4/12/02
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact:
Melanie Klein, chairperson, Gender Equality Association, (319) 273-7183
Vicki Grimes, University Marketing & Public Relations, (319) 273-2761
'Take Back the Night Rally 2002' at UNI, Wednesday, April 17
CEDAR FALLS, Iowa — The Take Back the Night Rally 2002 will be Wednesday, April 17, beginning at 5 p.m., on the University of Northern Iowa's Maucker Union Plaza. The rain location is Maucker Union Expansion C.
The nationwide event takes place each year in April. Melanie Klein, chairperson of UNI's Gender Equality Association, says the rally will unify men and women against sexual violence and battering. "It's a time for survivors of sexual abuse and physical violence to share their stories, celebrate their healing and stand with others in solidarity."
This year's events include performances by Colleen Jameson, folk singer, songwriter and social activist from St. Louis; and the UNI Students Against a Violent Environment (SAVE) forum actors. In addition, there will be an open-mic session and a candlelight vigil. During the vigil a performance by Cheri Nelson, poet, will remember survivors of rape, sexual abuse and domestic violence. After the vigil, participants will march down College Street. Then, participants will view a dress rehearsal of the play, "Extra-Curricular: A Novel of Rape on Campus."
For more information on the rally, contact Melanie Klein by phone at (319) 273-7183 or by e-mail at melklein@uni.edu.
The event is sponsored by the Gender Equality Association, the Women's Studies Program, Wellness and Recreation Services and SAVE. It is part of UNI's annual "Arts in April" celebration. For a full listing of events, see the UNI Web site at www.uni.edu.
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4/12/02
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact:
Holly Kuhn, UNI Gender Equality Association, (319) 266-7115
Darci Ritter, Family Service League, (319) 235-6271
Vicki Grimes, University Marketing & Public Relations, (319) 273-2761
'Women's Music Festival' to be held by UNI Campanile Wednesday, April 17
CEDAR FALLS, Iowa -- A "Women's Music Festival" to promote awareness about the issue of sexual assault, will be held from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 17, on the plaza by the University of Northern Iowa's Campanile, weather permitting. The rain location is in the Maucker Union Hemisphere Lounge.
The UNI Gender Equality Association (GEA) and Family Service League's (FSL) Crisis Services Program are sponsoring the event that will feature performers Karla Ruth, Emily, Colleen Jameson, Terry Pearson Stevens, Holly Hathaway, the West African Dance Ensemble and the Capoeira (Brazilian dance) group.
In addition to the performances, those attending will be able to view the "Silent Witness" display a traveling memorial honoring Iowa women and children who were killed in acts of domestic violence, and visit vendors with materials focusing on violence prevention and women's issues.
The event is being held in conjunction with the "Take Back the Night Rally 2002" that is scheduled to begin at 5 p.m. Wednesday, on top of Maucker Union. It also is part of UNI's annual "Arts in April" celebration.
For a full listing of Arts in April events, see the UNI Web site at <www.uni.edu>.
For more information on the Women's Music Festival, contact Holly Kuhn, GEA at (319) 266-7115 or Darci Ritter, FSL at (319) 235-6271.
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4/12/02
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact:
Guy Sims, associate director/student activities, UNI Maucker Union, (319) 273-2683
Vicki Grimes, University Marketing & Public Relations, (319) 273-2761
UNI film series to explore 'Bionic Beauty Salon' Wednesday, April 17
CEDAR FALLS, Iowa -- "Bionic Beauty Salon," the final film in the University of Northern Iowa's "Reel to Real" film series, will be presented at noon, Wednesday, April 17, in the University Room North in Maucker Union.
"The film addresses the insecurities of women of all ages who use beauty as a measure of self-worth," said Guy Sims, associate director/student activities, Maucker Union.
A discussion will follow the 22-minute film, facilitated by Heather Soesbe, customer service specialist in the UNI Office of Financial Aid.
Sims said the "Reel to Real" film series presents short films worthy of reflection, discussion and criticism, in a setting that is both comfortable and conduciveto conversation. "Reel to Real" is sponsored by Maucker Union Student Activities Office.
For more information contact Guy Sims at (319) 273-2683.
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4/12/02
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact:
Julie Thompson, UNI Substance Abuse Services coordinator, (319) 273-2137
Vicki Grimes, University Marketing and Public Relations, (319) 273-2761
UNI participates in National Alcohol Screening Abuse Day, Thursday, April 18
CEDAR FALLS, Iowa — The University of Northern Iowa will offer alcohol screening at 4 p.m. Thursday, April 18, in Room 103 of the Wellness and Recreation Center. The event is hosted by UNI's Counseling Center and Substance Abuse Services. Free and open to the public, the screening is anonymous.
Julie Thompson, UNI Substance Abuse Services coordinator, said the program is open to friends and family of persons with potential alcohol problems, and allows them to gather information and meet with a counselor to discuss strategies. Participants may also fill out a brief questionnaire about their own drinking habits.
For more information about National Alcohol Screening Day, contact Julie Thompson at (319) 273-2137.
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