•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 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.

•March 29 – National teleconference, part 2: “Women in Higher Education: Setting a National Agenda for the 21st Century,” 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., 221 Gornto TELETECHNET Center.

“Colors, Myths and Images – Learning the Language of the Goddess,” 3-4 p.m., Cape Charles Room, Webb Center. Have fun exploring the magic and power of colors, myths and images in their role as the language of the Divine Feminine. Experience sacred space, and receive a personal message or insight from one of the world’s goddess archetypes. Presented by world-renowned visionary artist and workshop facilitator Meryl Ann Butler. Friends of Women’s Studies Annual Dinner, 6:30 p.m., Hampton/Newport News Room, Webb Center. Guest speaker is Marie V. McDemmond, president of Norfolk State University. Reservations are required by March 24 at 683-3823. Sponsored by Women’s Studies and Friends of Women’s Studies. ($)

•March 30 – “Experiencing Women Through Mixed Media,” 12:30-1:30 p.m., Isle of Wight Room, Webb Center. It takes more than one sensory mode to experience the essence of the 20th-century American woman. Come experience this tribute through a blend of poetry, original dialogue, prose and music. Presented by the Old Dominion Speech Chorus. Co-sponsored by Semper Fidelis Society.

“Enter the Dragon Lady,” 6-7 p.m., Filipino-American Student Cultural Center. Discussion will focus on issues around the representation of Asian women in the media, such as the Asian fetish, Dragon Lady syndrome and “exotification.” Bring a bag dinner. Sponsored by the Asian-Pacific American Student Union.

“Women and Men: Discussing Sexual Expectations,” 7-8 p.m., Potomac River Room, Webb Center. Join this frank discussion on the issues and pressures impacting the health and safety of men’s and women’s relationships. Facilitated by Jody Wolford-Tucker of the Women’s Center and Bruce Lynch of Counseling Services. Co-sponsored by the National Panhellenic Council and Fraternity Council.

•March 31 – “Our Common Fire – Women’s Issues in the Global Economy,” 12-1:30 p.m., Hampton/Newport News Room, Webb Center. Using the women’s movements in Nicaragua as a backdrop, this program will discuss the impact of the global economy on women’s status in developing countries. The presentation will include reflections on the firsthand experience of the presenter in both Nicaragua and Mexico. Presented by Mary Pat Liggio, college coordinator of the Women’s Center, Tidewater Community College. Co-sponsored by Alpha Phi Omega service fraternity.

For more information about Women’s History Month activities call 683-4109.