Feminist Followings—Week 3

Feminist Followings
Issue 3—Week of September 21st
I’m just a person trapped inside a woman’s body – Elayne Boosler
AU EVENTS

Clothing and Toiletries Drive- Monday, September 21 – Monday, September 28
Women’s Initiative, the Wellness Center, the GLBTA Resource Center, Queers and Allies, and the Student Government are sponsoring a clothing a toiletries drive this week!  Please bring unopened toiletries and clothing in good shape to drop sites in the SG offices (MGC 262), the Wellness Center, the GLBTA Resource Center, and Anderson, McDowell, and Nebraska halls.

Student Government General Interest Meeting – Monday, September 21, 8 p.m. MGC 200
Love Women’s Initiative and want to see what else the SG has to offer?  Come learn about the different Student Government branches and departments at the General Interest Meeting!  Free Chipotle will be provided!

“Hubby Hubby” Ice Cream Social – Tuesday, September 22 – 5 pm – Wellness Center
Celebrate Vermont’s legalization of same-sex marriage and Ben and Jerry’s specially named ice cream! Enjoy ice cream with good company and check out the Wellness Center’s fun new GLBT sexual health products. 

Safe Space Sticker Program- Wednesday, September 23 – 2 p.m.
You can be a part of making AU a safer, more inclusive environment for all. Join the Safe Space Sticker Program to learn more about issues of sexual orientation and gender identity and resources on our campus. Training is available on Wednesday, September 23 and Tuesday, October 6 from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. For more information, contact the GLBTA Resource Center at x3347 or visit http://american.edu/ocl/glbta/Programs-and-Events-Safe-Space-Sticker-Program.cfm.

CIVITAS Week- Wednesday, September 23- Friday, September 25
What are you doing for our community?  Pay attention to being good community members as AU celebrates civility this week! 

KPU Event- Megan McCain- Wednesday, September 23- 8:15 p.m.- University Club
Come hear Megan McCain speak on issues of bi-partisanship, working together to achieve social equality, and her own experiences.  Co-Sponsored by Women’s Initiative.

Screening of Pray the Devil Back to Hell- Wednesday, September 23- 8:15 p.m.- Ward 2
Join the Peacebuilding and Development Institute and Women’s Initiative in viewing a documentary of the incredible story of the Liberian women’s peace movement!  The viewing of this Tribeca film festival winner is followed by a discussion.

Screening of “The Line” – Thursday, September 24 – 8:30pm – MGC 203/205
Join Women’s Initiative for the kickoff of The Line Campaign’s national campus tour right here at AU. We will be watching the documentary “The Line” which deals with issues of consent and sexual violence followed by a Q&A with producer and director Nancy Schwartzman. For more information, contact Carmen Rios, director of rape and safety at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address). Or join the facebook event at http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=162558431350&ref=ts.

AU Fights AIDS and On a Sensual Note- Friday, September 25, 8 p.m., Kay Spiritual Life Center
Come to this fundraiser for the AU Fights AIDS team!  On a Sensual Note will perform their latest songs for attendees in order to raise money for this great cause.  A $5 donation, or whatever you can spare, is suggested.  This is also a great opportunity to find out more about the AU Fights AIDS team!

The 2009 USA Basketball Women’s National Team Showcase – Sunday, October 4 – noon – Bender Arena
AU is excited and honored to host the members of basketball’s Women’s National Team. Come out near the end of the WNBA all-star players’ six-day training camp to enjoy team drills, a scrimmage, a Q&A session with head coach Geno Auriemma, and an autograph session with some of the players. Tickets are $5 and going fast. For more information or to order your tickets, visit AUEagles.com.

Phil Bender Field Hockey Game- Sunday, September 27, 1 p.m., Athletic Fields
Come watch the AU Women’s Field Hockey team take on their opponents at the annual Phil Bender game!  Free food and giveaways will be provided on a first come first serve basis!

Words Break Bars –  Monday, September 28 –  6-8:30pm –  Woods-Brown Amphitheater
Please join Women’s Initiative, SUB, Students for Sensible Drug Policy, Justice Not Jails, & AU Club Council for an evening of local art & activism featuring music from Washington CityPaper favorites Ra Ra Rasputin & Justice DC Youth activist The Pravhrb, poetry from Baltimore-based producer and songstress Carolyn Malachi, and guest speaker Neill Franklin, Retired Maryland Commander of Drug Enforcement.  This event seeks to raise awareness around the war on drugs and provide students with options for sustained activism with DC drug policy reform organizations.  This event is free, outdoors, and open to the public.  Refreshments will be provided.

Breastival 2009- Be Pink.  Be Powerful.  Be Empowered- Tuesday, October 6 – 12 p.m. – Main Quad
Join Women’s Initiative at the 5th Annual Breastival!  Come learn about health issues, play carnival games, enjoy free food donated by our sponsors, and enter to win one of our great door prizes! 

Want to host a table on behalf of your student organization or department?  It’s completely free and a great way to get information out to students!  Email .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) for more information.

DC EVENTS

We Won’t Wait for Peace Virtual Film Festival – Monday, September 21 through Thursday September 24 – 6 pm
Take part in this virtual film festival sponsored by the organization Peace X Peace. From the comfort of your own laptop watch these films dealing with issues of peacebuilding, women, and conflict resolution. The films are followed by online panel discussions with producers, film staff, etc. You can watch one, two, or all of the four films! The event is free, but you do need to register at https://peacexpeace.webex.com/peacexpeace/onstage/g.php?p=3&t=m

The 23rd Annual AIDS Walk – One in 20 adults in DC had HIV/AIDS. Put your foot down. AU Fights AIDS! has been the largest team at the walk for the last two years… let’s make it three! The walk is Saturday, October 3rd. If you’re ready to sign up, visit aidswalkwashington.org and be sure to sign up under the team “AU Fights AIDS”. Contact Liz Bayer at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) for more information.

Bike for the Heart—Sunday, October 11, 2009 – 8 am
Get your wheels spinning and take part in Sister to Sister’s “Bike for the Heart” bike ride around D.C. Join this five-mile ride to increase awareness of heart disease – the number one killer of women in the U.S. For more information or to register, visit http://www.sistertosister.org/about-us/news/Bike-a-Major-Artery-to-Save-a-Womans-Heart.

INTERNSHIPS/JOB LISTINGS
Running Start Internship—Running Start is a nonprofit organization dedicated to inspiring young women and girls to run for political office. As a relatively new organization, Running Start relies on the hard work of its dedicated interns. Consequently, this is an ideal internship for students who would like a great deal of responsibility and variety in the work they would do during their internship. Intern responsibilities may include events planning, writing, research, (and little to no filing or answering the phone!) Strong writing, communication, and organization skills and initiative to handle one’s own projects to help the organization grow are a must. Knowledge of Excel and Frontpage/web editing would be helpful. 
To apply: Please send a brief writing sample to .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).

Web Designer needed at the Planned Parenthood of Metropolitan Washington DC
Do you have web design skills? Do you want to put these skills to work at an organization that needs help? PPMW is looking for a web “makeover” that will help attract activists and volunteers to commit to its organization. To apply, email a resume and relevant samples of work to .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address). For more information, visit http://www.idealist.org/if/i/en/av/VolunteerOpportunity/178795-237/c.

Public Policy Internship with the National Network to End Domestic Violence, Washington, DC
  Are you interested in stopping domestic violence through the federal legislative process?  Intern with the National Network to End Domestic Violence.  To apply, please send a cover letter and resume to the attention of the contact below.  No calls please.
  National Network to End Domestic Violence
  Attn: Public Policy Specialist
  2001 S Street NW, Suite 400
  Washington, DC 20000
  FAX: 202-543-5626
  EMAIL: .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

OTHER

Call for Proposals!
You can be a part of AU’s 4th Annual GLBT Studies Colloquim. This colloquium seeks to form connections between the GLBT resources in the higher education community and in Washington D.C. Your contribution could take the form of a workshop, a panel, or a performance or reading. Proposals are due October 16th. To learn more about the colloquium or to submit a proposal, visit http://www.american.edu/ocl/glbta/Programs-and-Events-GLBT-Studies-Colloquium.cfm.

Calling all New York State Feminists!
The New York State chapter of the National Organization for Women is looking for individuals passionate about feminist causes to join one of its newest initiatives—the Young Feminist Taskforce. NOW—New York State is dedicated to listening to the voices of young feminists… let one be yours! If you or a friend are from New York (especially the upstate area), contact .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) to find out how you can get more involved in this important and exciting work.

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