3/26/2007

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Women's Health and Wellness Fair

  • When: Wednesday, March 28th, 2007 from 10-2 p.m.
  • Where: CSU Ballroom
  • Cost: Free!

We have invited several women's health and wellness organizations/businesses (both on and off campus) to set up and display information about services and/or products they provide for women's health and wellness. Stop by, sign up for door prizes and learn about area organizations that cater to women's health and wellness!

Special Evening Keynote Speaker:

Carla GoerishDr. Carla Goerish, MD - OB-GYN Certified Physician of the Mankato Clinic.

  • When: Wednesday, March 28th, 2007 at 7 p.m.
  • Where: CSU 253-255
  • Cost: Free!! However space is limited.

Dr. Goerish will address issues related to women's sexual and reproductive health. We are honored to recognize her contributions to women in the Greater Mankato area at this event.

For more information please contact Chera Sevcik at chera.sevcik@mnsu.edu.

Women of Courage and Vision

The Women of Courage and Vision Recognition Reception will be held on Thursday, March 29, 2007. For more information, please contact Nekisha Quinney at the Women's Center at 389-1771 or nekisha.quinney@mnsu.edu.

Scholarships available

  • Mary-Jane Young Undergraduate Scholarship for Re-Entry Women
  • Coplan Donohue Single Parent Scholarship

Deadline for the Scholarships is April 1, 2007

For more information visit the Women's Center Scholarship page.

Help Wanted for Graphic Artist

Student Graphic Artist for 2007-2008 academic year. 20 hours/week, $9+/hour. Application deadline April 9, 2007. For more information visit mavjobs.com or download the [PDF] Graphic Artist position description (broken link).

Sexual-Violence Education Program Advisor (Graduate Assistant), Women's Center

Graduate Student for 2007-2008 academic year. Application deadline is April 9, 2007 or until filled. Applications received on or before April 9 will receive priority consideration.

For more information visit the Women's Center homepage under announcement.

Call for Survivors

Sexual Assault Awareness Month is nationally recognized in the month of April. The Take Back the Night Planning Committee is currently organizing our annual April events. We are in search of survivors of sexual violence to share their experiences. Identities will remain confidential upon request. All survivors will be respected and honored throughout this process. For more information please contact Lindsay at 507-389-5127 or lindsay.gullingsrud@mnsu.edu.

Women's Discussion Group

Empower yourself and others! The Women's Center will be holding a bi-weekly discussion group on women's issues, and we are looking for undergraduate women who would like to be involved. It will be an opportunity to learn and to support other women in a search of self-discovery and growth. Topics will include sexual violence, dating violence, stress, self-care, relationships, and other issues. If you are interested in joining the group, please contact Lindsay Gullingsrud at lindsay.gullingsrud@mnsu.edu, by phone at 507-389-5127 or stop in to see her at the Women's Center.

Stitch & Bitch

knittingNovice or pro, all are welcome! Bring your knitting, embroidery, crochet or other craftiness. We'll be glad to see you. Wednesdays at 5 p.m. at the Women's Center (CSU 218). For more information contact Deirdre at rosenfeld@mnsu.edu.

See you and your craftiness then!

Announcements from Friends

Get Involved with IMPACT, your Campus Activity Board

Friday, March 30th: IMPACT Board will be holding elections for next year from 3-5 p.m. in CSU 168. For more information about IMPACT or the elections email Sho Hammond at impactboard@hotmail.com.

Applications will be available in CSU 173 on March 5th.

Margaret Cho is performing at Minnesota State Mankato!

Join us for a hilarious night of comedy on April 4th in the Taylor Center!
Doors open at 7:00. Show begins at 8:00 p.m.
For mature audiences only.

Tickets:

  • $5 for students (one ticket per valid Mavcard)
  • $10 for nonstudents

Tickets are available in the Student Leadership Development & Service Learning office, CSU 173 every weekday from 8 a.m.- 4 p.m. or with a credit card at 507-389-6076.
General admission tickets also available at these convenient locations:

  • The Coffee Hag, 329 Riverfront Drive, Mankato
  • The St. Peter Food Co-op, 119 West Broadway, St. Peter
  • TJ Finnegan's Pub, 520 South Front Street, Mankato

If you have any questions about the show or ticket information, please call 507-389-6076. You can learn more at Margaret Cho's website.

Roommates???

Need roommates for next fall? Looking for a few women to get an apartment near campus? Please contact Stacie Noha at stacie.noha@mnsu.edu or call 763-300-6980.

Childcare needed

Childcare needed for 5-year-old girl and 2 1/2-year-old boy. Hours would be 9 a.m.-1 p.m. every other Saturday starting April 21st through June 2nd. If interested, please call Jessica at 507-625-9422 for an interview.

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