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Fall 2015 Calendar of Events

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AUGUST
Meet and Greet Monday with AAUW at UofL Monday, August 24^th 10:00am to 11:30am at the UofL Women's Center, Administrative Annex, Lower Level
Student Leadership at the UofL Women’s Center Friday August 19 12-2pm, SAC W303A The Women’s Center invites YOU to a special meeting for student leaders! Join us!
Women’s Equality Day Celebrations at RSO Fairs Tuesday, August 23 & Wednesday, August 24 Red Barn Plaza The U of L Women’s Center & its student groups will celebrate Women’s Equality Day at the Recognized Student Organization (RSO) & Involvement Fairs on Tuesday, August 23 and Wednesday, August 24, SAC West Plaza in front of the Red Barn, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Stop by the Women 4 Women, AAUW of Louisville and/or the Student Parent Association tables and pick up Women’s Equality Day buttons, women voter informational material and other items plus on 8/24 learn more about Vote Everywhere (VE) coordinated by the ELSB; and on 8/25, check out the Women’s Center table and the Jefferson Co. Clerk’s Office for voter information, coordinated by the Women’s Center.
Co-Sponsor of PEACC’s Queen of Sheba Series: High School Confidential Wednesday August 24 7:30-8:30pm at Cardinal Towne - The Avenue Weekly crushes, unrequited love, exam horror stories, grad anxiety—after high school does the drama end? Join a diverse group of college women as they dish about their collegiate experiences, challenges and successes in a conversation with first-year students on how to have a fabulous time at college—combined with wise advice on how to also avoid all-too-common mistakes. Get ready to be empowered.
*Women’s Equality Day* Friday August 26
Women 4 Women Student Board Self-Defense Workshop Wednesday August 31 6:00-8:00pm, Sports Club Studio (1^st floor) Want to learn some basic self-defense moves? Join us at Self-Defense 101! Open ONLY to UofL students. Spaces limited.

SEPTEMBER

Labor Day Holiday: Monday September 5
AAUW at UofL Meeting Friday September 9 11am-12pm, Ekstrom Library 117A Join us at our first meeting of the semester! Learn all about our group, programs, and leadership opportunities!
Co-sponor CEDAW Friendraiser Friday September 9 11:30am-1:30pm, Jefferson Square Park Lunchtime in the park with advocates for women's and girls' human rights, particularly those enumerates in the United Nations Convention on the Eliminations of all Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW).
Women Post-Doc Lunch & Trivia Friday September 9 12-1pm, HSC CTR Building Room 123 The Women's Post-Doc Lunch on the Health Science campus gives women the opportunity to enjoy yummy food while meeting and networking with fellow post-doc and graduate women.
Women 4 Women Student Board Meeting Friday September 9 2-3pm, Ekstrom Library 117A Join us at our first meeting of the semester! Learn all about our group, programs, and leadership opportunities!
Clothing Exchange Project for Children Donation Drive Monday September 12 – Friday October 14 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.
Women 4 Women Student Board Member Retreat September 16-18 Kentucky Foundation for Women’s Hopscotch House Join Women 4 Women Student Board on our annual retreat! Get to know Women 4 Women Student Board, its members and have some fun!
Co-Sponsor of PEACC’s The Gray Area: What Offends You? Wednesday September 21 7:30-8:30pm at Cardinal Towne - The Avenue
Student-Parent Association (SPA)/Moms Support Group Meeting Wednesday September 21 12-1pm, Conference room of the Ali Institute—Room 280 Are you a U of L student-parent or student-mom? Join us at the Student-Parent Association (S.P.A.)/Moms Support Group Meeting!
Women 4 Women Student Board Meeting Friday September 23 2-3pm, Ekstrom Library 117A Learn all about our group, programs, and leadership opportunities!
UofL Brown Cancer Center Mammogram Unit (Belknap) Wednesday September 28 8:30am-3:30pm, Gottschalk Circle, next to the Shumaker Research Building 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.
Meet ‘N Greet Welcome Reception for new U of L women employees Thursday, September 29 3:30 p.m.-5:00 pm., University Club (Pub) This event is open for newly hired staff and faculty. Stop by and meet the Women Center staff and students in an informal setting and learn more about the office. RSVP: 852-8976

OCTOBER

U of L Fall Break: Monday, October 3 –Tuesday, October 4
Women 4 Women Student Board Meeting Friday October 7 2-3pm, Ekstrom Library 117A Learn all about our group, programs, and leadership opportunities!
Friday October 7: Deadline for the Nichols & Tachau Awards (by 5pm)
Co-Sponsor of PEACC’s Queen of Sheba Series: The Worst is Over Monday October 10 7:30-8:30pm at Cardinal Towne - The Avenue
Campus Talk: “I’ve Kinda been falling apart” Wednesday October 12 11am-12:30pm, Cultural Center Multipurpose Room Post-crying-mini-breakdown session? If you’re overwhelmed or if you’re finding it hard to be a human right now, know you’re not alone. Join the Women’s Center, Health Promotion and the Counseling Center to learn some fun ways to let it go.
Women Veteran Lunch ‘N Learn: Monday October 17 11:30am-1pm, Porter College of Education & Human Development (Room #120) The U of L Women Center is partnering with Athena Sisters organization to provide monthly timely topics of interest for women veterans, active duty, National Guard, reservists, military families and widows. RSVP’s requested for each session.
#WeAreHereUofL Monday October 17 11am-1pm, Red Barn (Wear Red to be Fed) One sticky-note can change the way we talk about sexual assault. Imagine a world free of sexual violence… what does it look like? Answer with #WeAreHereUofL #WeAreHereUSA & #LetsTalk to start the conversation.This movement is sponsored by the U of L Women’s Center, PEACC Center, the Commission of the Status of Women & the Society for the Psychology of Women.
India Global Trip Info Session Monday October 17 12-1pm, SAC W309K Looking for an adventure? Join us at our India Global Trip Info Session 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM in SAC W309K and take the first step towards a trip of a lifetime! Sponsorships available!
#WeAreHereUofL Tuesday October 18 5:30-8:30pm, West Lawn/Plaza (Cardinal Kickback) One sticky-note can change the way we talk about sexual assault. Imagine a world free of sexual violence… what does it look like? Answer with #WeAreHereUofL #WeAreHereUSA & #LetsTalk to start the conversation.This movement is sponsored by the U of L Women’s Center, PEACC Center, the Commission of the Status of Women & the Society for the Psychology of Women.
India Global Trip Info Session Tuesday October 18 12-1pm, SAC W309K Looking for an adventure? Join us at our India Global Trip Info Session 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM in SAC W309K and take the first step towards a trip of a lifetime! Sponsorships available!
#WeAreHereUofL Wednesday October 19 11:30am-1pm, Health Sciences Courtyard (HSC Cookout) One sticky-note can change the way we talk about sexual assault. Imagine a world free of sexual violence… what does it look like? Answer with #WeAreHereUofL #WeAreHereUSA & #LetsTalk to start the conversation.This movement is sponsored by the U of L Women’s Center, PEACC Center, the Commission of the Status of Women & the Society for the Psychology of Women.
Student Parent Association/Moms Support Group meeting Wednesday, October 19 12 p.m.-1 p.m, SAC, Room #W314 “Domestic Violence” with speaker Detective Sarah McHugh, LMPD
Women 4 Women Student Board Meeting Friday October 21 2-3pm, Ekstrom Library 117A Learn all about our group, programs, and leadership opportunities!
No! The Rape Documentary Thursday October 20 5:30-8pm, Chao Auditorium The Department's of Women's and Gender Studies, Pan African Studies, The LGBT Center, and The Women's Center at the University of Louisville will be hosting a film screening and talkback of "NO! The Rape Documentary," with the award-winning Black feminist lesbian independent documentary filmmaker, published writer, international lecturer, professor, and activist, Aishah Shahidah Simmons!
Women Post-Doc Lunch Friday October 21 12-1pm, Baxter Auditorium The Women's Post-Doc Lunch on the Health Science campus gives women the opportunity to enjoy yummy food while meeting and networking with fellow post-doc and graduate women. The Women’s Center is partnering with the School of Medicine for their Alumni Celebration with a talk by Vicky Turner. Vicky Turner, Ph.D. in microbiology& immunology is a Class of 73 UofL graduate. She will be honored at upcoming Alumni Celebration festivities this week. Vicky will be talking about the variety of opportunities available for women in science and about her journey to success.
Student-Parent Visibility Day & Clothing Exchange Giveaway Wednesday October 26 10am-5pm, UofL Women’s Center (1^st floor Conference room and lower level) 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.
PRIDE Cookout (HSC) Thursday October 27 12-1pm, HSC
Co-sponsor of CONNECT’s I Am Me Thursday October 27 6-7:30pm, Shumaker 139
PRIDE Cookout (Belknap) Monday October 31 12-1pm, Red Barn

NOVEMBER

AAUW at UofL Elect Her: Louisville Women Win Wednesday November 2 6:15pm, Chao Auditorium A national program to encourage and train college women to run for student government and political office. During this one-day, 4-hour training participants will practice hands-on campaign skills, hear from inspiring speakers and discuss research on women in government. The skills learned in this workshop, like networking and building an elevator speech, will transfer to many leadership roles, not just student government.
Women 4 Women Student Board Meeting Friday November 4 2-3pm, Ekstrom Library 117A Learn all about our group, programs, and leadership opportunities!
November 8: Election Day
Student Parent Association/Moms Support Group Meeting Wednesday, November 9 12 p.m.-1 p.m. Ali Institute conference room (2^nd floor), Ekstrom Library “Legal Issues and more” with speakers to be announced
Women Post-Doc Lunch & Trivia Friday November 11 12-1pm, HSC CTR Building Room 123 The Women's Post-Doc Lunch on the Health Science campus gives women the opportunity to enjoy yummy food while meeting and networking with fellow post-doc and graduate women.
Co-Sponsor ELT’s Feminine Product Drive for Wayside Monday November 14 – Monday November 28; Service event November 30(more details to come)
Women’s Empowerment Luncheon Wednesday November 16 11:30am-1pm, University Club Carla F. Wallace, Kentucky Civil Rights Hall of Fame inductee and social justice activist; presentation of the Tachau, Nichols and Women Center Empowerment Awards.
Cookies & Conversation 11am-2pm, Women’s Center Join the staff and students of the Women’s Center as we come together to discuss our thoughts, feelings and offer support over hot cocoa and cookies.
Campus Talk “Turning Passion into Power: The Intersection of Our Struggles” Thursday November 17 5-6:30pm, Cultural Center Multipurpose Room Join us as we discuss Women in various social justice movements with a panel of student social justice leaders. Speak up and be heard! Co-sponsored by: UofL's Anne Braden Institute for Social Justice Research.
Co-Sponsor African American Female Initiative Retreat Friday November 18
Women 4 Women Student Board Meeting Friday November 18 2-3pm, Ekstrom Library 117A Learn all about our group, programs, and leadership opportunities!
Women 4 Women Student Board Blacklight Zumbathon Monday, November 28 6-8pm, Red Barn Join the Women 4 Women Student Board for Blacklight Zumbathon! Ditch the workout, join the party! FREE and open to UofL students! Spaces limited.
Student Parent Association 2nd Angel Tree Program TBA (Registration in November; Angel Tree Distribution in December)

DECEMBER

Women 4 Women Student Board Meeting Friday December 2 2-3pm, Ekstrom Library W210 Join us as we celebrate the end of the semester and the Holidays!
Student Parent Association 2nd Angel Tree Program December 7 (Registration in November; Angel Tree Distribution in December)
Women Post-Doc Lunch & Trivia Friday December 9 12-1pm, HSC CTR Building Room 123 The Women's Post-Doc Lunch on the Health Science campus gives women the opportunity to enjoy yummy food while meeting and networking with fellow post-doc and graduate women.