EOU
PRESENTS INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S WEEK MARCH 3-8
by C.J. Gish
Media and publication writer
University Advancement
541-962-3585 / fax 541-962-3680
La Grande, Oregon - A full slate of activities
has been planned for International Women's Week March 3-8 at Eastern
Oregon University.
Events begin on Monday, March 3, with Kathleen Dahl,
associate professor in anthropology, presenting "Sacagawea: The
Real and the Surreal" at noon in Hoke Hall, rooms 201-02.
Presentations, workshops, a discussion panel, a two-day
film festival, and an art exhibit will be featured throughout the
week. Saturday, March 8, concludes the events with back-to-back films
starting at 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. in Loso 115.
"We want to celebrate women's contributions here
in the area," said Nancy Knowles, assistant professor in English/writing
and one of the Women's Week coordinators. "We will have academic
and historical aspects. We'll have an open-mic night where women can
read poetry and play music, we'll have art work up in the Hoke Main
Lounge, and we'll have a film festival like last year."
The events are free and open to the public. A donation
of a non-perishable food item is suggested. For further information,
please contact the Women's Research and Resource Center at 962-3021.
Calendar of Events for International Women's Week
Presentation: "Sacagawea: The Real and the
Surreal" by Kathleen Dahl
Monday, March 3, at noon in Hoke 201-02
Dahl examines what we do and do not really know about Sacagawea, the
young Shoshone woman who accompanied the Lewis and Clark expedition
to the mouth of the Columbia and is fast becoming a "great American
heroine." Dahl will talk about Sacagawea's life, including changing
interpretations of her role on the expedition, competing versions
of her death and burial, the debates over the spelling and pronunciation
of her name, and what happened to her son, Jean Baptiste, who set
out with the expedition at the tender age of two months.
Presentation: Alison Owings on her book "Hey,
Waitress! The USA from the Other Side of the Tray"
Monday, March 3, 7 p.m. in Zabel 110
Having herself worked briefly as a waitress, Owings has collected
and studied observations made by waitresses in such interesting locations
as the Ursuline Convent and the Woolworth's counter where civil rights
sit-ins took place.
Workshop: Self Defense from the Inside Out presented
by Danae Yurgel of Takemusukai.
Tuesday, March 4, 9-11 a.m. in Quinn 124
This workshop will empower women to address issues of awareness, assertion,
personal boundaries and healing in regards to aggression and violence
in their lives. The workshop focuses not so much on physical techniques
bur rather on the mental preparedness that can assist in avoiding
physical confrontation.
Space is limited, so please call the WRRC to confirm attendance at
962-3021.
Women's Resources Fair
Tuesday, March 4, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. in the Loso Lobby
Campus and community organizations serving women will provide information.
Participating organizations include the EOU Health Services, the EOU
Women's Research and Resource Center, Shelter from the Storm, the
Commission on Children and Families, Community Connections, and the
Center for Human Development.
Panel: Affording College for Returning Women Students
Tuesday, March 4, 1-2 p.m. in Hoke 201-02
Financial aid counselor, Carol Prescott, and returning students, Geri
Hopkins and Liz Loenning, will discuss strategies for making college
possible.
Performance: EOU Jazz Ensemble Concert
Tuesday, March 4, 7:30 p.m. in McKenzie Theatre
The program will include jazz compositions by Mary Lou Williams, Jessica
Williams, Geri Allen, and Carla Bley, among others.
Presentation: Women in Developing Countries by
Bill Grigsby
Wednesday, March 5, at noon in Hoke 309
Presentation: "Virginia Woolf as Artist, Feminist,
and Pacifist" by Nancy Knowles
Wednesday, March 5, 2-2:50 p.m. in Loso Hall 114
Given war looming on the horizon and Hollywood's image of Virginia
Woolf portrayed in "The Hours," this presentation will revisit
Woolf's life and work to capture her relevance to today's world.
Workshop: Women's Rock Climbing presented by Ruth
Davenport
Wednesday, March 5, 7:30 p.m. at the rock-climbing wall in Quinn
This workshop will focus on rock climbing in relation to women's body
types. Beginners are welcome.
Presentation: "Women in Late Medieval Europe"
by Kristen Burkholder
Thursday, March 6, 1-1:50 p.m. in Loso 115
WWRC Open House
Thursday, March 6, 5-7 p.m. in Zabel 133
Come visit the Women's Research and Resource Center
Open-Mic
Thursday, March 6, 7-10 p.m. in the Hoke Main Lounge
Come share your talent and celebrate with the women of our community.
Community members are invited to read or perform creative work.
Film Festival
Friday, March 7, in Library 114
10 a.m. - noon: "Deutschland Bleiche Mutter"
A Nazi-era love story that explores the private lives of a young bride
and her Nazi soldier husband and her parents, by-standers who tolerated
Hitler. While not excusing the actions of its protagonists, it uses
them to show how easily the unthinkable can happen.
Noon - 2 p.m.: "If These Walls Could Talk"
Depicts the moral crisis of three women in different times throughout
the 20th century who are faced with the controversial decision surrounding
abortion.
2 - 2:30 p.m.: Student short videos
2:30 - 3:30 p.m.: "Behind the Veil: Afghan
Women and Islam Fundamentalism"
This documentary explores the lives of women in Afghanistan under
the Taliban.
Panel: Gender Pioneers
Friday, March 7, 12-12:50 p.m. in Zabel 110
Lorna Williamson, Anna Cavinato, Cate Hundleby, Kathleen Dahl, Rosemary
Powers, and Tonia St. Germain will discuss gender issues in their
disciplines.
Awards Ceremony
Friday, March 7, 4-5 p.m. in Loso Lobby
Celebrate the contributions of campus and community women. Danae Yurgel
and Dixie Lund, EOU's Dean of Distance Education, will be honored.
Film Festival
Friday, March 7, in the Hoke Main Lounge
5 - 7 p.m.: "Mississippi Masala"
An intercultural film showcasing Denzel Washington and Sarita Choudhury
in a story that examines the role of race and an inter-racial relationship
between a southern African American and an Indian immigrant in the
deep rural South.
7 - 9 p.m.: "Eat Drink Man Woman"
Ang Lee directs another Oscar winner that examines the family life
of three daughters who live with their father as they attempt to balance
modern and traditional values. As the opening sequence promises, this
film is a gorgeous visual delight. Don't miss it!
Film Festival
Saturday, March 8 in Loso 115
5 - 7 p.m.: "If These Walls Could Talk"
Depicts the moral crisis of three women in different times throughout
the 20th century who are faced with the controversial decision surrounding
abortion
7 - 9 p.m.: "Go Fish"
This independent film was a big hit at Sundance Film Festival. Directed
and written by a young Guinevere Turner, the comedy explores the lesbian
community with a lot of insightful humor and social commentary.
