Women's "Herstory" Month

2010

Theater of the 1960s and Beyond: With Judith Malina and Members of The Living Theatre
Tuesday, March 2, 2010
2:20-4:20 p.m.
Black Box Theater, New Academic Building, South Campus
Enjoy a lecture by Judith Malina, co-founding director of The Living Theatre (the oldest surviving radical theater in the United States), excerpts from The Living Theatre plays of the 1960s, and participate in a brief workshop with actors.
Co-sponsored by the Women's Studies Program, Honors College, and the Department of Drama and Dance
Admission: Free
Contact: Cindy.Rosenthal@hofstra.edu

Ain't I a Woman?: Body Image and the Multiple Identities of Women Today
A Diversity, Dialogue and Desserts Series Event
Wednesday, March 3, 2010
3:30-5 p.m.
145 Mack Student Center, North Campus
Women are constantly judged for being too thin, not thin enough, thick and/or overweight. During this workshop participants examine the effects of today's focus on body image on the multiple identities of women.
Contact: E-mail Tineka.Brown@hofstra.edu or Samantha.Bucher@hofstra.edu, or call (516) 463-6796
Sponsored by the Office of Multicultural & International Student Programs

Women's “Herstory” Month Opening Reception
Thursday, March 4, 2010
5:30-7 p.m.
Lowenfeld Conference and Exhibition Hall, Axinn Library, 10th Floor, South Campus
Join student-leaders and staff of Hofstra University, preteens and teenage girls from the Hempstead Boys & Girls Club as we celebrate the beginning of Women's “Herstory” Month. During this special event the Office of Student Leadership and Activities will honor an outstanding female with a community service achievement award. 
Contact: E-mail Tineka.Brown@hofstra.edu or Samantha.Bucher@hofstra.edu, or call (516) 463-6796
Sponsored by the Office of Multicultural & International Student Programs

Being “Out” in the Workplace: A Workshop for the LGBTQ Community
Thursday, March 4, 2010
7-9 p.m.
Parlor Room, Libby and Joseph G. Shapiro Alumni House, South Campus (Near James M. Shuart Stadium)
As lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender (LGBT) students prepare for entry into the workforce, they may find themselves faced with additional career planning challenges related to their sexual orientation. For the most part, university life has been a supportive environment, with a wonderful LGBT resource center, active student groups, and university-backed non-discrimination policies. The workplace can be quite different, in terms of the openness of and support for LGBT employees.
Contact: E-mail Tineka.Brown@hofstra.edu or Samantha.Bucher@hofstra.edu, or call (516) 463-6796
Co-Sponsored by The Career Center, Office for development and Alumni Affairs and the LGBT Studies Program

Surviving Genocide: Two Survivor Stories from Rwanda and the Holocaust
Monday, March 8, 2010
7 p.m.
Student Center Theater, Mack Student Center, North Campus
Listen to Jacqueline, a survivor of the horrors of the Rwandan Genocide, and David, a survivor of the Holocaust, as they share their incredible stories of survival against all odds.
Contact: E-mail Tineka.Brown@hofstra.edu or Samantha.Bucher@hofstra.edu, or call (516) 463-6796
Co-Sponsored by the Hofstra Hillel and the Genocide Fellows Program

Self Defense Workshop
Tuesday, March 9, 2010
9:15 p.m.
Recreation Center, North Campus
Come learn some quick self-defense tips on how to protect yourself and feel safe, at this workshop led by instructor Jay Guerin.
Contact: E-mail Tineka.Brown@hofstra.edu or Samantha.Bucher@hofstra.edu, or call (516) 463-6796
Co-sponsored by the Hofstra Recreation Center

The Politics of Teaching Gender and Islam in the United States
Wednesday March 10, 2010
3-4:20 p.m. 
Lowenfeld Conference and Exhibition Hall, Axinn Library, 10th Floor, South Campus
Enjoy a lecture by Dr. Huma Ahmed-Ghosh, associate professor in the Department of Women's Studies at San Diego State University and currently the endowed chair in women's studies at Brooklyn College, City University of New York.
Co-sponsored by the Women's Studies Program, Department of Religion, and Honors College
Contact: Cindy.Rosenthal@hofstra.edu

True Life: I've Been Affected by Domestic Violence
Monday, March 15, 2010
2-3:30 p.m.
Multipurpose Room West, Mack Student Center, North Campus
Break the cycle of violence by discussing how the Hofstra and Long Island communities have been affected by domestic violence. A question-and-answer session will follow discussion.
Contact: E-mail Tineka.Brown@hofstra.edu or Samantha.Bucher@hofstra.edu, or call (516) 463-6796
Sponsored by the Office of Multicultural & International Student Programs

Rome, Women and the End of Catholicism
Tuesday, March 16, 2010
7 p.m.
Lowenfeld Conference and Exhibition Hall, Axinn Library, 10th Floor, South Campus
Join Dr. Phyllis Zagano, senior research associate-in-residence and adjunct professor of religion at Hofstra and visiting professor of theology and religion at Saint Leo University in Florida, as she addresses the central questions regarding the roles of women in Catholicism – past, present and future. How do women further Catholicism's goals, and what will happen if women cannot participate more? Dr. Zagano recently completed a Fulbright Fellowship to the Republic of Ireland, where she examined the historical place and status of women in the Catholic Church.  
Contact: (516) 463-5669
Sponsored by the Hofstra Cultural Center

Gaydar: Guess the Straight Girl
Thursday, March 18, 2010
8-9 p.m.
Guthart Cultural Center Theater, Axinn Library, First Floor, South Campus
Each year The Pride Network of Hofstra University puts together an event called “Gaydar.”  The idea of this event is to break down the stereotypes of the homosexual community. Panelists will break the stereotypes that are exercised within the community.
Contact: E-mail Tineka.Brown@hofstra.edu or Samantha.Bucher@hofstra.edu, or call (516) 463-6796
Sponsored by the Office of Multicultural & International Student Programs

Gay Marriage Fails in the New York State Senate: What's Next for Marriage Equality?
A Diversity, Dialogue and Desserts Series Event
Monday, March 22, 2010
4:30-6 p.m.
Student Center Theater, Mack Student Center, North Campus
Gay marriage has been a controversial issue for years now, and recently, the New York State Senate voted 38 to 24 to deny a gay marriage bill. New York is certainly not the first state to explore the possibility of gay marriage, but with President Obama now pushing the eradication of “Don't Ask, Don't Tell,” it is clear that gay marriage is an issue that will remain at the forefront of the political landscape. Come hear more about gay marriage in New York during this interactive discussion.
Contact: E-mail Tineka.Brown@hofstra.edu or Samantha.Bucher@hofstra.edu, or call (516) 463-6796
Sponsored by the Office of Multicultural & International Student Programs

But What About Sisterhood?
Monday, March 22, 2010
9 p.m.
Plaza Room East, Mack Student Center, North Campus
This discussion will examine the foundations of female relationships and discuss how women can empower one another.
Lisa Young [lyoung13@pride.hofstra.edu]
Sponsored by Integrating Multicultural People and Coming Together (IMPACT)

Spark of Activism
Wednesday, March 24, 2010
4-5:30 p.m.
143 Mack Student Center, North Campus
Women's “Herstory” Month celebrates and reminds us of the passion and dedication of female activists in the United States and abroad. Learn what first inspired one of Hofstra's own extraordinary women to get involved in causes of social justice and equality. Find out what has motivated other campus activists, and share your own story of discovery. Everybody's story starts somewhere; what's your spark? This workshop will be led by Fatimah White, a member of Hofstra's Genocide Fellows Program.
Contact: E-mail Tineka.Brown@hofstra.edu or Samantha.Bucher@hofstra.edu, or call (516) 463-6796
Sponsored by the Genocide Fellows Program

Environmental and Civil Rights Tour of New York City: A Women's “Herstory” Month Event in Harlem and the Bronx
Saturday, March 27, 2010
This full-day tour will explore the notable women activists of Harlem during the civil rights era. After a bus tour of Harlem, participants explore a Bronx park that was once a dumping ground for New York City, until it was transformed by Hofstra Define '09 speaker and environmentalist Majora Carter!
Contact: E-mail Tineka.Brown@hofstra.edu or Samantha.Bucher@hofstra.edu, or call (516) 463-6796
Sponsored by the Center for Civic Engagement

Women “Herstory” Month Program Sponsors

Office of Student Affairs
Office of Multicultural & International Student Programs
Office of Student Leadership and Activities
Center for Civic Engagement
The Career Center
Hofstra Cultural Center
Department of Drama and Dance
Genocide Fellows Program
LGBT Studies Program
Hofstra Hillel
Honors College
The Pride Network
Recreation Center
Department of Religion
Women's Studies Program
Integrating Multicultural People and Coming Together (IMPACT)
Office for Development and Alumni Affairs