Wednesday, October 1
WAR IS EXPENSIVE, PEACE IS PRICELESS
Ann Wrightt, retired United States Army Colonel and retired official of the U.S. State Department, known for her outspoken opposition to the Iraqu War, and Setphen Zunes, an international relations cholar specializing in the Middle East, will speak to the issues of the U.S. foreign policy and invasion of Iraq. The program is presented by The Center or Peach and Social Justice, with support from F.O R.C.E.. WSSA, the Multicultural Center, Campus Progressives,One Imagination, and the Peach Studies Program.
10am-1pm in the USU Ballrooms
Monday-Thursday, October 6-8
SEX POSITIVE WEEK: theragzine@gmail.com
Presented by F.O.R.C.E.
(Feminist Organization Reclaiming Consciousness and Equality)
In a culture that promotes sexual ignorance, it becomes increasingly important to be sex positive. This is an opportunity for students and sex positive professionals to have an open discussion free of judgment. Throughout the week, students will be able to submit questions for panel discussions, anonymously if they wish.
Monday, October.
6 11am: Babeland workshop
1-3pm: Panel discussion
3:30pm: Beyond Vanilla film screening followed by Q&A with Dr. Patti Britton
Tuesday, October 7
6pm: Sex Positive film screening Wednesday,
October 8
11am: Loveology presentation on Sexual Taboos. Presented by Dr. Hernando Chaves and Shelly Barnum
12pm: Heidi Burkey, educator at the CSULB Student Health Services,
speaks about STIs and HIV
3pm:
Sex Workers Outreach Project presentation
Thursday, October 16:
INTELLECTUAL FREEDOM IN DANGEROUS TIMES
Presented by the Department of Women's Studies with support from the Provost's Office, the President's Office, the College of Liberal Arts, and the Women's Resource Center
Mari Matsuda of Georgetown University, the first tenured female Asian American law professor in the United States, is the keynote speaker for a day of activities addressing the relationship and status of liberal arts and critical thinking. For information on other activities of the day, including the panel of activists and academics, tabling by grassroots organizations, and a poster session on the liberal arts and critical thinking, conatct the Women’s Studies Department : (562) 985-4839.
Prof. Matsuda’s presentation: 4 pm in Lecture Hall 150
Monday & Tuesday, Oct 20 & 21
Monday, October 20th
12:00-1:30 pm USU Ballroom: Key note speaker Colleen Coffey.
Ms. Coffey grew up in an environment that set her up to have every success in life. In that world she never imagined that she would suffer from a mental disorder. However, Colleen was hospitalized in 9th grade due to multiple disorders. She struggled with eating disorders, anxiety and depression throughout high school and college before finding a way to treat the disorders and find balance in her life. Colleen is an entertainer, charmer, and inspirational survivor.
2:00-3:30 pm USU Ballroom: Panel Presentation
This panel discussion will put a face on the subject of mental illness. Speakers include Erin Swetland, CSULB student, Mrs. Nancy Foster, First Lady of Long Beach, Sean Zullo, from Choices Recovery Services, NAMI members and staff from the Department of Mental Health.
Tuesday, October 21st 2008 Disability Awareness Day
1:00-2:00 pm Anatol Center- Reflection by students
From 9-1 pm, ASI senators participated in Disability for a Day where they ‘lived’ with a disability for the day. They will reflect on their experiences and address issues of accessibility on campus for students with disabilities.
2:00-4:00 pm Anatol Center- Film screening and discussion-Darius Goes West: Darius Weems, a 15-year-old with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, had never left his hometown of Athens, Georgia. In the summer of 2005, he and a group of young college students traveled across the country in a wheelchair-accessible RV to test accessibility in the United States. Their ultimate goal was to reach Los Angeles and convince MTV's hit show, "Pimp My Ride," to customize Darius's wheelchair. Along the way, they found joy, brotherhood, and the knowledge that life, even when imperfect, is always worth the ride
Specific Accommodations
If specific accommodations are required for attendance at this event, please contact Valerie Iapello at 562-985-5401 viapello@csulb.edu by Wednesday October 15.
Tuesday & Wednesday, October 21 & 22
Highlighted by the Long Beach and CSULB Clothesline Project, a silent vigil, and the Silent Witnesses exhibit, these two days recognize the importance of increased support for survivors, deeper understanding of the issues, and greater knowledge of ways to become involved in ending such violence. For more information, or to volunteer on these days, contact the Women's Resource Center: (562) 985-8576.
A program of Project Safe partners on campus and in the community, watch for details on October 1.
10am-5pm in the Speakers Platform area near 49er Bookstore
Wednesday, October 29:
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.
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.
Monday, October 13
Search and Secure an Internship
Monday, November 3
Brand U: Building Your Career Brand
Monday, November 17
Extreme Makeover: Resume
Monday, November 24
Women In Education
Sunday, October 12
DR. HELEN CALDICOTT: The Presidential Campaign and the Fate of the Earth
Dr. Caldicott’s message – and her urgent words to the next President of the United States – never have been more critical. For more than three decades, Dr. Caldicott has passionately led an international campaign to educate the public about the medical hazards of the nuclear age, environmental destruction and how to prevent Armageddon. She is acknowledged as the single most articulate advocate of citizen action to remedy the nuclear and environmental crises.
Dr. Caldicott is the Co-Founder of Physicians for Social Responsibility. For more information contact the First Congregational Church at (562) 436-2256. 2 pm at the First Congregational Church
241 Cedar Ave, at the corner of 3rd & Cedar in Downtown Long Beach
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Friday, October 17
HIP HOP: BEYOND BEATS AND RHYMES
Film by Byron Hurt
This film focuses on masculinity, misogyny, homophobia and media literacy. Discussion following the showing will be facilitated by Dr. Shira Tarrant, Assistant Professor of Women's Studies and author of Men Speak Out. Program presented by Sexual Assault Crisis Agency (SACA), and Women's Studies Student Association (WSSA) in conjunction with Project Safe.
7-9pm at Long Beach Community HOspital Auditorium
1720 Termino Ave in Long Beach
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Tuesday and Wednesday, October 21 ad 22
THE WOMEN'S CONFERENCE
Hosted by California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger and First Lady Maria Shriver, The Women's Conference is a far-reaching organization, a life-changing experience, and an international network of women from all walks of life, backgrounds and perspectives. For information: www.CaliforniaWomen.org.
Tuesday, October 21
The Women’s Conference Night at The Village
The night before the conference join Maria Shriver for this first-time event featuring a conversation with Rachael Ray, book signings with prominent authors including Maria Shriver, Caroline Kennedy, Dr. Mehmet Oz, Jamie Lee Curtis and Mario Lopez, and others. Tickets are available for $20 at website.
5 – 9 pm at the Long Beach Convention Center
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