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Women's Month
Women's Month, which takes place every March, is a series of events that celebrates women's rights, women's issues and history, women leaders, and all things that affect and inspire women. Women's Month is made possible through the collaboration of the Institute for Women's Leadership and the Saint Ben's Senate.
Women's Month 2013
MAYDA DEL VALLE: SLAM POET AND PERFORMER
Tuesday, March 5
7:00 p.m., Gorecki 204
Mayda del Valle is a Chicago native who is a powerful and talented poet/performer. Oprah's "O" Magazine named her as one of 20 women for the first ever "O Power List." In May 2009 she was invited to perform at The White House for the President and First Lady. Please join us in embracing an evening of authentic artistic expression and courageous poetry that sheds light on the issues plaguing our society.
JOY FRIEDMAN PRESENTATION
Thursday, March 7
7:00 p.m., TRC Board Room
In collaboration with CSB Campus Ministry, the IWL is bringing back Joy Friedman. Pulling on her personal history, Friedman has powerful insights on the violence of sex-trafficking right here in Minnesota.
WOMEN, HORSES & LEADERSHIP
Saturday, March 9
12:00 p.m., Fieldstone Farms
This program is specifically designed to expose women to their inner leadership capabilities through the learning of horseback riding. Through this simple act, women are able to develop confidence and leadership skills.
KEYNOTE SPEAKER: SAIMA WAHAB
Tuesday, March 12
7:00 p.m., Alum Hall
Ms. Wahab is an Afghani woman who moved to the U.S. as a teenager. Today she is one of the only female Pashtun translators in the world and has travelled back to Afghanistan several times as a cultural adviser to the U.S. Army. She will be sharing her story, as well as speaking to the experiences of women in different cultures and women's empowerment.
BREAKFAST WITH SAIMA WAHAB
Wednesday, March 13
8:30 a.m., Gorecki 120
Interested in getting to know Ms. Wahab more personally? Sign up to have breakfast with her and other students! Engage in conversation, ask questions and grow in awareness.
LETTERS TO WOMEN SOLDIERS
Thursday, March 14
5:00-7:00 p.m., Gorecki Fireside Lounge
Women soldiers are not acknowledged enough for their hard work, sacrifice and leadership. Join the IWL and ROTC and write a thank you note to a woman soldier.
NATURAL BEAUTY DAY
Monday, March 18
Pick up your Natural Beauty Day shirt from the IWL office! Take on the challenge of going make-up free the next day, March 19. Show the campus, and the world, your unique, untouched beauty.
LUNCH WITH THE PRESIDENT: MARYANN BAENNINGER
Monday, March 18
12:30-1:30 p.m., TRC Board Room
Join President MaryAnn Baenninger for a discussion on Anne-Marie Slaughter's The Atlantic article "Why Women Still Can't Have It All."
SPIN THE BOTTLE: SEX, LIES AND ALCOHOL DOCUMENTARY SCREENING
Thursday, March 21
7:00 p.m., TRC Board Room
Are you aware of the gender roles operating when
you consume alcohol? Excessive alcohol consumption is heavily marketed, promoted, and romanticized as fun, sexy, and the thing to do. The real "morning after" picture is hardly seen. However, Spin the Bottle explores the role popular culture has on alcohol consumption especially in the college party scene. This film provides the real message of alcohol effects and how it plays a role in gender identification.