Women's Studies Events

Fall 2007 Events

National Domestic Violence Awareness Month
SAFEhomes of Augusta's Annual Dinner and Candlelight Vigil
Monday, October 8th

The Annual Dinner and Candlelight Vigil will be held on October 8th at the Mariott Hotel in downtown Augusta. Dinner will begin at 6:30pm, followed by speakers and the candlelight vigil. Tickets are available through SAFEhomes of Augusta's office (706-736-2499).

SEWSA Conference Call for Papers!

Interested in attending and/or presenting at a regional Women's Studies conference? Consider submitting a proposal for the 2008 Southeastern Women's Studies Association conference. The deadline for submitting a proposal is November 2nd. Contact Dr. Launius for more information.

http://womensstudies.uncc.edu/SEWSA/

National Love Your Body Day!
Tuesday, October 16th

As part of National Love Your Body Day, there will be a film screening at 7pm in the JSAC Coffeehouse.

Click here for more information.

Thursday, October 18th

On National Love Your Body Day, there will be an Open Mic reading from noon-2pm at the Maxwell Theatre. Please click here for more information.

http://loveyourbody.nowfoundation.org/

Educate Yourself (MSword document)

Rock On and Chow Down
Wednesday, November 7th, 10am-3pm

Reese Library and Media Services, along with the Women's Studies Student Association are sponsering "Rock On and Chow Down," a fundraiser for Rape Crisis and Sexual Assault Services. It will be located on the lawn between Reese Library and the JSAC. There will be live music from ASU's Jazz Ensemble, Blue Cotton, and more. Food and drinks will be on sale. Donate NEW items, such as stuffed animals, adult- and child-sized clothing (including undergarments, shoes, and socks), travel-size personal items (shampoo, soap, toothpaste, etc), and washcloths. Each item donated earns a chance to win a gift certificate to one of Augusta's BEST restaurants or day spas.