♀♀ WCU Women's Center Calendar October, 2007 ♀♀

 

October is Dating and Domestic Violence Awareness Month. The reverse side of this calendar has important information.  Please look at both sides.

 

 (All programs are held in the Women’s Center, rm 100, 2nd floor Lawrence unless otherwise indicated.)

,M. Oct.1	“Vagina Monologues Interest Session”  1pm
M.Oct.1	“Love Shouldn’t Hurt – real talk about dating abuse.” with the Women’s Center Club, all students welcome! 6pm
T. Oct. 2	“Vagina Monologues Interest Session”   2pm
W. Oct. 3	Find a Buddy 2….(study with, hike with, knit with, you name it) with the Women’s Center Club2, all students welcome 1pm
W. Oct. 3	“Can I Kiss You” with Mike Domitrz, 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!
Th. Oct. 4	“Why You Should Major in Women’s Studies”  2pm
M. Oct. 8	“Fall” into Your Body – Embrace Your Body, Inside and Out with the Women’s Center Club, all students welcome! 6pm
W. Oct. 10	Wonderful Words about Women – bring a quote, a poem ,a lyric to share - sponsored by the Women’s Center Club2, all students welcome 1pm
Th Oct. 18	“Grrrls Just Wanna Get Fit!”  8:30pm Sykes 252 Wear exercise-type clothing, bring a mat if you have one.
M. Oct. 22	Human Billboard Night sponsored by the Women’s Center Club, all students welcome! 6pm
M. Oct. 22	Relationship Abuse Support Group start-up session; see info below*** or call Emily at 540-533-0515 for more detail
W. Oct. 24	“Smoothie Day” sponsored by the Women’s Center Club2, all students welcome 1pm
M.Oct.29	Underneath the Mask – Finding the Real Me  with Women’s Center Club, all students welcome! 6pm
W. Oct. 31	Halloween Social –Come for treats! Make a mask! Have fun!! sponsored by the Women’s Center Club2, all students welcome 1pm
M. Nov. 5	Get Savvy about Politics sponsored by the Women’s Center Club, all students welcome! 6pm

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 is sponsoring a Relationship Abuse Support Group.       

       Beginning October 22, the group will meet on Monday evenings at 8pm in the center, room 220 Lawrence Hall. 

The group is open to WCU women students who have been or are currently in situations of dating violence or abuse or domestic violence past or present.  Emily Herber will be facilitating the group.  Emily is a graduate student in clinical psychology here at West Chester and has experience in working with issues of dating abuse and domestic violence from her training and service as a member of the volunteer staff with the Domestic Violence Center of Berks County.  The intent of the group is to provide safe opportunities for active listening, peer support, personal growth and increased inner strength.  For more information, e-mail, Robin Garrett, Women’s Center Director at rgarrett@wcupa.edu or call Emily at 540-533-0515. 

 

Plans for The Vagina Monologues are moving ahead full force.  E-mail production coordinator Ashley Manta at wcuvaginamonologues@gmail.com to connect up with producing, directing, acting, stage crew or PR opportunities.

 

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month

Someone you know may need to answer the question posed here. You may want to cut this out and post it or share it with someone in need.

 

 

 

 

One student’s story of violence at the hands of a loved one.

This was written this semester by a current WCU student.

            When I first attended a performance of The Vagina Monologues at West Chester University, the show left a lasting impression on me.  I found the monologues to be alternately comical or devastating, and in both cases, amazing.  The next time I attended The Vagina Monologues, I was affected even more deeply.  Less than two years ago, I was raped by a man whom I believed loved and respected me.  Seeing the Monologues through the eyes of a survivor of sexual violence allowed me to see an entirely new meaning in the show.  I recall wiping away tears during a monologue about such violence and thinking, “I’m not alone; someone else understands this!”  This year, I’ve decided to become involved with the production.  It is a way for me to break the silence about my own experience and that of so many other women who are unable to talk about the violence in their lives.  It is also a way for me to heal from the pain that the rape caused.  Speaking out in this way is empowering.  I also hope that others will be affected by The Vagina Monologues as I was, either as a survivor themselves or as a supporter.  It has been, and will continue to be, a worthwhile and amazing experience.

 

 

 

The Women's Center offers volunteer opportunities and also assistance and information on a wide variety of issues and concerns such as relationship problems, food issues, sexual assault, sex harassment, and empowerment of women for both traditional age and returning women students.  Call us at 610-436-2122 or drop by the second floor of Lawrence to find out more.

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