Women's and Gender Studies

Women's History Month Film: The Evolution of Dad

Thu, 03/28/2013 - 6:30pm - 8:30pm

“You’ll never look at fatherhood the same way again!” This documentary outlines the changing social landscape of fatherhood, cutting to the core of one of the most invisible, important issues of our time. Brief discussion will follow. Women's History Month events are sponsored by the UNI Women's and Gender Studies Program.

Location: 
Room 115, Seerley Hall
Contact Information
Name: 
Ruth Chananie-Hill
Email: 

1364520600

Women's History Month: Modern Parenthood Panel

Wed, 03/27/2013 - 3:30pm - 5:00pm

A group of diverse panelists will discuss their experiences of raising children in today’s society, with a focus on gender-neutral and feminist parenting. Women's History Month events are sponsored by UNI Women's and Gender Studies Program. 

Location: 
Room 115, Seerley Hall
Contact Information
Name: 
Ruth Chananie-Hill
Email: 

1364421600

Women's History Month: Celebrating Colors: Women Past, Present and Future

Tue, 03/26/2013 - 5:30pm

Celebrate feminism and women’s accomplishments through story, poetry, music and food. Women's History Month events are sponsored by the Women's and Gender Studies Program. 

Location: 
Room 161, Baker Hall
Contact Information
Name: 
Ruth Chananie-Hill
Email: 

1364337000

Women's History Month: Report on Suffrage Centennial Celebration

Thu, 03/14/2013 - 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Join five Women’s and Gender Studies students as they share stories of their experiences at the Suffrage Centennial Celebration in Washington, D.C. Women's History Month events are sponsored by the Women's and Gender Studies Program.

Location: 
Room 002, Sabin Hall
Contact Information
Name: 
Ruth Chananie-Hill
Email: 

1363311000

Women's History Month Film: "Iron Jawed Angels"

Wed, 03/13/2013 - 7:00pm - 9:00pm

This feature film, starring Hilary Swank as Alice Paul, celebrates the activism of the suffrage movement to win women’s right to vote. Women's History Month events are sponsored by the Women's and Gender Studies Program. 

Location: 
Room 246, Schindler Education Center
Contact Information
Name: 
Ruth Chananie-Hill
Email: 

1363226400

Women's History Month Book Discussion: Jessica Valenti's "Why Have Kids?"

Wed, 03/13/2013 - 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Discussion about Women's History Month Speaker Jessica Valenti's book, "Why Have Kids?" Free copies are available on a first-come, first-served basis at the Women's and Gender Studies Program office, 225 SAB. Having read the book is not required to attend and participate. All are welcome. Women's History Month events are sponsored by the Women's and Gender Studies Program. 

Location: 
College Eye Room, Maucker Union
Contact Information
Name: 
Ruth Chananie-Hill
Email: 

1363197600

Women's History Month: Feminism and Sisterhood Panel

Tue, 03/12/2013 - 5:00pm - 6:30pm

This panel will explore and discuss the role of sisterhood in the fight for women’s liberation. Discussion will follow. Women's History Month events are sponsored by the Women's and Gender Studies Program.

Location: 
University Room, Maucker Union
Contact Information
Name: 
Ruth Chananie-Hill
Email: 

1363131000

Women's History Month Film: Miss Representation

Thu, 03/07/2013 - 6:00pm - 8:00pm

This film explores how the media’s misrepresentation of women has led to the underrepresentation of women in positions of power and influence. A brief discussion will follow on ways to mitigate the negative effects of these images through feminist and gender-neutral parenting strategies. Women's History Month events are sponsored by the UNI Women's and Gender Studies Program.

Location: 
Room 115, Seerley Hall
Contact Information
Name: 
Ruth Chananie-Hill
Email: 

1362711600

Women's History Month: Centennial Women's Suffrage March

Wed, 03/06/2013 - 11:30am - 12:30pm

This reenactment celebrates the 100th anniversary of the first Women’s Suffrage March on Washington in 1913. We will gather in front of Maucker Union by the fountain, then walk around campus and return to the Union. Theme colors are purple, gold and white. Join us to honor our feminist foremothers and forefathers who fought and sacrificed to ensure women’s right to vote! Rain/snow date is March 13. Women's History Month events are sponsored by the UNI Women's and Gender Studies Program.

Location: 
Maucker Union, outside by fountain
Contact Information
Name: 
Ruth Chananie-Hill
Email: 

1362598200

Women's History Month Film: "The Business of Being Born"

Mon, 03/04/2013 - 7:00pm - 9:00pm

This documentary explores the profit-driven medicalization of childbirth. Discussion will follow. Women's History Month events are sponsored by the Women's and Gender Studies Program. 

Location: 
University Room, Maucker Union
Contact Information
Name: 
Ruth Chananie-Hill
Email: 

1362456000