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.....UPCOMING EVENTS.....

Lyllye B. Parker Women of Color Summit

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Acknowledging the past, being present, and creating change

This years Lyllye B. Parker Women of Color Summit aims to honor the work that people have done before us in the fight for social justice by continuing to build bridges that lead to positive change. This year we are “United: acknowledging the past, being present, and creating change.” The summit will provide the opportunity for us to move through the day with one another, acknowledging our histories and the work that we are all doing to create a more equitable campus and community.

We will accomplish this through:

  • Speakers
  • Lyllye B. Parker
  • Nanci Luna Jimenez
  • “The power of an apology”
    • Bio: http://lunajimenezseminars.com/about-us/team-bios/nanci-luna-jimenez/
  • Workshops
  • Performances
  • Partnering with Allys



Featuring:
The Power of Apology by Nanci Luna Jiménez
Have you ever given or received a sincere, unqualified apology? Over the course of our lives
we will hear and say the words "I'm sorry" thousands of times. These two small words can be
extremely difficult to say and sometimes even harder to receive. Yet when sincerely meant
and genuinely received these words have the capacity to reconnect, repair and strengthen any
bond—between individuals, communities or nations. The most powerful apologies are “clean
apologies:” given without conditions or expectation of forgiveness. Unfortunately “patterned
apologies” diminish an apologies true effect and can reinforce stereotypes of submissiveness,
accommodation or subservience. Join us for this highly experiential and insightful session to
learn more about patterned apologies, a tool to break the habit and a new awareness for how to
genuinely initiate and support repair starting with “I apologize!”

 


Participants will leave this workshop with:

● Practice how to identify, give and receive a “clean apology”;
● Learn the 3 patterned apology traps and understand the root causes of these
patterns;
● Apply a tool to find forgiveness—of self and others;
● Discover how to initiate and support the repair process.
Nanci Luna Jiménez, founder and president of Luna Jiménez Seminars & Associates, is
internationally-recognized for her highly effective and insightful training, inclusive facilitation,
and dynamic speaking with groups of diverse ages, industries, and cultural backgrounds.
Following her passion, she designs and delivers transformational programs that encourage
individuals in their process of personal healing to release individual initiative to create a more
just and equitable workplace and world. From members of Congress and chiefs of Amazonian
indigenous tribes to Executive Directors and students of all levels, from intimate groups to over
1000 participants, Nanci has touched the lives of tens of thousands by offering them tools and
frameworks that transform their lives. Based in Portland, Oregon, she enjoys running, practicing
yoga, and playing Bomba, an Afro-Puerto Rican dancing and drumming cultural tradition.
***Workshops, Performances, Food, Solidarity walk, and a chance to connect***
For registration: http://tiny.cc/lbpwocsNew Ally Track in the afternoon

International Women’s Day

March 8, 2012

Time and Location TBA

International Women's Day (IWD) was first celebrated as a worker's holiday in 1908 when women marched through New York City to demand voting rights, better pay and shorter hours.  This celebration of women's contributions spread to across the world and is a national holiday in Albania, Algeria, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bulgaria, Bosnia, Herzegovina, Brazil, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, China, Cuba, Italy, Laos, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Macedonia, Moldova, Mongolia, Montenegro, Poland, Romania, Russia, Serbia, Tajikistan, Ukraine, Uzbekistan, Vietnam and Zambia. Many other countries celebrate this global day connecting all women around the world and inspiriting them to achieve their full potential. IWD celebrated the collective power of women past, present and future. The event is free and family friendly.

 

Take Back the Night

April 26, 2012

Rally at 6:00 (EMU Amphitheater, UO Campus) Free

Take Back the Night is an international event during which survivors of sexual violence and their allies have an opportunity to rally together to protest continued sexual violence in their communities and around the world. Take Back the Night is a survivor-centered event that begins with a rally and march and ends with a speak-out, during which survivors of sexual assault and their allies can share personal stories of how sexual violence has impacted their lives. Come and support your friends, neighbors, community-members, and loved ones as we work to end sexual violence and celebrate the individual and collective strength of survivors.

To get involved in planning, please contact Lisa at svpewc@gmail.com

 

Out/Loud Queer Women’s Music Festival

May 18, 2012

A vibrant, energizing show that celebrates the breadth of our community

Musicians and spoken word artist.

 

International Women's Group- Drop-In

Wednesdays from 4:15-6pm

Come talk about yourself, homesickness, sadness, joys, struggles and life in Eugene. Enjoy the conversation and make some friends along the way. Women's Center Lounge

Suite 3, EMU (Across from the Craft Center on the ground floor of the EMU)

For more information contact Kwin at 541.346.4095 or globalfemwc@gmail.com or stop by the Women’s Center

 

Staff meetings

The ASUO Women's Center meets on Wednesdays from 12:00pm-1:30pm in the EMU Ben Linder Room.