Herstory
Since the larger society and the university setting are sometimes not open to women's voices, we are striving to create a space for all women to tell their stories and empower themselves. We encourage feminism as a multiplicity. From that space, women can be inspired to raise awareness of the different struggles, needs, and strengths of women in the Stanford community and in the world. We can reflect on the past, and then look into the future. In doing so, we can see how to use the tools we gain in reflection to empower us to create the kind of future we want. By saying Herstory, we challenge the universal story of history to include the unheard voices of women. This is a celebration of women finding our voices.
Monday 4/2: Femtastic Festival | White Plaza, 12-1pm
Come out and kick off Herstory in White Plaza! Come meet the WVSOs and buy femtastic shirts!
Saturday 4/7: Women's Leadership Conference | Tressider Union, 10am - 4pm
Full event information at swlc.weebly.com
Monday 4/9:Public Speaking Workshop | 7-8pm
Ever wonder how to make the best, first impression at a career fair? Know what your dream job is, but not sure what to say to company recruiters? Have no fear! Join us for an interactive workshop on how to give a great elevator pitch in networking situations.
Tuesday 4/10: The Purity Myth Documentary Screening | 7-9pm
Join us for a screening of The Purity Myth, a new documentary on the purity and abstinence movement featuring Jessica Valenti. Dr. Patti Hanlon-Baker will lead an informal discussion after the film.
Wednesday 4/11: Narrative Writing Workshop | 7-9pm
A workshop on learning how to tell your own story with Caroline Goodwin
Thursday 4/12: Women's Role in the Arab Spring (co-sponsored by MSAN) | 12-1pm
Come listen to Lina Khatib, the Program Manager of the Program on Arab Reform and Democracy at the Center on Democracy, Development, and the Rule of Law, discuss and answer questions on how women influenced last year's Arab Spring
Friday 4/13: Why Don't Women go into STEM? | 12-1pm
Come join in the discussion about what drives women away from entering science, math, engineering, and technology.
Friday 4/13: Leilan Fusion Belly Dancing Performance | 7-9pm
Come see Leilan Fusion Belly Dancing perform!
Monday 4/16: Why I Want What I Can't Have with Donnovan | 12-1pm
Monday 4/16: Dor Bollywood Movie Screening | 7-9pm
Join us for a screening of 'Dor', a Bollywood movie which traces the lives of 2 women from different backgrounds--one a widow trapped in tradition, and one an independent soul seeking to save her husband's life-- brought together by fate.
Tuesday 4/17: Medicalization of Women's Bodies | 12-1pm
Listen to a talk about how investigator biases affect the diagnoses of women, why there is a need to account for sex differences in medicine, and if women are over-medicalized.
Thursday 4/19: Conversation with Maria Marroquin, Day Workers' Center | 12-1pm
Come listen to Maria Marroquin and immigrant women workers from the Day Workers' Center talk of their experiences of immigration, their lives in the United States, and what the transition has meant to them.
Monday 4/23: The Body Positive with Elizabeth Scott | 7-9pm
A discussion about body image and how to build positive body image all around you.
Tuesday 4/24: ACLU Workshop | 12-1pm
Learn how to make your group the best it can be: recruit new members, get others excited, and be an awesome leader.
Wednesday 4/25: Take Back The Night | White Plaza, 9pm
Take Back the Night is an annual vigil held across the country and internationally in protest of sexual violence. TBTN hopes to inspire dialogue and empower the Stanford community to speak out against sexual violence and support those affected by this tragedy.
Thursday 4/26: What do the 2012 Elections Mean For Women? | 12-1pm
Discuss how the upcoming elections will affect women with Stacy Mason, campaign manager of the 2012 project.
Thursday 4/26: Problem Set Party | 8-10pm
Come to a problem set party! Bring your psets for an awesome place to work
Friday 4/27: Open House | 1-3pm
Come hang out with fellow feminists and meet others who are part of the Women's Community at Stanford.
Monday 4/30: Sexual Assault Awareness Panel | 5-6pm
Monday 4/30: Counterpoint & Shakti A Capella Performance | 8pm
Come celebrate Herstory through song with a performance by Counterpoint and Shakti!
Date TBA: Gendered Innovations Panel Discussion
Unless otherwise noted, all events are in the Stanford Women's Community Center, 433 Santa Teresa St. (Old Fire Truck House)
Lunch is provided during all 12-1pm events.
