:Women’s Educational Center

Wednesday, November 5, 2008, 4:00 p.m.-5:30 p.m., Michigan Room B, UCEN

Balancing Act Program Series for Faculty

This session will focus on providing a venue in which to discuss topics that are traditionally encountered by women in academe.  Discussion will include an exploration of ways to find balance between academic work and other responsibilities, particularly as one works towards tenure.  Light dinner will be served.  Co-sponsored by the Thompson Center for Teaching and Learning.

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Thursday, November 6, 2008,  12:00 p.m. -1:00 p.m.,  Happenings Room, UCEN

Part 1: Session will provide overview of application process and eligibility requirements, and information and tips on writing the personal statement.

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Thursday, September 25, 2008, 5:30 p.m.-7:00 p.m. Happenings Room, UCEN

This film addresses the epidemic use of rape as a weapon of war in the Congo, and follows Lumo, a young Congolese rape survivor on her journey to recovery in HEAL Africa hospital in Eastern Congo. Goma Film Project producers will give a brief introduction to the film and lead a Q&A immediately following.

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Thursday, September 25, 2008, 5:30 p.m.-7:00 p.m. Happenings Room, UCEN

Q&A with Lumo producers Nelson Walker and Lynn True of NYC’s Goma Film Project

Nelson Walker and Lynn True will discuss their experiences in Congo during the filming of Lumo. The producers will also be available for a Q& A. Reception immediately following. RSVP by Friday, September 19 to the WEC at 237.6648 or online at www.umflint.edu/wec/

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Wednesday, October 15, 2008, 4:00 p.m.-5:30 p.m., Michigan Room A, UCEN

Presented by Lakeshore Legal Aid, this session will focus on issues of relationship violence in the LGBT community, as well as the legal and community barriers that survivors encounter.  Question and answer session will follow presentation.  Co-sponsored by the LGBT Center.

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Wednesday, October 29, 2008, 5:30p.m. - 6:30p.m., Michigan Room A, UCEN

Part 1: Session will provide overview of application process and eligibility requirements, and information and tips on writing the personal statement.

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Tuesday, October 28, 2008, 6:00 p.m.- 8:00 p.m., Michigan Rooms, UCEN

Students, faculty, and staff are invited to bring the whole family to a Halloween party. Come in costume and ready for fun. Various games, activities, and prizes will be offered for children, and pizza and refreshments for all. Please RSVP by Wednesday, October 22 to the WEC at 237.6648 or online at www.umflint.edu/wec/

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Tuesday, October 21 – Thursday, October 23, 2008, 11:30 a.m.- 1:00 p.m., 3rd floor, UCEN

Women’s Global Issues Series

Lend your support to the people of war torn Congo.  Join in our efforts to raise awareness about the war related sexual violence that women are enduring and their fight to reclaim their lives by participating in our “Break the Silence” events. “Break the Silence” is a movement being held on college campuses across the country. For more information check out www.congoweek.org.  Our activities include:

• A letter writing campaign; Addressing letters to the president of the Congo, and to U.S Senators and Representatives.
• Collecting cell phones for recycling to help minimize the use of coltan, a valuable ore which is found in abundance in the Congo. Rebel groups are funded by the sale of this valuable ore which is used by companies like Apple and Sony to create cell phones, laptops, and handheld video games.
• An informative PowerPoint will be shown to help bring awareness to and understanding about one of the greatest humanitarian crises of our time.

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October 9, 14, and 16, 2008, 4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m., Recreation Center

Fee: Early registration $10, after October 6th, $15. This fee covers all three classes. If two or more sign-up together, each person receives $2.50 off their fee. Learn self-protection scenarios, distance control, awareness and avoidance skills as well as stance and basic strike skills. Come dressed in comfortable clothing, no jewelry, and bring a water bottle. For more information or to register, contact the Recreation Center, (810) 762-3441. Co-sponsored by Recreational Services.

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Monday, October 6 thru Thursday, October 9, 2008, 11:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m., 3rd floor, UCEN

In recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, join us in decorating a t-shirt in honor of either someone you know or a stranger who is a survivor of violence. Supplies and t-shirts will be provided.

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