The Women's Center and the Department of Women's Studies are pleased to announce that the third annual Carol Ortman Perkins Lectureship will be "An Evening with Chief Wilma Mankiller."
Wilma Mankiller served for ten years (1985-1995) as first female Principal Chief of the 220,000-member Cherokee Nation. She has been an activist involved in Native American rights since 1969, newly politicized by the native occupation of Alcatraz Island in San Francisco Bay. Her areas of expertise include community development, economic stimulation, public relations, tribal governance, education, leadership, writing, and the conceptualization and development of an extensive array of projects ranging from basic infrastructure to programs for children and youth. Since stepping down as Chief, she has been devoting her energy to the rights of Native Americans and women. Chief Mankiller is also the author of several books including:
Mankiller: A Chief and Her People, and The Reader's Companion to U.S. Women's History. In 1998, President Bill Clinton awarded her the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
For more information or to request a reasonable accommodation, please contact Deirdre at (507) 389-6146 (V), 800-627-3529 or 711 (MRS/TTY) or deirdre.rosenfeld@mnsu.edu.
Feeling crafty? Yeah, we are too. Bring your knitting, embroidery, crochet or other craftiness to the Women's Center (CSU 218) at 5 p.m. on Wednesdays starting September 27. Don't know what you're doing? Chances are great you'll find a helpful teacher. Want to show off? You'll definitely find people who appreciate your skills. Contact Deirdre at rosenfeld@mnsu.edu for more info, or if you can't wait until 9/27 to let your inner stitcher out.
For more information contact Merlita Tiew at 507-389-1771 or merlita.tiew@mnsu.edu
For additional information, look for posters displayed around campus a week before the event, or contact Katie at katherine.bowman@mnsu.edu
Join an interactive speaker, Scott Schmaltz, as he helps participants learn easy-to-use self-defense maneuvers and strategies. This specially-designed workshop will help participants understand some effective ways to empower themselves.
Coming October 18...watch for more information!
Would you like to share your ideas for planning this day? If so, please contact Felicia Baptiste at felicia.baptiste@mnsu.edu or 507-389-1771
Registration Information, Deadline, and Lunch Fee: Register by Wednesday, October 11; participants can register anytime in the Women's Center (CSU 218), or at tables in CSU Mon-Wed, Oct 9-11.
Everyone attending should register, but only those who wish to enjoy the catered lunch must pay the $5.00 fee. For additional information, look for posters displayed around campus a week before the event, or contact Katie at katherine.bowman@mnsu.edu
Imagine living in a state where 25% of violent crime victims have been attacked in their own homes by intimates*. Unfortunately, we're living there right now, and we need to reevaluate our status quo. Connect with students and faculty from the Sociology Department in their student-run Domestic Violence Conference to learn about topics related to gender and family violence, elder abuse, date rape on college campuses, and many other important themes.
*National Coalition Against Domestic Violence: [PDF] "Minnesota Domestic Violence Facts." (184 KiB)
The LGBT will be hosting annual Gender Bender on Wednesday, October 11th and they are looking for performers. If you are interested in performing on stage contact Brian at brian.wollum@mnsu.edu
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