The Committee to Celebrate Diversity Announces
Women's History Month – March 2006
Wednesday, March 1 “Major Spotlight” Dr. Robyn DeLuca, Women’s Studies— “What Does Tom Cruise Know About Post Partum Depression?” 12:40-1:30. Refreshments will be served. Women’s Studies Colloquium Center, Rm. 118, Old Chemistry
Wednesday, March 1 Film: “Mughal-E-Azam” (The Great Moghul w/ English subtitles)
This film is one of India’s top ten’s best, as well as the costliest. Blending historical fact with popular legend, a tumultuous love affair between Prince Salim and Anarkali, the mesmerizing court dancer threatens to bring the Mughal Empire down to its knees.7:00 pm Wang Theater
Thursday, March 2 “The Logic of Care: Active Patients, Capricious Technology and the Limits of Choice” Speaker: Dr. Annemarie Mol, Department of Philosophy
University Twente, the Netherlands
Sponsored by: The Institute for Medicine in Society, the Dept. of
Comparative Literature and Cultural Studies and the Dept. of Psychology
4:30pm New Humanities Building, Humanities Institute Rm. 1008
Thursday, March 2 Wo/Men's Center presents "Vagina Monologues"
In honor of the V-Day College Initiative. Proceeds will be donated to VIBS. Students/Faculty: $ 7, Off Campus $10. 8pm Union Auditorium
Monday, March 6 I Am Woman…
This event will encourage male and female residents to think about some current social issues in regard to the female population.
E. Roosevelt Quad, Wagner College Lounge 8:00 p.m.
Tuesday, March 7 Relationship Workshop Question and Answer Session
Everyone is welcome to ask questions and discuss anything that they would like to know about relationships.
Stony Brook Student Union Wo/Men’s Center Library, Room 221 7:30 p.m.
Wednesday, March 8 Speaker: Jessica York, Department of History and Women's Studies Program
“Raping the Gaze and Setting It Straight: Shame, Sexuality and Citizenship in Boys Don't Cry and Monster,” Campus Life, 12:40 -2:10, Refreshments will be served. Women’s Studies Colloquium Center, Rm. 118, Old Chem.
Tuesday, March 14 Speaker: Dr. Martha McCaughey, Professor of Interdisciplinary Studies, Appalachian State University
“The Caveman Mystique: Darwinism and the Debates Over Sex, Violence, and Science” — 3:00pm Harriman Hall Rm. 214
Tuesday March 14 - April 15 "MFA Thesis Exhibition 2006: Amy Bagshaw, David Grozinsky, Fumito Hiraoka, and Max Liboiron" University Art Gallery - Staller Center for the Arts. Admission free. Gallery hours: Tues - Fri, 12:00-4:00pm and Sat, 7:00pm — Artists' reception: Sat, April 1, 7:00-9:00 pm
Wednesday, March 15 Speaker: Doris Weisman, NP, MS
“Maintaining Womanly Health” Campus Life, 12:40-2:10, Refreshments will be served. Women’s Studies Colloquium Center, Rm. 118, Old Chem.
Wednesday, March 15 Inter-Female Relationships
All student speakers will be discussing the many different aspects of inter-female relationships. Refreshments will be served.
Student Activities Center, Ballroom B 7:30 p.m.
Wednesday, March 15 Wo/Men’s Center Movie Series: "Women Who Rock the World" Osama — An Afghan mother and daughter lose their jobs when the Taliban closes the hospital where they work. With her husband and brother dead there is no one left to support the family. Feeling she has no other choice, she disguises her daughter as a boy. Wo/Men's Center, SB Union, Room 221 6pm- 8pm
Wednesday, March 15 Film: “Aradhana” (Worship w/ English subtitles)
This female-centered film focuses on a mother’s unflinching love and sacrifice for an elusive son. Scintillating music and romance abound! 7:00 pm Wang Theater
Thursday, March 16 “Women in the Media Panel Discussion”
Panelist: Jeanne Kalosieh, Rock Journalist with VH1.com and Dish Magazine, Dr. Katie Le Besco, Author, Marymount Manhattan College and Dr. Barbara Selvin, Stony Brook — 3:00-4:00pm, Women’s Studies Colloquium Center, Rm. 118, Old Chemistry — Cosponsored by Women’s Studies
Program and the Wo/Men’s Center
Thursday, March 16 A Celebration of Women’s History!!!
An interactive and informative presentation about a woman’s emerging role in the world. Discussion topics will include health, nutrition, wellness and how to protect yourself.
Chapin Apartment Complex, Community Center 6:00 p.m.
Friday, March 17 “The Irish Sopranos featuring Wendy Dwyer, Kay Lynch, and Deirdre Masterson”
Sponsored by WALK 97.5 Radio. Order tickets by Phone: 631-632-2787, Fax: 631-632-7354, or online at www.stallercenter.com
8:00pm The Staller Center for the Performing Arts Recital Hall
Sunday, March 19 “Memoir Writing Workshop for Women”— Herstory: Day Long Workshop and Retreat. Co-sponsored with Dialogues Across Differences, Greater Pt. Jeff/Northern Brookhaven Arts Council and Jefferson’s Ferry Lifecare Community. For more info: 631-632-4400, log on to : www.sunysb.edu/sb/wang or e-mail us at wangcenter@stonybrook.edu. 9:00am– 4:00pm Wang Center. Free admission
Sunday, March 19 “Concert by the Korean Traditional Performing Arts Association”— Graceful court dances and festive folk dances from Korea, performed by women. Tickets:$5.00 for students with ID $10.00 for general admission. Please reserve your tickets at wangcenter@stonybrook.edu or call 631-632-4400. Co-sponsored with the Dance Space 4:00pm Wang Theater
Monday, March 20 Haitian Student Organization and The Coalition presents
“A Night for Women”— A night that will celebrate all women with music, poetry, and more. Refreshments will be served. 9:00pm Roth Classroom
Tuesday, March 21 “Women in Academia: 21st Century Challenges” Speakers: Dr. Abigail Stewart, Professor of Psychology and Women's Studies at the University of Michigan and Dr. Evelynn Hammonds, Senior Vice Provost for Faculty Development and Diversity at Harvard University. 4:00pm Student Activities Center Auditorium
Wednesday, March 22 7th Annual Blueprint for Gender Equity in Education Conference: “MEAN GIRLS - Fact, Fiction and Choosing Your Own Behavior” - For information contact Sylvia Classe at 516-622-3863 or Janice Grackin at 631-632-1056. Sponsored by Long Island Fund for Women and Girls and Stony Brook. 8:00am-2:45pm SAC, Ballroom A
Wednesday, March 22 Speakers: President Shirley Strum Kenny, Stony Brook Welcome Greeting 12:40 pm -1:00 pm Dr. Floris Cash, Africana Studies — “Invisibility Blues: Hurricane Katrina and the Intersection of Gender, Race and Class” 1:15 pm—2:00 pm, Refreshments will be served, Women’s Studies Colloquium Center, Rm. 118, Old Chem.
Wednesday, March 22 Wo/Men’s Center Movie Series: "Women Who Rock the World" Erin Brokovich - In a world where heroes are often in short supply, this story is an inspirational reminder of the power of the human spirit.
6:00 - 8:00 PM, Wo/Men's Center, SB Union, Room 221
Wednesday, March 22 Helen Keller Touch Factory
Come experience what it would be like to walk in the shoes of a blind person. Helen Keller not only altered our perception of the disabled, but also remapped the boundaries of sight and sense.
E. Roosevelt Quad, Keller College Lounge 10:00 p.m.
Thursday, March 23 “Equity Pay for Women Seminar” Special Guest Speaker: Senator Hillary Clinton — Opening remarks given by President Kenny
Seminar will include a panel discussion on negotiating a good first salary.
10:30am to 12:00pm, Location TBA
Thursday, March 23 Women for Afghan Women Fashion Show
Learn about the WAW Organization while being dazzled with their crafts and clothes.
Tabler Arts Center Black Box Theater 7:00 p.m.
Thursday, March 23 Birth Control Workshop
Sponsored by Sigma Lambda Gamma
Student Activities Center, Room 304 8:00 p.m.
Monday, March 27 “The Drive to Love: The Biology and Evolution of Romantic Love” Speaker: Helen Fisher, PH.D., Research Professor Rutgers University— 4:30pm Staller Center for the Arts, Main Stage
Monday, March 27 Eleanor Roosevelt Celebration
This event will give information on Eleanor Roosevelt and teach people something about her they may not know while enjoying a nice night relaxing and enjoying the company of others.
E. Roosevelt Quad, Greely College Lounge 8:00 p.m.
Wednesday, March 29 Women’s Liberation into the 21st Century: The Changing Role of the Female Culture.
Demonstrations of how the female gender role and culture has changed throughout history, not only in the United States, but throughout the world. The event will focus on how society has tried to constrict women to, and how they have fought to liberate themselves from, the age old roles of domesticity and submission.
Tabler Quad, Hand College Classroom 9:00 p.m.
Wednesday, March 29 Prelude to the 7th Annual Domestic Violence Banquet
Sponsored by Omega Phi Beta 9:00pm, SB Union 231
Thursday, March 30 Celebrate the Life of Eleanor Roosevelt
Come learn and celebrate the life of our Quad’s namesake through games and discussions.
E. Roosevelt Quad, Stimson College Lounge 8:00 p.m.
Saturday, April 1 “Environmental Justice: Diversity and Ecology” Speaker: Winona LaDuke, Program Dir. of Honor the Earth and Founding Dir. of White Earth Land Recovery Project — 2:00pm Wang Theater
Saturday, April 1
“7th Annual Domestic Violence Banquet "A World of Struggle in the Name of Tradition" Sponsored by Omega Phi Beta — 7:00pm Wang Center
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