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<u>Working late on campus? Contact the Campus Safety Escort
Service</u>! Sunday through Thursday, dusk to midnight. (The
Service will resume on October 22, 2006.) If you need an escort
prior to that, you can contact the Campus Police for an escort.<br><br>
<u>"Donate-A-Cell Phone" Campaign</u> (during the month of
October)<br>
In recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, the Women's Resource
Center will be collecting deactivated wireless cell phones. All
such phones will be donated to the Wireless Foundation, a non-profit
organization, to be reprogrammed to access 911, providing air time to
potential victims of domestic violence. <br>
Make your cell phone donation in person to the Women's Resource Center,
260 Costo Hall, and pick up a tax-deduction form at that time
too!<br><br>
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"<u>He Said, She Said"<br>
Tuesday, October 3<br>
Bourns A-265, 6-8 p.m.<br>
</u><font size=3>Through Deborah Tannen's film, "He Said, She
Said", participants think on conversations between men and women as
cross-cultural or differently patterned communication. Learn to
describe the notions of status, style, connection, miscommunication and
misinterpretation between males and females.<br>
Facilitated by Professor Scott Brooks, Department of Sociology,
UCR.<br><br>
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<u>"Not Without My Daughter!"<br>
Thursday, October 5, 6-8 p.m.<br>
Humanities 1500<br>
</u>Betty Mahmoody went to the Middle East with her daughter and
native-born husband for a visit with his family. Soon, the horrible truth
came out about their "vacation." Betty's husband didn't intend
to bring his family back to America! SHE could return, but their daughter
had to stay. As a stranger in a foreign land, Betty had no money, no
friends, and no rights. But she had an unconquerable will. In a hostile,
war-torn country, she made a desperate bid to escape with her
child.<br><br>
Her daring 500-mile sojourn with her young daughter across the mountains
from Iran to Turkey is chronicled in her Pulitzer Prize nominated book
and movie starring Sally Field, "Not Without My
Daughter!"<br><br>
Listen to the compelling adventure and gripping account of an ordinary
woman's extraordinary courage. Her story, bravery and ultimate
triumph are unforgettable.<br><br>
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<u>My Gender, Myself<br>
Wednesday, October 11, 2-3 p.m.<br>
Bourns A-265<br>
</u>This interactive program explores the notions of gender by having
participants create collages representing their own gender. Using the
collages as a capstone, participants engage in dialogue about gender,
including socialization and roles. Facilitated by Christine Gailey,
Professor, UCR Women's Studies Department.<br><br>
<u>"How Far Is Too Fair?"<br>
Wednesday, October 11, 4-5 p.m.<br>
Humanities 1500<br>
</u>This workshop is designed to provide background knowledge on the
definitions of sexual harassment and sexual assault, as related to party
concerns and rights while dating. Learn about relevant case studies
and resources. Facilitated by Debbie Artis, Title IX Coordinator,
UCR<br><br>
<u>"Sistah-2-Sistah"<br>
Thursday, October 12, 6-8 p.m.<br>
Humanities 1500<br>
</u>A monthly support group designed for African-American women to
promote sisterhood. Everyone welcome!<br><br>
<u>"Kaplan Testing Workshop"<br>
Thursday, October 12, Noon - 1 p.m.<br>
Humanities 1500<br>
</u>Attend this free seminar and learn: How to successfully
navigate the admissions process; how to craft an application that gets
you noticed; and score-raising strategies critical to acing your
admissions test.<br><br>
<u>"Brothas and Sistahs United" (BSU)<br>
Tuesday, October 17, 6-8 p.m.<br>
Humanities 1500<br>
</u>Let's get together to talk and promote unity! Everyone welcome!<br>
To be added to the mailing list, email Romanie Arterberry at
romanie@ucr.edu<br><br>
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<u>"The Clothesline Project"<br>
October 16 through 20, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.<br>
Commons Walkway<br>
</u>In recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, the Women's
Resource Center will sponsor the Clothesline Project. <br>
The concept is simple: a visual display of T-shirts calling attention to
domestic violence.<br>
The Clothesline Project puts a human face on the statistics of violence
against women. It provides an avenue for women to courageously break the
silence and celebrates women's strength to survive.<br><br>
Stop by the Women's Resource Center, 260 Costo Hall, to design a T-shirt
to be added to UCR's clothesline.<br><br>
<u>"Do You Know What You're Saying?<br>
Wednesday, October 18, 2-3 p.m.<br>
Engineering Building 2, Room 205<br>
</u>This interactive workshop provides a platform for participants to
delve into topics of gender roles and sexism by looking at language and
behavior. With thought-providing activities as a backdrop,
participants engage in dialogue about sexuality and the social
construction of gender.<br><br>
<u>"Carolyn Thomas: From Victim to Survivor"<br>
Tuesday, October 24, 6-8 p.m.<br>
Humanities 1500<br>
</u>In 2003, Carolyn Thomas was shot point-blank by an abusive
ex-boyfriend. She suffered catastrophic facial injuries and was not
expected to live, but she did!!<br>
Listen as she shares her courageous, inspirational and miraculous story
of survival.<br><br>
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<u>"Breast Cancer Survivor Panel"<br>
Tuesday, October 24, Noon to 1 p.m.<br>
Humanities 1500<br>
</u>In recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, you are invited to
listen to a panel of breast cancer survivors share their personal
challenges.<br><br>
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<u>"Self-Defense for Women and Men: Be aware! Be
prepared!"<br>
Thursday, November 2, 6-9 p.m.<br>
Student Recreation Center, Multipurpose Room A<br>
</u>Discover how to identify dangerous situations and people. Learn to
defend yourself against muggings, car-jackings, and rape.<br><br>
Find out how to prevent assaults and practice how to effectively fight
back in life-threatening situations.<br><br>
Classes are fun, relaxed and interactive with lots of opportunities for
questions. The physical techniques are easy to learn, practice and become
part of your self-defense "tool belt."<br><br>
To register,call the Women's Resource Center at x23337. (Plan to wear
comfortable clothing.)<br><br>
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<u>"Tough Guise"<br>
Tuesday, November 7, 6-8 p.m.<br>
Engineering Building 2, Room 205<br>
</u>Facilitated by Scott Brooks, Assistant Professor, Department of
Sociology<br>
Using Jackson Katz's award-winning documentary to set the stage, this
workshop examines the construction of masculinity in American
culture.<br>
To create synergy and common ground, participants will discuss their
roles in fostering or deconstructing masculinity as presented in the
film.<br><br>
<u>"The Wage Gap"<br>
Tuesday, November 7, Noon to 1 p.m.<br>
Humanities 1500<br>
</u>Do women earn less money on the job than men?<br>
If so, why? Where's the proof?<br>
What role do race and ethnicity play?<br><br>
Facilitated by Dr. Amalia Cabezas, Women's Studies, UCR and Dr. Mindy
Marks, Department of Economics, UCR.<br><br>
<u>"A Cut Above"<br>
Tuesday, November 14, 2-3 p.m.<br>
Engineering Building 2, Room 205<br>
</u>When you are male, male privilege is accorded you, whether you ask
for it or not. Through this interactive workshop,
participants analyze maleness, or masculinity, in contemporary society:
the ways male privilege and power are derived, represented, and their
effects.<br><br>
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<u>"Annual Campus Safety Walk"<br>
Thursday, November 16, 6 p.m.<br>
Humanities 1500<br>
</u>Help tour the campus in groups for areas that may be unsafe due to
burned out lights, overgrown shrubbery, or buildings that form alcoves
where attackers may hide.<br>
Recommendations will be submitted to the Campus Safety Committee and
Physical Plant for review and repairs.<br><br>
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</font><font size=2 color="#008080">Romanie Arterberry, </b><i>Student
Affairs Officer</i> | romanie@ucr.edu | (951) 827-3337<br>
Women's Resource Center | 260 Costo Hall | University of
California | Riverside, CA 92521<br>
</font><font face="Arial Narrow, Helvetica" size=2 color="#000080"><i>Judge
ye not a person by one kind or dreadful deed, but how they spent their
days and minutes on Mother Earth,<br>
and then, if you dare to, compare yourself to them.<br><br>
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