Women's History Month 2014 Events
<p> <strong>LUNAFEST</strong></p> <p> Monday, March 3</p> <p> 6:30 P.M. Cake & Raffle Reception for great local prizes</p> <p> 7:30 P.M. Showtime</p> <p> ODU University Theatre, 4600 Hampton Blvd.</p> <p> An evening of short films made by and about women. All proceeds will benefit The Breast Cancer Fund and the YWCA of South Hampton Roads. Participate in our raffle for great local prizes! Raffle tickets will be sold during the reception for $1. Tickets for the event are $5 with ODU Student ID and $10 for general admission at the Webb Information Desk prior to the show or $15 at the door.</p> <p> </p> <p> <strong>$tart $mart</strong></p> <p> Tuesday, March 4,</p> <p> 4 P.M. - 7 P.M.</p> <p> Chesapeake Room, Webb Center</p> <p> Over the course of her working life a woman will earn roughly $1 million less than a man simply because she is a woman. $tart $mart is an interactive salary negotiation workshop designed to give college women the confidence and skills they need to earn fair compensation.</p> <p> Please RSVP to womenctr@odu.edu by March 3 to attend.</p> <p> </p> <p> <strong>Women in Music</strong></p> <p> Wednesday, March 5</p> <p> 7:30 P.M.</p> <p> Chandler Recital Hall, Diehn Fine Arts Center</p> <p> An evening celebrating the musical achievements of women throughout the world. The ladies of Sigma Alpha Iota will delight us with pieces written and performed by women such as Pink, Taylor Swift, Corinne Bailey Rae and more. Co-sponsored by: Sigma Alpha lota</p> <p> </p> <p> <strong>Women in Leadership Series</strong></p> <p> Tuesday, March 18,</p> <p> 2:30 P.M. - 4:30 P.M.</p> <p> Hampton/Newport News Room, Webb Center</p> <p> Featuring speaker Tuere Fa’aola. Where can an ODU degree in science take you? Come learn about the possibilities from Senior Transportation Planner at CDM Smith, an international leader in consulting, engineering, construction, and operations.</p> <p> </p> <p> <strong>Free Women’s Self-Defense Workshop</strong></p> <p> Wednesday, March 19</p> <p> 7:30 P.M. - 9:30 P.M.</p> <p> Norfolk Karate Academy,</p> <p> 814 West 45th St, Norfolk, VA 23508</p> <p> Students will learn easy self-defense techniques that can be used to help escape a potentially dangerous situation. Please RSVP by March 18th to womenctr@odu.edu in order to participate.</p> <p> </p> <p> <strong>Walk A Mile In Her Shoes</strong></p> <p> Thursday, March 20</p> <p> 12 P.M. - 2 P.M.</p> <p> Kaufman Mall</p> <p> Rain Site: South Mall, Webb Center</p> <p> CALLING ALL MEN! Be a part of the solution to stop sexual and relationship violence against women. Slip on a pair of heels and walk with us around campus showing your fellow Monarchs that you’re an ally in this movement to end violence. Heels will be provided. Participate in our Drag Relay Race, visit our info tables to show your support and participate in our Men of Quality photo/video shoot. Women are encouraged to attend wearing sneakers. Prizes will be awarded to the Monarch and student group raising the most money. All proceeds benefit the YWCA of South Hampton Roads. Contact womenctr@odu.edu to register.</p> <p> </p> <p> <strong>Zumba Party</strong></p> <p> Saturday, March 22</p> <p> 11 A.M. - 2 P.M.</p> <p> North Cafeteria, Webb Center</p> <p> Join us for some zumba fun and help us raise money for the YWCA. Tickets are $10 at the door.</p> <p> </p> <p> <strong>Hunger Games & Catching Fire Screening</strong></p> <p> Saturday, March 29</p> <p> 5 P.M.</p> <p> MGB 102</p> <p> Film screening & discussion</p> <p> Co-sponsored with Student Activities Council</p> <p> </p> <p> <strong>Feminist Activist Fair</strong></p> <p> Tuesday, March 25</p> <p> 11 A.M. - 2 P.M.</p> <p> North Mall, Webb Center</p> <p> Want to get involved? Stop by to learn about volunteer, internship, and employment opportunities with local organizations promoting social justice, equality and empowerment for women and girls.</p> <p> Co-sponsored with the Women’s Studies Dept.</p> <p> </p> <p> <strong>Music Inspired by Women</strong></p> <p> Tuesday, March 25</p> <p> 7:30 P.M.</p> <p> Chandler Recital Hall, Diehn Fine Arts Center</p> <p> Join us in an Evening of Music of great composers like Bach, Beethoven and Chopin. Underlying these works are the artistic inspiration and delicate influence of women.</p> <p> Co-sponsor with Filipino American Studies Center & the Women’s Studies Department</p> <p> </p> <p> <strong>“A Woman’s Worth”</strong></p> <p> Monday, March 31</p> <p> 7 P.M.</p> <p> North Cafeteria, Webb Center</p> <p> </p> <p> A variety show that celebrates women everywhere.</p>
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Posted By: Kishla Conner
Date: Thu Feb 27 16:21:46 EST 2014