Women’s Herstory Month

March 2009

For additional information on any of these Herstory programs call at 617.824.8637, or write to: nicole_witkov@emerson.edu.

Screening of Eloyce Gists' Hell Bound Train and Verdict Not Guilty with film historian S. Torriano Berry
Tuesday March 3
7:30-9:30p.m.
Semel Theater

Join us for a screening of the recently restored Hellbound Train. This is the first film Eloyce Gist, the first African American female director, co-wrote and produced. You will also see a short film she co-wrote, produced and directed Verdict Not Guilty. Hear how Howard University professor and film historian, S. Torriano Berry, reconstructed and re-scored the film.

Sponsored by: Center for Diversity, Department of Visual and Media Arts, Alumni Relations, Women in Motion and Student Activities

Latina Thursdays Film Series: Frida
Thursday, March 5
8-10p.m.
Cultural Center, Level LL1, Campus Center

Come join your Emerson Amigos in a movie screening of Frida! Frida, original screenplay written by Emerson’s own Professor Diane Lake, chronicles the life of Mexican artist Frida Kahlo (Salma Hayek). Frida shared unflinchingly and openly with Diego Rivera (Alfred Molina) and the young couple took the art world by storm. From her complex and enduring relationship with her mentor and husband to her illicit and controversial affair with Leon Trotsky, to her provocative and romantic entanglements with women, Frida Kahlo lived a bold and uncompromising life as a political, artistic, and sexual revolutionary.

Sponsored by: Amigos

The Emerson Poetry Project Presents: Corrina Bain
An Evening of Passionate and Unapologetic Poetry
Monday, March 16
8p.m.
120 Boylston Street, Room 230

Corrina is a state certified sexual assault crisis counselor and a clinic assistant in abortion services at Planned Parenthood in Boston. In May 2006- May 2007, she worked as an aid worker in Mozambique. She began performing her poetry when she was 14. She has opened for spoken word legends as diverse as Jim Carroll and Patricia Smith, and is credited in the lyrics of the Sage Francis album "A Healthy Distrust". She is the author of a book entitled Ugly Poems For Ugly People, and has an album in collaboration with Tom Inhaler called Distilled. She has been a member of 4 national poetry slam teams, most recently representing Providence, Rhode Island.

Sponsored by: Emerson Poetry Project and Student Activities

What Was I Thinking…
Wednesday, March 18
6-8p.m.
Barnes & Nobel at Emerson College

Hear from two editors from LA, recently featured on The Today Show for their newly published book, What Was I Thinking. This compilation of stories, written by many first time authors, describes moments in women’s lives that cause them to reevaluate their decisions while learning more about what they want from life. Please feel free to bring your own work because after you hear from the editors, you will have the opportunity to read your own “What Was I Thinking…” story.

FREE light refreshments will be available!

Sponsored by: Student Activities, Barnes & Noble @ Emerson College, Business Services, Department of Writing, Literature and Publishing, Kappa Gamma Chi, Undergraduate Students for Publishing, Counseling Center, HOPE

Latina Thursdays Film Series: Selena
Thursday, March 19
8-10p.m.
Cultural Center, Level LL1, Campus Center

Join your Emerson Amigos with a viewing of Selena. Selena tells the story of Latin Queen Selena Quintanilla-Perez, who was the most popular Latin singer at the time of her tragic death at the age of only 23 years in 1995. The film tells the story of the singer as she is accidentally discovered by her own father at the age of 10. Her life story takes off when Jennifer Lopez accurately portrays Selena through her unforgettable concerts, her family struggles, and her secret marriage to her guitarist Chris Perez.

Sponsored by: Kappa Gamma Chi

Doing Well by Doing Good - Women in Entrepreneurship
Hear from alumnae who advance social issues within in their work.
Tuesday, March 24
12-2p.m.
Multipurpose Room, First Floor, Campus Center

Career-focused and socially conscious? Explore careers related to social responsibility and network with alumni. Alumni guests to be announced. Contact: Careers@emerson.edu with questions or to RSVP.

FREE lunch will be available!

Sponsored by: Alumni Relations, Career Services, Service Learning and Community Action and Institute for Liberal Arts & Interdisciplinary Studies

Martha Jiménez: Feminism and Tradition in Cuban Art
Presentation by Flora González, Professor, Writing, Literature & Publishing
Tuesday, March 24
6-7p.m.
Cultural Center, Level LL1, Campus Center

Professor Flora González will present the paintings and sculptures of Martha Jiménez as she explores both the prescribed sexual roles of women in society and the artist's response to that tradition.

FREE refreshments will be available!

Sponsored by: Department of Writing, Literature & Publishing, Cultural Center and Dean of Students Office

Domestic Violence Documentary Screening and Discussion
Tuesday, March 24
7p.m.
Beard Room

Refreshments will be available? Please visit e-campus for further details regarding this event.

Sponsored by: Kappa Gamma Chi

GLBT Domestic Violence Workshop
Wednesday, March 25
6p.m.
Beard Room

Please visit e-Campus for further details regarding this event.

Sponsored by: Kappa Gamma Chi, EAGLE and Sigma Pi Theta

Project Runway Winner, Leanne Marshall
Wednesday, March 25
8-10p.m.
Bordy Theatre

Join project Runway Winner, Leanne Marshall, as she talks about her experiences on the show and her life in the industry. You will have time to ask her questions during the Q/A talk back as well take a picture with her during the meet and greet photo opportunity at the end of the event!

FREE light refreshments will be available!

Sponsored by: Student Activities, Student Life, Fashion Society and Class of 2012

The Vagina Monologues
Thursday, March 26
7p.m.; 9p.m.
Location: Please visit on e-campus for further details regarding this event.

The women of Kappa Gamma Chi are excited to present Eve Ensler’s Vagina Monologues at Emerson. Come to our 3rd annual showing of this empowering performance!

Sponsored by: Kappa Gamma Chi

Latina Thursdays Film Series: Maria Full of Grace
Thursday, March 26
8-10p.m.
Cultural Center, Level LL1, Campus Center

Join your Emerson Amigos with the conclusion of Latina Thursdays Film Series and a viewing of Maria Full of Grace. In a small village in Colombia, the pregnant seventeen year old, Maria, (Catalina Sandino Moreno) supports her family with her salary working in floriculture. She is fired and with a total lack of perspective of finding a new job, she decides to accept the offer to work as a drug mule, flying to USA with sixty-two pellets of cocaine in her stomach. Once in New York, things do not happen as planned.

Sponsored by: Kappa Gamma Chi

“Make Me Blush…”
Monday, March 30
6:30-8p.m.
Center for Health and Wellness (216 Tremont Street, 3rd Floor)

Ever have questions about the female body that make you blush? Join the women of the Center for Health and Wellness for frank exploration and discussion. Read excerpts from “Our Bodies, Ourselves” is the classic book about women’s health and sexuality that is written by women, for women. This book offers individual women the tools to take care of themselves, from eating well and becoming more physically active to learning how to cope better with stress. It provides helpful, clear information about substance abuse, heart disease, eating disorders, and many other conditions that women confront

FREE tea, snacks and copies of "Our Bodies, Ourselves" will be available The best women's health reference book I've ever seen." (Julianne Moore) "Nothing is more crucial than women inhabiting our bodies. This book provides the best pathway and tools." (Eve Ensler, author of The Vagina Monologues)

Sponsored by: The Center for Health & Wellness

The Girlie Project Big Show!
Monday, March 30 and Tuesday, March 31
8p.m.
Cabaret

The Girlie Project is an all-female comedy troupe devoted to showcasing talented comedians. Join us for a night of hilarity featuring sketches, videos and improve from your favorite Emerson ladies.

T’ai Chi Class!
Students, Faculty and Staff come to relax mid-semester…
Tuesday, March 31
6-7p.m.
Multipurpose Room

The Fitness Center’s new T’ai Chi instructor, Rick Tousignant will guide you through relaxing movements and breathwork. This type of exercise restores energy, reduces stress and relieves anxiety. Anyone can benefit regardless of age or ability and no experience is necessary! The instructor is certified through the Institute of Integral Qigong and T’ai Chi

Sponsored by: Dean of Students Office and Emerson Fitness Center