Women’s Wellness Luncheon Presented by: FEMISS
Description: Dr. Jean Gispen, faculty and staff physician with University Health Services, discusses women’s health issues important to college women. Registration Required.
Noon – 1 PM, Lamar 323
March 7th
Affordable Housing is a Feminist Issue Presented by: Sarah Isom Center for Women and Gender Studies
Dr. Desiree Hensley (Law) leads a roundtable discussion on affordable housing. 6pm, Burns-Belfry Museum and Multicultural Center
March 8th
Diversity Summit: Making the Case for Diversity Presented by: Division of Diversity and Community Engagement
The Division of Diversity and Community Engagement invites the university community to a forum addressing 1) the benefits of diversity and inclusion, 2) contemporary issues, and 3) campus climate in higher education with University of Mississippi’s Dr. Katrina Caldwell and Ms. Shawnboad Mead, and keynote Dr. Scott E. Page (University of Michigan) and presenter Dr. Kevin McDonald (University of Missouri).
8:30- 12:00 p.m., The Inn at Ole Miss Ballroom
Are You Ready? Dialogue Series: The Evolution of the #MeToo Movement and Sexual Harassment and Assault Awareness and Prevention Resources at UM Presented by: Center for Inclusion and Cross Cultural Engagement and RASA
In observance of International Women’s Day on March 8th, the Center for Inclusion and Cross Cultural Engagement will sponsor an Are You Ready? Dialogue Series in partnership with RASA: Rebels Against Sexual Assault. This year’s IWD theme is #PressforProgress, and in anticipation of the Women’s Empowerment Address on March 20th featuring keynote speaker Tarana Burke, founder of the #metoo Movement, this dialogue will focus on Burke’s transformational commitments to supporting survivors, and will explore Burke’s intersectional emphasis on creating conversations around how young women of color from low wealth communities are particularly affected. Join us as we explore issues raised by the #metoo Movement and question how it has impacted conversations in the public sphere, both in current news reports and in the wake of the Golden Globes. Representatives from RASA will discuss their campus efforts to raise awareness about sexual assault at UM and provide tips on how to practice active bystander intervention strategies.
6 pm, Bryant 111
