2011 Women's History Month Events
Tuesday, March 1
I'm a Professional Feminist, Ask Me How!, 6:00pm PB
156
Chicago-based writer and blogger Veronica Arreola is a Latina
activist who combines her work in biological sciences with
what she refers to as "being a professional feminist." A long time
member of the Chicago feminist community and author of the
column Science GrrlS, she also directs an academic support
program for women majoring in science, technology, engineering, and
mathematics at University of Illinois/Chicago. In this
talk Arreola tackles the question: "What is a professional
feminist, and how does one become one?" She argues that
a professional feminist isn't "just a Gloria Steinem or Jessica
Valenti," but rather includes those of us working in a feminist
manner in our studies and at our jobs. Sponsored by Gender
and Women's Studies.
Alicia Erian, 7:30pm, AURR
Visiting Writers Series
Come listen to this American novelist from Syracuse, New York
speak about her works and influences. Some of her published works
include collection of short stories titled The Brutal Language of
Love, novel, Towelhead, and a screenplay for a short film titled
Hammer and Anvil.
The Body Image Project, 10:00am - 8:00pm,
AU111
Artist Larry Kirkwood is coming with an exhibit that strives to
give you a more honest and healthy view of who we really are
physically. Specifically, this project deals with prejudices such
as sexism, racism, and ageism, and judgements about weight and
height. The Body Image Project features several casts of both male
and female bodies. The project can be summed up by the words of the
artist when he says, "To make judgements about a person from
apperances alone totally misses the mark of reality."
Sponsored by Program Board and PAWS.
Wednesday, March 2
Women's 3-Point Shootout, 7:00pm, HRC court
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Students are invited to come to the HRC to participate in the
Women's 3-Point Intramural Shootout. Walk-up registration
will be accepted.
Larry Kirkwood: Body Image Project Artist, 7:00pm,
AU111
Artist Larry Kirkwood will talk about his exhibit and how it
conveys body image perceptions as well as related struggles and
triumphs. Sponsored by Program Board and PAWS.
Thursday, March 3
Sisters in Cinema Film Series: Women of Color Behind The
Lens, 7:00 p.m., Efroymson Diversity Center, AU 004.
A Dry White Season (1989) - Directed by Euzhan
Palcy.
Ben du Toit , born in South Africa, is a schoolteacher who always
has considered himself a man of caring and justice, at least on the
individual level. When his gardener's son, Jonathan is brutally
beaten and killed by the police at a demonstration by black school
children, he gradually begins to realize his own society is built
on a pillar of injustice and exploitation. When the sudden death of
Jonathan arouses his suspicions, he decides to probe into this
matter and ensure that no one gets away with murder. Little does he
realize that soon he will be labeled a 'traitor' by people of his
very own race
Friday, March 4
Helen of Troy: Goddess, Princess, Whore, and How to
Write the Biography of a Hole, 3:00pm, Johnson Room
A lecture by award-winning historian and author, Bettany Hughes,
who has devoted much of the last twenty years to the vibrant
communication of the past. Her first book Helen of Troy: Goddess,
Princess, Whore, was published to great critical acclaim and has
now been translated into ten languages. Bettany has made a number
of factual films for the BBC, Channel 4, PBS, Discovery, The
History Channel and ABC for both the British and International
markets including "The Spartans", "When The Moors Ruled in Europe",
"Athens: The Truth of Democracy", "The Women of the Bible" and
"Helen of Troy". Sponsored by Global & Historical
Studies, Classics, Gender, Women's & Sexuality Studies and Phi
Beta Kappa.
Monday, March 7
Katy Payne, 7:30pm, AURR
Woods Lecture Series
Katy Payne started her career listening to the songs of the
humpback whale. That changed in 1984 after an encounter with
two Asian elephants at the Washington Park Zoo. Studies soon
followed that showed elephants use these low-frequency calls to
coordinate their social behavior over long distances. In 1999 the
Elephant Listening Project (ELP) was founded to further the use of
acoustic methods to study and aid in the conservation of forest
elephants in Central Africa. Her current interests include global
and local conservation efforts and the role of land trusts in
conservation. Payne will talk about her work with elephants
and the important role land trusts play in conservation. She
is the author of "Silent Thunder: In the Presence of
Elephants".
Daughters of Rape, Feminists for Life, 6:00pm, PB
103
Come hear the three women, all conceived in rape, share their life
stories and views on abortion. Sponsored by Bulldogs for
Life.
Tuesday, March 8
Sisters in Cinema Film Series: Women of Color Behind The
Lens, 7:00 p.m., Efroymson Diversity Center, AU 004.
Daughters of the Dust (1991) - Written and Directed by Julie
Dash
Daughters of the Dust tells the story of three generations of
Gullah women at the turn of the 20th century and focuses on the
family's migration from the Georgia Sea Islands to the American
mainland. Featuring an unusual narrative device, the film is told
by an unborn child. The movie gained critical praise, for both its
rich language and use of song, and for its use of imagery.
Wednesday, March 9
Sisters in Cinema Film Series: Women of Color Behind The
Lens, 7:00 p.m., Efroymson Diversity Center, AU 004.
Eve's Bayou (1997) - Directed by Kasi Lemmons
Eve's Bayou is set in 1962 Louisiana. The big Batiste family is
headed by charming doctor, Louis Batiste. Though he is married to
the beautiful Roz, he has a weakness for attractive women patients.
One day, Louis is flirting with married and sexy Metty Mereau,
unaware that he is observed by his youngest idealistic daughter
Eve, by accident. Eve cannot forget the incident which is traumatic
for her naiveté and shares a secret with older sister Cicely. Lies
start to roll...
Thursday, March 10
Sisters in Cinema Film Series: Women of Color Behind The
Lens, 7:00 p.m., Efroymson Diversity Center, AU 004.
Down in the Delta (1998) - Directed by Maya
Angelou
Rosa Lynn sends her drug addicted daughter, Loretta and her
children away from the big city to live with their uncle Earl in
the ancestral home in rural Mississippi. Earl puts Loretta to work
in his restaurant, Just Chicken, while also telling them about the
generations of their family, the Sinclair's, dating back to their
time in slavery before the Civil War.
Tuesday, March 22
Sisters in Cinema Film Series: Women of Color Behind The
Lens, 7:00 p.m., Efroymson Diversity Center, AU 004.
Love and Basketball (2000) - Directed by Gina
Prince-Bythewood
Set in Los Angeles in 1981, Monica moves in next door to Quincy.
They're 11, and both want to play in the NBA, just like Quincy's
dad. Their love-hate relationship lasts into high school, with
Monica's edge and Quincy's top-dog attitude separating them.
However, when Quincy's parents argue, he climbs through Monica's
window to sleep on the floor. As high school ends, they come
together as a couple, but within a year, with both of them playing
ball at USC, Quincy's relationship with his father takes an ugly
turn, and it leads to a break up with Monica. Some years later,
their pro careers at a crossroads, they meet again. It's time for a
final game of one-on-one with high stakes.
Wednesday, March 23
That's What She Said, 8:00pm, JH 141
A panel of sex-perts will respond to your questions about sex and
sexual health! Come for free food, free condoms and really good
information. Sponsored by PAWS, Panhellenic Council and GEAR.
Thursday, March 24
Women's Softball vs. Indiana State, 3:00pm, Butler
Softball Field
Come out and support your Butler athletics by cheering on the
Softball team.
Neon Love Life, 7:00pm, Starbucks
Neon Love Life is now bringing their pop/punk/rock sounds to
Butler University, and are helping shape the music scene for Indy's
up-and-comers though a non-profit rock n roll camp called Girls
Rock! Indianapolis, a rock n roll camp geared toward girls ages
9-16. Sponsored by Program Board Coffeehouse Committee,
Demia, and My Old Kentucky Blog.
Women's Bone Health Information Session, TIME, JH
083 (Basement of the COE)
How much calcium do I need? When should I take it?
Does it matter if its calcium gluconate or calcium
carbonate?...
Women have many concerns with growing older and their bones are
one of them. So many products and recommendations are out
there, how do you know you're taking the right steps to prevent
osteoporosis ("brittle bones")? Join Healthy Horizons as we
discuss the recommended calcium intake, calcium products, and tips
you can incorporate in day-to-day life to ensure you're building
(and maintaining!) strong bones.
Friday, March 25
Carillon Music by American Women Composers, 4:00pm,
Carillon Room
Lovely printed programs available in the Carillon Room / Garden
House.
Marilyn Chin, 7:30pm, Clowes Memorial Hall
Visiting Writers Series
Born in Hong Kong and raised in Portland, Oregon. Marilyn Chin's
books of poetry have become Asian American classics and are taught
in classrooms internationally. They include: Rhapsody in Plain
Yellow; The Phoenix Gone, The Terrace Empty; and Dwarf Bamboo. She
is also the author of a novel, Revenge of the Mooncake Vixen.
Monday, March 28
Heather's Story, 7:00pm, PB 156
Sponsored by Butler University Victim Advocate Program, BUPD and
the Panhellenic Association.
Monday, March 28
Sisters in Cinema Film Series: Women of Color Behind The
Lens, 7:00 p.m., Efroymson Diversity Center, AU 004.
Civil Brand (2002) - Directed by Neema
Barnette
Women prisoners strike up a friendship with a young law student
who works as a part-time prison guard. Together, they discover that
a corporation funds and profits from the plantation-like work
environment they are forced to endure. In a botched attempt to
organize a protest against their "slave labor", the women take over
the prison. The film offers a rare glimpse of the effects of the
prison industrial complex on female inmates.
Tuesday, March 29
Women's History Challenge, 7:00 p.m., Efroymson
Diversity Center, AU 004.
Join us for an exciting, team-based game that challenges your
knowledge of Women's History facts and achievements. Edible prizes
will be awarded to the winning team.
Sunday, April 3
Walk Against Domestic Violence, 11:00am, The
Mall
Sponsored by Kappa Kappa Gamma, Alpha Chi Omega, and the Office of
Health Education & Outreach.
Ongoing WHM Events
Women's History Month Display at Irwin Library.