April 18th 2006 from 6-8 p.m.
MSU Outdoor Mall
Rain site: CSU 284 ABC
Open to Public
For more information please contact Kathryn Gullicks at 389-6146.
Take Back the Night is an international rally and march that is organized in local communities with the purpose of unifying women, men, and children in an awareness of violence against women, children and families. The event is a collaboration of community and campus and other interested persons who are ready to take a stand against violence and make the night safe for everyone. This years Take Back the Night is going to be a combination of music, poetry, and testimonies of survivors stories. Through the voices of many we are going to honor the courage and strength of survivors of sexual violence. Campus and community resources will be available for anyone interested or in need. Take Back the Night is open for everyone. Survivors of sexual violence concerned others, and anyone that is interested in taking a stand against sexual violence should come to this event. Come and learn more about the pervasiveness of sexual violence and how we all can help take a stand toward ending sexual violence in our community.
The South Central Minnesota Pride Committee is looking for a dynamic, motivated intern to plan and carry out the first annual Pride Parade. This event will be held the weekend of September 15-17. The work for this internship will be carried out over the summer of 2006. The ideal intern
Intern will report to a designated Pride Committee member. Hours are flexible. Intern must be available to help manage the event during Pridefest weekend.
For more information, please contact Maria Bevacqua at maria.bevacqua@mnsu.edu, or at 507-389-5025. Priority consideration will be given to those who respond by May 1, 2006.
The Women's Center is excited to announce the formation of a Student Advisory Board. We are now accepting applications for the 2006-2007 academic year. Applications are available from jennifer.macken@mnsu.edu, or in the Women's Center, CSU 218. The deadline to apply is Friday, April 21st.
The themes of this year's conference are Sustainable Agriculture, Alternative Energy, and Everyday Sustainability
Local speakers and movies on a range of topics like social justice, conservation, and values of community; perfect for social organizations and area student body. Come out to the Mall, get some fresh air, and join in the discussion.
A whole day of events oriented towards the community, area student body, MSU faculty and staff, and the general public.
Movie "Thirst" in Ostrander Auditorium from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. This movie explores how corporations are buying the world's water resources, and consequences of those actions.
Movie "Global Gardener" in Ostrander Auditorium from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. This documentary is hosted by the founder of the Permaculture idea. It shows how people can use permaculture design in any climate.
The Design for a Boreal Forest Sustainability Institute Modeled on Traditional Indigenous Teachings and Lifeways. MSU Mall with amplified sound from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m.
The Global South. MSU Mall with amplified sound from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m.
Speaker (TBA) on the MSU Mall with amplified sound from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m.
12 p.m. to 1 p.m. Keynote speaker Wayne Martin, (Institute for Sustainable Agriculture U of MN), speaking on Sustainable Agriculture on the MSU Mall with amplified sound
9 a.m. to 4 p.m. 40 info tables by environmental, social, and non profit organizations on the MSU Mall
10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. 10 speakers/workshop facilitators and 10 movies about sustainability in various rooms in Armstrong Hall
Organized by Students for Sustainability (a Recognized Student Organization of MSU). For more info Contact: students4sustainability@yahoo.com
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