Women’s History Month 2014 Calendar of Events

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Women’s History Month 2014 Events

This year’s national theme, Celebrating Women of Character, Courage, and Commitment, honors the extraordinary and often unrecognized determination and tenacity of women. Against social convention and often legal restraints, women have created a legacy that expands the frontiers of possibility for generations to come. They have demonstrated their character, courage and commitment as mothers, educators, institution builders, business, labor, political and community leaders, relief workers, women religious, and CEOs. Their lives and their work inspire girls and women to achieve their full potential and encourage boys and men to respect the diversity and depth of women’s experience.

Join us in Celebrating Women of Character, Courage, and Commitment at UMBC this March! Check out our many events and be sure to follow us on social media for daily posts and updates.

March 3-7th: Critical Social Justice

All Week: Feminist Art Gallery, Commons Mezzanine Gallery

UMBC Celebrates Diversity: Women’s History Month Fair, Wednesday, March 5th at 12pm, Commons Main Street

Returning Women Forum: Self-Care, Wednesday, March 5th at 4pm, Women’s Center

Women of Color Coalition: #ShadesofRosie, Wednesday, March 5th at 5pm, Women’s Center

Highlighted CSJ Events of Interest:

Critical Social Justice 101, Monday, March 3rd at 4pm, UC 310

Micro-what?! Microaggressions, You, and What It Matters, Tuesday, March 4th at 11am, Commons 332

Pursuit of Truth Film Screening with Q&A, Tuesday, March 4th at 1pm, Women’s Center

Passing the Torch: Doing Feminism in Graduate School, Tuesday, March 4th at 3pm, Commons 318 (sponsored by GWST COMM)

Gender Equality and Cross-Cultural Issues , Wednesday, March 5th at 12:30pm, UC207 (sponsored by ELI)

Craftivism, Wednesday, March 5th at 6pm, Women’s Center

Feminist Art Workshop, Thursday, March 6th at 3pm, Women’s Center

Jay Smooth: "On Hip Hop, Race, and Politics: The Way We Talk About Things" Keynote Lecture, Q&A, and Reception, Thursday, March 6th at 7:30pm, UC Ballroom

Critical Social Justice Reflection: Looking Back, Looking Forward, Friday, March 7th at 11:30am, Women’s Center

Live Tweeting will be at several of the events. Follow the news at #CSJ2014

For a full list of CSJ events, visit: critsocjustice.wordpress.com

March 8-15th:

International Women’s Day, Saturday, March 8th

WILL’s Women’s Health Expo, Monday, March 10th, Commons Main Street

Evolution of Birth Control, Monday, March 10th at 5pm, Common Skylight Room (Sponsored by UHS Health Education)

International Women's Day Film and Discussion: Glass House documentary, Monday, March 10th at 4:30pm, Women’s Center

Body Image DIY Craft Event, Tuesday, March 11th at 12pm, Women’s Center

Faizun Kamal: "Ending Systemic Poverty Through Empowerment & Partnership", Tuesday, March 11th at 7:30pm, Skylight Room (Sponsored by OSL's Mosaic Center)

International Women’s Day Brown Bag Lunch Discussion, Wednesday, March 12th at 12pm, Women’s Center

Mother’s Group Meeting: Exploring Sibling Rivalries, Friday, March 14th at 10am, Women’s Center

March 16-22nd:

It might be spring break but we know you’ll still be online! Check out our blog posts and myUMBC discussion boards for topics related to feminism and online spaces.

my.umbc.edu/groups/womenscenter

www.facebook.com/womenscenterumbc

womenscenteratumbc.wordpress.com

@womencenterumbc

#UMBCWHM

March 23-31st:

Between Women Meeting, Tuesday, March 25th at 4pm, Women’s Center

GWST COMM Book Club Discussion: Thief, Wednesday, March 26th at 12pm, Sherman A-220

Women of Color Coalition Meeting, Wednesday, March 26th at 5pm, Women’s Center

WILL Open Meeting, Wednesday, March 26th at 7pm, Women’s Center

Galentine’s Day(Rescheduled from 2/13), Thursday, March 27th at 12pm, Women’s Center