University of North Alabama Women’s Center

November 2009

Diabetes Awareness Month

November is Diabetes Awareness Month. Diabetes is a serious disease that can lead to life threatening conditions. Here are some important facts about Diabetes that everyone should be aware of:

 24 million children and adults in the United States live with diabetes  57 million Americans are at risk for type 2 diabetes  1 out of every 3 children born today will face diabetes if current trends continue

In honor of Diabetes Awareness Month, Angie Sizemore RD, LD will be speaking at the Women’s Center on issues related to diabetes on Friday, November 13 at 1p.m. The talk should be interesting and informative. Please make plans to attend.

Flu Kits Free flu kits are now available at the Women’s Center. The kits are filled with items such as cough drops, hand sanitizing wipes, face masks, tissues, and a list of tips to help you avoid the flu. Flu season is well underway, and this year we are facing the H1N1 virus as well as the regular seasonal flu. To avoid getting sick and falling behind in school, come by the Women’s Center and pick up a flu kit. Also, along with the flu kits, the Women’s Center will be giving out cards filled with tips to help prepare you in the event of a sexual assault. Be sure to come by the Women’s Center to pick up a flu kit and “Get Carded.” This offer is available while supplies last.

Create PDF files without this message by purchasing novaPDF printer (http://www.novapdf.com)

Upcoming Events “ No person is your friend who de- mands your silence, or denies your November 11 - Veteran’s Day right to grow.” - Alice Walker November 13 - Angie Sizemore RD, LD speaking at the Women’s Center on diabetes at 1 p.m. “ Each person must live their life as a model for others.” November 20 - Susan Bentley CRNP speaking at the - Women’s Center on breast cancer at 12 p.m.

“Woman must not accept; she must November 25-27 No classes; UNA closed for Thanksgiving challenge. She must not be awed by that which has been built up around her; she must reverence that woman in - Thanksgiving Day her which struggles for expression.” -

Women In History

 November 11, 1865 - Dr. Mary Edwards Walker was the first woman to be awarded the United States highest military award, the , for her work as a surgeon during the  November 5, 1872 - Susan B. Anthony was arrested for attempting to cast a ballot after successfully registering to vote  November 28, 1881 - The American Association of Univer- sity Women was established, advancing equity for women and girls through advocacy, education, and research  November 8, 1910 - The state of Washington passed a constitutional amendment to permit women’s suffrage  November 14, 1917 - “Night of Terror,” 33 women engaged in a non-violent suffragist demonstration outside the White House and were brutalized and imprisoned

Page 2 WOMEN’S CENTER

Create PDF files without this message by purchasing novaPDF printer (http://www.novapdf.com) Page 3

Thank you!

Thanks to everyone who donated to Safeplace during the month of October. The drive was a success. The donations were picked up by Safeplace on November 4th. The Women’s Center really appreciates all of your support. Thanks again!

The Women’s Center would also like to thank everyone who came out to trick or treat at the Women’s Center on October 28. All who came agreed they had a great time! We plan to have a Holiday party sometime in December so keep listening for updates, and be sure to attend.

We would also like to thank the staff at Bennet Infirmary for the donations they made to our flu kit project. We really appreciate your support.

Women’s Studies Minor Are you still undecided on your minor? The Women’s Studies minor could be the right choice for you. The minor program is administered by Academic Affairs. The program offers courses from many different disciplines including: English, history, nursing, political science, sociology and more. The program will enhance your time of study at UNA, and it will also be advantageous in many careers following graduation. If you have any questions or would like to know more about the Women’s Studies minor, please come by the Women’s Center or call (256) 765-6198.

Thanksgiving is November 26. Happy Thanksgiving to everyone!

Create PDF files without this message by purchasing novaPDF printer (http://www.novapdf.com) Women’s Center The Women’s Center is a collaborative effort of Rape Response and the Women’s Studies Program. The center serves as a campus re- source that remains available to all students, faculty, and staff. It 663 North Wood Ave. Florence, AL 35632 provides a meeting place for student groups, classes, and guest

speakers. Peer educators are available to present in classrooms and Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday; 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. for organizational and committee meetings. Training is also avail- Phone: (256) 765—6198 able to campus groups such as RA’s, public safety, and student life UNIVERSITY OF so that they may be better prepared in the face of an emergency. NORTH ALABAMA The Center also provides resources, referrals, and free, confidential HIV testing.

Notes from the Coordinator

From restoring old copper cabinet pulls to handing out Halloween candy; from arranging speakers to address certain topics to arranging plants—all of these fall among the duties of a coordinator. And that is where I come in. I’ve been here for two months, and the time has just flown by. I’m here for numerous rea- sons, not the least of which being to help make the Women’s Center more comfortable and inviting, a place where anyone and everyone (women and men alike) feel welcome to study, talk, relax, eat, meet old friends and make new ones. I really look forward to meeting each of you as you drop in. Be sure to check our upcoming events. If you have any suggestions for additional events, just let me know!

Emily Kelley Women’s Center Coordinator

Create PDF files without this message by purchasing novaPDF printer (http://www.novapdf.com)