Spring 2008

SMHS 1st Annual Girls’ Empowerment Summit Feb 23rd (Sat) 8am-4pm - San Marcos High School

Our members will provide workshop sessions for the Girls at this all day event. 

~Are you GIRL enough?

Learn about the different ways Feminism has been portrayed in the media and in academic circles in order to examine the many facets of the "F" word.  We will come up with our own answer to "What is Feminism?" and explore the possibilities for Feminist consciousness in our futures.

~Women Across the Globe

We will look at global human rights violations facing women world wide, and how women are confronting such adversities.  We will discuss the many ways that students can participate in global activism.

~"Be the change" – Grassroots Community Organizing

Learn how to get involved in a cause that you believe in and how to give back to your community by creating change. 

~Women and the Vote

Join an interactive discussion about the way that American women worked to win the right to vote, and how women today continue to affect the climate of American politics.

“Zeitgeist” Film Screening  March 15th (Sat) 7pm - ACD 102

“It is my hope that people will not take what is said in the film as the truth, but find out for themselves, for truth is not told, it is realized.” - Makers of the Film

Women in Mythology Mar 20th (Thur) U-Hour - Mark 102

Our members will provide this workshop/event during the month long Women's History celebration. 

Take Back the Night April 8^th (Tue) 5-7pm -Forum Plaza (Grassy area near Library)

Take Back the Night is observed around the country to protest violence against women.  Women and male allies walk in the dark to demonstrate how women have the right to feel safe walking in the dark.

“Loose Change” Film Screening  April 12th (Sat) 7pm - ACD 102

Documentary about 9/11. We will have coffee and discussion afterwards at Old California Coffee House. Co-Sponsored by 315pm.org

In Your Face April 15^th (Tue) 11-2pm - Forum Plaza (Grassy area near Library)

This is the 6th Annual In Your Face Event at CSUSM. It is a day dedicated to raising awareness about Domestic Violence.

  Fall 2007

Celebrations of Culture Aug 28^th (Wed) U-Hour - Forum Plaza

Spoinsored by the Cross Cultural Center, this event will feature spoken word and musical performances as well as visual presentations from several campus orgs.

Kimberly Dark Oct 10^th (Wed) 7pm - Arts 240

“Stripped & Teased: Scandalous Stories with Subversive Subplots” a series of stories told from the perspective of strippers.

Women’s History Museum Oct 13^th (Sat) (Please RSVP)

2pm - Meet at Women’s Center

Tabling Oct 16^th (Tue) U-Hour - Library Plaza

Come visit WSSA & Triota!

Campus Police providing FOOD!

Love Your Body Day Oct 18^th (Thur) 11am-2pm - Forum Plaza

We will have a variety of booths ranging from yoga, pilates, surf lessons, arts & crafts, slam poetry, and many more to engage students in activities/dialogues about loving your body and being healthy.

ill-Literacy Oct 19^th (Friday) 6:30-9pm - Arts 111

This unique group performs with a fusion of spoken word, hip-hop, theatre, and visual arts for social consciousness.

Breast Cancer Walk Oct 21st (Sat) (Email for more INFO) 8am - Balboa Park

End the War Protest Oct 27^th (Sat) 12pm - Los Angeles

Love Your Body Nov 8^th (Thur) 7pm - Clarke Field House Grand Salon

Love your Body Workshop
Presented by Dr. Jenn Gunsaullus

Feminist Movement in Israel Nov 13^th (Tue) TBA

Guest speaker Marcia Freedman.

Vagina Monologues Auditions Dec 5^th & 6^th TBA

   Fall 2007 - Freedom on Our Terms Conference

Conference Highlights Included:

  Guest speakers: Gloria Steinem, Rosie O'Donnell, Liz Abzug, Carol Jenkins, Lupe Anguiano, & Ellie Smeal

  Workshops & Issue Caucuses on Work, Health, Education, International Affairs, Equality, Family Violence, Girls, & Sexuality

 

	November 10-11
	New York City