Feminist Followings—Week 11

Issue 11—Week of November 16th

“Don’t compromise yourself. You are all you’ve got.” – Janis Joplin

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** This week is Transgender Awareness Week. **

AU EVENTS

I Love Female Orgasm – Monday, November 16 – 8:15 p.m. – Ward 1

Get ready for one of the most exciting events of the year! Sex educators Dorian Solot and Marshall Miller return to AU for this funny, educational program about women’s sexuality and pleasure focused on “the big O.” Orgasm beginners and aficionados of all genders and gender identities are welcome at this event. There’s only one question: Are you coming?

AU’s Fourth Annual GLBT Studies Colloquium – Tuesday, November 17

Come explore a variety of issues in the GLBT community from blood donation policies to polyamory to queer theory and more. Registration starts at noon and the event continues throughout the day. Please RSVP in advance. To find out more about the event or to RSVP, visit http://www.american.edu/ocl/glbta/Programs-and-Events-GLBT-Studies-Colloquium.cfm.

Rape and Safety Meeting – Wednesday, November 18 – 7-8 p.m. – Location TBD

Come find out what WI’s Department of Rape and Safety is up to this semester including the (con)sensual campaign and how you can get involved!

Dance Marathon Volunteer Meeting – Wednesday, November 18 – 8-9 p.m. – Batelle T48
Get involved in an AU tradition to raise money to fight AIDS. Find out more at this volunteer meeting.

Exploring Sexuality and Disability – Thursday, November 19 – 6 p.m. – Battelle Atrium

Come explore how sexuality is perceived in the disabled community, and how society perceives the sexualities of people with disabilities. Co-sponsored by Women’s Initiative.

DC EVENTS

Anti-Street Harassment Workshop – Tuesday, November 17 – 6:45-8:45 p.m. – The Social Action and Leadership School for Activists (SALSA)

Holla Back DC is holding a free workshop on how to respond to harassment on the street. This workshop is free, but you must register ahead of time. For more information or to register, visit http://hollabackdc.wordpress.com/2009/11/09/register-for-a-free-hbdc-workshop.

“God, Me… HIV?” Film Screening—Monday, November 30 – 6:30-9:30 p.m. – The Newseum, 555 Pennsylvania Ave. NW

Join the National Medical Association for its red carpet premiere of “God, Me… HIV?”, an adaptation of Devin T. Robinson X’s one-man show “God Did Not Give Me HIV.” There will be free HIV testing at the event. Tickets are free, but you must RSVP to .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) to receive your electronic ticket.

INTERNSHIPS

The Feminist Majority Foundation –

Intern with the Feminist Majority Foundation this spring! Join our team and contribute to our work by organizing events, researching information, attending rallies, monitoring legislation, and more! FMF seeks highly motivated undergraduate students with a passion for feminist issues and an interest in public policy and political science. All who are interested are encouraged to apply. 
Part-time and full-time internships begin January 2010.  To apply, submit a cover letter, resume, and brief writing sample to .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address). For more information, visit http://www.feminist.org/intern.

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