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Events
Women’s “Herstory” Month (WHM)
Division of Student Affairs
Office of Multicultural & International Student Programs
Women’s “Herstory” Month 2011
1930s: Art in America
Monday, February 28-Friday, May 27, 2011
David Filderman Gallery
Joan and Donald E. Axinn Library, Ninth Floor, South Campus
Drawing upon works from the Hofstra University Museum collection and utilizing loans from the collections of the Heckscher Museum of Art; Michael Rosenfeld Gallery; The Old Print Shop; and the Sragow Gallery, this exhibition is intended to provide a “snapshot” of the visual arts in America during the 1930s .
Contact: Tiffany Jordan at Tiffany.Jordan@hofstra.edu
Co-sponsored by Hofstra University Museum and Hofstra Cultural Center
Seventh Annual Great Writers, Great Readings Series
Wednesday, March 2, 2011
11:15 a.m.
Guthart Cultural Center Theater, Joan and Donald E. Axinn Library, First Floor, South Campus
Join Hofstra Associate Professor of English Martha McPhee as she discusses her fourth novel, Dear Money, published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt in June 2010.
Contact: Call 516-463-5410 or visit hofstra.edu/gwgr.
Sponsored by the Hofstra Department of English
Drag Show
Wednesday, March 2, 2011
8-10:45 p.m.
Student Center Theater, Mack Student Center, North Campus
The Pride Network presents their annual Drag Show.
Contact: Christian Fuscarino at christian@thepridenetwork.org
Sponsored by The Pride Network
1930s: Music in America
Saturday, March 5, 2011
8 p.m.
Rochelle and Irwin A. Lowenfeld Conference and Exhibition Hall, Joan and Donald E. Axinn Library, 10th Floor, South Campus
Join Hofstra University Department of Music faculty members Tammy Hensrud and Marilyn Lehman, Hofstra University jazz students, and special guest performer Stanley Drucker, for a musical tribute to American music of the 1930s.
Contact: Tiffany Jordan at Tiffany.Jordan@hofstra.edu
Sponsored by the Hofstra University Museum
Women in Leadership
Night of Networking and Communication
Monday March 7th
6pm
Axinn Library
An evening of career-focused discussions and networking with some of Hofstra’s most successful Alumnae. Meet fellow students and the Women in Leadership at this excusive meet and greet. A unique opportunity to build relationships and interact with Alumni. Co-Sponsored by The School of Business, School of Communication, Alumni Relations and several student organizations
Sponsored by The Career Center
Contact: chaundra.daniels@hofstra.edu
The Adventures of Priscilla: Queen of the Desert
Tuesday, March 8, 2011
8-10 p.m.
Multipurpose Room West, Mack Student Center, North Campus
Come enjoy a movie and free popcorn.
Contact: Christian Fuscarino at christian@thepridenetwork.org
Sponsored by The Pride Network
Women’s “Herstory” Month Opening Reception
Wednesday, March 9, 2011
11:15 a.m.-12:45 p.m.
Plaza Rooms, Mack Student Center, North Campus
Join student-leaders and staff of Hofstra University as we celebrate the beginning of Women’s “Herstory” Month. During this special event, the Office of Student Leadership and Activities and Office of Multicultural & International Student Programs will honor an outstanding female with a community service achievement in the second annual Making Herstory Awards. Refreshments will be served.
Contact: Tineka Brown at Tineka.Brown@hofstra.eduor Samantha Bucher at Samantha.Bucher@hofstra.edu
Sponsored by the Office of Multicultural & International Student Programs
Spice World: The Movie
Saturday, March 12, 2011
11:59 p.m.
Student Center Theater, Mack Student Center, North Campus
Come enjoy the ultimate GIRL POWER film! Join the Spice Girls in their only full-length feature film and get inspired by their beats and girl-power attitudes.
Contact:hofstraentertainment@gmail.com or hofstra.rsa@gmail.com
Co-sponsored by Hofstra Entertainment Unlimited and Resident Student Association
Empowerment: Get Cha Weight Up!
Wednesday, March 16, 2011
8 p.m.
Multipurpose Room, Mack Student Center, North Campus
Join IMPACT for an evening of empowerment including student performers and interactive leadership trainer and motivational speaker Dr. Aminata Njeri.
Contact: Yaneke Douglas at ysdunique@gmail.com
Co-sponsored by IMPACT and the Hofstra chapter of the NAACP
Irish Cultural and History Readings
Thursday, March 17, 2011
Noon.-1:30 p.m.
Joan and Donald E. Axinn Library, First Floor, South Campus
Join us and recite from your favorite irish themed work by a female Irish author in celebration of both Saint Patrick's Day and Women's “Herstory” Month.
Contact: Margaret Burke at 516-463-6448 or Margaret.g.burke@hofstra.edu
Co-sponsored by the Women's Studies Program and Axinn Library Reference Department
Wasn’t That a Time! Stories and Songs of the Great Depression
Thursday, March 17, 2011
3 p.m.
Rochelle and Irwin A. Lowenfeld Conference and Exhibition Hall, Joan and Donald E. Axinn Library, 10th Floor, South Campus
In conjunction with the exhibition 1930s: Art in America, actress Shirley Romaine presents stories, personal narratives, songs and prints through a multimedia performance that captures the power and pathos of the Great Depression.
Contact: Tiffany Jordan at Tiffany.Jordan@hofstra.edu
Co-sponsored by the Hofstra University Museum and Hofstra Cultural Center
“Super Girls Speak Out”
A Diversity, Dialogue and Desserts Series Event
Thursday, March 17, 2011
4:30.-6 p.m.
141 Sondra and David S. Mack Student Center, North Campus
Women are constantly looked at as being too thin, not thin enough, thick and overweight. Join us as we discuss with Journalist Liz Funk how to overcome the anxiety and issues women have with their bodies.
Contact: Tineka Brown at Tineka.Brown@hofstra.edu or Samantha Bucher at Samantha.Bucher@hofstra.edu
Sponsored by the Office of Multicultural International Student Programs
Second Annual Jessica Gohring Woman's Rugby Tournament
Saturday, March 19, 2011
Time TBA
Rugby Field North Campus
Jessica Gohring, a dedicated member of the Woman's Rugby Team and The Pride Network, lost her life the summer after she graduated. Join us for a rugby tournament in memory of the charismatic Jessica Gohring.
Contact: 516-463-6047
Co-sponsored by The Pride Network and Hofstra’s Woman’s Rugby Team
Movie: Burlesque
Saturday and Sunday, March 19 and 20, 2011
7 and 9:30 p.m.
Student Center Theater, Mack Student Center, North Campus
Cher and Christina Aguilera star in this breathtaking musical. Enjoy karaoke and free “mocktails.”
Contact: hofstraentertainment@gmail.com or hofstra.rsa@gmail.com
Co-sponsored by Hofstra Entertainment Unlimited and Resident Student Association
From the Mouths of Muslim Women
Tuesday, March 22, 2011
6:30-8:30 p.m.
Plaza Room Middle, Mack Student Center, North Campus
There are many stereotypes in society and media’s view on Muslim women. Come to hear the truth from Muslim women.
Contact: Fatimah White at fatimah.white@yahoo.com
Co-sponsored by the Muslim Student Association and Office of Multicultural & International Student Programs
Domestic Silence
Thrusday, March 24, 2011
9 p.m.
Greenhouse
IMPAC, Collegiate Women of Color and guest speaker Lawrence Alexander Director of College Counseling, The College bound Initiative will dissect the mindset of young adults regarding love relationships and the violence to unearth the root of the problem.
Contact: Yaneke Douglas at ysdunique@gmail.com
Co-sponsored by IMPACT and Collegiate Women of Color
Spark of Activism
Tuesday, March 29, 2011
6:30-8:30 p.m.
Plaza Room Middle, Mack Student Center, North Campus
Women’s “Herstory” Month celebrates and reminds us of the passion and dedication of female activists, both worldwide and close to home. Learn what first inspired one of Hofstra’s own extraordinary women to get involved in causes of social justice and equality. This workshop will be given by Fatimah White, former member of the Genocide Fellows Program and member of Muslim Student Association.
Contact: Fatimah White at fatimah.white@yahoo.com
Co-sponsored by the Muslim Student Association and Office of Multicultural & International Student Programs
Gaydar
Wednesday, March 30, 2011
8:30-10:45 p.m.
Student Center Theater, Mack Student Center, North Campus
The idea of this event is to break down the stereotypes of the homosexual community. Come watch as five panelists break down the stereotypes within the community.
Contact: Christian Fuscarino at christian@thepridenetwork.org
Sponsored by The Pride Network
"That Ain't No Way to Treat a Lady"
A Diversity, Dialogue and Desserts Series Event
Thursday, March 31, 2011
6-7 p.m.
Multipurpose Room West, Sondra and David S. Mack Student Center, North Campus
Join us as we delve deeper into domestic violence issues facing both women and men in today’s society. We will look at some recent cases, and learn what we can do as community members and activists to help ourselves and others.
Contact: Tineka Brown at Tineka.Brown@hofstra.eduor Samantha Bucher at Samantha.Bucher@hofstra.edu
Co-sponsored by IMPACT, Collegiate Women of Color and the Office of Multicultural & International Student Programs
Women’s “Herstory” Month Program Sponsors
Division of Student Affairs
Office of Multicultural & International Student Programs
Collegiate Women of Color
Department of English
Entertainment Unlimited
Hofstra chapter of NAACP
Hofstra Cultural Center
Hofstra University Museum
Hofstra Women’s Rugby Team
IMPACT
Joan and Donald E. Axinn Library
Muslim Student Association
Office of Student Leadership and Activities
Resident Student Association
The Pride Network
Women’s Studies Program