Upcoming Events
A Culture of Violence?
Encouraging Dialogue between Men & Women
Wednesday, December 3rd; 7-9 PM, KIPJ, Room 215
The Women’s Center is partnering with the Women's Equity Council and UCSD's Women Center and presenting an open forum and community dialogue around violence against women. The evening event will host speakers with diverse backgrounds who will share their experiences about the causes, cycles, and impact of violence on the individual and society. A panel discussion will conclude the evening focusing on violence prevention, empowerment, and advocacy.
Please join us for A Culture of Violence? Encouraging Dialogue between Men & Women in honor of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, as well as the 16 days of Activism against Gender Violence that commences on Nov. 25th and ends Dec. 10th with the International Human Rights Day. Click here for more information.
Women of Impact Luncheon
Friday, December 5th; 12-2 PM
The Women of Impact luncheon is an invitation only luncheon and awards ceremony hosted by the Women’s Center to recognize the outstanding women in our campus community. Members of the university nominate female students, faculty and staff who have had a profound impact on the USD community, through their work and their connection with others.
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The Women’s Center works to foster an environment that empowers women by highlighting gender-related topics impacting the USD community. We would like to encourage each of you to get involved, either as a participant or a volunteer, with the various programs and services that we provide. We look forward to hearing from you soon!
The Women's Center is located in the first floor of the University Center, room 116.
We can be reached at x2396.
News Now Hiring! Student Director Positions Are you interested in creating change at USD? Would you like to empower your peers?
Here is your chance! The USD Women’s Center is now accepting applications for the undergraduate Student Director of Issues position. Women's Center Serving the Community! The Women's Center is working to provide more service opportunities for our students, particularly around areas that affect women directly. We are teaming up with the American Cancer Society to help with their annual walk, "Making Strides Against Breast Cancer." We will also be providing volunteer opportunities for students to help with Women's Center events, and connect with the surrounding community. If you have ideas or want to get more involved in serving the needs of women, please let us know! Stop by the center in UC116 or email us at womenscenter@sandiego.edu.
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Upcoming Events at a Glance WOMEN'S CENTER OPEN HOUSE Tuesday, September 23, 12-2pm Join us for free food and fun prizes! come learn about the programs and services at the Women's Center and connect with like minded people on campus. The Good Body, a play by Eve Ensler Sunday, September 28, 6:30-10pm Downtown San Diego From the acclaimed author of “The Vagina Monologues” comes a startlingly funny and deeply moving new play about women and their bodies. Inspired by interviews with women from 40 countries, this provocative journey from body obsession to enlightenment is a personal wake-up call from Ensler to love “the good bodies" we inhabit. This special off campus event will take students to the Lyceum Space Theatre in downtown San Diego. Transportation will be provided and will leave the University Center at 6:30pm. A dessert discussion will take place following the play.ELECTION 2008 GENDER DISCUSSION: "CAN WOMEN REALLY DO IT ALL?" Tuesday, September 30, 12:30-1:30pm UC Student Lounge Just two days before the October 2nd vice presidential debates, we invite you to join us for a brown bag lunch discussion on the role that gender plays in politics. The discussion will be co-facilitated by Political Science professors Dr. Noelle Norton and Dr. Casey Dominguez, from the political science department. Get Informed - Get Involved - Get Active - Election 2008. To learn more about election related events happening on campus, visit www.sandiego.edu/vote. |
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