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HANDS AROUND THE WORLD INITIATIVES
The Women's Resource Center is committed to strengthening global partnerships on campus and with external organizations aimed at acknowledging and celebrating diversity through inclusive, holistic, interdisciplinary, educational programming. These initiatives will be focused on increased student, faculty and staff diversity awareness, social justice, effective leadership and economic empowerment programming.
2012 INITIATIVES
INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION WEEK FEBRUARY FEBRUARY 22- MARCH 2, 2012
Serving as an opportunity to celebrate the benefits of international education and study abroad initiatives. These initiatives serve as an educational tool and prepare students to be globally aware and professionally prepared through international experiences and exchange programs. All interersted individuals are encouraged to participate in set programming, exchange activities and speaker engagements.
INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY SPEAKER - ROBINA NIAZ. "MUSLIM WOMEN: EDUCATION, EMPOWERMENT AS A TURNING POINT FOR MUSLIM WOMEN AND FAMILIES". MARCH 7, 2012 EJ THOMAS HALL
2011 CNN Hero, Robina Niaz is Executive Director of Turning Point for Women and Families, a community based, non-profit organization founded in 2005 to address the needs of Muslim women and children through crisis intervention, individual and group counseling, advocacy, outreach, education and training. Robina's efforts to found this important resource have been recognized by several awards, including a current Soros Fellowship and the Union Square Awards in November 2005.
General Public - $6.00
UA Faculty-Staff with Zip Card - $5.00
UA Students - $4.00
Sponsored by: Women's Resource Center, The Office of Inclusion and Equity, Women's Studies Academic Program and Office of International Programs
Contact Information:
Dr. Rosa Githiora rmg25@uakron.edu
WOMEN'S HEALTH AND WELLNESS RESOURCES SEPTEMBER 4, 2012 AND SEPTEMBER 6, 2012. 9:00A.M.-11:00A.M. STUDENT UNION CONCOURSE
Information tables on wellness and available resources will be set up for The Women's Resource Center, Women's Studies Academic Program, Rape Crisis Centers of Medina and Summit Counties and Battered Women's Shelter.
Sponsored by Women's Resource Center
Contact Information:
Dr. Rosa Githiora rmg25@uakron.edu
DIVERSITY WEEK: KEYNOTE ADDRESS FOR HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH BY DR. GINA PEREZ. WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2012. 3:00P.M. LEIGH HALL 107.
Topic: Puerto Rican/Latino Youth, Citizenship, and the New American Militarism.
Dr. Pérez is Associate Professor and Director of Comparative American Studies at Oberlin College.
This event is part of the Culture Quest Main events. See Link Here: http://www.uakron.edu/cq/
Sponsors: H.A.L.O. (Hispanics and Latinos Organized).
Contact Information:
Dr. Martha Santos santos@uakron.edu
LGBTU DIVERSITY SPEAKER: JESSICA PETTIT. SEPTEMBER 20, 2012.
Jessica takes 10+ years in Student Affairs, 5+ years of national consulting work, and 2+ years of stand up comedy stage to stage as part of her mission to inspire change, dismantle oppression, and reclaim our responsibility to make change. This speaker takes participants on a journey weaving together politics, theory, current events, and storytelling with large doses of humor.
Sponsors: LGBTU student group, The Women’s Resource Center and Choose Ohio First.
Contact Information:
Chris Kuhn kuhn1@zips.uakron.edu
2011 INITIATIVES
SUMMIT COUNTY SEXUAL ASSAULT SYMPOSIUM AUGUST 5, 2011 8:00A.M.-4:00P.M.
The Summit County Sexual Assault Coalition in conjunction with Greenleaf Family Center is pleased to announce their 3rd Annual Sexual Assault Symposium at The Student Union Ballrooom. Jessamyn Tracy from the National Center for Victims of Crime will be the plenary speaker. The following will be in attendance: Advocates, teachers, law enforcement, legal professionals, health care workers, clergy, legislators, social service providers and concerned citizens. Join us in learning the latest information in the field of sexual assault services.
The $25 fee includes a boxed lunch, parking, and up to 5.75 CEUs for Counselors (RCX088906) and Social Workers (RSX088731). All registration forms are due by July 29th, 2011. Contact person: Deb Costa, Director of The Rape Crisis Center DebC@scmcbws.org
Sponsored by UA Police Demartment and The Summit County Sexual Assault Coalition
SCHOOL SUPPLIES FOR BATTERED WOMEN'S SHELTER HIGH SCHOOL CHILDREN. DONATION BOX WOMEN'S STUDIES PROGRAM, SHRANK NORTH ROOM 58. AUGUST 22, 2011- OCTOBER 31, 2011. 9:00A.M.-4:30P.M.
The University of Akron's Women's Resource Center and Women's Studies Academic Program are working collaboratively with local groups in assisting the Battered Women's Shelter in providing supplies for high school age children. All donations are appreciated and can be brought to The Women's Studies Program office Shrank Hall North Room 58.
Back packs
Pencils
Sharpeners
Ink pens, Blue and Black
Graphic calculators
Three ring binders
Protractors
College- ruled notebook and notebook paper
Pencil case/ carrier
Post it notes
Markers, color pencils, ruler with standard and metric units.
Sponsored by Women's Resource Center, Office of Inclusion and Equity and The Women's Studies Academic Program
Contact Information:
Dr. Rosa Githiora rmg25@uakron.edu
WOMEN'S HEALTH AND WELLNESS RESOURCES AUGUST 22, 2011- AUGUST 26, 2011(WELCOME WEEK) 10:00A.M.-2:00P.M. STUDENT UNION CONCOURSE
Information tables on wellness and available resources will be set up for The Women's Resource Center, Women's Studies Academic Program, Rape Crisis Centers of Medina and Summit Counties and Battered Women's Shelter.
Sponsored by Women's Resource Center
Contact Information:
Dr. Rosa Githiora rmg25@uakron.edu
MENTAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS PROGRAM SEPTEMBER 14, 2011 2:00P.M. - 3:30P.M. STUDENT UNION ROOM 312.
This program aims at addressing mental health issues on campus as well as raising awareness about available resources and inspiring future mental health advocacy initiatives. This program is open to all students, faculty and staff.
Sponsored by Women's Resource Center and The Counseling Center
Contact Information:
Dr. Rosa Githiora rmg25@uakron.edu and Dr. Juanita Martin juanita@uakron.edu
DEPRESSION SCREENING DAY OCTOBER 6, 2011 10:00A.M.- 4:00P.M.
This program is open to all students, faculty and staff in support of mental health and welllness and will be held at The Student Union.
Sponsored by The Counseling Center
Contact Information:
Dr. Juanita Martin juanita@uakron.edu
CHINA WEEK OCTOBER 10th-14th, 2011
http://www.uakron.edu/dotAsset/1954090.pdf
The University of Akron's Confucius Institute is part of an international network of Confucius Institutes, supported by the Chinese Ministry of Education, dedicated to "enhancing the understanding of the Chinese language and culture" around the world.
Contact Information:
Phone: 330-972-2013
Email: nee@uakron.edu
MODEL AFRICAN UNION SYMPOSIUM, OCTOBER 27, 2011 9:00 A.M.- 7:00 P.M. STUDENT UNION BALLROOMS C, D and E and ROOMS 308 and 335
The Model African Union Program provides a unique opportunity for university and college students and faculty to study Africa and the African Union. It aims at highlighting economic, social and political-security issues facing the African continent; generate understanding of the multi-various determinants, capabilities and constraints shaping the foreign policies of Member States of the African Union; Demonstrate the need for effective diplomatic and collaborative socio-economic and military strategies in crisis intervention; and The role and performance of the African Union.
Sponsored by African Student Association (ASA), The Women's Resource Center, Pan African Studies Program and The Office of Inclusion and Equity.
Contact Information:
Dr. Rosa Githiora rmg25@uakron.edu and Dr. Enoch Damson damson@uakron.edu
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