Women's Center
Calendar Archive Spring 2008
The Women's Center began operations in August of 2007, with the "official" grand opening in January of 2008. The following are examples of events & initiatives occurring January-May 2008 that were developed, co-sponsored, or participated in by the Women's Center and its staff. Please call Amy Goetz at 745-3940 with any questions regarding this page.
January 16-March 21
"1,000 PeaceWomen" exhibit at the Women's Center
January 24
Brown Bag Lunch Presentation: Dr. Jennifer Wies, Director, Women’s Center —
Brown Bag Lunch Presentation: Dr. Jennifer Wies, Director, Women’s Center —
”1000 PeaceWomen Across the Globe” Video and Discussion
February 4
"Killing Us Softly" film event
February 4
"Killing Us Softly" film event
February 12
ProWomen: Professional Women, Professional Development
ProWomen: Professional Women, Professional Development
February 14
Brown Bag Lunch Presentation: Dr. Christine Anderson, Associate Professor and Co-Director of Gender and Diversity Studies — ”En Lit Eventyr: 6 Months as a Fulbright Roving Scholar in Norway”
Brown Bag Lunch Presentation: Dr. Christine Anderson, Associate Professor and Co-Director of Gender and Diversity Studies — ”En Lit Eventyr: 6 Months as a Fulbright Roving Scholar in Norway”
February 28
Brown Bag Lunch Presentation: Dr. Trudelle Thomas, English Professor, and Shelagh Larkin, Clinical Faculty -- “Spiritual Wellness: Personal Practices”
Brown Bag Lunch Presentation: Dr. Trudelle Thomas, English Professor, and Shelagh Larkin, Clinical Faculty -- “Spiritual Wellness: Personal Practices”
March 6
"Steel Magnolias" Hat and Glove Party with Xavier Theatre Department
"Steel Magnolias" Hat and Glove Party with Xavier Theatre Department
March 11
ProWomen: Professional Women, Professional Development
ProWomen: Professional Women, Professional Development
March 13
Brown Bag Lunch Presentation: Ms. Cheryl Nuñez, Vice Provost for Diversity — ”A Women’s-Centered Perspective on Institutional Change”
Brown Bag Lunch Presentation: Ms. Cheryl Nuñez, Vice Provost for Diversity — ”A Women’s-Centered Perspective on Institutional Change”
March 15
"Celebrate Women!" Pizza lunch for Weekend Degree students
"Celebrate Women!" Pizza lunch for Weekend Degree students
March 31
Spring Break Book Club discussion: "30 Ways of Looking at Hillary"
Spring Break Book Club discussion: "30 Ways of Looking at Hillary"
April 1
Men's Rally for Respect (Sexual Assault Awareness Month kick-off event)
Men's Rally for Respect (Sexual Assault Awareness Month kick-off event)
April 4
Critical Centers Film Series: "Maria Full of Grace"
Discussion led by Dave Johnson, Peace and Justice Programs
Critical Centers Film Series: "Maria Full of Grace"
Discussion led by Dave Johnson, Peace and Justice Programs
April 9
"Women and Leadership" Webinar
"Women and Leadership" Webinar
April 10
Brown Bag Lunch Presentation: Dr. Stephanie Brzuzy, Chair, Department of Social Work — ”Transphobia: How Do We Know It When We See It?”
Brown Bag Lunch Presentation: Dr. Stephanie Brzuzy, Chair, Department of Social Work — ”Transphobia: How Do We Know It When We See It?”
April 11
Political Science/Sociology faculty presentations
Tim White: "Pipeline Theory and Women's Recruitment to the Irish Parliament: Results from the 2007 General Election" (written with Fiona Buckley, University College Cork Ireland)
Mack Mariani: "A Gendered Pipeline? The Advancement of Women Legislators to Congress in Five States"
Political Science/Sociology faculty presentations
Tim White: "Pipeline Theory and Women's Recruitment to the Irish Parliament: Results from the 2007 General Election" (written with Fiona Buckley, University College Cork Ireland)
Mack Mariani: "A Gendered Pipeline? The Advancement of Women Legislators to Congress in Five States"
April 23
Gender, Language, and Violence Workshop
Gender, Language, and Violence Workshop
April 24
Brown Bag Lunch Presentation: Ms. Vickie Jones, Assistant Vice President for Stewardship — “XU’s Women of Excellence”
Brown Bag Lunch Presentation: Ms. Vickie Jones, Assistant Vice President for Stewardship — “XU’s Women of Excellence”
April 25
"Take Back the Night" gathering, march, and rally
"Take Back the Night" gathering, march, and rally
May 13
ProWomen: Professional Women, Professional Development
ProWomen: Professional Women, Professional Development
May 15
Guest speaker: author Jennifer Block
Guest speaker: author Jennifer Block
May 29
Brown Bag Lunch Presentation: University Committee on the Status of Women
Brown Bag Lunch Presentation: University Committee on the Status of Women