Women’s History Month 2010

March 01, 2010 |

Goucher College is celebrating Women’s History Month with the following series of events, activities, and lectures:

Feminist Zines
Wednesday, March 3, throughout the afternoon
Geen Community Center

Members of the Feminist Majority Leadership Alliance will discuss the emergence of female voices through feminist zines (small circulation publications). Try your hands at making a publication!

 

R.A.D. (Rape Aggression Defense) Demo
Wednesday, March 3

Goucher instructors will demonstrate principles of Rape Aggression Defense (R.A.D.), a women’s self-defense and empowerment course that is taught on campus, and talk about general safety tips for college-aged women. For more information, contact the Office of Public Safety, the event’s sponsor, at 410-337-6112.

Ad Busters’ Campaign
Thursday, March 4, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Geen Community Center

Are you tired of seeing advertisements that objectify women? Join other Goucher community members as we modify these ads to help change cultural expectations. Sponsored by the Feminist Majority Leadership Alliance.

2010 Women in Philosophy Workshop: Bridging Traditions
Friday, March 5, 8:30 a.m. to 5:45 p.m.
Saturday, March 6, 8:30 a.m. to 5:15 p.m.
Heubeck Multipurpose Room

This free, two-day public event will feature 15 expert speakers and a panel about mentorship for women within philosophy. Sponsored by the Women in Philosophy Club. For more information, contact Sarah Murray at sarah.murray@goucher.edu or Amy Nigh at amy.nigh@goucher.edu.

Community Mural Painting
Monday, March 8, to Wednesday, March 10, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Pearlstone Atrium

Who are you? What makes you the woman you are? Answer these questions through artwork and be part of a visual representation of diversity and multiculturalism at Goucher that will be displayed in a central campus location.

Phenomenal Women Reception
Tuesday, March 9, 6:30 p.m.
Heubeck Multipurpose Room

Come celebrate phenomenal female professors, staff members, and students who have impacted the lives of others at Goucher. Sponsored by the Office of Student Engagement.

“Poto Mitan: Haitian Women, Pillars of the Economy”
Tuesday, March 9, 8:30 p.m.
Batza Room, Athenaeum

Goucher’s Women’s Studies Department will be screening this film by Renee Bergan. A discussion with the filmmaker will follow.

Jewish Women’s Spirituality
Wednesday, March 10, noon
 Buchner Hall, Alumnae/i House

Join Rabbi Josh Snyder for this text study and luncheon discussion examining Jewish women’s spiritual journeys throughout the ages. Texts and translations will be provided; no prior knowledge required. Light refreshments will be provided. Registration is recommended, but not required. For more information or to RSVP, contact hillel@goucher.edu or call 410-337-6545.

Mary Fisher Tea
Monday, March 22, 2 p.m.
Hyman Forum, Athtenaeum

March 22 marks the 160th birthday of Mary Fisher Goucher, who, with her husband, John F. Goucher, helped support educational opportunities for young women and men in Baltimore and around the world. As the college celebrates its 125th anniversary, we celebrate Mary Fisher Goucher’s legacy and generous spirit. This is not a “drop-in” event. For more information, please contact Amanda Beard at 410-337-6002 or amanda.beard@goucher.edu. Sponsored by the Office of Development and Alumnae/i Affairs.

The Challenges of Collecting Women’s History
Tuesday, March 23, 4 p.m.
 Batza Room, Athenaeum

This lecture will be presented by Kathryn Allamong Jacob ’72, curator of manuscripts at the Schlesinger Library on the History of Women in America at the Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Studies, Harvard University. Sponsored by the Brooke and Carol Peirce Center for Undergraduate Research in Special Collections.

Manicures for a Cure and Women’s Health Expo
Wednesday, March 24, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Pearlstone Atrium

Get a manicure and help support a cure for breast cancer. All funds will go to the Susan G. Komen Foundation. Also, Student Health Advisory Council members will offer information about women’s health and wellness. Sponsored by Student Health Advisory Board and Manicures for a Cure.

Pink Out with Athletics
Thursday, March 25, 4 p.m.
 Beldon Field (the turf field)

Come root for Goucher women’s lacrosse team as they go up against Wellesley College. Wear pink to support the search for a breast cancer cure and consider making a donation to the Susan G. Komen Foundation. Sponsored by Goucher College Athletics.

“Adornmental”
Through Sunday, March 28
Silber Art Gallery, Athenaeum

This exhibit features art inspired by the Pattern and Decoration Movement of the ’70s. Influenced greatly by the feminist art movement, these types of artworks have been consistently gendered “female” throughout history. Sponsored by the Silber Art Gallery.

“Autumn Gem”
Tuesday, March 30, 7 p.m.
 Kelley Lecture Hall

Watch a screening of the documentary “Autumn Gem,” the story of China’s first women’s rights activist. Afterwards, join the directors, Rae Chang and Adam Tow, for a question-and-answer session. Sponsored by the Philosophy and Religion Department.

Library Exhibits the Work of Florence Seibert ’18 and the Woman’s College of Baltimore
Throughout March
Library Stacks, Level 4

The library will feature displays about Florence Seibert ’18, a pioneer in tuberculosis research, and about the Woman’s College of Baltimore (which became Goucher College). Sponsored by the Goucher College Library.

Media Contact Kristen Keener Media Relations Director kristen.keener@goucher.edu 410-337-6316