eonpressional /(esolution ''Women's Jlistory v«ontlt" :Designating the Month of March as Details of Programs Inside "Women's Jlistory v«ontlt" 3/1 * Women's History Month Opening Reception * Women: Bearers of Good News 3/5-10 Student Spring Break Whereas American women of every race, class and ethnic background have made historic contributions to the growth and strength of our ;Nation in 3/13 * Women and the Environmental Movement countless recorded and unrecorded ways; 3/14 * Women of Prayer: Becoming a Conversation * The Goddess in the Labyrinth Whereas American women have played and continue to play a critical economic, 3/15 * The Impact of Media Images on Women and Girls: cultural and social role in every sphere of the life of the ;Nation by constituting The Strength to Resist a significant portion of the labor force working inside and outside of the home; * Sexy or Sexist? The Impact of Media Images on Women and Girls * President's Lecture Series; Attorney Sarah Weddington, Whereas American women have played a unique role throughout the history of Some Leaders are Born Women the nation by providing the majority of the volunteer labor force of the ;Nation; 3/16 * Of Horses and Dream Girls Whereas American women were particularly important in the establishment of 3/19 * Women's Stories lmprov-Style early cltaritabk philanthropic and cultural institutions in our nation; 3/20 * Mother Universe as Source of all Courage and Vision * Women's History Knowledge Bowl Whereas American women of every race, class and ethnic background served as 3/21 * Herstory: Nancy Morejon Moves the Afro-Hispanic Woman from early leaders in the forefront of every major progressive social change movement; Margin to Center * Women's Issues Forum-William Holman Hunt's Painting Whereas American women have been leaders, not only in securing their own The Lady of Shalott rights of suffrage and equal opportunity, but also in the abolitionist movement, 3/22 * She Speaks, I Listen the emancipation movement, the industria/labor movement the civil rights * Etymology- Open Mic Night movement and other movements, especially the peace movement, wlticlt create a 3/23 * Sharing the Vision: Laura Ingalls Wilder and the Writing of the more fair and just society for a//; and Little House Books 3/26 * Women, Science and Objectivity Whereas despite these contributions, the role of American women in history ltas been consistently overlooked and undervalued, in the literature, teaching and 3/27 * Mother Dark and Other Dances study of American history: 3/28 * Honoring Women's Health * SAC Movie Night: Where the Heart Is ;Now, therefore, be it resolved by the Senate and Jlouse of ~epresentatives of 3/29 * Feminist Activist Fair the United States of America in eongress assembled, that ..March is designated * Multicultural Book Club: Turnings: Writing on Women's as ((Women's _History ..Month. " ?:he President is authorized and requested to Transformation issue a proclamation calling upon the people of the United States to observe this 3/30 * Plav Like a Man. Win Like A Woman month with appropriate programs, ceremonies and activities. * SAC Movie Night: Where the Heart Is J.,MJ, contact: Faculty: Extra Credit Chits Available at All Programs ~arch )Vntiolfa! WoJI!cn 's .Histor!f Proj ect 7738 !Jell K.ond, Wi11dsor, &! 95492 /Vational Women's .Jiis.tor!f Month 707-838-6000 www. nwltp.org Sponsored by The Women's Center Division of Student Services Women's Center Old Dominion University Old Dominion University 683-4109 vUarclt 200 I ---- Celebrating Women of Courage and Vision
Throughout the Month: Wednesday, March 14, continued Friday, March 16 Wednesday, March 21, continued Tuesday, March 27 Thursday, March 29, continued Daily: * Women in Leadership Display, The Goddess in the Labyrinth Of Horses and Dream Girls Women's Issues Forum-William Holman Hunt's Painting MotliitOark and Other Dances Panel: Luisa !gloria, assoc. prof. of English , editor Webb University Ctr. , N. Cafeteria Join us to walk the labyrinth and disc ver the path to the This sl ide-lecture presentation , using images from old The Lady of Shalott A delightful a d intriguing dance performance illustrating Renee Olander, director, Interdisciplinary Sponsored by Student Activities & eternal feminine through this ancient and wondrous tool. Hollywood films , will feature lesbian/feminist art which How has women 's quality of life changed from 1900- the varied stories of women 's lives. Studies Dept. , editor Leadership Time: 2-3 :30 p.m . exposes gender as a rigid social construct and challenges 2000? How has it stayed the same? Join us for this dis Time: 12:30-1:30 p.m . Nancy Olthoff, director, Disability Services, * Time Line of Women's History Display, Place: Cape Charles Rm. , ebb Ctr. historical and popular cultural concepts of femininity as cussion of women 's issues past and present as they Place: Diehn Fine Performing Arts Bldg. , contributor Women 's Center, Webb Ctr. 1000 Presenter: Meryl Ann Butle r, labyrinth builder since defined in rigid heterosexist terms. relate to this famous painting. Rm.156 Sponsor: Office of Multicultural Student Services * Window Display and Related Book 1992, founding member of The Labyrinth Time: 7:00-9:00 p.m. Time: 7:00-8:30 p.m. Performers: Second Wind ~!lance Company and Old Selection, Webb Ctr. Bookstore Society, and known artist Place: Diehn Fine & Performing Arts Bldg. , Rm . 136 Place: Chrysler Museum Galleries Dominion University Dance Theater Friday, March 30 * Genera/Information Table, i ~ternationally Cosponsor: Zeta Phi Beta orority Presenter: Deborah Bright, professor of photography Presenter: Linda McGreevy, professor of art Students and Faculty Play Like a Man. Win like a Woman Webb Ctr. , South Mall and art history, Island School of Design Cosponsors: Ch Education Department Cosponsor: Monarch Dance earn * Norfolk Women Working for Justice Exhibit, This interactive and informative workshop will involve Cosponsors: Jaffe Art Center; N.O.W. ; & Sigma Fraternity Old Dominion's Perry Library Lobby Thursday, March 1 participants in lively discussion and situational activities Old Dominion Un1versfl'ljr,s,. FMI: Chrysler Museum Wednesday, March 2 (http://www.lib.odu .edu/aboutlib/evnts/ The Impact of Media lm&ftles on Women and Girls: The that will examine the unwritten rules and roles of the norfol kwomenj ustice.htm) Strength to Resist Women 's Studies; Art ..,.~+ow ·ay , Honoring Women's Health modern workplace (what men may know about success Tuesdays: *Good Morning Commuters, 8-9:30 a.m. This slide/lecture presentation will demonstrate how the esbian, Bisexual Stucldl&;lWJies I this "Information Age," this session will help women that women need to learn). Based on the best-selling Faculty/Staff Gay, Lesbillr411Sdual Webb Ctr. Lobby se xist and violent messages portrayed in the media about in caring for themselves through learning how to identi book by Gail Evans. Free coffee , donuts, Women 's History women and girls can have as ounding effects on their , the artist (a woman of frican fy and critique books, artie es and websites that feature Time: 1:00-2:00 p.m . Month schedule and information on self-perception as well as address ideas for creating a Monday, March 19 r mother's journey from Jamaica to women's health infonpat1on for accuracy and value . Place: Suffolk Rm. , Webb Ctr. Women 's Center programs and services healthier and egalitarian culture. Women's Stories lmprov·Style subsequent journey from England Time: 2:00-3:00 p.m . Presenters: Carlane Pittman , Ginger Ambler, Time: 12:30-1 :30 p.m . This interactive, improvisational Place: C ~pe Charles Rm ., Webb Ctr. Anne Arseneau , College of William & Mary Thursday, March 1 Place: Hampton/Newport News Rm. , ebb Ctr. ors the dignity, drama and universality 1:30 p.m. Presenter: Phoebe Butler, health education coordinator Cosponsor: Monarch Dance Team Women's History Month Opening Reception Presenter: Gail Dines , assoc. prof. of women 's tudies riences through "on the spot" Charles Rm ., Webb Ct r. Cosponsors: Student Health Services and Student Stop by for refreshments and a calendar of the month's and sociology, Wheelock College ries , anecdotes and stories. Audience Mendel Williams, director, Marden's Productions Health Ad visory Committee SAC Movie Night: Where the Heart Is (see March 28 events so you 'll be read y to enjoy the wonderful pro Cosponsors: Old Dominion Uni versity's Women 's Center their stories and WATCH .... as actors make them come Multicultural Student Services and Black for description) grams planned just for you! and Women 's Studies ; Tidewater through music, movement, sound and short dramas. Student Alliance SAC Movie Night: Where the Heart Is Time: 8:00-10:00 p.m. Time: 12:30-1 :30 p.m . Community College Women 's Center Time: 7:00-8:30 p.m. Abandoned by her boyfriend , pregnant teenager Novalee Place: Mills Godwin Bldg. , Rm. 102 Place: Porstmouth Rm ., Webb Ctr. Place: Portsm Rm. , Webb Ctr. Etymology • Open Mic Night Nation stakes out a "home" in an Oklahoma Wai-Mart Sponsor: Student Activities Council Sexy or Sexist? The Impact of Media Images on Playback Theatre Group Come share your talents -;;:i";=~· •n and finds a host of colorful friends willing to help her. Women: Bearers of Good News Women and Girls c;osc1ons1Jr.' As:socl