A one-woman show by Ann Timmons will highlight the offerings of Old Dominion’s Women’s History Month celebration.

Timmons, who has performed in solo theatre works since 1979, will present “Off the Wall: The Life and Works of Charlotte Perkins Gilman” at 7:30 p.m. Monday, March 20, in room 104 of the Batten Arts and Letters Building. It is sponsored by the Department of Women’s Studies, the College of Arts and Letters and the Women’s Center. Admission is free and open to the public.

“Off the Wall” is the story of Charlotte Perkins Gilman’s struggle for women’s rights and social change at the dawn of the 20th century. It had a successful off-Broadway run in 1992. Timmons has also written a number of other plays for solo and duo performance, including “Shaw’s Women” and “Beyond Shadowlands.” Committed to the concept of theatre as a tool for enlightenment as well as entertainment, she has been lauded by critics for her engaging and spirited performances.

Other Women’s History Month events scheduled through March 28 include:

•March 14 – “Rediscovering the Goddess,” 3-4 p.m., James River Room, Webb Center. A journey through ancient and modern Eastern and Western traditions, this program will share information on the search for the sacred feminine and its re-emergence today in the form of earth-based religions and ecofeminism. Presented by Barbara Morgan Whitmore, author of “In the Belly of the Great Mother,” and Annesa (last name withheld) of the women’s studies department.

•March 15 – “Women of Prayer: Becoming a Conversation,” 7:30 a.m., Canterbury Center. This faculty/staff breakfast and prayer/reflection at the Canterbury Center for Campus Ministry will be led by Jody Wolford-Tucker of the Women’s Center. RSVP by March 13, 489-9096. “Golden Threads ,” 3-5 p.m., Hampton/ Newport News Room, Webb Center. This movie, profiling the life of 93-year-old lesbian activist Christine Burton, exuberantly overturns our most deeply rooted stereotypes and fears of aging through this celebration of courage, creativity and friendship. Co-sponsored by the Faculty/Staff Gay, Lesbian and Bisexual Alliance and Multicultural Student Services.

•March 16 – “Dreams and Other Dances,” 12:30-1:30 p.m., 107 Diehn Fine and Performing Arts Center. Dance students and faculty will perform selected pieces highlighting the strength and beauty of women. Co-sponsored by the Monarch Dance Team.
“Turning Silver Into Gold: Salary Negotiation Strategies You Can Take to the Bank!” 3-4 p.m., James River Room, Webb Center. Women tend to find less money in their paychecks at the end of the week than their male counterparts. Find out how to negotiate a higher salary and how to get a better-than-average raise. Presented by Jill Jurgens, assistant professor of educational leadership and counseling. Co-sponsored by Delta Sigma Lambda.

•March 17 – “Leading from the Heart,” 12-1:30 p.m., Hampton/Newport News Room, Webb Center. To lead from the heart is to access wisdom that arises from a state of personal wholeness. Discussion will focus on the meaning of heart intelligence and how to lead from a place of balance and from one’s personal truth. Presented by Cynthia Bischoff, owner of Bischoff Communications and former director of Old Dominion’s Center for Professional Training. Co-sponsored by Alpha Phi Omega service fraternity and Zeta Tau Alpha sorority.

•March 20 – “Natural Alternatives to Women’s Healthcare,” 12-1 p.m., Cape Charles Room, Webb Center. Learn about holistic methods for increasing energy and balancing hormones. Presented by Janine Lex, D.C.P.Ac.

•March 21 – “Lifelong Companions: Women and Journals ,” 12:30-1:30 p.m., James River Room, Webb Center. Keeping a journal can aid in enhancing our intellectual abilities and gaining access to our own creativity. Whether you are just beginning or have been writing for a long time, join us for this creative hour, which will include specific journaling techniques. Presented by Gloria Putnam. Co-sponsored by the Student National Environmental Health Association.
“Creating History: Women Leading the Way – Creating Holistic Lives for Us All,” 3-5 p.m., Richmond Room, Webb Center. Learn about the Life Puzzle, a lifelong, self-responsibility model for ourselves, our children, our families, community and businesses. Presented by Ann Kramer. “Stress Management Training for African-American Women,” 7-9 p.m., Suffolk Room, Webb Center. This two-part workshop will incorporate deep-breathing techniques, muscle relaxation exercises, time management tips, assertiveness training and cognitive modification. Presented by Ayonda Lanier. Co-sponsored by the Black Student Alliance. (Part 2 is March 28.)

•March 22 – “Is that You Knocking on My Door?” 12-1 p.m., Cape Charles Room, Webb Center. Explore the poetry of social commentary as a critical strategy for bringing about change to the status quo. Presented by Sandra Joe-Washington, senior lecturer of communication and theatre arts. Co-sponsored by Semper Fidelis Society.

•March 23 – “Women, Taking It from Tension to Tranquility,” 12:30-1:30 p.m., Cape Charles Room, Webb Center. This presentation will provide simple techniques to decrease the stress in your life. The discussion will explore what causes tension in our lives and ways we can take care of ourselves. Presented by Pamela Waitkus, health educator. Co-sponsored by Student Health Services and Chi Omega sorority.
“Wor(l)ds Unbound,” 3-4 p.m., Richmond Room, Webb Center. Come hear original poetry and fiction by the poet/author, as well as by Asian and Asian-American women writers. Presented by Luisa Igloria, associate professor of English. Co-sponsored by the Institute for the Study of Minority Issues and the Filipino-American Student Cultural Center.

•President’s Lecture Series, “Ethical Leadership in the 21st Century,” 8 p.m., Mills Godwin Jr. Life Sciences Building auditorium. Presented by Naomi Wolf, noted feminist, author, social critic and recent presidential campaign adviser to Vice President Al Gore.

•March 24 – “Dance Divine,” 3-4 p.m., 107 Diehn Fine and Performing Arts Center. Experience the beauty and history of classical Indian dances. Performed by Malini Srirama and Madhanika Lasya. Co-sponsored by the Monarch Dance Team.

•March 27 – “Women’s Lives, Women’s Voices, Women’s Solutions: Shaping a National Agenda for Women in Higher Education,” 1-3 p.m., 221 Gornto TELETECHNET Center. National teleconference, part 1: “Imagining Ourselves into the 21st Century,” featuring renowned author Johnetta Cole. Co-sponsored by Women’s Studies and the Women’s Caucus.
“Intergroup Dialogue: Women of Color and White Women,” 7-9 p.m., James River Room, Webb Center. This dialogue will give the opportunity (for women only) to come together and dialogue about the barriers, commonalities and ways to build bridges to greater understanding and communication among these groups. Registration is required by March 24. Enrollment is limited to 25. Facilitated by Carretta Cooke, director of multicultural student services, and Mona Danner, associate professor of sociology and criminal justice. Sponsored by Multicultural Student Services. Co-sponsored by the Women’s Center, BSA, FASA, APASU and GLBSA.

•March 28 – “Make It a Double – Standard, That Is,” 12:30-1:30 p.m., Hampton/Newport News Room, Webb Center. This program will explore societal messages and attitudes regarding women, men, alcohol and sex. Presented by Jody Wolford-Tucker of the Women’s Center.
“Hildegard of Bingen: A Radical for Our Time,” 3-5 p.m., Richmond Room, Webb Center. This medieval mystic, abbess, doctor, composer and artist had an important and radical message for the people of her time. Her work has delighted the eyes, ears and hearts of many for centuries and is being discovered anew during our time. Presented by Nancy Healy, co-director of The Well Retreat Center. Co-sponsored by Old Dominion University Presbyterian Ministry, Catholic Campus Ministry and Canterbury Center for Campus Ministry.

Part 2: “Stress Management Training for African-American Women,” 7-9 p.m., Williamsburg Room, Webb Center. (See March 21.)