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."
When: Wednesday, October 25, 2006, at 7:00 p.m.
Where: Centennial Student Union Ballroom at Minnesota State University, Mankato.
This event is free and open to the public.
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.
Learn knitting, embroidery, crochet or other craftiness. Every Wednesdays at 5 p.m. at The Women's Center(CSU 218) For more information contact Deirdre at rosenfeld@mnsu.edu
When: Thursday, October 05, 2006, from 11-2:30 p.m.
Where: CSU Ostrander Auditorium
Movie "Chisholm 72" followed by Panel discussion
For more information contact Merlita Tiew at 507-389-1771 or Email her at merlita.tiew@mnsu.edu
When: Saturday, October 14, 2006, from 10-12 p.m.
Where: Pennington Hall 102 and 104
Free event open to all! Students and family members welcome!
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.
When: Wednesday, October 18 2006 from 10-2 p.m.
Where: Myers Field House
Experience the fullness of loving your body. Free food and massages.
For more information contact Felicia Baptiste at felicia.baptiste@mnsu.edu or 507-389-1771
When: Monday, October 30
Time:
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
Wednesday, October 18, 7 p.m., South Ballroom, Centennial Student Union
Join filmmaker Helen De Michiel for conversation after watching her documentary about young women training in college for careers in the high stakes professions of science, math, engineering and technology. For more on this project, the documentary or the filmmaker, visit The Gender Chip Project. Free and open to the public.
Sponsored by the College of Science, Engineering & Technology, the Minnesota Center for Engineering & Manufacturing Excellence, the Department of Women's Studies, the Women's Center and supported by Student Activity Fees. For more information or to request an accommodation contact Deirdre at rosenfeld@mnsu.edu
Thursday, October 19, 1 p.m., Ostrander Auditorium, Centennial Student Union
Keynote presentation by Chong Kim, survivor, educator and advocate for ending human trafficking. This event is a component of the Asian Pacific American Conference, and is free and open to the public.
For more information about the presenter or this conference, please visit Asian Pacific American Conference.
Sponsored by the office of Asian American Affairs, the Women's Center and supported by Student Activity Fees. For more information or to request an accommodation contact Deirdre at rosenfeld@mnsu.edu.
Minnesota State University, Mankato's Asian American Affairs Program presents its Annual Asian Pacific American Conference. The conference will be held on October 20-21, 2006 in its Centennial Student Union.
This year's theme of "Sharing Our Stories, Uniting our Communities" features keynote speakers: Dr. H. L. Tran, CEO & President of Asian Pacific Islander American Health Forum; Dr. Erika Lee, historian, immigration specialist and author of "At America's Gates: Chinese Immigration During the Exclusion Era" and Chong Kim, Survivor, Educator and Advocate for ending human trafficking.
For more information or to register, visit: Asian American Affairs or contact Penh Lo, Asian American Affairs, Centennial Student Union 243, Mankato, MN 56001 at 507-389-2799, 800-722-0544 or penh.lo@mnsu.edu.
Do you have experience working on political campaigns? Would you like to gain some rewarding experiences working on a local campaign? Kathy Sheran is running for Minnesota State Senate and she is looking for students like you to help her with the final stretch of her campaign. Kathy is teaching nursing here on MSU's campus and is very committed to assistance for students and for the University. Campaign work offers students an exciting learning opportunity where students can gain valuable leadership and networking skills. If you are interested in learning more about what this candidate is working towards, please check out Kathy Sheran's website.
If you are interested in helping with her campaign, or would like further information on what opportunities are available, please email Katie Boone at katie.boone@mnsu.edu
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