SPOTLIGHT
Women’s Leadership Conference
FEATURES: Friday, March 7, 8:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Tivoli Turnhalle
This year’s theme, “Women’s Art: Women’s Vision,” will celebrate and recognize the vision of women artists. The day will focus on diverse forms of art including painting, sculpture, pottery, media, filmmaking and modern art and look at the way creative endeavors impact women's lives and women's leadership. Filmmaker Amy Serrano will be the keynote speaker for the conference. The day will also include a variety of breakout sessions on the topic of art, empowerment and leadership. Breakfast and lunch are included with registration. Please visit the Metro State Office of Student Activities website http://studentactivities.mscd.edu to learn more about the conference and how to register.
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UPCOMING EVENTS: MARCH
"A New Beginning With MS United For Young Adults"
Saturday, March 1, 11:00AM at the Iris Event Center, 9635 W. Colfax, Lakewood, CO 80215
Please join MS United for our "New Beginning" Mixer! Meet the board members of MS United and other young adults with MS. Our group is really starting to go places and we want you to be a part of it! Bring your family / friends and join us for lunch, snacks and new friends!! Learn more about MS United For Young Adults and find out how we are "Changing the Faces of MS!!" This event is free for people with MS. We ask that your guest(s) please donate at least $5. Hope to see you there!!!! Parking and entrance in rear. Turn on Iris St. from Colfax
PAULA GOLDMAN Imagining Ourselves: The Next, Global Generation of Women
Monday, March 3 1pm Tivoli 320 ABC
Since 2001, Paula Goldman has been collecting stories and artwork from thousands of women around the world in their twenties and thirties, asking them to respond to the question, "What Defines your Generation of Women?" In this lecture, Goldman takes us on a multi-media tour of these young women's lives, showing audiences how they are successfully navigating their new roles in the world. You will hear the perspectives of young women from every continent, learn what this generation cares about most, and be inspired by the stories of young leaders who are making a profoundly positive impact. Visit Paula’s website at http://imaginingourselves.imow.org.
Aprons through the Ages: Artifacts of Women's Lives
March 4th 1pm Multicultural Lounge
Alice Parker, a Metro State alum, will talk about the history of aprons and the role that aprons played in the lives of women. Aprons are very popular collectibles. What led to the demise of everyday use of aprons? Ms. Parker will answer this question and share stories that have been passed on to her as well as information regarding the evolution of fabric, trims, and sewing techniques. A collection of aprons will be on display for the entire month of March in the Tivoli Multicultural Lounge and the Institute for Women’s Studies and Services located at 1033 Ninth Street Park. Contact tullt@mscd.edu for more information.
Invisible Children Documentary on the Child Soldiers of Uganda
Wednesday, March 5 1pm Tivoli Turnhalle
“Invisible Children: Rough Cut” is a documentary recorded in 2003 based on the experiences of three college students from San Diego (Jason Russell, Bobby Bailey, and Laren Poole) in Northern Uganda. They went to the Sudan to 'find a story,' but ended up in northern Uganda where they found thousands of people affected by the insurgency of the Lord's Resistance Army (LRA). The resulting story focuses on the war's effects on children, particularly child soldiers. The filmmakers have started a national tour with the film to educate people about the plight of the child soldiers. For a trailer of the film go to www.invisiblechildren.com. Don’t miss an opportunity to view this important film and learn how you can get involved to make change.
Women’s History Month Keynote: “Women’s Leadership in Times of Hope, Courage and Justice” Amy Serrano – Filmmaker, Author, Poet and Human Rights Activist
Thursday, March 6th 1pm St. Cajetan’s
Cuban born and U.S. raised Director, Writer, Cinematographer, Producer, Poet and Human Rights Activist Amy Serrano has been making films for 12 years and involved in human rights since she was 12 years old. She recently shot, produced, wrote and directed the feature-length documentary film "The Sugar Babies: The Plight of the Children of Agricultural Workers on the Sugar Industry of the Dominican Republic". Composed of field recordings coupled with outside testimony, the film explores the lives of the descendants of the first Africans delivered to the island of Hispaniola for the bittersweet commodity that once ruled the world. These very same people continue to be trafficked from Haiti to the Dominican Republic to work in sugar under circumstances that can only be considered modern day slavery. Ms. Serrano serves as President of her production company Siren Studios, and enjoys the process of merging the social sciences with filmmaking, writing, and activism, using these to create awareness, understanding and hope.
Screening of "The Sugar Babies: The Plight of the Children of Agricultural Workers on the Sugar Industry of the Dominican Republic"
Thursday, March 6, 1pm-930pm STARZ Film Center
Join filmmaker Amy Serrano for a screening of her film followed by a discussion. "Sugar Babies is, in short, brilliant -- an amazing, amazing documentary, from beginning to end. It is beautifully paced and filmed, and the issues profoundly important." -Diane Mason, HOPE Films
Women’s Leadership Conference
Friday, March 7, 8:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Tivoli Turnhalle
This year’s theme, “Women’s Art: Women’s Vision,” will celebrate and recognize the vision of women artists. The day will focus on diverse forms of art including painting, sculpture, pottery, media, filmmaking and modern art and look at the way creative endeavors impact women's lives and women's leadership. Filmmaker Amy Serrano will be the keynote speaker for the conference. The day will also include a variety of breakout sessions on the topic of art, empowerment and leadership. Breakfast and lunch are included with registration. Please visit the Metro State Office of Student Activities website http://studentactivities.mscd.edu to learn more about the conference and how to register.
Innovation Week : Extreme Entrepreneurship Bus Tour
Monday March 10 – Thursday, March 13, 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Tivoli Turnhalle
The Extreme Entrepreneurship Tour (http://www.extremetour.org) is bringing together America's top young entrepreneurs to spread the entrepreneurial mindset to their peers at a grassroots level at colleges nationwide. Speakers are young entrepreneurs who've made, earned, and sold their company for millions and made a huge impact before 25. All students can leverage the entrepreneurial mindset in this increasingly global and automated world. This program is not just for business students – it is open to any student on campus who wants to learn more about becoming an entrepreneur! This program is free to students but you need to register in advance to make sure you have a spot. To register go to: www.extremetour.org/metrostate. For more information contact Laura in the Office of Student Activities – (303) 556-2595 or lstrohmi@mscd.edu.
Women's Wellness and Spirituality Festival: A day dedicated to loving your mind, body and spirit
Tuesday March 11th 9am-4pm Tivoli Turnhalle
This annual celebration of women’s spirituality and wellness will feature local businesses and individuals offering health and wellness information, tarot and psychic readings, aura cleansings, books, arts, crafts, and jewelry. There will be free chair massages available throughout the day on a first come first served basis. Stop by anytime during the day to browse and love your mind, body, and spirit! Contact jzent@mscd.edu
Who Owns the Rights to Your Body?
Thursday March 13th 11:30-1pm Tivoli 640
This program is a cross-cultural multi-generational dialogue between women of color on the topic of Who Owns the Rights to Your Body. The dialogue will be moderated by Ifalade Ta’Shia Asanti, a holistic health counselor, Executive Director of the National Institute of Indigenous Cultural Studies, and Co-Founder/Director of Serenity Wellness Center of Denver. Ta’Shia is the author of two acclaimed books, The Sacred Door: A Spiritual Guide to Power Living and The Seer: Legacy of Stone & Spirit. contact jzent@mscd.edu
ASO Industry Night
Friday March 14, 5:30 - 8:00p Tivoli 140
Representatives from various industries, such as retail and medical, will discuss their experiences in accounting within that field. It is a different perspective from the public accounting firms or government, as it gives us some insight to the yet another side of accounting. Refreshments are served from 5:30p, please come and support your accounting organization and come away with valuable information for your career!! Contact ctiltshe@mscd.edu for more information.
Running in High Heels
March 18th 1pm Tivoli Multicultural Lounge
Running on High Heels is a documentary that asks the question “If women are 52% of the population, why are they only 16% of the Congress?” The story follows the political campaign of a young woman only a few years out of college as she runs for the State Senate. The film features women from all ends of the political spectrum from Heidi Hartmann to Phyllis Schafly. Following the screening of the film, we will have a panel of commentators discussing the film and women in electoral politics. contact jzent@mscd.edu
Auraria Open Mic
Tuesday March 18, 6pm-9pm Tivoli - Sigi’s Cabaret
Auraria Campus is hosting its last open mic night of the year for all to join in and have a good time! This month's open -mic will be the last before the Auraria Talent show taking place in April. So bring your poetry, bring your instruments, bring your humor, and your voice! Sign up starts at 5:30 and performances start at 6pm. There will only be two mics, so no bands. For more information please contact Louisa in the Student Activities Office (303) 556-2595. Snacks and drinks provided.
REGULAR MEETINGS
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Gig Series--Live local music and performance acts. Every Thursday at 11am-1pm in Tivoli Atrium (food court)
SGA (Student Government Assembly)--Learn about issues effecting you on campus and share some of your concerns at Metro’s Student Government’s Senate meetings Every Wednesday at 4pm in Tivoli Student Chambers Tivoli 329 For SGA’s Committee times please visit the website at www.mscd.edu/~sga
SACAB (Student Advisory Committee to the Auraria Board)--SACAB discusses all issues and conerns in regards to the entire Auraria campus i.e. parking, safety, etc. Meetings are Fridays at 2:30 in the Senate Chambers Tivoli 329
CFC Co-Curricular Funding Committee--Every other Friday starting August 31st at 10am in Tivoli 329. This is a committee for student organizations to present potential event ideas to in order to gain extra funding. Organizations can be rewarded up to 90% of your event funded. Contact Student Activities at 303.556.2595 for more information.
Alternatives Pregnancy Center at Auraria-- Walk-in Pregnancy Testing and Consultation Tuesdays and Wednesdays 1-4 inside St. Elizabeth's (next to the library) Alternatives Pregnancy Center at Auraria offers free and confidential pregnancy tests as well as campus support to stay in school, and practical assistance for students facing an unexpected pregnancy. After-abortion support also available. 303.623.0860 apcauraria@aol.com
Public Relations Student Society Of Metro--Public Relations Student Society Of Metro will be meeting the first and third Tuesday of every month this semester. For more information please e-mail Erin at ekasch@mscd.edu
Metro Poets Meetings and Workshops--Thursdays 5:30 p.m. at the Golda Meir House in the 9th Street Historic Park. Metro Poets is a group of people who wish to learn everything they possibly can about poetry. Past meetings have included the writing philosophies of William Blake, Sign Language Poetry, The Art of Spoken Word and how dreams can be utilized for poetry, writing in general or any other kind of art. The group also hosts poetry workshops every other week. For more information, contact Tameca L Coleman at tcolem10@mscd.edu or at tameca.coleman@gmail.com. You can also visit the Sigma Tau Delta calendar at http://tinyurl.com/27wvyl.
Iota, Iota, Iota--Triota General member meetings held on the first Wednesday of every month from 1-2pm at the Institute for Women's Studies and Services. Meetings are open to any Triota member or anyone who is interested in joining Metro State's Women's Honor Society. Triota works towards supporting academic excellence and community service in a feminist fashion. (1033 9th Street Park-The Institue for Women's Studies and Services) For more information contact jzent@mscd.edu
Warrior Women--WARRIOR WOMEN IS BACK! Warrior Women meets on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 1:00 p.m. in PE201. The group uses a newly designed space which features free motion weight machines and other exercise equipment. Learn how working out can be FUN! Please contact Julie at 303.556.4518 or Althea 303.556.2835 with any questions.
Student/Faculty recitals--King Center Recital Hall 2:00pm-3:00pm Music Performance Students (Winds, Brass, Percussion, Strings, Voice, Guitar, Piano) are required to play one Recital class per semester
Let's Talk Sex--Join Robert and Sable Wednesdays from 11-12 OR Join Heather and Jordan on Thursdays from 1-2 in Tivoli 213. For more information contact the GLBT office at 303.556.6333
Queer and Ally--Ever wonder who, what, where, why, how? Question and answers. Join Jordan on Tuesdays from 12-1 in tivoli 213. For more information contact the GLBT office at 303.556.6333.
Radical Knitting Circle--Tuesdays from 3-4 in tivoli 213. For more informaiton contact 303.556.6333.
Crytpo Science Society--Discuss UFO's, ghosts, Big foot, ESP and etc. Every other Thursday Starting September 6th at 4pm. Visit the website for more information and for meeting locations. mscd.edu/~crypto.
Drop-in Support Group --Mondays, 3-4pm AND/OR Thursdays, 130-230pm in Tivoli 651. This group is offered in two sections and is designed to provide on going support for students who feel overwhelmed, stressed, and alone. A meeting with the group facilitator is essential before joining. Choose either Monday or Thursday.
Dialectical Behavior Theory--Wednesdays 1-230pm in Tovli 651. DBT teaches four important skills to help you improve your relationships, end self-defeating behaviors and manage your emotions.
Women's Support Group--Tuesdays 3-430pm Tivoli 651. This group is for students who would like to better understand themselves and others, manage stress or work through a difficult issue. Common topics discussed in the group include assertive communication, improving relationships and increasing self-esteem.
GLB Relationship Group--Mondays 1-230 Tivoli 651. This gay, lesbian and bi-sexual support group focuses on how we relate to ourselves, our partners, our families and our friends. We will explore our relationships with ourselves and how this directly relates to the health of our relationships to the important people in our lives. Topics will include relationships and dating, empowerment, self-esteem, gay development, religion, trust, family, safe sex, boundaries, being out, and others.
Affected by the War in Iraq?--Wednesdays 1130-1230 Tivoli 651. This is a drop-in support group for those who have significant others in Iraq and surrounding areas, or for those who have returned home from assignment. We will explore issues and feelings that are often hard to discuss amongst family and friends.
"Do I Really Have To Quit?' Support Group--Wednesdays 3-430pm Tivoli 651. Drugs and alcohol are problems if they causes problems in any part of your life-your health, your work or your home. Do you think about drinking all the time? Have you tried to quit or cut down without any luck? Do you drink more than you intended to? If so, the first step is realizing that you control your own behavior. Join this group to understand why you abuse substances, recognize your patterns, learn how your life is impacted, and gain the skills you need to make positive changes.
Counseling center has many other support groups going on weekly at different times. Visit wwww.mscd.edu/~counsel for times on these groups.