WRC Events & Shout Outs!
The list below includes programs sponsored by the WRC, and shout outs to programs being sponsored by other departments and organizations on campus.
Women's and Gender Studies Student Speaker Series
Steph Wyld '14, "The Real Power at Play in the Sports Business"
Thursday, March 7 at 4:30pm, Willard Smith Library
International Women's Day 2013
The Gender Agenda: Gaining Momentum
Over time and distance, the equal rights of women have progressed. We celebrate the achievements of women while remaining vigilant and tenacious for further sustainable change. There is global momentum for championing women's equality. Celebrated around the world on March 8.
Bucknell will celebrate on Wednesday, March 6 and Thursday March 7 with awareness activities in the ELC Mall.
Women's History Month 2013 Dinner
Women Inspiring Innovation Through Imagination:
Celebrating Women in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics
Wednesday, March 20, 5:30pm, Terrace Room (ELC 276)
RSVP by Friday, March 8 at wrc@bucknell.edu or by calling 570-577-3216
Global Women Film Series
"Entre Nos" -- Mariana is the definition of determination because she fights through various adverse situations to keep her family together. In reference to her children, Gabriel, 10, and Andrea, 6, have grown up in the country and culture of Colombia without their father. He took a voluntary migration trip to the United States years earlier in order establish a foundation for a better life for his family. Finally after dealing with separation for many years the family is reunited in New York City. In Entre Nos, Mariana, Gabriel and Andrea are symbols of hope for the American dream. They take us on a remarkable journey where we bear witness to family commitments in love to survive.
Thursday, March 21 Film presented at 9pm in ELC 045 (IEA Multipurpose Room)
Friday, March 22 Film clip and discussion from 12-1pm in ELC 063 (WRC)
The Global Women Film Series is a collaboration between International Student Services and the Women's Resource Center. For more information, please call 570-577-3216.
Women's and Gender Studies Student Speaker Series
Malyse Uwase '13, "The Multiple Faces of Conflict: Rape Used as a Weapon of War in the Democratic Republic of the Congo"
Monday, March 25 at 4:30pm,Willard Smith Library
Women's Resource Center Book Club
Female Chauvinist Pigs: Women and the Rise of Raunch Culture by Ariel Levy
Dinner and Discussion
Wednesday, March 27 at 5:30pm., IEA Multipurpose Room - ELC 045
Books still available - pick one up today!
Women's and Gender Studies Distinguished Lecture
Rosemarie Garland-Thompson, Professor of Women's Studies at Emory University, "Disability Studies"
Garland-Thompson's scholarly and professional activities are devoted to developing the field of disability studies in the humanities and in women's studies. || Learn more about this lecture series.
Wednesday, March 27 at 7:00pm, Forum - ELC 272
Global Women Film Series
"Taking Root: The Vision of Wangari Maathai" -- Taking Root tells the dramatic story of Kenyan Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Wangari Maathai whose simple act of planting trees grew into a nationwide movement to safeguard the environment, protect human rights, and defend democracy-a movement for which this charismatic woman became an iconic inspiration. Taking Root is the most comprehensive, in-depth film about Wangari Maathai available. It was made in close collaboration with her during the last decade of her life.
Thursday, April 18 Film presented at 9pm in ELC 045 (IEA Multipurpose Room)
Friday, April 19 Film clip and discussion from 12-1pm in ELC 063 (WRC)
The Global Women Film Series is a collaboration between International Student Services and the Women's Resource Center. For more information, please call 570-577-3216.
