The President's Commission on the Status of Women, a University-wide group of students, faculty and staff, is proud to announce the following opportunities for students, faculty and staff on MSU campus:
Nomination Deadline: Friday March 3, 2006
You are invited to nominate any woman of the MSU community, student or employee. This reception on Tuesday, March 28 is designed to recognize the rich and diverse contributions women make to our University. Nomination forms are available on the Nominations & Grants page. Additional forms are available in the Women's Center, CSU 218.
Deadline: Friday, March 3, 2006
The Commission on the Status of Women invites applications for two student and one faculty award to recognize excellence in research work pertaining to women and/or gender related issues. Deadline is Friday, March 3. Recipients will be honored at the commission's sixth annual recognition reception on Tuesday, March 28, and will receive a $350 cash award. Applications are available online on the Nominations & Grants page. Additional forms are available in the Women's Center, CSU 218.
Deadline: Friday, March 3, 2006
Grants of up to $500 are available to student and employees who plan to attend professional conferences concerned with the status of women and/or gender related issues, or conduct research in these areas. Funds received must be spent by June 30, 2006. Grant applications are available online on the Nominations & Grants page. Additional forms are available in the Women's Center, CSU 218.
If you have any further questions, please don't hesitate to contact Katie Boone at 507-389-6146 or email at katie.boone@mnsu.edu.
The Smitten Kitten will be hosting a fundraiser to help support our violence prevention efforts. This fundraiser is in conjunction with our 2006 production of "The Vagina Monologues."
The Smitten Kitten is a gender-friendly erotic boutique & sex toy store owned and operated by 3 MSU grads. The store will donate 20% of all in-store and online sales made that day to our V-Day violence prevention campaign. You are invited to take a shopping trip to Minneapolis not only to buy some self-indulgent products in a feminist environment, but also to support a great cause.
The Women's Center is sponsoring a van ride.
What: MSU Women's Center V-Day Fundraiser
When: Saturday, February 25th, Meet at noon for a ride, otherwise shop online or transport yourself at your own schedule
Where: 3010 Lyndale Ave. S., Minneapolis, Smitten Kitten website
For more information about this shopping trip or V-Day, please contact Kathryn (kathryn.gullicks@mnsu.edu or 389-6146).
Theme: "Be comfortable in your genes
All week: The great jeans giveaway!!!!
Student, faculty and staff please bring in old pairs of jeans that no longer fit. Drop off boxes will be located at tables in the CSU first floor, Health Education Office (100 Carcoski), Otto Center, and the Women's Center.
What: Screening of film, followed by panel discussion
When: Monday, February 27th 7:30 pm
Where: CSU 253/4/5
When: Wednesday, March 1st 7:00 - 8:30pm.
Where: CSU Ballroom
IMPACT Team is proud to announce the MSU Idol Semi finals on February 21st 2006 at 9pm in the CSU Ballroom. This is the first time our 11 Semi finalists will get a chance to perform live in front of audience. They will be accompanied by a trained pianist. It is going to be a great show. After the show you get a chance to vote on your favorite contestant. All votes will be done electronically. So, please join us and support this event with your presence.
If there is something you would like us to post, please email wcenter@mnsu.edu. It is our intention to send out a once weekly email, so if you'd like anything posted, please send your email by Friday at noon.
You are receiving this message because you are subscribed to wcnews-l, the Women's Center News and Events listserv. To unsubscribe please send an email to wcenter@mnsu.edu with "remove" in the subject line, or reply to this email with "remove" in the subject.
