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.
