Fall 2018 Calendar of Events
Note: Women Center Calendar of Events subject to change. Check the Women Center web site, Facebook page for updates or call 852-8976.
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AUGUST
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UofL Women Alumni Council Meeting Tuesday August 14 6pm, University Club |
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SOUL Service Project: Kristy Love Foundation Saturday August 18 The Women's Center hosts a SOUL (Student Outreach Uniting Louisville) site with incoming UofL Freshmen at the Kristy Love Foundation - a place of hope for survivors of human trafficking. |
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Women 4 Women Student Board Meet & Greet Friday, August 24 12-12:30pm, Shumaker Research Building Room 139 |
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Women’s Center Student Group Orientation Friday August 24 2-4pm, Shumaker 139 |
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Co-Sponsor of Women's Equality - Speaking Out. Educating Women. Saturday August 25 10:30am – 3pm, Frazier History Museum The League of Women Voters of Louisville, the Frazier History Museum, and the Louisville Metro Office for Women, is sponsoring a celebration of Women’s Equality Day by presenting the program “Speaking Out. Educating Women.” The event will be held at the Frazier History Museum and is designed to recharge our citizen batteries and to highlight our precious right to vote. Keynote speakers will honor the struggle and accomplishments of women educators in our community, and will include comments by the Presidents of Louisville’s three universities:
Don't miss your chance to participate in an inclusive celebration of all women having the right to vote! |
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Monday August 27 11am-1pm, Red Barn Women's Equality Day-August 26 is the Anniversary of Women Winning the Vote! Are you ready to celebrate? Join the UofL Women’s Center in celebration of Women’s Equality Day on August 27! There will be voter registration, informational booths, entertainment and refreshments. Come out and learn more about Women’s Equality Day! |
SEPTEMBER
Labor Day Holiday: Monday September 3 |
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SPA Parent Playdate Thursday September 6 Cardinal Park - Don Fightmaser Playground and the neighboring McDonalds Make friends and learn more about the SPA at our general group meeting or "parent playdate". Student Parents are encouraged to bring their children to join the fun. |
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AAUW at UofL General Body Meeting Thursday September 6 6-7pm, Shumaker 139 |
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Women 4 Women Student Board General Body Meeting Friday, September 7 12-1pm, Shumaker Research Building Room 139 |
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Clothing Exchange Project for Children Donation Drive Monday September 10 – Friday October 5 This annual project, coordinated by the Women Center Student Parent Association /Moms Support Group, collects new or gently used infant and children clothing, shoes, toys, toiletries, new bags of disposable diapers. Call 852-8976 for a list of drop-off locations on the Belknap & Health Sciences campuses. |
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The Body Project Session 1 (Group 1) CANCELLED Monday September 10 6-8pm, TBA The Women's Center invites UofL female identifying students to participate in The Body Project! |
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UNA-Women General Body Meeting Tuesday September 11 6-7pm, SAC W118 |
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Women’s Yoga Class Tuesday September 11 6-7pm, SAC W116 Bend. Don't break.Join us for a Women’s only yoga class! Dress in comfortable clothes to move in. Bring water bottle and mats will be provided. Arrive at 5:45pm. Registration required. Made possible by: Health Promotion & Women's Center. |
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Campus Talk: The Wonderment of the Wakandian Warrior Women Wednesday September 12 6-7:30pm, SAC W118 Join Dr. Kaila Story for a multimedia and interactive discussion on the women in Wakwanda and how they reflect the power and beauty that existed in pre-colonial as well as contemporary continental African societies. Food to be provided. |
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Women Post-Doc Lunch & Trivia Friday September 14 12-1pm, HSC CTR Building Room 123 The Women's Lunch & Trivia on the Health Science campus gives women the opportunity to enjoy yummy food while meeting and networking with fellow women. CTR Room 123. Co-Sponsors: IPIBS & Office of Graduate and Postdoc Studies and International Center |
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UNA-Women at UofL Retreat Friday September 14 – Sunday September 16 |
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The Body Project Session 2 (Group 1) CANCELLED Monday September 17 6-8pm, TBA |
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Caregiving Luncheon Series: Caregiving Takes Courage & Support Tuesday, September 18 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., W210, Ekstrom Library Topics will include: Testimonials from caregivers; Caregiving and a system of support; Self-care for the caregiver; medical issues in caregiving; how to prepare as a caregiver (in the workplace); talking to healthcare professionals. Light lunch provided. RSVP by emailing womenctr@louisville.edu. Speakers
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The Lunch Box Series: Fizz with Femmes - Intro to WGST Tuesday September 18 |
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The Body Project Session 1 (Group 2) Tuesday September 18 6-8pm, TBA upon registration The Women's Center is partnering with the Eating Anxiety Treatment (EAT) lab and clinic in the Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences at UofL to bring The Body Project to UofL. The Body Project is a dissonance-based body acceptance program designed to help high school girls and college-age women resist cultural pressures to conform to an appearance ideal standard of female beauty and reduce their pursuit of thinness. |
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Empowering Ladies Together General Body Meeting Tuesday September 18 |
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UNA-Women Women’s Fair Trade Bazaar Thursday September 20 11am-1pm, Red Barn |
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AAUW at UofL Calling Out Congress Thursday September 20 6-7pm, Shumaker 139 |
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Co-Sponsor Women 4 Women Student Board: This is American and Justice for All? Thursday September 20 7-8:30pm, SAC MPR |
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Women 4 Women Student Board General Body Meeting Friday, September 21 12-1pm, Ekstrom Library Room 117A |
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Tabling at PRIDE Cookout (Belknap) Monday September 24 12-2pm, Red Barn |
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The Body Project Session 1 (Group 2) Tuesday September 25 6-8pm, TBA upon registration The Women's Center is partnering with the Eating Anxiety Treatment (EAT) lab and clinic in the Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences at UofL to bring The Body Project to UofL. The Body Project is a dissonance-based body acceptance program designed to help high school girls and college-age women resist cultural pressures to conform to an appearance ideal standard of female beauty and reduce their pursuit of thinness. |
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UofL Brown Cancer Center Mammogram Unit (Belknap) Wednesday, September 26 8:30am-3:30pm, University Club Circle The U of L Women’s Center co-sponsors this event on the Belknap campus each semester. Mammogram appointments are for U of L employees over the age of 40. Appointments are requested in advance. Call 852-6318 to schedule. |
OCTOBER
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UNA-Women General Body Meeting Tuesday October 2 6-7pm, SAC W118 |
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Women’s Yoga Class Tuesday October 2 6-7pm, SAC MPR-A Bend. Don't break.Join us for a Women’s yoga class! Dress in comfortable clothes to move in. Bring water bottle and mats will be provided. Arrive at 5:45pm. Registration required. Made possible by: Health Promotion & Women's Center. |
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Empowering Ladies Together Pizza, Pajamas & Girl Power Tuesday October 2 7-9pm, Miller Hall - FYRC We're back and so excited to have our first general body event! Come kick back and relax with ELT. We will have games, food, and special activities. See ya there! |
U of L Fall Break: Monday, October 8 –Tuesday, October 9 |
Wednesday October 10: Deadline for the Nichols Award by 5pm |
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AAUW at UofL General Body Meeting Thursday October 11 6-7pm, Shumaker 139 |
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Student-Parent Association: From Diapers and Degrees to Handbags: My Entrepreneurial Journey Thursday October 11 7pm, College of Business - Horn Auditorium Join us for an inspiring seminar given by Ms. Sherrill Mosee, titled: “From Diapers & Degrees to Handbags: My Entrepreneurial Journey.” |
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Women 4 Women Student Board General Body Meeting Friday, October 12 12-1pm, Ekstrom Library Room 117A |
Monday October 15: Deadline for Mary K. Bonsteel & Tachau Essay Contest by 5pm |
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Women's Center Women's Empowerment Week Monday October 15 - Friday October 19 The events during this time frame includes events hosted by the Women's Center and its Student Groups. |
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Caregiving Luncheon Series: Supporting Those Who Support Others Tuesday, October 16 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., W210, Ekstrom Library Topics will include: Testimonials from caregivers; Alzheimer’s & family dynamics; Elder Abuse; Financial freedom/resources to help; and Legal Issues in Caregiving. Light lunch provided. RSVP by emailing womenctr@louisville.edu. Speakers
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UNA-Women 1st Annual Symposium: Ending Child Marriage in Kentucky Tuesday October 16 Doors open at 5:30pm; Program 6pm, SAC Ballroom Room Keynote Speaker: Donna Pollard More details to be announced. |
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AAUW at UofL The Struggle is Real: Mental Health and Intersectionality Thursday October 18 6-7:30pm, SAC W212 |
Homecoming Week: Monday October 21- Friday October 27 |
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Women’s Center Interest Meeting Monday October 22 3:30-4:30pm, Ekstrom Library 117A Do you have a passion for women's empowerment? Come join us and learn about all the opportunities available at the Women's Center including leadership opportunities! |
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Women’s Center Interest Meeting Wednesday October 24 6-7pm, Ekstrom Library Room 254 Do you have a passion for women's empowerment? Come join us and learn about all the opportunities available at the Women's Center including leadership opportunities! |
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Women 4 Women Student Board General Body Meeting – Homecoming Friday October 26 2-3pm, TBA |
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Student-Parent Association Student-Parent Visibility Day Monday October 29 11am-4pm, Women's Center This annual Visibility Day is an event to help publicize the group on campus as well as provide networking among student-parents and establish community building and friendships. Clothing, diapers, toys and other items from the clothing exchange project of donations from the campus and community will be given to student-parents on the day of the event. On-site registration required with ID. |
NOVEMBER
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AAUW at UofL Lead KY Thursday November 1 Doors open at 4:30pm; Program 5-8pm |
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Women 4 Women Student Board General Body Meeting Friday November 2 12-1pm, Ekstrom Library 117A |
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Women 4 Women Student Board Feminist LGBTQ+ Trivia Night Monday November 5 6-8pm, Red Barn Come hang out with Women 4 Women and Honors Student Council for a night of trivia focusing on Feminist and LGBTQ+ icons! There will be food, prizes, and lots of healthy competition involved. |
Elections: Tuesday November 6 |
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Walk a Mile in My Shoes Tuesday November 6 11:30am-1pm, SAC Multipurpose Room Woman is a single category for a plethora of people. How much do you really know about us? Free food will be provided. A Diversity Week event with the Student Activities Board, UofL Women’s Center & UofL Women and Gender Studies Department. |
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Women’s Yoga Class Thursday November 8 6-7pm, SAC W116 Bend. Don't break.Join us for a Women’s yoga class! Dress in comfortable clothes to move in. Bring water bottle and mats will be provided. Arrive at 5:45pm. Registration required. Made possible by: Health Promotion & Women's Center. |
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UofL Theatre Arts Presents: Taming of the Shrew Nov. 8-10 and 15-18 at The Playhouse Theatre The Women’s Center will be hosting Talk Out Sessions with the Women & Gender Studies Department after the following shows: November 9 & November 15. Buy tickets. |
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SPA Fall Fun Arts & Crafts Thursday November 8 4:30-5:30pm, Women’s Center – Strickler Hall Join us for Fall Fun for Thanksgiving and Fall themed arts and crafts. Food and refreshments will be provided. Bring the whole family! |
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AAUW at UofL Bloody Hell: Menstruation Oppression Tuesday November 13 6-7pm, Shumaker 139 |
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UNA-Women General Body Meeting Tuesday November 13 6-7pm, SAC W118 |
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Wednesday November 14 11:30am-1pm, University Club Guest speaker to be announced. (Presentation of the Tachau, Nichols and the Women’s Center Empowerment Awards) |
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AAUW at UofL General Body Meeting Thursday November 15 6-7pm, Shumaker 139 |
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UNA-Women at UofL Among the Hidden Human Trafficking Short Film Screening Thursday November 15 Doors open at 5:30pm; Program 6-7:30pm, UofL Planetarium Join us for the screening of Among the Hidden, a short film focusing on human trafficking, a Survivor's Panel and the premiere showing of Project STARR (Survivors of Trafficking Creating Art, Advocacy, and Resilience) Photovoice Digital Art Display. Reserve your ticket. |
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Women 4 Women Student Board General Body Meeting Friday November 16 12-1pm TBA |
Thanksgiving Break: Wednesday November 21 – Sunday November 25 |
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Student-Parent Association Angel Tree Initiative Nov. 29-Dec 3. Pick up Angel from Angel Tree: Monday, November 19 (10 a.m. until 5 p.m.), Tuesday, November 20 (10 a.m.-2 p.m.), Monday, and November 26 through Friday, November 30 (by appointment). All unwrapped gifts are to be returned to the Women's Center by 12 PM, Dec. 3. |
DECEMBER
Last Day of Classes: Monday December 3 |
Reading Day: Tuesday December 4 |
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Women’s Yoga Class Tuesday December 4 6-7pm, SAC W116 Bend. Don't break.Join us for a Women’s only yoga class! Dress in comfortable clothes to move in. Bring water bottle and mats will be provided. Arrive at 5:45pm. Registration required. Made possible by: Health Promotion & Women's Center. |
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Angel Tree Giveaway & Women’s Center Holiday Party Wednesday December 5 11am-4pm, Women’s Center – Strickler Hall Help bring joy to children this Holiday Season by selecting an angel from the UofL Women's Center & SPA Angel Tree Initiative. Select a name between Nov. 21- Dec 4. All unwrapped gifts are to be returned to the Women's Center by 12 PM, Dec. 4. If you can’t stop by and would still like to contribute, call the Women’s Center or email womenctr@louisville.edu. |