Women's Studies Program celebrates Women's Week

The Women's Studies program at ASU will celebrate Women's Week the first
week of March.

Events kick off Monday, March 4 with a check presentation to SAFEHOME at
10 a.m. outside Washington Hall. The check represents proceeds raised from an earlier production of The Vagina Monologues. Other events include:

Monday, March 4, 7:30 p.m.
Science Building
Former Model Ann Simonton discusses Sexism in the Media as part of the university Lyceum Program.

Tuesday, March 5, 5:30-7:00 p.m.
Washington Hall Cafeteria
Rape Awareness A.S.U.
Showing of Date Rape: Behind Closed Door followed by facilitated discussion.
Sponsored by The Women’s Studies Association with Assistance from Augusta Rape Crisis Services and ASU Counseling and Testing

Wednesday, March 6, 1-2:00 p.m.
Washington Hall Cafeteria
Women Studies Faculty and Their Intellectual Passions with Kim Davies, Wendy Turner, and Seretha Williams
Phi Kappa Phi Forum

Wednesday, March 6, 11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
Washington Hall Cafeteria
The same women who brought The Vagina Monologues to our campus, bring musicians Leanne Allen and Kelly Zullo to ASU for a free concert
Sponsored by Women’s Studies Association with additional funding provided by the Law Offices of Pete Teheodocion and the Law Offices of Garrett & Gilliard

Thursday, March 7, 10:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Galloway Hall
Women’s Studies Reception

Friday, March 8, 12-1:30 p.m.
Science Building, Room 1002
Women’s Leadership Panel
Get advice on being a leader from our successful panelists including Attorney Pam James, Richmond County Solicitor Sheryl Jolly, Dr. Bonnie Bragdon, director of the Augusta-Richmond County Animal Control and Rescue; and Dean Joyce Jones
Co-sponsored by the Political Science Club

ASU will host the Sixth Annual Take Back the Night rally and march on Thursday, April 25 in front of the Maxwell Performing Arts Theatre.

Take Back the Night is part of an annual campaign held at ASU to raise community awareness of sexual assault. The Clothesline Project, Pinwheels for Prevention, and a candle lighting ceremony are some of the activities that will commemorate this event.

In 1973, Germany originated the first Take Back the Night to increase awareness after a series of sexual assaults, rapes, and murders. For more information call 737-1735.