Women's Studies Program

Join Planned Parenthood of Georgia as we celebrate the 34th Anniversary of Roe v. Wade. There will be a screening of Frontline's "The Last Abortion Clinic" and a discussion of the future of reproductive rights. The event is on Mon., January 22, 2007 at Planned Parenthood, 1289 Broad St starting at 6pm. RSVP by January 19th, 2007 through the link listed below,
or contact Kristin Wright at 706-724-5550 ext 247.

http:www.ppaction.org/ppga/events/aug_roe/details.tcl

National Condom Week!
February 14th-21st

Show Your Affection…Use Protection!
On Wednesday, February 14 th from 11am-1:30pm in the JSAC join Planned Parenthood as we celebrate National Condom Week. There will be info, games, prizes, candy and of course
FREE CONDOMS! For more information please contact Dr. Christie Launius 706-667-4430 or Kristin Wright 706-724-5550 ext. 247.

Le Chat Noir presents Keely and Du
March 2-3, 8-10, & 15-17 8pm

A play by Jane Martin and directed by Doug Joiner that examines the question of pro-choice versus the right to life."Here is a story that evenly explores both sides of a volatile debate, where irrestible forces meet unwavering convictions." Admission is $15. Le Chat Noir is an Off-Broad Street Theater and Cocktail Lounge at 304 8th Street (8th & Ellis). For tickets call 706-722-3322 or visit www.lcnaugusta.com. A limited number of tickets for Thurs. March 15th performance are available for $10 ($5 off regular price admission). Contact wmst@aug.edu if interested in discount tickets.

V-Day MCG 2007
March 9 at 7:30pm, March 10 at 2:30pm

The American Medical Women's Association is proud to present a production of Eve Ensler's "The Vagina Monologues." Join us as we celebrate women, raise awareness and envision a world without violence. Performances will be held at the Hull Fine Arts Center at Augusta Preparatory Day School at 285 Flowing Wells Road, Martinez. Doors open half an hour before the show. Admission $10, or $5 with a student ID. Tickets can be purchased on campus from Feb 26-March 2 at WSSA tables outside of Allgood Hall, University Hall and the Jaguar Student Activities Center. They are also available in the MCG Express Office in the MCG Student Center, or at the door. All proceeds benefit Safe Homes of Augusta and Rape Crisis and Sexaul Assault Services. V-day is a global movement to stop violence against women and girls. Further information about V-Day can be found at www.vday.org.

Clothesline Project & Take Back the Night
April 16th - 20th, TBTN April 19th at 6:30 pm

On Friday, April 13th, from 11am-1pm, preparations for sexual assault awareness week will begin in University Village with the making of t-shirts for the Clothesline Project. Inspired by the postcards at http:postsecret.blogspot.com, we are also going to make and display postcards that express people's experiences with, ideas and feelings about, and/or fears of rape and sexual assault. The postcards will be displayed in the lobby of University Hall the following week. On Monday, April 16th, 9am, the Clothesline Project will go up along the History Walk by the main entrance to campus, off Walton Way.

One new event this year will be the banner contest, which is being planned by Melissa Ziegler of Career Services and Ron Lunk of Student Activities. Student organizations can make banners to advertise Take Back the Night and raise awareness about sexual assault. The banners will also be hung on campus starting April 16th, and the winner will be announced shortly thereafter. A prize will be given by Rape Crisis.

Another new event this year will be a film screening at 7pm on Monday, April 16th, in UH 170, where we will show the documentary Rape Is... and have a facilitated discussion afterwards. Discussion facilitators will include Dr. Christie Launius, ASU Women's Studies Director, Anne Ealick-Henry, Director of Rape Crisis and Sexual Assault Services, and Shannon Nix, from ASU Counseling Services.

Finally, the Take Back the Night march and rally will be held Thursday, April 19th, starting at 6:30pm. This year's emcee is Dr. Cameron Lippard of the Sociology Department, and President Bloodworth will be providing the welcome. Speakers will include Anne Ealick-Henry, Dr. Christie Launius, and Ashley Wright, an Assistant District Attorney.

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.