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The Business of Being Born- May 7, 2008
Director Abby Epstein's controversial documentary takes a hard look at America's maternity care system, juxtaposing hospital deliveries against the growing popularity of at-home, natural childbirths that many expectant parents are now opting for. Former talk show host Ricki Lake was inspired to produce this compelling exposé after a dissatisfying birthing experience with her first child left her with many unanswered questions. Film to be followed by refreshments and discussion with mothers, midwives, doulas, and obstetricians/gynecologists.
Cohosted by ASUO Women's Center and
Earl International Classroom 2, 7:00pm

La Angry Xicana?!- April 30, 2008
Adelina Anthony, a Xicana-Indígena lesbian multi-disciplinary artist, hails originally from San Antonio, Tejas. She currently resides in Los Angeles. Her work addresses issues such as colonization, feminism, trauma, memory, gender, race/ ethnicity, sexuality, in/migration, health, land/environment, and issues generally affecting the lesbian/gay/bisexual/transgender/two-spirited communities.
Cohosted by ASUO Women's Center, MCC and MeCHA
EMU Ballroom, 5:30pm

Take Back the Night- April 17, 2008
Rally, march to downtown, and speak out against sexual violence and support prevention of sexual violence and survivors. The focus this year is "Voices of the Unheard" by building awareness about the intersections between power, oppression, and sexual assault. Sexual assault is a way that power is used as a means to oppress others. By fighting sexual assault and recognizing voices of previously unheard communities, we are taking serious steps to end the entire system of oppression. We recognize that when a group is a target of oppression; whether it be defined by gender, language, race, sexual orientation, or other categorizations; everyone is affected. Centralizing voices that are previously marginalized is an important first step to end oppression that affect us all.
EMU Amphitheater, 6:30pm

Intersecting Oppressions & Transformational Art- April 4, 2008
As part of the Women of Color Speaker Series, keynote Risha Hall will give a presentation and facilitate a discussion on race and gender issues, along with healing the soul through the arts (abstract paintings). The artist and author will discuss her transformation art, book on race relations, and her participation in a recent human rights conference on nonviolence (at Columbia University, in New York City).
EMU, Multicultural Center (MCC), 6:00pm

Women's Bike Maintanance
March 11, 2008
Become comfortable with grease, wrenches and tiers. We will teach basic bike maintenance as well as addressing common problems and solutions. Pre-registration required. Call the Women's Center at 346-4095 to reserve a space. The 10th Anniversary of Eve Ensler's famous play exploring women's relationship with their bodies.
7-9pm

International Women's Day
March 7, 2008
International Women's Day (IWD) is the 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. Come enjoy performances, dancing, poetry, drumming and food in the celebration of women globally. The event is free.
6pm in Mills International Center (formerly IRC)

Luna Fest
March 4, 2008
Filled with stories of reflection and whimsy, hope and humor, grace and perseverance, LUNAFEST films are renowned for celebrating the talents and stories of women. Collectively, LUNAFEST films captivate audiences, compel dialogue and arm those who participate with both the knowledge and the motivation to make a difference in their communities.
http://www.lunafest.org
$5 for Students $10 for Community Members
7pm at Bijou Cinemas

Bride Kidnapping in Kyrgyzstan
March 3, 2008
Petr Lom documents the ancient but practice of bride kidnapping in Kyrgyzstan (former Soviet Republic in Central Asia). Through the soviets outlawed the practice nearly 15 years ago, one in three rural ethnic Kyrgy women are forced into marriages. The film includes interviews with brides who have escaped and those who remain in the marriages. Refreshments provided.
http://www.pbs.org/frontlineworld/stories/kyrgyzstan/
6 pm in Mills International Center (formerly IRC)

Vagina Monologues
February 14-15, 2008
The 10th Anniversary of Eve Ensler's famous play exploring women's relationship with their bodies. This is the final year this will be performed at UO.
Doors open at 6:30pm, show starts at 7pm in Agate Hall.
Stop by the EMU Suite 2 each day for free pasties and coffee between 9-11AM. Events all week ranging from reading nights to parent groups. Sponsored by ASUO Women's Center, Veterans and Families, Non Traditional Student Union, LGBT Education and Support Services, Child Care Subsidy, Men's Center, Moss Street Children's Center, UO Family Housing, and Bias Response Team. For more information, contact Tanja at (541) 346-4095 or nontradwc@gmail.com.
Free workshop to learn the basics of bicycle repair and maintenance. Pre-registration required. Bring your bike to Outdoor Program Barn at 18th and University. If you have any questions or would like more information, contact Jasmine at the Women's Center at (541) 346-4095 or edoutreach@gmail.com.

A change to appreciate yourself as Women of Color on this campus, relax and meet other women of many backgrounds. Dinner and dessert provided. Speakers, discussion, spa, facials, and special gifts. The retreat will be at Ducks Village main office. If you have any questions or would like more information, contact Helen at (503) 953-4269 or hkidane@uoregon.edu.

International Women's Day
Aida Jolosevech
March 8th, 5-9 pm @ IRC: Food 5-6, Film 6-730, Activity/speaker 730-9
International Women's day (3/8) is an occasion marked by women's groups around the world. When women n all continents, often divided by naional boundaries and by ethnic, linguistic, cultural, economic and political differences, come together to celebrate their Day, they can look back to a tradition that represents at least nine decades of struggle for equality, justice, peace and development (more). More information will be provided soon.

Take Back the Night
npeasley@uoregon.edu / eventswc@gmail.com
541-346-4099
Thursday, April 27th, 2006 / 7:30 pm
Rally, March, and Speak out against Sexal Violence and support prevention of sexual violence and survivors.

International Coffee Hour
Lauren Zavrel
eventswc@gmail.com
March 3rd, 4-6 pm @ IRC Sponsored by us!
Come join the International Coffee hour and drink coffee, have snacks, and meet people from various regions of the world! This week, the Women's Center is sponsoring the weekly coffee hour, and we will provide a variety of tasty coffee flavors from all over the world! We will also be telling you about our upcoming events. Come by!

Women of Color Conference
womenctr@uoregon.edu
541-346-4099
Workshop Description:
On February 3-4, 2006, the ASUO Women's Center will host the 11th Annual Women of Color Conference on the University of Oregon Campus. The theme of the conference is "Mind, Body and Soul" and is designed to promote and encourage the importance of social and political support for women of color. The conference will offer an array of empowering and educational workshops geared around the conference theme, including (and not limited to) self-defense and yoga, HIV and STI prevention in minority women, immigration issues, and resources for allies to women of color. Former ASUO Women's Center Director and nationally recognized activist, actor, and budding filmmaker Erin O'Brien will host an interactive workshop titled "Re:Membering Oppression". The forum will provide participants the opportunity to process experiences of oppression and identify alternative solutions.

Along with the workshops, the Women's Center is honored to host a dynamic conference opening by bell hooks, world renowned activist, academic, and social critic. hooks' work primarily examines the interconnectedness of oppression (namely race, gender and class) and argues that positive social change requires confronting these issues as a whole. The opening address will begin Friday evening at 6 pm in Columbia 150. The format of the address will be primarily question/answer; the Women's Centers asks and invites all participants to come to the lecture with a prepared question for bell hooks.

Saturday's activities begin with intial registration at 9:30 am, and workshops starting at 10:30 am in various River Rooms throughout the EMU. The conference is designed for but not limited to women of color. All workshops are free to UO students, staff, and faculty and are open to the public. bell hooks is $5 for students, $7 for faculty, staff, and community members. For more information, please contact the ASUO Women's Center at womenctr@uoregon.edu or 346-4099.

Saving Face
Stefanie Loh, Nicole Ward
sloh@uoregon.edu / nward1@uoregon.edu
Feb 1st, 2006/ Food @ 6:15pm, Film @ 7pm
The International Resource Center (above the post office)

Come hang out and let us know how we can serve you better at a casual evening social and movie.
WeÕll be screening SAVING FACE, an award winning independent movie by first time director Alice Wu.
Free drinks, hot dogs and pizza provided.

SAVING FACE by Alice Wu, starring Michelle Krusiec, Joan Chen and Lynn Chen.

Saving Face is a romantic comedy set in modern New York city about Wil, a gay Chinese-American woman trying to come to terms with her sexuality and her heritage. Along the way, Wil has to juggle her career as a doctor, her own blossoming love life, and her relationship with her traditional, conservative Chinese mother who has secrets of her own to hide.

Mojo Master Protest
Update and Pictures
1:30 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 15th, EMU
Apparently an off-campus marketing agency, GMR Marketing LLC will be coming to campus November 15th from 10-4pm. They will be promoting their new on line video game entitled "Mojo Master", a sexual simulation/dating game where the player picks up on different female characters with the goal of adding their names to the player's "little black book". The game is extremely misogynistic, portraying women as objects that can be lured in if know the "right moves" (i.e. "pick up" cards) .

The Women Center and many other organizations on campus do not agree with the ethics ofthis game. By promoting this game, it is actually promoting the portrayal of women as 'two dimensional' sexual objects. Please come and help support this protest at 1:30 pm on November 15th. Come by the Women's Center for additional information

Women's Space Emergency Needs Drive
Nicole Peasley, Sexual Violence Prevention and Education Coordinator
svpewc@gmail.com
Event ends: Nov 11th
Currently, we are hosting a Women's Space Emergency Needs Drive for fleeing survivors of domestic violence in which we are collecting hygeine products such as shampoo, soap, toothbrushes, toothpaste, tampons, pads, etc. and deactivated but still working cell phones in boxes that are located around the campus community, including the Knight law school, the UO bookstore, the Moss street Child Development Center, the family Co-Op, the Offic of Student Life, the Counseling Center and the ASUO Women's Center.

International Education Week
Josephine/Global Feminist Issues Intern
jdavis3@uoregon.edu
Nov 14th - 18th at the International Resource Center

The International Resource Center (IRC) at the University of Oregon is proud to present its annual *International Education Week* (IEW). This year, our week-long series of events and exhibitions will focus on the Middle East - that large and diverse region rich with five millennia of major civilizations and cultures.

In addition to addressing hot topics involving conflict and paths toward peace, we invite you to sample the riches of Middle Eastern art, music, food, and hospitality. The IRC (assisted by community members, UO students from the Middle East, and other interested students and professors) will offer a great week of discussions, presentations, art, movies, music, and food. In keeping with the IRC mission to be a Òmeeting place for the world,Ó our theme is "Celebrating the Faces of Peace."