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Spring 2015 Calendar of Events

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JANUARY
2nd Friday Post-doc Lunch Social Friday January 9^th 12-1pm, CTR Building on the Health Sciences Campus UofL Women's Center invites you to the Second Friday's Lunch Social on the Health Sciences campus. Please join us, and take the opportunity to enjoy delicious food while meeting, greeting, and networking with fellow post-doc and graduate women.
“Get Lit With GLOW” Financial Literacy Workshop Thursday January 15^th 11:30am-1pm, Shumaker Research Building FREE seminar on women’s financial literacy! A banker, accountant and investments people will talk about loans, taxes, interest and credit with some info about raising capital, what start up terminology means and basic business plan necessities.
Women’s Center “Staff Forum” Thursday January 15^th 12-1pm, Ekstrom Library W210
Co-sponsor International Luncheon Thursday January 15^th Noon, Red Barn
Campus Talk Wednesday January 21^st 11am-12:30pm, Ekstrom Library W210 A roundtable discussion sponsored by UofL’s Women's Center held once a month with topics addressing relevant issues to all UofL students while providing a safe space to talk. Snacks and beverages will be provided.

FEBRUARY
Women 4 Women Student Board’s Human Trafficking Awareness Conference Wednesday February 4^th 5:30-8pm, Student Activities Center Multipurpose Room The University of Louisville Women’s Center and the Women 4 Women Student Board are hosting the 5^th annual conference that will feature experts on human trafficking who will speak about the problem and ongoing efforts to stop the crisis. Come out to this FREE event, and learn how to get involved.
“Sundown Towns” February 9^th – March 31^st An exhibit for Black History Month & Women’s History Month in Ekstom West, 1st floor examining the hidden history of Sundown Towns, which were cities and town intentionally made all-white through laws, violence, and intimidation up until the late 1960s.
Love Your Body Week February 9^th -13^th February 9^th 10am-12pm Guided Imagery Workshop SAC W303 February 9^th 2-3pm Vision Board Workshop Women’s Center Conference Room February 11^th 10am-11am #UofLWokeUpLikeThis Photos in front of Bingham Humanities February 11^th 3-4pm Explore & Restore Yoga Women’s Center Conference Room February 13^th 1-2pm Hoop Jam Red Barn
HSC Women's Lunch Friday February 13^th 12-1pm, CTR Building on the Health Sciences Campus UofL Women's Center invites you to the Second Friday's Lunch Social on the Health Sciences campus. Please join us, and take the opportunity to enjoy delicious food while meeting, greeting, and networking with fellow post-doc and graduate women.
Campus Talk Wednesday February 18^th 11am-12:30pm, Ekstrom Library W210 A conversation around specific issues, celebrations & personal stories pertaining to women of color in recognition of Black History Month in Ekstrom Library W210. Facilitated by: Adjunct Professor Khalilah Collins and co-Sponsored by the UofL Cultural Center
Women’s Center “Staff Forum” Thursday February 19^th 12-1pm, Ekstrom Library W210

MARCH
Co-sponsor Women’s Heritage Month Kick Off – Black Feminism: From the Beginning to the Beyoncéism of Today Monday March 2^nd 12-1pm, Cultural Center (lunch provided)
International Women’s Day Cultural Awareness Event Friday March 6^th 11:30am-1pm, Red Barn Bring your family and friends to celebrate Women all around the world with international food, cultural performances, presentations and more!
Kentucky Women’s Book Festival Saturday March 7^th Begins at 9am Ekstrom Library
HSC Women's Lunch Friday March 13^th 12-1pm, CTR Building on the Health Sciences Campus UofL Women's Center invites you to the Second Friday's Lunch Social on the Health Sciences campus. Please join us, and take the opportunity to enjoy delicious food while meeting, greeting, and networking with fellow post-doc and graduate women.
Spring Break: Monday, March 16^th-Friday, March 20^th
Campus Talk Wednesday March 25^th 11am-12:30pm, Ekstrom Library W210 A roundtable discussion sponsored by UofL’s Women's Center held once a month with topics addressing relevant issues to all UofL students while providing a safe space to talk. Snacks and beverages will be provided.
Women 4 Women Student Board Self Defense Workshop Thursday March 26^th 7-8pm, SRC This FREE self-defense workshop is for anyone who wants to know the basics of self-defense.

APRIL
Transformation Tea Wednesday April 1^st 3-5pm, Shumaker Research Building The Women of Color Transformation Tea began in 1997 and is an open forum for the diverse spectrum of women of color and friends on the U of L campuses. The Tea affords women an opportunity to empower one another by offering networking opportunities and recognizing the UnSung She-ros of the University
HSC Women's Lunch Friday April 10^th 12-1pm, CTR Building on the Health Sciences Campus UofL Women's Center invites you to the Second Friday's Lunch Social on the Health Sciences campus. Please join us, and take the opportunity to enjoy delicious food while meeting, greeting, and networking with fellow post-doc and graduate women.
Equal Pay Day Tuesday April 14^th
Campus Talk Wednesday April 15^th 11am-12:30pm, Ekstrom Library W210 A roundtable discussion sponsored by UofL’s Women's Center held once a month with topics addressing relevant issues to all UofL students while providing a safe space to talk. Snacks and beverages will be provided.
Women’s Center “Staff Forum” Thursday April 16^th 12-1pm, Ekstrom Library W210

MAY
Global Trip to Morocco May 18^th – 29^th
Pathways Leadership Conference Enjoy a day with colleagues focused on your leadership development, critical and strategic thinking and personal goal-setting. Conference open to all U of L staff and faculty. Cost $50 per person. U of L Shelby campus, Founders Union Building; time to be announced. Contact Melissa Shuter, mlshut01@louisville.edu, for more details.

Note: Women Center Calendar of Events subject to change. Check the Women Center web site, Facebook page for updates or call 852-8976.