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March 4 - 9, 2018

Celebrating Women's History Month

The Week Ahead


Date: March 20th

4th Annual Women’s Empowerment Keynote Address and Awards
Sponsors: UM Center for Inclusion and Cross Cultural Engagement, the University Lecture Series, E.S.T.E.E.M., Ole Miss Athletics - Student Athlete Development, Ole Miss Panhellenic, Ole Miss Student Housing, the Associated Student Body, the National Pan-Hellenic Council, the Sarah Isom Center for Women and Gender Studies, RASA, FEMISS, African American Studies Program, and the Office of Fraternal Leadership & Learning
Description: Tarana Burke shares the heartbreaking story behind the genesis of the viral ‘me too’ movement, and gives strength and healing to those who have experienced sexual trauma or harassment. The simple yet courageous #metoo hashtag campaign has emerged as a rallying cry for people everywhere who have survived sexual assault and sexual harassment – and Tarana’s powerful, poignant story as creator of what is now an international movement that supports survivors will move, uplift, and inspire you.

#Metoo is not just an overnight hashtag sensation; Tarana has dedicated more than 25 years of her life to social justice and to laying the groundwork for a movement that was initially created to help young women of color who survived sexual abuse and assault. The movement now inspires solidarity, amplifies the voices thousands of victims of sexual abuse, and puts the focus back on survivors.

A sexual assault survivor herself, Tarana is now working under the banner of The ‘me too’ Movement to assist other survivors and those who work to end sexual violence. She is also senior director of programs at Brooklyn-based Girls for Gender Equity. On stage, she provides words of empowerment that lift up marginalized voices, enables survivors across all races, genders, or classes to know that they are not alone, and creates a place for comfort and healing to those who have experienced trauma.

Women who have made outstanding contributions to the University of Mississippi, past and present, will also be recognized. A reception will follow. Tickets are available beginning March 1st at the Ole Miss Box Office (Ford Center) for students, faculty, staff, and the general public. Admission is free, but seating is limited to 750 attendees. For more information or disability accommodations, please contact The Center for Inclusion & Cross Cultural Engagement at (662) 915-1689 or inclusion@olemiss.edu.
6 PM, Fulton Chapel


Measure of Progress: The Clyde Kinard Story
Sponsored by: Mississippi Humanities Council, the Center for Black Studies
and Freedom50 Research Group at The University of Southern Mississippi

Description: The Clyde Kennard story is a unique, little-known event of the modern civil rights movement that has had a lasting impact on higher education in the state. The short documentary on the Clyde Kennard case examines racial progress at The University of Southern Mississippi and within local communities. A panel of guest speakers, including the film’s producers and members of the Freedom50 Research Group, will be there for open dialogue with the audience. The Freedom50 Research Group consists of four faculty members from The University of Southern Mississippi — Dr. Sherita L. Johnson, Dr. Cheryl D. Jenkins, Dr. Rebecca Tuuri and Dr. Loren Saxton Coleman.
6 - 8 PM, Overby Auditorium


March 21st

Shared Governance Is a Feminist Issue
Sponsors: Sarah Isom Center for Women and Gender Studies & the Task Force for Non-Tenure Track Faculty & Shared Governance
Description: Members of the Task Force for Non-Tenure Track Faculty & Shared Governance will share how experiences from their work highlight the feminist principles that support their efforts and Dr. Neal Hutchens (Professor and Interim Chair of Higher Education) will explore the history of how shared governance, (non)tenure lines, and gender/sex faculty ratios have intersected over the past century.
12 pm, Lamar 555


ACLU ID Me Name Change Clinic
Presented by: Ole Miss ACLU
Description: Voting is the cornerstone to our democracy. But for the trans/GNC community, it can be a cumbersome task now that Voter ID is a requirement at every election. We want to create a barrier-free and non-threatening zone so that all transgender and gender non-conforming Mississippians can cast their ballot without fear or intimidation. The TEAP-MS Program introduces “I.D. Me,” an advocacy-led program that will provide a step-by-step guide and legal assistance to those seeking name/gender marker changes. The goal of this program is to further the voting rights of trans/GNC individuals and increase access to the polls. Voting rights matter, and we are working to ensure that the votes of the trans/GNC community count.
11 AM - 1 PM, University of Mississippi School of Law Room 1090


March 22nd

A Talk with Elaine Weiss
Sponsored by: The Oxford Conference for the Book
Description: Elaine Weiss, author of The Woman’s Hour: The Great Fight to Win the Vote, discusses the suffrage battle with Dr. Jessie Wilkerson, History.
1:15 PM, Overby Auditorium

 

March 23rd

Sister2Sister Leadership Retreat
Sponsors: Center for Inclusion and Cross Cultural Engagement, ESTEEM, LuckyDay, The Career Center, IMAGE, NPHC and Ole Miss Athletics
Description: The 3rd Annual Sister2Sister Leadership Retreat is an event to motivate, engage and dialogue with women of color at the University of Mississippi.

3 - 8 PM, Lamar Hall

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