APRIL EVENTS
Monday, April 7: "'Threading the Needle' Queer Reels & Real Topics", “Small Town Gay Bars” (2006, Not Rated), 6:00 PM, Room 169 Human Sciences. Co-sponsored by the Women's Studies Program and the School of Art.
Thursday, April 10: Women’s Studies Spring Soiree for students, faculty and friends, 5:00 PM at La Diosa.
Wednesday, 16 April : 6 pm HS 169 There will be a panel on rape/assault prevention for women, and reflects concern about the number of assaults recently at bars in Lubbock.
16 April: First meeting of the Women in Science Club, 11:30-1:00, DeVitt Jones Sculpture Court at the Museum of Texas Tech University. Sponsored by the Center for the Integration of Science Education and Research and the TTU Health Sciences Center School of Medicine. For more information: www.ciser.ttu.edu.
Friday, 18 April: As part of a class project, students in Dr. Leila DeVriese’s Global Feminisms course (WS4399) have successfully launched a chapter of Amnesty International at Texas Tech. The chapter, which will be run as a student organization, is a re-birthin West Texas, and will hold its inaugural event on Friday April 18th in the Human Sciences Bldg., Rm. 169 from 6 p.m. -7:30 p.m. The event is open to the public and will include the screening of the award-winning documentary film: 10 Questions for the Dalai Lama. The event will also offer an opportunity for interested students to join the TTU Amnesty International chapter and learn more about upcoming events and campaigns on campus. Refreshments will be provided.
MARCH 2008 CAMPUS/AREA EVENTS
Monday, March 10: "'Threading the Needle' Queer Reels & Real Topics", “Celluloid Closet” (1995, Rated R), 6:00PM, Room 169 Human Sciences. Co-sponsored by the Women's Studies Program and the School of Art.
Thursday, March 27: "The Sincerest Form of Flattery: Contemporary Women Writers on Forerunners in Fiction," a Reading from the Anthology featuring Jacqueline Kolosov-Wenthe, Lindsay Hutton, and Women's Studies Faculty, 7:30 PM, Room 001 English Building. More information.
Friday, April 4: Talk by Dr. Kim Perry, Principal, School for Young Women Leaders, (new LISD school for girls), 1:00-2:30 PM, Canyon Room, Student Union Building. For more information contact womens.studies@ttu.edu .
FEBRUARY 2008 CAMPUS/AREA EVENTS
Monday, February 11: TTAAWHE luncheon-Guest Speaker Dr. Leila DeVriese, Visiting Assistant Professor of Women's Studies, “The Makings of a Global Women’s Movement.” 12PM, Mesa Room, Student Union Building. There will be a charge for lunch. RSVP to Esther Lichti, 742-4335 or esther.lichti@ttu.edu by February 4.
Thursday, February 14: Activist Nikki Giovanni, public talk, 2PM, Allen Theater
Monday, February 18: "'Threading the Needle' Queer Reels & Real Topics", “ Paragraph 175” (2000, Not Rated), 6 PM, Room 169 Human Sciences. Co-sponsored by the Women's Studies Program and the School of Art.
Monday, February 25: Dr. Esther Lichti’s Retirement Reception, Provost’s Office, 3-5PM, 104 Administration building
Friday, February 22: Abstracts due, Graduate Student poster proposals for AAUW-Texas 100th Anniversary Convention (Dallas, 25-27 April 2008): More info: see above.
Monday, February 25: Registration deadline, TTU Women’s Studies Conference. Registration Form
Tuesday, February 26: “Roast the Provost” fundraiser for “Science, It’s a Girl Thing.” 6:30PM, Student Union Building Ballroom. More info: m.hamman@ttu.edu
Thursday, February 28: Spring Reception, Women’s Studies Community Connection. 5-7PM, International Cultural Center, Texas Tech University, 601 Indiana Avenue.
Friday, February 29: 24th Annual All-University Conference on the Advancement of Women (aka the TTU “Women’s Studies conference”); Student Union building, 8-5 (register by February 25!)
Friday, February 29: 2008 Women's Studies Annual Conference,
The Face of Innovation: Women Changing the World
Through Engineering, Science, and Medicine
Conference Registration
Conference
Program and Schedule
Paper and
Poster Session Schedule
Women's Studies
Community Connection Reception
Friday, February 29: Abstracts due, GLCA Conference on Transnational Feminisms (at Kenyon College, Ohio, 26-28 Sept 2008). More info: Prof Clara Roman-Odio (romanodioc@kenyon.edu)
JANUARY 2008 CAMPUS/AREA EVENTS
Wednesday, January 9: “A How-to Workshop for Undergraduates – Getting Your Conference Proposal Ready to Submit,” Dr. L.M. Calkins, 4 PM, 213 Administration. RSVP to laura.calkins@ttu.edu .
Thursday, January 10: Meeting and Panel Discussion: "Embracing Our Neighborhoods: the 'War on College Kids' & Fourth Amendment Rights" Co-Sponsored by the Women’s Studies Program and Lubbock Chapter of the American Civil Liberties Union, 7 PM, 169 Human Sciences Building. More information.
Saturday, January 19: Film Presentation, “Ghosts of Abu Ghraib,” 7:00 PM, Room 001 English building. More information. Co-sponsored by the Women's Studies Program and the Lubbock Chapter of the American Civil Liberties Union.
Monday, January 28: "'Threading the Needle' Queer Reels & Real Topics" Film Series, “Before Stonewall” (1984, Not Rated), 6 PM, Room 169 Human Sciences. Co-sponsored by the Women's Studies Program and the School of Art.
NOVEMBER 2007 CAMPUS/AREA EVENTS
November 13 - 16: Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Health Week Events.
November 13: "Health Disparities Within the LGBT Community" by Dr. Nick Gorton, MD., 12 - 1PM, 150 Academic Classroom Bldg., HSC.
November 13: "Transgender Medicine 101" discussion by Dr. Nick Gorton on health issues including MtF and FtM transitions, with Q&A and refreshments. 6-7PM, Academic Classroom Bldg. HSC.
November 14: "Southern Comfort" 2001 documentary film following FtM Robert Eads through ovarian cancer crisis. 7-9PM, 250 Academic Classroom Bldg. HSC.
November 15: "LGBT Community and Health" informational presentation and discussion on stereotypes, LGBT health issues, and treating LGBT patients in medical settings. 4-5PM, 240 Academic Classroom Bldg. HSC.
November 16: "Rainbow Caduceus Pin Campaign" for LGBT people and allies; providing rainbow pins and information on current LGBT issues in the media. 12-1PM, Lobby Academic Classroom Bldg. HSC.
November 9: Diversity Photography Contest Entries Due - a campus-wide photography contest to find out what diversity looks like on the Texas Tech campus. For more information contact CCAAC at 742-8681.
November 12: Comanche Nation College President Kim Winkleman, "The Tribal College Movement and the Role of a Tribal College in the 21st Century", 1-4 PM., Southwest Collection Formby Room. More information: Southwest Collection, 742-3749.
November 13: 9-11:30 AM. American Indian Event Week continues with three presentations: "Beyond Myth, Manifest Destiny and the 'Cameo Theory': Native Americans and the American Revolution" by Ethan Schmidt; "Reflections on the Native Americans of the Great Plains: The Southern Cheyenne and Comanche" by Edward Anderson; and " Hope on the Rez: Comments by James Goss" by James Goss. Southwest Collection Formby Room. More information: Southwest Collection, 742-3749.
November 15: 1:30 - 3PM. Cultural Arts Exhibit and Student Meet 'n Greet with Bill Skillman and the West Texas Native American Association. Refreshments provided. Southwest Collection Formby Room. More information: Southwest Collection, 742-3749.
November 15: 7 - 9:20 PM. "Edge of America", a movie and presentation by Sofia Rodriguez. Southwest Collection Reading Room. More information: Southwest Collection, 742-3749.
December 1: Deadline
for submission to The Harbinger, a student journal of Arts and Letters,
accepting submissions of art, critical essay, fiction, non-fiction and
poetry, open to graduate and undergraduate students. For submission
guidelines visit
www.harbingerJournal.com .
OCTOBER 2007 CAMPUS/AREA EVENTS
October 5 - November 18 : "Y Que: Queer Art Made in Texas" Landmark Art Gallery, TTU School of Art, 8-5, M-F
October 11: National Coming Out Day, TTU Free Speech Zone, 11AM-2PM. University Student Housing and the TTU Gay-Straight Alliance sponsor a Ribbon demo to show support.
October 11:
Shirley Campbell, a feminist activist with United Nations, NGO, and other
international experience in the Caribbean and Latin America will give a talk On
“Black Women in Latin America: Situation, Contributions, and Identity”, 5PM.,
College of Education, Room 350. Presented by the Latino)a)/Hispanic Faculty and
Staff Association, with support from the Black Faculty Staff Association, the
College
of Education, the Honors College Speakers Series, and the Women’s Studies
Program.
October 12: Opening, “Sabor Hispano 2007: Tradiciones Y Memorias de Nuestros Paises,” the second annual juried art exhibit and poetry reading event. Welcoming address, Shirley Campbell, 5:30 PM. in the Allen Theatre, Student Union Building. Reception 7-9PM at the TTU Southwest Collections Building, 15th and Detroit. Sponsored by the Latino(a)/Hispanic Faculty and Staff Association.
October 16: “National Day of Silence.” Opportunity for allies and supporters to “take a vow of silence” in recognition of those silenced every day because of their sexual identity; ribbons distributed throughout the residence halls all week. Sponsored by University Student Housing.
October 18: GLB Ally Training for TTU Students: 6-8PM, Lubbock Room, Student Union Building. Free pizza. Sponsored by TTU Student Counseling Center.
October 19: World AIDS Day: AIDS quilt squares available for signing at Residence Hall Offices across campus. Sponsored by University Student Housing.
October 22: “TTU Has a Graduate Program in Women’s Studies?!?!?” An informational meeting on the Graduate Certificate Program in women’s Studies. 4-5PM at the Women’s Studies Program Offices, 213 Administration. More information 742-4335.
October 26: GLB Ally Training for TTU Faculty and Staff. 11AM-1PM, Student Wellness Center, Room 205. Lunch provided. Please RSVP by October 24 to Maria Vega, 742-3674. Sponsored by the Student Counseling Center.
October 30: Women’s Studies Community Connection Fall Mixer Honoring Martha Hise, 5-7PM, American State Bank Cafeteria, 1401 Avenue Q (Enter from the East parking lot in the back.)