student Services program
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