The Vagina Monologues 2008 - Until the Violence Stops!
Location: O'Donnell Auditorium, Student Services Building
Time: 7:30 p.m. (There will be an American Sign Language Interpreter at the February 28th performance.)

Tickets: $5 - Students    $10 - General Admission
Tickets may be purchased in Keith rooms 120, 121, or 124 or at the door. For further information, call (859) 622-2913.

All proceeds will be donated to the Bluegrass Rape Crisis Center.

Sponsored by The EKU Women's Studies Program

The Third Annual Women's HERstory Essay Competition
Deadline for Entries: February 22, 2008

Open to all EKU undergraduates. Submit a 250-word essay on any women's/gender history topic by February 22 to the Women's Studies Office in Keith 120. Prizes will be awarded to first, second, and third place winners.

"A Global Perspective: Women in Genocide "
Guest Speaker: Paul Rusesabagina (His life is showcased in the movie Hotel Rwanda)
Location: Keen Johnson Building, Walnut Hall
Time: 3 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.

"Hotel Rwanda: A Story Yet To Be Told"
Guest Speaker: Paul Rusesabagina
Location: Coates Building, Brock Auditorium
Time: 7:30 p.m.

Tickets on sale: General Admission - $15; Faculty/Staff Admission - $10; EKU Student Admission, Middle School, & High School Student Tickets - FREE

Co-sponsored with African/African-American Studies Program

Recruitment and Retention of Women & Minorities in the STEM Fields
Guest Speaker: Sheila Tobias (Author & National Consultant)
Location: Keen Johnson Building, Teaching & Learning Center
Time: 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Faculty Development Program for WMS faculty and faculty in the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM). Please reserve your place with Evelyn.Jones@eku.edu.

Co-sponsored with the Teaching & Learning Center

"They Are Not Dumb Just Different: Reaching Out To Non-Traditional Science Students"
Guest Speaker: Sheila Tobias (Author & National Consultant on Recruitment and Retention of Women and Minorities in the STEM fields)
Location: Student Services Building, O'Donnell Auditorium
Time: 3:30 p.m. - 4:45 p.m.

Free and open to everyone; classes welcome.

The Third Annual Women's HERstory Conference
Location: Walnut Hall, Keen Johnson Building
Time: Noon - 4:30 p.m.

There will be a Women's Studies and History Faculty Panel on Gender, History, & Sex. Essay winners will be announced. Lunch and refreshments will be served. Free and open to everyone. Classes welcome.

"Take Back The Night" (March and Speakers to raise awareness about Violence)
Location: EKU Ravine
Time: 6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Co-sponsored with MARS and FFC

"What My Hands Have Touched: Women and World War II" (Play performed by Looking for Lilith Theatre Co.)
Location: Student Services Building, O'Donnell Auditorium
Time: 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.

Free and open to the public; classes welcome.

Co-sponsored with the History Department

This faculty development opportunity is open to faculty members who are interested in expanding their awareness, understanding, and knowledge of sexism as it impacts males. Dr. Bordo will be discussing her book THE MALE BODY, and participants are encouraged to be familiar with its content and basic gender issues. This will be an informal presentation with lots of time for discussion and questions & answers. There will be a book signing, and lunch and refreshments will be provided. Please register with Evelyn.Jones@eku.edu.

"Mountain Women Rising "
Location: Combs Building, Ferrell Auditorium
Time: 6 p.m.

Music and Storytelling Performances by Appalachian Feminists/Artists. Free and open to the public; classes welcome.

Co-sponsored with the Center for Appalachian Studies

"Rock Against Rape " (Music and Speakers to end rape/sexual assault)
Location: EKU Ravine
Time: 6 p.m. - 9 p.m.

Most events are open to the public and classes are welcome (except for Faculty Development programs). For more information, contact Women's Studies at 859-622-2913.

Co-sponsored with Men Against Rape & Sexual Assault (MARS) and Feminist for Change (FFC)