February 25, 2005 UNT Inhouse publication: UNT to commemorate advances and sacrifices of women during March

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UNT to commemorate advances and sacrifices of women during March

UNT will celebrate Women's History Month in March with a series of events and educational activities designed to highlight the accomplishments and achievements of women. The events are organized by the UNT Women's Center.

"Women's History Month is a time to commemorate the pioneers who paved the way for women's freedom, women's rights and women's lives," says Mary Pastorius, director of the Women's Center. "It reminds us of the hardships our foremothers experienced and their battles against society's prejudices in their times. It also should remind us that the battle is not over and that in their memory, we should continue their hard work."

Pastorius adds that another goal of Women's History Month is to provide a variety of successful female role models.

Activities will include workshops, luncheons, films, lectures and a month-long baby care donation drive. The drive, which benefits the Denton Family Resource Center, is collecting only new diaper bags and new receiving blankets. Contributors can drop off items at the Women's Center, University Union, Room 430, and the Commuter, Off-Campus and Non-Traditional Student Services office, University Union, Room 216I.

For more information, contact the Women's Center at (940) 565-3694 or visit web2.unt.edu/dos/new/wc.

Women's History Month Events:

Monday, Feb. 28
Women's Center Open House, 3 p.m.
University Union, Room 430.

Tuesday, March 1
Lessons in Leadership Workshop: Women in Leadership, 10 a.m.
Sponsored by Eagle Leadership Office. Wooten Hall, Room 311.

Tuesday, March 1
Conference: What Women Are Doing With Their Time, 11:30 a.m.
Sponsored by the League of Professional Women, University Union, Silver Eagle Suite.

Wednesday, March 2
Lavender Lunch, noon
Speaker Laurie Scott, Community Case Manager for the Resource Center of Dallas, presents Same Sex Family Violence Dynamics, The lecture's purpose is to present facts to dispel the myths of violence within same-sex relationships. Co-sponsored by the Diversity Education Office and the Women's Center. University Union , Room 413.

Thursday, March 3
Each One Teach One Film Series, noon
Slaying the Dragon, This film discusses Asian Americans as depicted in the media, focusing on Asian women. University Union, Multicultural Center, Room 422.

Tuesday, March 8
Women in Leadership Day Luncheon, 11:30 a.m.
Guest speaker, Ruth Thomas, Girls Incorporated, Dallas Chapter. Co-sponsored by Women's Studies Department. University Union, Silver Eagle Suite.

Wednesday, March 9
Lavender Lunch, noon
Guest Speaker: Kam de Leon presents Out of the Closet and Into the History Books: 20th Century American Lesbians, The lecture will focus on efforts of women for women within the Gay, Lesbian, Bi-sexual, Transgender struggle from a historical perspective to and with a focus on diversity. University Union, Room 413.

Thursday March 10
Each One Teach One Film Series, noon
Step by Step: Building a Feminist Movement The filmfocuses on the feminist movement as experienced by several women active in the movement as it developed in America through the decades following World War II. University Union, Multicultural Center, Room 422.

Wednesday, March 23
Lavender Lunch, noon
Guest speaker Janine Johnson presents It's A Man's World (Why Would You Want Out?) This lecture presents a personal perspective on the social and economic implications of a male-to-female gender transition. University Union, Room 413.

Wednesday, March 23
Women's History Month Lecture, 4 p.m.
Margaret King, professor of history at Brooklyn College and Graduate Center at the City University of New York, will present "Renaissance Mothering: The Maternal Promotion of Sons, 1250-1750." Sponsored by the Department of History, University Union, Lyceum.

Thursday March 24
Each One Teach One Film Series, noon
A Place of Rage. The film presents African American women commenting on their experiences in the civil rights movement, racial discrimination and its effects, and their hopes for the future. University Union, Multicultural Center, Room 422.

Monday, March 28
Women's Center Coffee Social 9 a.m.
University Union, Room 430.

Tuesday, March 29
Mothers Against Drunk Driving informational meeting, 7 p.m.
Sponsored by Sigma Lambda Beta. University Union, Room 417 .

Thursday, March 31
Women of Color Conference, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Co-sponsored by the Division of Equity and Diversity, University Union, Silver Eagle Suite.


BY MICHELLE HALE mhale@unt.edu

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