August and September, 2007

 

óóóMAKE THIS THE YEAR YOU GET INVOLVED IN THE WOMEN’S CENTER!óóó

 Do you have an interest in women’s issues and empowerment of women? An interest in gender issues and promoting positive social change?  Do you like to have fun, meet new people, expand your horizons and develop your abilities? 

If you answered “yes” to any of these, you will find the Women’s Center a great place to volunteer.  If you can’t come to a scheduled volunteer orientation session, we can set up a time to talk that will fit your schedule.  Volunteering is a great way to “get a foot in the door” for a paid student wage position.  Below is the schedule of volunteer orientation sessions and also information about other events and activities. 

Not ready to commit to volunteering?  The women’s center is a great place just to drop by, meet new people and find out what’s happening.  We’re always looking for new ideas. Come see us

September is National Campus Safety Awareness Month

Check out www.campussafetymonth.org to find out what you can do to make campus life safer for yourself, your friends and everyone here at WCU.

(All programs are in the Women’s Center, 2^nd floor Lawrence Hall, over the caf unless otherwise indicated.)

M 8/27	Welcome Back Reception with the LGBTQA and Women’s Center Sykes Ballroom C 7pm
Tu  9/4	Women’s Center Volunteer Orientation Session  2pm
W  9/5	Women’s Center Volunteer Orientation Session  12 noon
M 9/10	Women’s Center Volunteer Orientation Session  3pm
M 9/10	“Dating Safe and Sane” sponsored by the Women’s Center Club, all students welcome! 6pm
Tu 9/11	“Sex Harassment on Campus: All You Need to Know”  12:30pm
Th 9/ 13	Women’s Center Volunteer Orientation Session  12:30pm
M 9/17	“Find a Buddy 2….(study with, hike with, knit with, you name it!!!)” sponsored by the Women’s Center Club, all students welcome! 6pm
M 9/24	“Get Carded Day Prep Session”  (A nation-wide event sponsored by the Rape, Abuse, and Incest National Network, www.RAINN.org , sponsored by the Women’s Center Club, all students welcome! 6pm
R 9/27	“Get Carded Day” (A nation-wide event sponsored by the Rape, Abuse, and Incest National Network) www.RAINN.org email rgarrett@wcupa.edu

Coming in October (a partial listing – help us plan additional programs!)

M 10/1	Vagina Monologues Interest Session  1pm  Check out www.vday.org   for more info.
M 10/1	“Love Shouldn’t Hurt – real talk about dating abuse.” sponsored by the Women’s Center Club, all students welcome! 6pm
Tu 10/2	“Vagina Monologues Interest Session” 2pm  Check out www.vday.org   for more info.
W 10/3	“Can I Kiss You” with Mike Domritz, Asplundh Hall, 8pm   Get a free ticket with your WCU I.D. from Sykes Ticket Office.  Do not miss this hilarious and life-changing program

Interested in a Women’s Center program but unable to attend?  We are happy to provide information on a one to one basis or organize a special program for your group or organization.

The Women’s Center Club meets in the center on Monday night at 6pm.  This organization welcomes all students interested in women’s issues, women’s equality and the empowerment of women.  It’s also a great place to find out about other women-focused special interest groups.

We are already working on programs for spring including The Vagina Monologues, Lunafest (benefits breast cancer research and services), Take Back the Night and the Clothesline Project as well as a fall or spring trip to the National Museum of Women in Art and the National Park in Seneca Falls, NY focusing on the history of the women’s rights movement. If you would like to get involved in these or any other activities let us know.  Come find your niche in the women’s center!!!