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February 16, 2007
William Paterson University Celebrates Women’s History Month in March
A lecture by a civil rights activist, performances, and films support the theme of “Generations of Women Moving History Forward,” William Paterson University’s observance of Women’s History Month in March. Most events are free, and open to the public. Events scheduled include:
February 28
Women’s History Month Art Exhibition Opening
The exhibit, Metamorphosis of a Woman, will be open from February 28 to March 22 and is open to all undergraduate and graduate students. Artists are encouraged to submit works exploring or commenting on women’s issues. Deadline for submissions is February 20, 2007. Interested artists should contact the Women’s Center at x2946 or e-mail womenscenter@wpunj.edu
Opening to be held at 5:00 p.m., Power Art Building
March 1
Women’s History Month Opening Ceremony
Special guest speaker Minnijean Brown-Trickey presents “Return to Little Rock: An ActivistLooks Back, and to the Future.” Minnijean Brown-Trickey was one of the “Little Rock Nine,” a group of African American teenagers who, in 1957, before an army of 1,200 soldiers, desegregated Central High by walking through its front doors.
12:30 p.m., Atrium Auditorium
Women’s Center Film Series
Girl Interrupted
7:00 p.m., Cheng Library Auditorium
March 6
The Vagina Monologues
As part of a world-wide campaign to end violence against women and girls, benefit performances will be held on campus. William Paterson University students: $5; faculty/staff: $10; off-campus visitors: $12.
Performances at 12:30 p.m. and 7:30 .p.m., Hunziker Black Box Theater
To learn more about V-Day, visit www.vday.org
March 7
As part of the Women’s Studies Colloquium Series, Dr. Lucia McMahon of the History Department presents “The Road to Seneca Falls: The Emergence of the Women’s RightsMovement in 19th Century America,” a lecture and discussion in honor of this year’s theme, “Generations of Women Moving History Forward.” Elizabeth Cady Stanton, Lucretia Mott, and other foremothers of feminism, whose courage and dedication helped the U.S. women’s rights movement progress in the 19th century,are among those who will be discussed.
2:00 p.m., Cheng Library Auditorium
The Vagina Monologues
7:30 p.m., Hunziker Black Box Theater
March 8
Women’s Center Film Series
Fire
12:30 p.m. and 7:00 p.m., Cheng Library Auditorium
March 20
Women’s Center Film Series
Isadora
12:30 p.m., Cheng Library Auditorium
March 22
Women’s Center Film Series
Isadora
7:00 p.m., Cheng Library Auditorium
March 27
Careers in Women’s Studies
Women's Studies graduates from 1999 through 2005 will participate in a panel discussion about their careers and graduate school experiences. The Women's Center will provide refreshments.
6:30 p.m., Paterson Room, Cheng Library
March 29
Women’s Center Film Series
Bandit Queen
12:30 p.m., Cheng Library Auditorium
Women’s History Month Closing Ceremony-Red Dress Dinner
(By invitation only)
This is the second annual celebration to honor recipients of the Women of Vision Award, as well as student essay and art contest winners. Proceeds will be donated to the American Heart Association.
5:00 p.m., Valley Road
Sponsors: The Women’s Center, Art Department, History Department, Women’s Studies Department, Counseling, Health and Wellness Center, Recreational Services, Public Safety, Education Enrichment Center, Residence Life, Campus Activities and Student Leadership, Feminist Collective, Lambda Sigma Upsilon Fraternity, Inc., Ebony, Lambda Tau Omega Sorority, Inc., The John Victor Machuga Foundation, and Student Government Association.
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