What's Happening

The Global Women Film Series presents:

Born into Brothels

The stories of children born in the red light district of Calcutta.

Screening: Thursday, January 31st, 9pm, in ELC 045 (IEA Multipurpose Room)
Film clip and discussion: Friday, February 1st,12-1pm in ELC 063 (Women's Resource Center)

Caramel

A day at a Beirut beauty salon reveals the universality of women's loves, lives and concerns.

Screening: Thursday, February 21st, 9pm, in ELC 045 (IEA Multipurpose Room)
Film clip and discussion: Friday, February 22st,12-1pm in ELC 063 (Women's Resource Center)

Entre Nos

Meet Marianna and her two children as they battle various adverse situations to stay together and achieve the "American Dream".

Screening: Thursday, March 21st, 9pm, in ELC 045 (IEA Multipurpose Room)
Film clip and discussion: Friday, March 22nd,12-1pm in ELC 063 (Women's Resource Center)

Taking Root

The story of Wangari Maathai, and how a simple act can grow into a worldwide movement to safeguard the environment, protect human rights and defend democracy.

Screening: Thursday, April 18th, 9pm, in ELC 045 (IEA Multipurpose Room)
Film clip and discussion: Friday, April 19th,12-1pm in ELC 063 (Women's Resource Center)

Organized by the Women's Resource Center and International Student Services.

A Trip Around The World

Wednesday, April 3rd, ELC Terrace Room

Join us for A Trip Around The World. Explore different cultures, try new food, and experience a taste of travel.
Try on traditional attire from Japan and Ethiopia, see an original dance from Mongolia and play a wedding game from India! Free souvenirs, exotic flavors and diverse cultures... experience it all!

Recent ISS News

Campus Theatre premiere Nov. 14: 'Lady of No Fear'
The Campus Theatre will present the area's premiere showing of the documentary, "Lady of No Fear," Nov. 14 at 7:30 p.m.

Romero talk Sept. 19 continues Hispanic Heritage Month series
Augustine Romero, director of student equity with the Tucson Unified School District and co-founder of the Social Justice Project, will give the talk, "Precious Knowledge," Sept. 19 at 7 p.m. in the Forum of the Elaine Langone Center as part of the Hispanic Heritage Month lecture series.

Toward justice and human dignity
Four members of the Class of 2012 describe their plans to become global advocates for human and individual rights.

Projects for Peace grants address international social ills
Two Bucknell University student groups each have received a $10,000 Projects for Peace grant from philanthropist Kathryn W. Davis to support projects promoting peace and social justice in the Caribbean and Africa.