[Vcsa-announcements] WRC programs

Tue Sep 19 09:54:14 PDT 2006

Working late on campus?  Contact the Campus Safety Escort Service!  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.

"Donate-A-Cell Phone" Campaign (during the month of October)
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.
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!

"He Said, She Said"
Tuesday, October 3
Bourns A-265, 6-8 p.m.
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.
Facilitated by Professor Scott Brooks, Department of Sociology, UCR.

"Not Without My Daughter!"
Thursday, October 5, 6-8 p.m.
Humanities 1500
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.

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!"

Listen to the compelling adventure and gripping account of an ordinary 
woman's extraordinary courage.  Her story, bravery and ultimate triumph are 
unforgettable.

My Gender, Myself
Wednesday, October 11, 2-3 p.m.
Bourns A-265
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.

"How Far Is Too Fair?"
Wednesday, October 11, 4-5 p.m.
Humanities 1500
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

"Sistah-2-Sistah"
Thursday, October 12, 6-8 p.m.
Humanities 1500
A monthly support group designed for African-American women to promote 
sisterhood. Everyone welcome!

"Kaplan Testing Workshop"
Thursday, October 12, Noon - 1 p.m.
Humanities 1500
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.

"Brothas and Sistahs United" (BSU)
Tuesday, October 17, 6-8 p.m.
Humanities 1500
Let's get together to talk and promote unity! Everyone welcome!
To be added to the mailing list, email Romanie Arterberry at romanie at ucr.edu

"The Clothesline Project"
October 16 through 20, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Commons Walkway
In recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, the Women's Resource 
Center will sponsor the Clothesline Project.
The concept is simple: a visual display of T-shirts calling attention to 
domestic violence.
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.

Stop by the Women's Resource Center, 260 Costo Hall, to design a T-shirt to 
be added to UCR's clothesline.

"Do You Know What You're Saying?
Wednesday, October 18, 2-3 p.m.
Engineering Building 2, Room 205
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.

"Carolyn Thomas:  From Victim to Survivor"
Tuesday, October 24, 6-8 p.m.
Humanities 1500
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!!
Listen as she shares her courageous, inspirational and miraculous story of 
survival.

"Breast Cancer Survivor Panel"
Tuesday, October 24, Noon to 1 p.m.
Humanities 1500
In recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, you are invited to listen 
to a panel of breast cancer survivors share their personal challenges.

"Self-Defense for Women and Men:  Be aware!  Be prepared!"
Thursday, November 2, 6-9 p.m.
Student Recreation Center, Multipurpose Room A
Discover how to identify dangerous situations and people. Learn to defend 
yourself against muggings, car-jackings, and rape.

Find out how to prevent assaults and practice how to effectively fight back 
in life-threatening situations.

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."

To register,call the Women's Resource Center at x23337. (Plan to wear 
comfortable clothing.)

"Tough Guise"
Tuesday, November 7, 6-8 p.m.
Engineering Building 2, Room 205
Facilitated by Scott Brooks, Assistant Professor, Department of Sociology
Using Jackson Katz's award-winning documentary to set the stage, this 
workshop examines the construction of masculinity in American culture.
To create synergy and common ground, participants will discuss their roles 
in fostering or deconstructing masculinity as presented in the film.

"The Wage Gap"
Tuesday, November 7, Noon to 1 p.m.
Humanities 1500
Do women earn less money on the job than men?
If so, why? Where's the proof?
What role do race and ethnicity play?

Facilitated by Dr. Amalia Cabezas, Women's Studies, UCR and Dr. Mindy 
Marks, Department of Economics, UCR.

"A Cut Above"
Tuesday, November 14, 2-3 p.m.
Engineering Building 2, Room 205
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.

"Annual Campus Safety Walk"
Thursday, November 16, 6 p.m.
Humanities 1500
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.
Recommendations will be submitted to the Campus Safety Committee and 
Physical Plant for review and repairs.

Romanie Arterberry, Student Affairs Officer | romanie at ucr.edu |  (951) 827-3337
Women's Resource Center  |  260 Costo Hall | University of California | 
Riverside, CA 92521
Judge ye not a person by one kind or dreadful deed, but how they spent 
their days and minutes on Mother Earth,
and then, if you dare to, compare yourself to them.

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