Feminist Followings—Week 4

Feminist Followings
Issue 4—Week of September 28th
“Because I am a woman, I must make unusual efforts to succeed. If I fail, no one will say, ‘She doesn’t have what it takes.’ They will say, ‘Women don’t have what it takes.’”—Clare Boothe Luce

*** October is National Violence Awareness Month and Breast Cancer Awareness Month***
AU EVENTS

Clothing and Toiletries Drive – Monday, September 28
This is the last day for the clothing and toiletries drive sponsored by Women’s Initiative, the Wellness Center, the GLBTA Resource Center, Queers and Allies, and the Student Government.  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.

Words Break Bars –  Monday, September 28 –  6-8:30 p.m. –  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.

Take the Eat Local Challenge with Bon Appetit! – Tuesday, September 29
Join Bon Appetit in acknowledging the importance of our food choices by eating an entirely local lunch in TDR this Tuesday. Every single ingredient used in the meals will be from within 150 miles of AU. To learn more, visit http://www.eatlocalchallenge.org.

Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies Open House- Tuesday, September 29 4-5:30- Sports Center Annex
The Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies Program has a new office, a new program name, and several new professors!  Whether you’re a major, minor, thinking about taking some classes, or just looking for some great company, come out to the open house!

Art Lecture featuring Dr. Ruth E. Iskin – Wednesday, September 30 – 8-10:30 p.m. – Abramson Recital Hall
Dr. Iskin, who received her PhD from the University of California-Los Angeles, will be speaking on the topic of “The ‘New Woman’ in Impressionist and Visual Culture”. Admission is free. For more information, visit http://www.american.edu/cas/auarts/calendar/?id=1935430.

AIDS Walk T-shirt pickup – Thursday, October 1 – 8:15-10:00 p.m. – MGC 245
If you have registered for the AIDS Walk by Wednesday night, come pick up your free t-shirt! There will be milk and cookies at the event, too!

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.

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.

Safe Space Sticker Program – Wednesday, October 6 – 2-5 p.m. – MGC 245
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 several dates throughout the semester. 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.
DC EVENTS

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”. Register by WEDNESDAY to get your free Walk T-shirt. We will be meeting in the LA Quad at 7:30 am for a FREE breakfast (provided by AUSG for Artemis Ward week) before heading to the walk! 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/FELLOWSHIPS

Running Start/Wal-Mart Star Fellowship – 
The invitation to apply is open to all college women who are juniors,
seniors, and recent college graduates who are interested in interning
for a female Member of Congress and learning about the nuts and bolts
of elected office. This fellowship requires interning full time Monday through Thursday and includes a $2000 stipend for living expenses during the semester. Applications for the Running Start/Wal-Mart Star Fellowship Program for spring 2010 semester are due October 1, 2009. Visit http://www.runningstartonline.org/star-fellowship to apply.
 
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).

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

Hosts Needed! – The National Equality March is coming up on October 9th-11th and many students travelling to the District are in need of places to stay. If you could provide a floor for the weekend for a visitor from another school, contact Tonei Glavinic, a resident coordinator here at AU, at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).

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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