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November 2, 2022 | Volume 4, Issue 8

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Vote Informed! Your guide to the MI Ballot 

by: Joslyn Miller, Women*s Student Services Programs & Events Intern

In this week’s Zine, I’ll be breaking down the Michigan Election and giving you all the information you need to make educated votes on election day!.Click here to read more

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 WILD 2022 CONFERENCE

Sunday, November 6th, 2022 11AM-4:30PM, MSUUnion Ballroom

The Women*s Initiative for Leadership Development (WILD) Conference 2022 is coming soon! Registration is now open, linked below. MSU Students are able to register free, with a free served lunch, t-shirt, tote bag, and more swag. Sign up today.
WILD 2022 Registration
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WILD WORKSHOPS

EVERY THURSDAY, 6-7:30pm, Room 110 Student Services Building

NEXT WILD WORKSHOP, NOVEMBER, 3! Join us for our WILD Workshop series, a leadership development workshop for the planning committee of the WILD Conference! If you have any questions, email us at wss@msu.edu. See you at 6PM this Thursday in Room 110 of the Student Services Building!
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TV TUESDAY

Every Tuesday, 12pm-1pm, Student Services Building Room 014 

 
Join the staff of Women*s Student Services in watching a popular TV show every Tuesday, then debriefing! Bring your lunch and some ideas of shows to watch!
EVERY Tuesday starting August 16th and ending on December 8th, 12PM-1PM, Women*s Student Services Office, Student Services Building Room 014
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WELLNESS WEDNESDAY

Wednesday, November 2nd, 1-1:30pm, Student Services Building Room 110

Join us for Wellness Wednesday. The first Wednesday of every month from 1 - 1:30 in room 110 of the SSB with a capstone finals week event in December.
Come and join us for a time to relax, destress, and take care of yourself with the stressors of the academic year
Crafts, meditation, coloring, yoga, all supplies included but pls feel free to bring your own crafts/things to help you destress/relax if you would like.

Wellness Wednesdays will be on:
  • 11/2/22
  • 12/7/22
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FROM BESTSELLER TO MOVIE: MOVIE NIGHT

Monday, November 14th, 7pm, Case Hall, Room 339

Join W*SS and Campus Center Cinemas in a movie screening of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone for our Bestseller to Movie event! We will discuss what the Bechdel Test is and how this movie passes the 3 layers of the test, and color bookmarks while we watch. See you in Room 339 of Case Hall at 7pm!
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MUJER A MUJER

Wednesday, November 9th, 6pm-8pm, Holden Hall C131

Mujer a Mujer (Womxn to Womxn) will be on September 14th, October 12th and November 9th this year (6pm-8pm for all). These are workshops for female identifying students where they can meet others, build community, and discuss both school and personal topics.
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SPARTAN MEN AND MASCULINITY NETWORK

Friday's, 1pm-3pm

Program Mission
Spartan Men and Masculinity Network programming was created to bring men, male, and masculine identified students together to explore and unpack the intricacies of their identities as a community. To challenge gender-based violence in the community by creating increased understanding and knowledge about the role of masculinity in gender-based violence. Reframing the views, beliefs, social constructs, and expectations regarding masculinity.What is it?
Spartan Men and Masculinity Network is a programming consisting of a cohort series and campuswide events meant to explore masculinity, men’s and/or masculine privilege, connecting the intersections of masculinities, comprehending masculinities as they pertain to gender-based violence, and how to utilize masculine privilege to serve as a change agent.Why should I join? 
Spartan Men and Masculinity Network is a great way to dive deep into different aspects of masculinity, working through the ways it personally impacts us on a personal level, and how it fits into the larger gender-based violence narrative. This space will also help reframe the narrative and unrealistic expectations restrictive masculinity creates.How do I join?
Participants can fill out an interest form, be nominated by someone on campus, or reach out to Garrett McAlister at  for more information.What is the time commitment?
The Spartan Men and Masculinity Network cohort series is a 6-week long program. Each session will be 2 hours and cover a range of different topics pertaining to masculinity. This time will be Friday's from 1-3PM.CLICK HERE FOR INTEREST /NOMINATION FORM 
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VOTING ON CAMPUS

Monday Oct. 31-Sun Nov. 6, 11am-7pm, IM SPORTS EAST- BY WELCOME DESK

Beginning on October 10 and through Election Day (November 8), please visit one of these satellite offices for one-stop help on all things voter engagement:

  • register to vote
  • ask questions
  • sign up for an absentee ballot
  • pick up an absentee ballot
  • vote in advance of Election Day
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2023 INSPIRATION AWARDS

NOMINATION DEADLINE: NOVEMBER 1ST, 2022

The Center for Gender in Global Context and Women*s Student Services are hosting a call for nominations for the 2022 Inspiration Awards.

NOMINATION LINK
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SEXTORTION RED FLAGS

The MSU Police Department is spreading awareness on sextortion, a drastic concern in our community. 

 

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THANKSGIVING UNITY DINNER

November 24, 2022, 12-2pm, Brody Classrooms

MSU Office of Cultural and Academic Transitions(OCAT) is hosting a Thanksgiving Unity Dinner on Thursday, November 24th in Brody Classrooms!

 

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REVERSE CAREER FAIR:DEI SYMPOSIUM

February 1, 2023, Breslin Center 3:30-8:00pm


We are looking for Student Organizations to participate in the Reverse Career Fair at this years DEI Symposium, held in the Breslin Student Event Center on February 1, 2023.

This is a great opportunity to interact with employers who are eager to hear directly from you about your career goals and development, expectations for employers, and individual experiences. The conversations are meant to be a mutual exchange between student leaders and recruiters about what you can offer each other and how they can contribute to more sustainable and equitable career outcomes as well as be more impactful with their recruitment and retention efforts.

Perks for Participating:

  • Early access to the employer engagement portion of the Symposium.
  • Access to the invite-only dessert reception with our employer partners and Symposium sponsors.
  • Your individual resumes will be shared with all employers and partners in a resume book.
  • Have a student organization spotlight in Symposium handouts to students and a booklet to the employers.

If you are interested in participating, please contact  leeellis@msu.edu

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BECOME A PEER EDUCATOR

 

Interested in being a POE Peer Educator? Apply today! Scan the QR Code to fill out an interest form or reach out to Peer Educator Coordinator Alex to learn more at poe.alexbabbitt@msu.edu . 

 

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GWIS Writing Group

November, 3rd 6-8pm, Minskoff Pavillion

Starting November 3rd, GWIS will be hosting a biweekly writing group! Hang out and work on your written assignments and papers. 
 

Dates for the writing group will be every other Thursday from 6-8 pm:

November 3rd

November 17th

December 1st

December 15th

 

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TRANSGENDER DAY OF REMEMBRANCE 

Sunday, November, 20th 6 pm, Erickson Hall Erickson Kiva (Room 103)

Join the Gender and Sexuality Campus Center and various campus and community partners to honor transgender, gender nonconforming, and gender expansive family taken from us due to anti-trans violence this year. Transgender Day of Remembrance is on Sunday November 20th each year and serves as a time to reflect on loss, mourn, and gather new strengths for our collective futures. Join community in-person at MSU in Erickson Hall Room 103 (Erickson Kiva) or online by registering for the webinar at the link below. This event starts at 6:00pm and will conclude with a light dinner and warm refreshments provided Strange Matter Coffee Co.

Note: Webinars do not allow attendees to interact fully with people in zoom.

Register in advance for this webinar:

https://msu.zoom.us/.../register/WN_otNbkctYSnaZ81Hbr0dMPw

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INTERESTED IN DEI? 

If you’re in a residential college please fill out this quick survey to improve the DEI in your college! 
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1sQBVqgeqM2K0V3-S3XFCe3XW7c5EJBxlvAGtPzzzz6A/edit

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IT'S ON US FALL WEEK OF ACTION

Monday, November, 7th through Friday November, 11th

Join MSU POE for various events during the It's On Us Fall Week Of Action!

Click this link to learn more!
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