Women at the Top

Apply for UWA Scholarship

2012-01-24T14:59:00.000-09:00

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The University Women's Association is accepting applications for scholarships for the 2012-2013 academic year. Scholarships are available for undergraduate women pursuing either an associate's degree (must have at least 9 credits) or a bachelor's degree (must have at least twelve credits). Awards range from $1000-$3000 and require a 3.0 GPA for at least the previous two semesters. For more information please visit http://www.uaf.edu/uwa/scholarship.html.

Book Launch & Reading

2012-01-24T10:00:00.013-09:00

There will be a Book Launch and Reading from the new book "Steam Laundry" on February 3rd at 7:00pm in the Wood Center Ballroom.

WHAT: Book Launch & Reading

WHERE: Wood Center Ballroom

WHEN: Friday, February 3rd, 7:00pm

"Steam Laundry is a novel-in-poems by Nicole Stellon O'Donnell. It's about Sarah Ellen Gibson, the sixth woman to arrive in Fairbanks in the gold rush of 1903. With her two children, she followed her husband to Dawson City, Yukon Territory in 1898. As their relationship faltered and her business opportunities dried up, she fled to Fairbanks with hopes of opening her own hotel. The book weaves persona, with poems in the voices of many characters, lyric poems, and historical photographs and documents to trace her path."(Information and Photograph from the Steam Laundry Facebook Page).

Steam Laundry Book Launch Facebook Event Page

Enroll NOW - WGS 201

2012-01-13T16:43:00.000-09:00

So much to learn, so little time! Get the most from your time and money! Enroll NOW in Intro to Women's and Gender Studies WGS 201 for Spring 2012. Journey with others through an interdisciplinary introduction to the field of women's and gender studies, exploring its development, subject matter and methodologies. Learn about the importance of gender in research across many disciplines. PLUS, learn the meanings of all of the above symbols (and more).

Hope you join us for the journey!

Interdependence - Something to think about, honor, and celebrate this season

2011-12-21T18:57:00.001-09:00

Watch "A Declaration of Interdependence"
Declare your Interdependence!

Contribute to or create a "Call to Action"
Change the world!

Actress/Author Geri Jewell to Visit UAF

2011-12-02T12:20:00.001-09:00


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Famous for her role on 'The Facts of Life,' Geri Jewell has written an inspiring memoir, ‘I'm Walking As Straight As I Can’. The title refers both to the struggles growing up with cerebral palsy and her sexuality. This candid memoir details her rise to stardom as a stand‐up comic and becoming the first person with a disability to act in a recurring prime‐time television role. Her journey takes her from the Comedy Store to the White House, followed by a downward spiral that almost ended her life. Through her tears and triumphs, she is transformed into a shining symbol of hope for anyone who dares to follow their dreams.

Welcome Reception
Tuesday, December 6
2:30 pm
Alumni Lounge

Presentation and Book Signing
Tuesday, December 6

3:30 pm

Wood Center, Multi-Level Lounge

These events are sponsored by the Fairbanks Resource Agency and are presented at UAF in part by the following departments: UAF Communications Department, UAF Disability Services, UAF Women's Center, UAF Office of Multicultural Affairs and Diversity, and UAF Theater.

FREE Screening of MISS REPRESENTATION film @ UAF

2011-11-27T17:00:00.000-09:00


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"Miss Representation," a documentary film about women, power, politics, and the media, will be shown at UAF December 1st at 6:30 PM in Room 208, Gruening Building. The FREE screening of this film, a favorite at the 2011 Sundance Film Festival, is sponsored by UAF Women's Center, Women's & Gender Studies Program, Northern Studies (NORS) Student Club, the SoC Club, and the American Association of University Women (AAUW) Fairbanks Chapter.

Immediately following the screening of MISS REPRESENTATION, students from the Theories in Women's and Gender Studies class will present a Manifesto they have written.

For additional information, check out the UAF Women's Center on Facebook, at fywoc@uaf.edu or by phone 474-6360, or drop by 112 Eielson.

See the MISS REPRESENTATION Trailer on YouTube

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W2UZZV3xU6Q

Celebrate Alaska Native and Native American Heritage Month with BOOKS!

2011-11-22T16:00:00.000-09:00

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Still time to celebrate Alaska Native and Native American Heritage Month (November) with the UAF Women's Center, by reading books by Indigenous Women from Alaska. Some of our picks (visible in the glass case outside the Women's Center) include works by Eliza Jones, Velma Wallis, and Loretta Outwater Cox. Stop by the Women's Center to view the display case, book jackets, and information about these writers. Stop in at the Women's Center (or the Rasmuson Library) to check out one of these books, or others by Indigenous Women from Alaska.

Add a comment, with your suggestions for other writers we should feature!

Civil Rights Activist Fannie Lou Hamer to be Honored at UAF

2011-11-09T11:15:00.001-09:00


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Experience mZuri Moyo, acclaimed singer and performer, who portrays 1960’s civil rights activist and “freedom fighter” legend, Fannie Lou Hamer, during a reception, as well as a presentation Thursday, November 17th at UAF.

Reception to welcome mZuri Moyo
Alumni Lounge, UAF
Thursday, November 17, 2011
12:30 PM – 2:00 PM

Presentation
Wood Center Ballroom, UAF
Thursday, November 17, 2011
6:30 PM – 8:00 PM

Moyo’s UAF visit is sponsored by the Chancellor’s Diversity Action Committee with the support of Alaska Airlines, UAF Office of Equal Opportunity, Office of Multicultural Affairs & Diversity, Women’s Center, and Women’s & Gender Studies Program.

In Alaska Women Remain Behind in the Gender Pay Gap

2011-11-09T11:00:00.011-09:00


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The Alaska Economic Trends edition on “Gender and Earnings in Alaska” and an article from the Juneau Empire entitled “In Alaska, women still trying to equal men’s pay” point out that in Alaska, women remain behind men in wages and earnings.

Check out the following links to find out more about the pay gap here in Alaska.

Alaska Economic Trends edition on “Gender and Earnings in Alaska”

http://labor.alaska.gov/trends/oct11.pdf

Article from Juneau Empire “In Alaska, women still trying to equal men’s pay”

http://juneauempire.com/local/2011-10-27/alaska-women-still-trying-equal-mens-pay?page=1#.TrrnCFZQQ1I

Video available online: Dr. Carol Gold's Keynote Speech at CSW Women Faculty Luncheon

2011-11-09T09:01:00.000-09:00

On October 4, 2011, Dr. Carol Gold, Professor of History, Emeritus gave the keynote speech for the CSW Women Faculty Luncheon. The speech was recorded and is now available on our YouTube page. The link below will take you to the playlist for this speech, which is available in two parts. Make sure to watch both parts. The conclusion remains a topic of conversation around UAF and beyond, Enjoy.

http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLA3917982381E9541

Women Faculty Brown Bag Discussion

2011-10-31T12:01:00.000-08:00


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The Women's Center will be hosting a Faculty Women Brown Bag Discussion on Friday, November 4 from 2pm until 3pm, in 112 Eielson Building. The topic of the discussion is "Having It All (And Feeling Good About It!)". Distance participation via computer is available. This event is co-sponsored by the Faculty Senate Committee on the Status of Women and the Women's Center. For more information, please contact Kayt Sunwood at 474-6311.

UWA Holiday Bazaar

2011-10-26T14:05:00.001-08:00


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The holiday season is just around the corner. That means that it is time for the annual UWA Holiday Bazaar.

November 5 & 6 10:00am - 4:00pm

in the UAF Wood Center

The University Women’s Association’s 43rd annual Holiday Bazaar provides a retail outlet for Alaskan craftspeople who have limited opportunities to sell their products. Vendors are limited to selling locally made, hand-crafted items either of their own making or merchandise that exhibits artistic and/or creative modification of purchased or collected items. Books, photographs and audio or visual materials are considered acceptable crafts only if the author or the artist is the vendor.

Add Sexual Orientation and Stir Video

2011-10-21T11:28:00.000-08:00

An exciting and insightful discussion ensued on National Coming Out Day Tuesday, October 11th, at the University of Alaska Fairbanks. For those who missed the discussion, or want to enjoy the discussion again, follow the link below to a video recording of the event.

http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLD0C12B40403F4614


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Women's Talking Circle

2011-10-18T09:53:00.001-08:00

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Join the Women's Center

and the Office of Multicultural Affairs and Diversity

for our Women's Talking Circle

the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of every month at 4:30PM

in the Women's Center

112 Eielson Building - UAF

Contact the Women's Center for further info or details

email fywoc@uaf.edu

phone 474-6360

Add Sexual Orientation and Stir

2011-09-22T09:40:00.000-08:00

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In February 2011, the University of Alaska Board of Regents voted to amend its non-discrimination clause to include a prohibition against discrimination based on sexual orientation. What does this mean and what happens now? Join in the discussion facilitated by Sine Anahita and Sean Parson on October 11th from 1pm until 2pm in 306 Gruening Building UAF campus. This brown bag discussion in sponsored by Women's and Gender Studies, the UAF Women's Center and the UAF Faculty Senate Committee on the Status of Women.

2011-09-21T10:20:00.000-08:00

Do you like to dance, or, would you like to learn to dance? Then join the UWA and the Contra Borealis Dancers for a free Contra Dance! The dance will take place October 8th starting at 7pm in the Carol Brown Ballroom in the UAF Wood Center. No Experience Necessary! All dances will be taught. Beginners are encouraged to check out this fun and FREE activity!

For more information please contact UWA at www.uaf.edu/uwa or the Contra Broealis Dancers at http://www.contraborealis.org/

UAF Winter Warm-up

2011-09-02T14:16:00.000-08:00

Do you have any extra clothing, sports gear or small household appliances that you don't need, but that might be useful to others? Bring such items to the UAF Winter Warm-up.

Drop-off items on Saturday, October 1st from 9 to 11am. Students will be there to pick-up FREE items they need from 11am to 1pm that same day.

This is a great way to help out students who were not able to bring needed items from home.

Clean out your drawers, closets, and storage areas. Warm UAF this winter with your donations to Winter Warm-Up! Clothing, household goods, sporting equipment, all will be greatly appreciated!

Friendship Concert to support Tohoku University, Sendai Japan

2011-08-31T18:12:00.000-08:00

Please spread the word to those in Juneau regarding this Benefit Concert

Original Modern Music Compositions for Two Pianos

When: September 11th at 3:00 p.m.
Where: Egan Lecture Hall, Univ. of Alaska Southeast (UAS), Juneau

Free concert / donations will support Tohoku University, Sendai Japan

All music composed by Etsuko Kimura Pederson (Fairbanks composer &
pianist, and UAF Alumna.)

Pianists: Etsuko Kimura Pederson and Paul Krejci.

All music is based on Etsuko’s life experience in Alaska.

UAF and Tohoku University are Partner Universities. This partnership celebrated its 15th anniversary in 2010. Etsuko and Paul performed a UAF Friendship Concert at Tohoku University in May 2010. On March 11th 2011, the earthquake and tsunami in Japan severely damaged Tohoku University. Donations at this concert, and sales of Etsuko Kimura Pederson's Modern Music for Two Pianos CD will benefit Tohoku University.

Still Time to Enroll in Spectacular WGS Courses

2011-08-27T15:09:00.000-08:00

If you are looking for excitement this Fall 2011, look to

Women's and Gender Studies (WGS) @ UAF!

Enroll now before these WGS Fall offerings are filled.

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Celebrate Women's Equality Day with this video from AAUW

2011-08-26T17:39:00.000-08:00

Celebrate Women's Equality Day August 26th, and at every opportunity you have to vote!

Watch this short video from the American Association of University Women, "It's My Vote: I will Be Heard"

Celebrate those who worked tirelessly for Women's Right to Vote!

Celebrate Women's Equality Day August 26th

2011-08-25T15:17:00.001-08:00

Celebrate - 40th Anniversary - Women’s Equality Day!

At the behest of Rep. Bella Abzug (D-NY), in 1971 the U.S. Congress designated August 26 as “Women’s Equality Day.”

The date was selected to commemorate the 1920 passage of the 19th Amendment to the Constitution, granting women in the United States the right to vote.

The observance of Women’s Equality Day not only commemorates the passage of the 19th Amendment, but also calls attention to women’s continuing efforts toward full equality.

Read the Resolution for Women's Equality Day

Joint Resolution of Congress, 1971
Designating August 26 of each year as

Women’s Equality Day

WHEREAS, the women of the United States have been treated as second-class citizens and have not been entitled the full rights and privileges, public or private, legal or institutional, which are available to male citizens of the United States; and

WHEREAS, the women of the United States have united to assure that these rights and privileges are available to all citizens equally regardless of sex; and

WHEREAS, the women of the United States have designated August 26, the anniversary date of the passage of the Nineteenth Amendment, as symbol of the continued fight for equal rights: and

WHEREAS, the women of United States are to be commended and supported in their organizations and activities,

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, that August 26th of each year is designated as Women’s Equality Day, and the President is authorized and requested to issue a proclamation annually in commemoration of that day in 1920, on which the women of America were first given the right to vote, and that day in 1970, on which a nationwide demonstration for women’s rights took place.

Click here to read President Obama's Proclamation of August 26th, 2011 as Women's Equality Day

Come to the Women's Center, 112 Eielson

Celebrate & test your knowledge on the

Women's Equality Day Quiz

AAUW House Tour July 9th

2011-07-08T16:19:00.003-08:00

Still time to purchase your tickets for the 39th annual American Association of University Women (AAUW) Fairbanks House Tour. The event happens Saturday July 9th from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm. Proceeds from ticket sales go towards scholarships to help local women return to school and to transform their lives.

Support Scholarships!

Tour Fairbanks' Finest Innovative & Attractive Homes!

Tickets, which cost $20 and come with a map to the featured houses, are available at: If Only... A Fine Store on Cushman Street downtown, at Team Cutters on Airport Way, at HOPS Hallmark in the Shoppers' Forum, and at the Happy Trails Grooming Salon on the Old Steese near Fred Meyer.

For more details and information about the featured houses, click on the link to the News-Miner article below.

Link: Fairbanks Daily News-Miner - AAUW Fairbanks House Tour July 9

Happy 39th Birthday Title IX

2011-06-09T16:09:00.003-08:00

Title IX (the first legislation specifically prohibiting sex discrimination in education) turns 39 years old this June.

Title IX reads: "No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance"

While Title IX is best known for its impact on high school and collegiate athletics, Title IX is not just about sports. "It prohibits discrimination against girls and boys, women and men, students and employees, in all levels of education. In accordance with the 1987 Civil Rights Restoration Act, it continues to apply to all education programs and activities that receive federal financial assistance. For example, it prohibits sex discrimination in facilities, access to courses, career guidance, student financial aid, health and insurance benefits, employment in educational institutions, and sexual harassment ...

Despite progress on some indicators, many inequities remain. Women earn only 20 percent of engineering degrees. Sex segregation and tracking funnel 90 percent of girls and women into traditionally female fields in vocational and technical education. Boys are two-thirds of the special education students and receive 71% of suspensions from school."
(From - http://feminist.org/education/index.asp )

For information on progress and challenges to Title IX see the Ms. magazine articles on “Triumphs of Title IX” (PDF) and the 2008 report, “Title IX at 35: Beyond the Headlines” by the National Coalition for Women and Girls in Education" summary (PDF) full report (PDF)

Plus, this recent letter from the Assistant Secretary of the United States Department of Education Office for Civil Rights contains significant guidance for schools and universities towards meeting the obligations of Title IX.

http://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/letters/colleague-201104.pdf

On this 39th birthday of Title IX there is plenty to celebrate, yet, much equity work remains to be accomplished, at UAF, and across the nation.

Check out the Happy Birthday Title IX display outside the UAF Women's Center (112 Eielson Building) and the Ms. Magazine blog posts on Title IX @
http://msmagazine.com/blog/blog/tag/title-ix

Join in celebration of AND re-commitment to equity, here at UAF and across the nation.

Really Free Market at UAF May 21st

2011-05-16T15:40:00.000-08:00

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Join UAF staff, students, faculty, PLUS friends, neighbors and the Fairbanks Community in a Saturday, May 21st celebration of FREE-RE/CYCLING.

Really FREE Market, Saturday May 21st

Nenana Parking Lot Across from Patty Center

10:00 am to noon for actual FREE Marketing

8:00 am to 10:00 am DROP OFF clean safe items
Come by after 10:00 am to take what you need - the FREE Market ENDS at noon - arrive by 10:00 am to get the good stuff!
No selling, no bartering, no swapping
By sharing we sustain each other and our community

ALSO stop by Interior Alaska Green Star’s annual Recycling Round-Up
Saturday, May 21 • 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Tanana Valley State Fairgrounds parking lot

The market is a good opportunity to share clothes and Spring Cleaning treasures with others who can use them. Please encourage your family and friends to consider participating.

Drop off clean, safe, usable items between 8-10 a.m. the day of the market. The earlier items are dropped off, the more time our volunteers will have to organize items. Look for clearly marked signs for drop off lanes. Volunteers will help you unload your donated items. PLUS, the Really FREE Jam Band will be on hand prior to the Market open for your listening and dancing pleasure, and to help you pass the time until the market opens.

Come back from 10 a.m. to 12 noon to browse the FREE "treasures" ... take what you can use.

If you would like to volunteer your help with the market. Please contact Lydia Anderson at 474-7037

Gender Theatre 2011

2011-05-05T14:53:00.001-08:00


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You are invited to attend Gender Theatre,
written and performed by students in
WGS/SOC 320 Sociology of Gender

Monday, May 9, 2011

3:15-4:30 PM

342 Duckering

University of Alaska Fairbanks

A proposal script gone awry
An epic battle between the Equity Avenger, Patriarchy, and Dichotomy
Hardhat women partying on the town
Gender roles flipped upside down

See all this and more at this student-written live performance about the multiplicities of gender.

Mostly funny, totally sociological, and free.

More info? Contact Sine Anahita at sine.anahita@alaska.edu or 474-5494

DINE OUT FOR LIFE

2011-04-26T17:07:00.002-08:00

Join area restaurants for Dining Out for Life

Thursday, April 28th

Up to 50% of your bill will be donated to the

Interior AIDS Association

Lavelle's Bistro (Dinner)

Bobby's Downtown (Dinner

Ivory Jacks (11 am - 5 pm)

For an updated list of participating restaurants, visit

http://interioraids.org

Take Back the Night 2011

2011-04-26T02:44:00.000-08:00


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TAKE BACK THE NIGHT

Saturday April 30th, 6:30 pm

Morris Thompson Cultural Center

101 Dunkel Street in downtown Fairbanks

Take Back the Night is an event with the mission of ending sexual violence in all forms. Take Back the Night events unify women, men, and children in raising awareness of sexual assault and domestic violence while lending support to survivors.

Contact Brittany at 452-2293 if you can help out with Take Back the Night 2011, or if you have questions.

A Memory, a Monologue, a Rant and a Prayer - Benefit Reading

2011-04-16T16:38:00.001-08:00

V‑DAY FAIRBANKS 2011 &

Members of Revive the Red Tent Productions

Present a Benefit Reading of

A MEMORY, A MONOLOGUE, A RANT AND A PRAYER: Writings To Stop Violence Against Women and Girls

Friday, April 22^nd and Saturday, April 23^rd at 8:00 p.m

Empress Theatre (in the Co-op Building Downtown Fairbanks)

Enjoy the performance, help raise funds and awareness, END violence against women and girls!

Who: V-Day Fairbanks

What: A V-Day Book Event: A Memory, A Monologue, A Rant and A Prayer raising funds for the Interior Alaska Center for Non-Violent Living

Where: Empress Theatre (Located in the Co-Op Building Downtown Fairbanks)

When: Friday, April 22^nd and Saturday, April 23^rd at 8:00 p.m.

Admission: $10.00 Students, $15.00 General Admission

Contact: Anna Gagne-Hawes (revive.the.red.tent@gmail.com)

Goal: To raise awareness to stop violence against women and girls and to raise funds for – The Interior Alaska Center for Non-Violent Living

A Memory, A Monologue, A Rant and A Prayer: Writings To Stop Violence Against Women and Girls, is a groundbreaking collection of monologues by world-renowned authors and playwrights, edited by Eve Ensler and Mollie Doyle and commissioned by V-Day for the first V-Day: UNTIL THE VIOLENCE STOPS festival, which took place June 2006 in New York City. The writings are inspired, funny, angry, heartfelt, tragic, and beautiful. But above all, together they create a true and profound portrait of how violence against women affects every one of us. A Memory, A Monologue, A Rant, And A Prayer are a call to the world to demand an end to violence against women.

About V-Day
V-Day is a global activist movement to end violence against women and girls that raises funds and awareness through benefit productions of Playwright/Founder Eve Ensler’s award winning play The Vagina Monologues and other artistic works. In 2010, over 5400 V-Day benefit events took place produced by volunteer activists in the U.S. and around the world, educating millions of people about the reality of violence against women and girls. To date, the V-Day movement has raised over $75 million and educated millions about the issue of violence against women and the efforts to end it, crafted international educational, media and PSA campaigns, launched the Karama program in the Middle East, reopened shelters, and funded over 12,000 community-based anti-violence programs and safe houses in Democratic Republic Of Congo, Haiti, Kenya, South Dakota, Egypt and Iraq. In twelve years, the V-Day movement has reached over 300 million people.

Scholarship (LGBT) - DEADLINE April 18, 5pm

2011-04-12T08:52:00.000-08:00

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The Lesbian, Gay , Bisexual, Transgender (LGBT) Friends & Allies Student Scholarship was established to provide a scholarship annually to lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) students, children of LGBT persons , or friends and allies of the LGBT community who have affected it positively.
Qualifications:

Must be a full time or part-time student attending the University of Alaska Fairbanks
Must be in good academic standing
Preference will be given to students who were born in Alaska or are Alaska residents

Application Procedure:

Provide contact information & UA ID
Please submit a 500 word minimum essay responding to the question,

"What is your relationship to the LGBT Community"

Award Amount : $1,000

Deliver, mail or email completed application materials to:
LGBT Friends & Allies Student Scholarship
c/o Scholarship coordinator, UAF Financial Aid Office
Room 107 Eielson Building
PO Box 756360
Fairbanks, AK 99775-6360
scholarship@uaf.edu

For mor info : call 474-6228

Day of Silence April 15, 2011

2011-04-11T23:11:00.000-08:00

Hundreds of thousands of students at thousands of middle schools, high schools and colleges will take some form of a vow of silence to bring attention to anti-LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender) name-calling, bullying and harassment in schools.

Because nearly 9 out of 10 LGBT students experience harassment in American schools each year.

Because 60% of LGBT youth feel unsafe at school because of their sexual orientation.

Because nearly 1 out of 3 LGBT youth missed school in the past month because of safety concerns.

What are you going to do to end the silence?

Learn more at http://www.dayofsilence.org

Child Development programs available through FNA

2011-02-28T10:53:00.000-09:00

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Fairbanks Native Association offers an early intervention program serving families with children 6 weeks to three years in Center Based, and prenatal to five years in Home Based programs. FNA offers child development activities, individualized curriculum, periodic screening and assessments, family services, regularly scheduled home visits, health and nutrition services and parent involvement opportunities. To apply for enrollment into FNA's program please provide;

Completed Application
Child's Birth Certificate
Income Documentation
Child's recent immunization

For more info: please call Jessica at 907-451-8814 ext 26

Self In Versions

2011-02-25T09:14:00.000-09:00

Erin A. Anderson's BFA Thesis Exhibition will be on display April 4- 15,2011. The opening reception will be on April 7th, 5-8pm

Venue : University of Alaska Fairbanks

Fine Art Gallery

P.O Box 755640,Fairbanks, AK 99775

For more info : call 907-474-7530

UWA Scholarship Application Deadline March 31st

2011-02-24T16:13:00.000-09:00

The University of Alaska Fairbanks University Women's Association is accepting applications for UWA scholarships for the Academic Year 2011-12. Awards range from $1000-3000. Women students enrolled in either an Associate Degree program with 9 or more credits or a Bachelor's Degree program with 12 or more credits and with sophomore standing or above may apply. Applicants must have a 3.0 or better GPA for the past two semesters.

Applications & info at

http://www.uaf.edu/uwa/scholarship

Application Deadline March 31, 2011

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AAUW Scholarships 2011-2012 --- Deadline March 31st

2011-02-24T16:12:00.000-09:00

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The Fairbanks Branch of the American Association of University Women (AAUW) is offering $1,000 scholarships to local women with plans to re-enter or continue their post-secondary education or to pursue educational projects. The awards will be based primarily on merit.

Each applicant should write a letter stating her educational background, why she wants to continue her education, her educational goals, her needs, and how she plans to use her education in the future.

If the applicant wishes to pursue an educational project instead of taking formal classes, she should describe her project and how she plans to use the award money to complete it.

ENTRIES MUST BE RECEIVED BY: MARCH 31, 2011

Letters should be sent to:

AAUW Ann Rhian Memorial Scholarship Committee

Barbara Van Flein , Chair

PO BOX 82345

Fairbanks, AK 99708-2345

Scholarships for International Education-DEADLINE April 11, 5pm

2011-02-24T10:50:00.000-09:00

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This Scholarship was established to promote international education among humanities or liberal arts undergraduate students by encouraging UAF students to study abroad and by helping foreign nationals enrolled at UAF.

To be eligible, a student must :

Be a junior or Senior enrolled in a College of Liberal Arts program at the University of Alaska Fairbanks during the semester(s) in which the award is to be in effect; and
have a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.5 in his/ her major and 3.3 overall ( or equivalent) at the time of applying and
be either a US citizen planning to study abroad for one or more semesters during 2011-2012 academic year or a foreign national admitted to UAF on exchange or a regular degree program for the 2011-2012 academic year.

Applicants must submit;

the scholarships for International Education Application, available from the Office of International Programs or Financial Aid;
a brief summary of your educational achievements;
a short essay ( approximately 1200 words) in English that explains why you are interested in studying in a foreign country and how the scholarship might help you realize educational goals; and
two recommendations by academic faculty of which at least one must be by a professor from your major discipline
U.S. citizens/ legal residents shall also submit; a plan of action showing host country, institution, length of stay, courses to be taken or project to be pursued, contacts already established etc; and a formal evaluation arranged through and approved by the Department of Foreign Languages, of proficiency in reading, writing oral comprehension and speaking in the host country's language unless that language is English.
Foreign nationals shall also submit; a statement as to why you need additional funds to complete your studies at UAF ; and a formal evaluation of your degree of mastery of English beyond the minimal test scores required for admission to the University.

Return completed application to:

Scholarships for International Education

UAF Financial Aid Office

107 Eielson Building

PO Box 756360

Fairbanks, AK 99775

scholarships@uaf.edu

For more info : contact Erica Iseri at 907-474-7192

Email; ekiseri@alaska edu

Calling All STUDENTS: Enter Poster Contest in honor of Women's History & Culture Month

2011-02-23T11:09:00.005-09:00

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The UAF Women's & Gender Studies Program invites students to submit posters in honor of Women's History & Culture Month.

Posters many be research-based, scholarly, and/or creative, and should address a topic appropriate to a Women's & Gender Studies class.
Posters will be displayed March 22nd & 23rd in the Wood Center at UAF.

Submission Guidelines:

Posters must be submitted to the UAF Women’s Center 112 Eielson Bldg by 5:00 PM March 21, 2011

Posters may contain significant amount of text, BUT all text MUST be large enough to be readable from a distance of 4 feet

Minimum size of poster is 11x17"; maximum size is 36x48"

Posters may be constructed of any medium; posters must be able to hang on a vertical surface with only six push pins or masking tape

Only original work may be submitted

Only currently registered UAF students are eligible to submit posters

Both undergraduate and graduate students are eligible

Students may submit more than one poster; however, each student may win only one award

For details or guidance, speak with a Women’s & Gender Studies faculty member, or contact Dr. Kayt Sunwood email kayt.sunwood@alaska.edu or phone 474-6311

Sponsored by the UAF Women’s & Gender Studies Program, the UAF Women’s Center, and the Pam Mitchell Hoy Memorial Scholarship

Ahead of Time film opens Women's History Month

2011-02-22T14:00:00.000-09:00

Join us in opening Women’s History Month with a FREE screening of the film Ahead of Time in celebration of the 2011 Women’s History Month theme: “Our History is Our Strength.”

Ahead of Time

Tuesday, March 1 @ 7:00 PM

Schaible Auditorium, Bunnell Building, UAF

Discussion after the film with Dr. Carol Gold, Fathauer Chair in History

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Ahead of Time is a documentary film celebrating the life of 99-year old Ruth Gruber, a journalist, writer, witness, and participant in the making of 20^th century history. Born in 1911, Gruber was the youngest person in the world to receive a PhD when she was 20 years old. Gruber was a feminist before feminism. While at school in Cologne, she witnessed, and documented the rise of Nazism. A trail-blazer who rejected the gender standards of her generation, she became a journalist when she was 24 years old, traveling to the Arctic in 1935, the first Western reporter to visit the Soviet Arctic. She traveled to Alaska in 1942 on a fact finding mission for the Roosevelt administration. Her involvement in the events of WWII gave Ruth Gruber a unique perspective on the most defining events of the 20^th century. In Ahead of Time Ruth Gruber shares her perspectives on the news she reported and made, interwoven with archival footage of these defining moments. (Photos from 1940s Fairbanks included!)

Ahead of Time, in addition to opening Women’s History Month, 2011 at UAF, is the 8^th of 9 films featured in the 13^th Annual Farthest North Jewish Film Festival this year. See http://www.mosquitonet.com/~orhatzafon/filmfestival2011.htm for the full schedule and details about 13^th Annual Farthest North Jewish Film Festival Saturday, February 19^th through Saturday, March 5^th.

Radical Arts for Women Short Story Writing

2011-02-15T10:32:00.004-09:00

April 1st submission deadline

Every year, RAW encourages writers to write and sponsors a short storycontest open to all women living in Alaska. The fiction pieces must be between 250 and 5,000 words and contain some lesbian content. The grand prize is $500, second place $300, and third place $100. Entries come from all over Alaska and we encourage you to enter!

*2011 GUIDELINES:*

- Each entry must contain a cover sheet with author’s name, address,phone number, email, story title, and word count.

-The short story must be between 250 and 5,000 words and contain some lesbian content. Stories should be on 8.5-x-11 size paper, double spaced,1-inch margins, no less than size 10 font. Do not put author’s name on the story. The fiction and lesbian stipulations may be interpreted by the author, but we are not seeking poetry or non-fiction. Erotica is acceptable. Electronic submissions are not accepted. Unpublished submissions only.

- Author must be a woman living in Alaska as of January 2011.

- April 1, 2011 is the postmark deadline for entries.

- There is no entry fee.

- Winner receives $500 and the winning short story will appear on http://www.radicalartsforwomen.org/contest.html and may also be published in the Alaska LGBT literary journal.

- Honorable mentions will be given at the judges’ discretion.

- Winners will be announced at Celebration of Change April 23, 2011. For list of complete list of winners, include a SASE with entry.

- Mail entries by April 1 to: Radical Arts for Women Short Story Contest,

PO Box 244436, Anchorage AK 99524-4436.

For more info : visit http://www.radicalartsforwomen.org/

Etsuko Kimura Pederson Concert in Anchorage

2011-02-15T10:04:00.009-09:00

Anyone who will be down in Anchorage will want to catch this special concert which is made possible by an Individual Artist Award/ Project Award for Music Compositions from the Rasmuson Foundation.

Alaska -Inspired Modern Piano Compositions for Two Pianos featuring:

Etsuko Kimura Pederson and Paul Krejci

Admission is Free!!

Date: Sunday, March 13, 3:00 PM

Venue: Alaska Center for the Performing Arts , Sydney Laurence Theatre , Anchorage.

Health Plan Concerns Forum

2011-02-06T16:18:00.000-09:00

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Concerned about the "Dependent Audit?"

The dependent audit is just the TIP OF THE ICEBERG!

Join other faculty and staff for a discussion forum about the dependent audit and additional upcoming health plan changes.

February 22, 5:30-7:30 PM
E/F Wood Center at UAF

remote access for rural campuses through

the UAF Sociology Department - C. Wright Mills Room

in Elluminate LIVE @

http://elive.uaf.edu/join_meeting.html?meetingId=1258602570657

Enroll NOW before these classes fill!

2011-01-14T12:01:00.004-09:00

Spots remain open in some interesting classes this Spring 2011 at UAF!

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Communication and Diversity COMM 380

TR 3:40-5:10 CRN 37193

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Intro to Women's and Gender Studies WMS 201

TR 9:45 - 11:15 AM CRN 35976

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Women Writers over 65 Eng 482

T R 3:40-5:10 CRN 37287

Gals Read VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY WITH THE LITERACY COUNCIL

2011-01-07T17:31:00.000-09:00

Gals Read is a program of the Fairbanks North Star Borough Public Library in partnership with the Literacy Council of Alaska and FNSB School District. It is a companion program to Guys Read, which was developed to overcome the loss of interest in reading that is common among boys at that age. Only offering this fun program to boys, however, was seen as detrimental to the girls’ self-esteem. Gals Read is being developed to support girls’ interest in reading for pleasure while providing a mentorship opportunity with dynamic professional women from the local community.

Women who are willing to spend one lunch break or several reading to fourth grade girls are needed in Fairbanks this semester. Here’s how it works: four Gals Read books have been specially selected by local librarians. Teams of volunteer women will read to the girls during their lunch period while projecting images from the books using document cameras to provide an interactive experience. Multi-copy sets of the books are also given to the participating schools’ libraries and the children are invited to a party at the Noel Wien library at the end of the program.

Gals Read will reach ten district schools this year, up from three last year. The program runs in late January and February. Each of the ten schools will have either a Wednesday/Friday or Tuesday/Thursday schedule. Women readers will visit each school twice a week for four weeks. Gals Read takes place during the fourth grade lunch period which falls between 11:55am-1pm, depending on the school.

Volunteers only have to attend one of the three available trainings to become a Reader. If you are interested in being a reader this year, please contact Cherie Johnston, Gals Read Coordinator: cherie@literacycouncilofalaska.org - phone 456-6212

Moms are Mathletes!

2011-01-06T12:56:00.000-09:00

Exciting opportunity!

Moms are Mathletes! Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2011
8:00 a.m to 9:00 a.m. AK time

A FREE teleseminar to create and nurture a love of learning and a more positive relationship between Moms, their children and MATH. Moms are Mathletes is a unique group of moms dedicated to helping their children learn mathematics in an environment that celebrates their individuality.

In this free teleseminar (held over the phone) you will find:

a lifeline to positive, peaceful learning of mathematics
an opportunity to teach and learn through your varying styles
a vision of how to learn math that connects children to mathematics

This teleseminar is sponsored and hosted by Meggin McIntosh, Ph.D. with Cheryl Hecht, M.Ed. presenting. Cheryl Hecht is a mom as well as an expert in the teaching and learning of mathematics. Click on the following URL to learn more and to register (registration is free): http://meggin.com/Moms.php

Here's what you will receive as a registrant:

Call-in information (phone # & access code) so you can be 'live' on the teleseminar;
An opportunity to send in questions before the class so that you can get some answers;
Handouts to download to accompany the class;
An MP3 download of the class (following the class) so you can listen as many times as you need and want to while reinforcing the content you are learning.

Please share this link and information with other people you know who might be interested.

TEDWomen - Hopes and Dreams

2010-12-14T16:07:00.001-09:00

US Secretary of State, Hillary Rodham Clinton, spoke at the TEDWomen gathering Wednesday, Dec. 8, 2010 in Washington D.C. In the 18 minute video linked below, Clinton details why it is of vital international importance for every girl in the world to get the chance to pursue her hopes and dreams.

Hear Clinton's exciting words and stories @

http://blog.ted.com/2010/12/10/ted-blog-exclusive-hillary-rodham-clinton-at-tedwomen

PLUS, check out the Vital Voices Global Partnership Clinton highlights @

http://www.vitalvoices.org

"Where are the Women?"

2010-12-02T09:19:00.002-09:00

Panel Discussion

WoodCenter Multi-Level Lounge

1:00 - 2:00pm

Tuesday, Dec. 7th

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Rachel Simon in Fairbanks

2010-11-29T13:58:00.002-09:00

Writer and motivational speaker Rachel Simon (Riding the Bus with My Sister) will be in Fairbanks Tuesday, December 7th for a FREE daytime and a FREE evening event. PLUS, Simon will be the guest speaker at the FRA (Fairbanks Resource Agency) Annual Gala
Wednesday, December 8th, 6:30 p.m. at the Westmark.

Details on all 3 events below

Meet Author Rachel Simon at a Brown Bag Lunch & Book Discussion

Tuesday, Dec. 7

12 noon to 1pm

Fairbanks Resource Agency

805 Airport Way

Space is limited-please RSVP to Eva at 456-8901

Rachel Simon Lecture at UAF

Tuesday, Dec. 7

7:00 pm

401 Gruening Building

UAF Main Campus

&

FRA Annual Gala*Rachel Simon Guest Speaker
Wednesday, December 8
6:30 p.m. at the Westmark
Tickets for the Gala are $40 each and are available by calling Fairbanks Resource Agency at 456-8901.

Soroptimist Women's Opportunity Award $$ Available

2010-11-16T11:22:00.003-09:00

Soroptimist is an international volunteer organization for business and professional women who work to improve the lives of women and girls in local communities and throughout the world. Their international Women's Opportunity Awards program disperses nearly one million dollars annually to help women reclaim their dreams of a better life for themselves and their families.

The local Women's Opportunity Award application period is open through December 15th.

For more info on Soroptimist, to read stories about past Women's Opportunity Award recipients, and to download an application, visit the following URL

http://www.soroptimist.org/awards/apply.html

Locally, applications must be submitted, by DECEMBER 15th, 2010 to:

Soroptimist International of Fairbanks

PO Box 70074
Fairbanks, AK 99707

907-456-3878

We have one paper copy of the Women's Opportunity Awards program application available in the Women's Center, 112 Eielson Building, UAF Campus. We'll hand over this paper copy of the application to the first person who stops in to request the application. Others can download the application from online. If you plan to use the online application, make sure to print out the Reference Forms, obtain references, fill out and submit the forms and application by DECEMBER 15th, 2010 to:

Soroptimist International of Fairbanks

PO Box 70074
Fairbanks, AK 99707

907-456-3878

LGBTQ&A Scholarships!

2010-11-14T12:13:00.000-09:00

Since 1993, more than $2 million in scholarships to support education and leadership development has been awarded to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer (LGBTQ) and straight-ally students.

Pride Foundation scholarships are available for students from Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon and Washington. Full details on who qualifies for a scholarship are available here.

To apply, please visit http://www.pridefoundation.org/scholarships/apply . Previous applicants may log in using their email address and password. New applicants must first register for a new account. Further application instructions and eligibility requirements are discussed on the above site. Applications are due at 5:00 p.m. PST on January 31, 2011.

Libby Roderick In Concert

2010-11-11T15:33:00.000-09:00

Concert to benefit PFLAG Fairbanks and the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Fairbanks

Friday, November 19th at 8pm
Libby Roderick in Concert at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Fairbanks 4448 Pikes Landing Road (across from the Princess Hotel)

Opening Act - Mariah Ver Hoef - Fairbanks Singer/Songwriter

Tickets $32

UWA Holiday Bazaar

2010-11-02T15:42:00.002-08:00

University Women's Association
42nd Annual Holiday Bazaar

Saturday & Sunday November 6th & 7th

10 am to 4 pm

Wood Center on the UAF Campus

Free admission

Free parking & shuttle from Taku Lot

Live music

Sunday door prizes

New vendors each day

Women Faculty Brown Bag Lunch

2010-11-01T16:02:00.002-08:00

Great "Transitions" discussion at the Women's Center, and online, Friday Nov. 5th, sponsored by the Faculty Senate Committee on the Status of Women & the UAF Women's Center.

Stay tuned to this blog for information and links to future Committee on the Status of Women and Women's Center discussions.

Winter Arts Faire!

2010-10-28T10:16:00.000-08:00

Celebrate the Season !

WINTER ARTS FAIRE

Fri: Oct 29th, 4pm -8pm

Sat: Oct 30th, 10am-4pm

Venue - Morris Thompson Cultural Center
101 Dunkel Street, Fairbanks, Alaska
Unique Gifts by Local Artisans
Sponsored by Fairbanks Potters Guild

Sen. Begich Spring Internships

2010-10-28T09:35:00.000-08:00

U.S. Senator Mark Begich is accepting applications for Spring 2011 student internships in his Fairbanks, Anchorage, Juneau and Washington, DC offices.

Interns work in a variety of areas supporting the Begich Staff including researching Alaska issues, working with legislative staff on congressional issues, helping with constituent cases and inquiries, and attending meetings and briefings.

Interns are college-age. The goal is to have students work regular office hours, but accommodations can be made to work with class schedules. Interns are offered a small stipend for their service.

The application period ends Wednesday, November 10th.

The application is available at:
http://begich.senate.gov/public/index.cfm?p=InternshipApplication

For further information contact Mr. Tom Moyer, Director of Sen. Begich's Fairbanks Office, @ tom_moyer@begich.senate.gov or call 456-0261

Nancy Lord

2010-10-16T09:54:00.000-08:00

Alaska Writer Laureate Nancy Lord shares her personal developments as a writer and her thoughts on the influences that have helped create, in Alaska, a defining and ever-expanding literature.

Date: Mon. Oct 18
Time: 7pm
Venue:Schaible Auditorium -UAF Campus

It is FREE!

For more info- call 907-474-7021 or email: summer@uaf.edu

24th Annual Fairbanks International Day!

2010-10-14T11:42:00.000-08:00

The 24th Fairbanks International Friendship Day will be on Saturday,

Date: Oct 16, 2010
Time: 12noon-5pm
Venue: Pioneer Park, Centennial Center

There will be stage performances, Cultural Displays.
Food and Gift Items for Sale
For info: call 474-0928

Admission is FREE !
Co-sponspored by FNSB Parks & Recreation .

The Hispanic- American Experience!

2010-09-23T11:49:00.000-08:00

This tells the story of two young women and their life struggle , deetermination, courage , story of survival and achievements in America.

Date : 23rd Sept
Time- 7.00pm
Venue - UAF, Alumni Lounge.

For more info: contact Office of Multicultural Affairs, UAF

Terry Tempest Williams @ UAF

2010-09-02T13:06:00.003-08:00

World Renowned Conservationist and Author

Tuesday Sept. 14, 2010 - 7:30pm

Wood Center Ballroom, UAF

Terry Tempest Williams will present this year’s Bartlett Lecture Tuesday, Sept. 14th at 7:30 pm in the Wood Center Ballroom at UAF. Williams’ expansive career in the field of conservation spans fourteen books and five honorary doctoral degrees. Her writing centers largely on the conservation of our nation’s land.

Williams creates a synthesis of a science-oriented argument for conservation while maintaining a poetic appreciation for nature, a bond codified by Williams’ own exploration and experimentation in the world’s remaining untouched wilderness. She was actively involved in protests against nuclear testing in the deserts of Nevada, has received the highest honor from The Wilderness Society, and has experienced the wilderness of countries all around the world. This FREE lecture is a MUST attend event!

An informal reception will be held earlier on Tuesday (from 1:00 to 2:00 pm in Wood Center E / F). Williams will sign books after her evening lecture.

Free Contra Dance!

2010-09-02T12:44:00.008-08:00

FREE Contra Dance

Saturday, September 18, 2010 – 7:30pm-10:30pm

Wood Center Ballroom UAF
Band: Ice Jam
Caller: Lynn Basham

No Experience Necessary! No Partner Necessary!
The caller will walk you through each dance before and as you dance!
If you don’t dance, come listen to the music. This is a great opportunity to hear Ice Jam, meet people, dance, and/or watch others dance.
A great time will be had by all!

Sponsored by the University Women’s Association & Contra Borealis Dancers

Holiday Bazaar Call for Craftspersons - Application Available Online

2010-09-01T15:31:00.000-08:00

The University Women's Association (UWA) 42nd annual Holiday Bazaar will be held Saturday and Sunday, November 6th and 7th from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM in the Wood Center at UAF. Craftspeople may now apply for a table to sell their products at the Bazaar. Application forms are available online at
http://www.uaf.edu/uwa/bazaar.html Download the form and directions for filling out the form at the above URL.
Applications postmarked by Monday, September 13th, 2010 will be assigned tables through a lottery drawing the following week. Thereafter, tables will be assigned by the earliest postmark. MANY MAY NOT GET THEIR FIRST CHOICE AS THE UWA BAZAAR IS A PRIME VENUE WITH MORE APPLICANTS THAN SPOTS AVAILABLE.

Apply right away to get in the initial lottery drawing! Application forms available at http://www.uaf.edu/uwa/bazaar.html

REALLY FREE Market Wordle Art

2010-08-10T13:21:00.005-08:00

Check out this "Wordle" art from a speech Kayt wrote to promo the Really FREE Market event - Saturday August 14th in the Nenana Parking lot across from the Patty Center at UAF.

See http://www.wordle.net/show/wrdl/2284014/Really_FREE_Market_Fairbanks_Aug_14%2C_2010 and http://www.wordle.net/show/wrdl/2284321/Really_FREE_Market for a larger versions of these Wordle artforms.

Make your own WordClouds FREE at http://wordle.net/

"Wordle is a toy for generating “word clouds” from text that you provide. The clouds give greater prominence to words that appear more frequently in the source text. You can tweak your clouds with different fonts, layouts, and color schemes. The images you create with Wordle are yours to use however you like. You can print them out, or save them to the Wordle gallery to share with your friends."
See the post below for MORE details on the Really FREE Market.

REALLY FREE MARKET

2010-08-02T11:04:00.003-08:00

The University of Alaska Fairbanks will host the second Really FREE Market of the summer.

Date: Aug 14

Time: 10am - 1pm

Venue: Nenana Parking Lot (across from the Patty Center - UAF)

The market is a good opportunity to share clothes and other back-to-school items with local families before the school year begins. Please encourage your family and friends to consider participating.

Drop off clean, safe, usable items between 8-10 a.m. the day of the market.The earlier items are dropped off, the more time our volunteers will have to organize them. Look for clearly marked signs for drop off lanes. Volunteers will help you unload your items.

Come back from 10 a.m. to 1:00 pm to browse the FREE "treasures" ... take what you can use, PLUS enjoy FREE music by Alaskalina and Almost a Minyan.

We need volunteers to help with the market. Please contact Lydia Anderson at 474-7037 if you are interested in helping out with this fun event.

Climate Change and Weather in AK

2010-08-01T13:03:00.000-08:00

Scientist breaks down climate change for free lecture

Photo courtesy UAF Summer Sessions.

Atmospheric scientist Uma Bhatt will discuss the difference between climate and weather and how each affects Alaskans at the free lecture and learning session, “Climate Variability and Change in Alaska,” at 7 p.m. Monday, Aug. 2.

The event is part of the Monday Marvels series, a free hands-on session and lecture series presented by UAF Summer Sessions & Lifelong Learning and the Alaska Summer Research Academy (ASRA).

All events are held in 201 Reichardt on UAF campus. Sessions are taught by ASRA faculty, cover a wide range of scientific topics, and are free.

Beluga Nights FINAL 2010 performance

2010-07-22T17:47:00.000-08:00

Robin Dale Ford and Pat Fitzgerald, Alaska's favorite local singer-songwriting duo, return to Beluga Field for the season's final

FREE Beluga Nights Summer Concert event.

Sunday, July 25th

6:00 p.m.

UAF Beluga Field

Promises to be an exciting show filled with bluegrass, folk, and fun!

For More Information + Rain Locations

visit www.uaf.edu/activity

Libby Casey - The View from Washington

2010-07-09T17:35:00.000-08:00

7 p.m. Monday, July 12 - Schaible Auditorium *FREE*

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What does Alaska look like from D.C.?

Hear Libby Casey, the Washington, D.C. correspondent for the Alaska Public Radio Network, talk about all she sees and hears in her dynamic and demanding career. She moved to Washington in 2008 after spending more than a decade in Fairbanks reporting for local public radio station KUAC and teaching radio production at UAF.
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Now APRN’s D.C. correspondent, Casey is also a regular guest host of C-SPAN’s Washington Journal. Her stories have appeared on “All Things Considered,” “Morning Edition,” “The World,” and the CBC. Since moving to Washington she’s discussed Alaska politics on “The Today Show,” CNN, MSNC and Fox News.

For further information call 474-7021 or visit www.uaf.edu/summer

AAUW 38th HOUSE TOUR

2010-07-07T10:50:00.003-08:00

AAUW 38th Annual HOUSE TOUR
Saturday , July 10, 2010
1:00 - 5:00pm

THE HOUSE TOUR is AAUW 's primary fundraising event of the year. Three houses are open this year for viewing on a drive-yourself tour.

DRIVE YOURSELF

3 Interesting Homes

Tickets and Maps - $20.00 - available at:

The Woodway - College Road

Hops Stationary - Shoppers Forum

If Only - Cushman St. Downtown

Proceeds help fund local scholarships for women returning to school.

Tour outstanding homes, raise $ for scholarships!

Emerging Issues in Reproductive Health Care and Family Planning

2010-06-01T15:31:00.002-08:00

7 pm, Wednesday, June 2nd

Reichard Building, Room 201

UAF Campus, Fairbanks

An engaging lecture featuring Cecile Richards

Cecile Richards, President of Planned Parenthood of America, will discuss the current state of reproductive health care access in the United States, addressing such issues as birth control, sexually transmitted infection testing and treatment, access to pregnancy options, and access to comprehensive sexual health education.

As you may know, Cecile Richards is the daughter of the dynamic and legendary Governor Anne Richards of Texas. Don't miss this amazing opportunity to meet Cecile Richards in her first ever visit to the farthest north Planned Parenthood!

Really FREE Market - Saturday, May 22

2010-05-14T18:38:00.002-08:00

Get in on Recycling and Sustainability at UAF and in Fairbanks!

Really FREE Market

Saturday, May 22nd, 2010-Patty Center Parking lot-UAF

Participate any or all of the following ways:

volunteers needed for time slots from 8am to 2pm - call or email Lydia Anderson lmanderson(at)alaska.edu, or phone 474-7037 to volunteer
8am-10am drop off clean, safe, usable items at the UAF Patty Center parking lot
10am-1pm come by after 10am, take what you need, enjoy the Really FREE Market: music, community, sharing, FREE-cycling!

Contact Lydia now, to volunteer!

By SHARING we sustain each other AND our community!

CULTURAL EXPRESSIONS ! CELEBRATING CULTURE & DIVERSITY !!

2010-05-04T10:17:00.010-08:00

Come join us in Celebrating Culture and Diversity! Everyone is invited! Come with your friends!

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7/8ths of the Iceberg: the Rest of Writing

2010-04-29T16:05:00.002-08:00

Join Cindy Hardy, poets, poetry fans, writers, & others

for

7/8ths of the Iceberg: the Rest of Writing

a Craft Talk by Cindy Hardy

Wood Center Conference Room C/D

Friday, April 30th 3:30-4:30 pm

PLUS

Cindy Hardy and Jean Anderson will be reading from their works on Saturday night, May 1st, 7pm, at the Bear Gallery in Pioneer Park aka Alaskaland. They will finish their reading in time to scoot over to the Empress for the staged reading of Tom Moran's play.

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Cindy Hardy was born in Salisbury, Maryland and grew up in horse and farm country in southern Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. She graduated from Penn State University and holds an MFA from the University of Alaska Fairbanks and a Ph.D. from the University of Southern Mississippi.

A past recipient of an Alaska State Council on the Arts Individual Artist grant, Cindy has published poems and stories in Permafrost, The Northern Review, and Ice-Floe: An International Journal of the Far North. Her chapbook, We Tempt Our Luck, was a finalist in the 2008 Astounding Beauty Ruffian Press Poetry Chapbook competition. Her poetry collection Beneath a Portrait of a Horse is newly published by Salmon Press of Ireland.

Cindy writes poems of longing, disappointment, and discovery, of the natural world bumping up against the man-made world, of the small places where we can find respite—the crack in a sidewalk, a conversation on a ferry, the taste of ginger or coffee. She lives in Fairbanks, Alaska, where she teaches at the University of Alaska Fairbanks, dances, gardens, and tends the horses that appear in her poems.

Thursday, April 29th - Gender & Health Care Panel

2010-04-28T17:20:00.002-08:00

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Before (or after) the Gender & Health Care Panel, Dine Out to support the Interior AIDS Association (see blog post below)

DINE OUT FOR LIFE

2010-04-28T10:19:00.001-08:00

Join in supporting Interior AIDS Association.
Date : April 29th
Dine out at local restaurants with friends while supporting HIV prevention! Participating restaurants will donate a portion of their proceeds to Interior AIDS Association.
For more information and list of participating restaurants:
Ivory Jacks - 11am to 5pm
Bobby's Downtown - Dinner
Lavelle's Bistro - Dinner

The Clothesline Project

2010-04-22T14:14:00.002-08:00

Come by the Women's Center on Friday from 10am until 3pm to make a t-shirt for the Clothesline Project.

Photo taken from http://www.clotheslineproject.org/Photos.htm

Originally contributed by Kathy J, Domestic Violence Specialist @ A Safe Place, NH

The Clothesline Project (CLP) is a program started on Cape Cod, MA, in 1990 to address the issue of violence against women. It is a vehicle for women affected by violence to express their emotions by decorating a shirt. They then hang the shirt on a clothesline to be viewed by others as testimony to the problem of violence against women.

The t-shirts made at the Women's Center on Friday will be displayed at the Take Back The Night Rally on Friday April 23, 2010 at the UAF campus.

The Women's Center is located at 112 Eielson Hall on the UAF Campus.

For more information on the Clothesline Project go to

http://www.clotheslineproject.org/

TAKE BACK THE NIGHT

2010-04-21T09:40:00.003-08:00

Take back the night is a rally and march to raise awareness about domestic violence and sexual assault.
A rally will be held in front of wood center with a Guest speaker, FOOD, Representatives from various local organization and a march around campus.

Date : April 23, 2010

Place: UAF Campus- Infront of Wood Center

Time: 4.00pm

Event Sponsor: Organization of Student Social Workers
Alaska Native Social Work Association
Interior Alaska Center For Non Violent Living
UAF Women's Center

UWA Undergraduate Scholarships

2010-04-10T15:20:00.001-08:00

DEADLINE EXTENDED

Now due: April 16, 2010

Apply NOW!

The University Women's Association (UWA) provides scholarships for undergraduate women at the University of Alaska Fairbanks. Application deadline for 2010-11 has been extended to April 16, 2010.

Scholarship Requirements

Female applicants enrolled in the Associate Degree program who meet the following minimum requirements will be considered:

demonstrated financial need
current enrollment of 9 credits or more at UAF in a field of study leading to an Associate Degree
a 3.0 or better cumulative GPA based on a minimum of 9 credit hours
strong faculty and/or employer recommendations

Female applicants enrolled in the Bachelors Degree program who meet the following minimum requirements will be considered:

demonstrated financial need
completion of at least 12 credit hours for each of the two preceding semesters (at UAF or another institution)
a 3.0 or better cumulative GPA based on a minimum of 9 credit hours
current enrollment as a full-time (12 credit) UAF undergraduate in a degree program with at least sophomore standing
strong faculty and/or employer recommendations

Additional information and application forms available at http://www.uaf.edu/uwa/scholarship.html

Pam Mitchell Hoy Memorial Scholarship

2010-04-10T14:08:00.001-08:00

Pam Mitchell Hoy 1947-1990

2010-2011 Pam Mitchell Hoy Memorial Scholarship application now available online http://www.uaf.edu/cla/hoy.app.02.10.pdf

Pam Mitchell Hoy loved all animals, but especially enjoyed dogs. Pam raised and showed Italian Greyhounds and worked as a vet tech for two decades in North Carolina. She was a strong and vocal advocate for dogs and other pets. Pam was killed in 1990 and her murder remains unsolved.

This scholarship is given in Pam’s honor to encourage students to be advocates for women and animals.

To qualify for this scholarship you must have earned at least 24 credit hours prior to the start of the fall 2010 semester, have a minimum GPA of 3.5 and meet one of the following criteria:

be a declared minor in Women’s Studies,
be enrolled in the Veterinary Science Certificate Program,
be a declared major or minor in Justice, or
have made significant and positive contributions to the community on behalf of women or animals

Application http://www.uaf.edu/cla/hoy.app.02.10.pdf must be submitted by April 16, 2010.

The Vagina Monologues

2010-04-09T15:30:00.016-08:00

UAF will be treated to two performances of the

Vagina Monologues

Saturday, April 17th at 8pm

and

Sunday, April 18th at 2pm

Both performances will take place in Schaible Auditorium in Bunnell Building.

Prices are $8 for students, $10 general admission.

Patricia Smith - Midnight Sun Visiting Writer - April 2nd 7:00 pm

2010-03-31T17:19:00.001-08:00

The Midnight Sun Visiting Writer Series presents poet Patricia Smith Friday April 2nd at 7:00 pm in the Wood Center Ballroom at UAF.

Patricia's groundbreaking book -- Blood Dazzler -- which chronicles the human, emotional and physical toll exacted by Hurricane Katrina -- was a finalist for the 2008 National Book Award, and one of NPR’s Top Books of 2008!

Find out more about Smith, and hear her work at http://www.wordwoman.ws/performances.html

This event is sponsored by the UAF, English Department.

Contact 474-7193 ~ ejkim2@alaska.edu for more info

Choose Respect Community Rally - March 31, 2010

2010-03-26T13:15:00.000-08:00

Choose Respect

Alaskans Ending the Epidemic of Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault

Join in the Community-Wide Rally

March 31, 2010

NOON

Golden Heart Plaza

Fairbanks, Alaska

The Parnell Administration invites Alaskans to join with Fairbanks community partners as - together - we take a stand against domestic violence and sexual assault in our state. Together we can make a difference!

For more information, please contact the Fairbanks Office of the Governor:

907-451-2920

governor@alaska.gov

Chooserespect.alaska.gov

Celebrating the Power of Women's Voices - Women's History & Culture Month Keynote RECORDING

2010-03-15T12:00:00.006-08:00

***Accessing the Recording***

Below is the URL for the recording of Diane Benson's Keynote Address:

http://elive.uaf.edu/play_recording.html?recordingId=1233801250389_1269389185342

The recording was made through Elluminate LIVE. If you haven’t been into Elluminate LIVE before you might have to download or update java on your computer, and also accept a license agreement, etc.

To access the recording - Click on the link to the recording (above):

• when the login screen opens click on the GUEST button,

• enter an email address and name, then click on "Play."

• Click on "Open" in the dialog box that appears.

Depending on whether the computer being used is updated, the computer might have to download some java files in order to play the Elluminate Live recording of the event. (If on a slow dial-up connection the recording might take some time to load). Speakers or headphones are required to hear the audio from the presentation.

Women's History & Culture Month - Tale of Two Disappearing Women

2010-03-14T12:22:00.000-08:00

Thursday

March 25

1:00-2:00pm

Alumni Lounge

Sociologist Sine Anahita tells the story of two innovative women advocates for Southern Appalachia, Marguerite Butler and Olive Dame Campbell, who are disappearing from the popular historical record.

photo from http://www.wcu.edu/craftrevival/images/story/butler_campbell.jpg

International Women's Day- Women & Community Water Projects by Josie Sam

2010-02-26T08:31:00.007-09:00

To view a recording of Josie Sam's presentation (recorded during the Cross-Cultural Psychology class 3/17/10 click on the following URL
http://elive.uaf.edu/play_recording.html?recordingId=1233801250389_1268856157967

To access the recording, when the login screen opens click on the GUEST button, enter an email address and name, then click on "Play." Click on "Open" in the dialog box that appears. Your computer might have to down load some java files in order to play the Elluminate Live recording of the event. (If you are on a slow dial-up connection the recording might take some time to load).

Josie Sam presented her emerging research “How Does Improved Access To Clean Water Impact Rural Communities? Measuring and Evaluating the Impact of Water Projects in the Ajumako-Enyan-Essiam District of Central Region, Ghana” for our UAF International Women’s Day event Friday, March 5th, 2010. Josie Sam is from Ghana, West Africa. She completed a Bachelor’s degree at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology in Kumasi, Ghana with a double major in English and History. She has worked with organizations dealing with women and children’s rights, microfinance and rural development, and is currently working on a Masters degree in Natural Resource Management at the University of Alaska Fairbanks, with a focus on rural development and gender issues.

Josie's Master’s thesis will examine how improved access to clean water impacts the lives of rural Ghanaians in terms of health, education, women’s empowerment, and community participation in development projects and governance. She is interested in studying the potential for gender-sensitive development interventions to change gender and social disparities. The objective is to ensure equitable access to, and control over, resources, benefits, costs, and decision-making between men and women.

Josie Sam and some of her adoring audience from the Rural Sociology class.

Writing Women Back into History

2010-02-23T08:34:00.000-09:00

Thursday, March 4, 1:00-2:00pm

Alumni Lounge

How do you go about finding the “anonymous” women in history?

Join History professor, Dr. Carol Gold, for engaging and entertaining descriptions of her work writing women back into history. Dr. Gold searched historic archives to find out about women’s lives in pre-industrial urban Copenhagen. Some questions her research uncovered:

What is the story of Mrs. Berling, who ran a newspaper as well as a brewery for 15 years, and was accused of watering down her beer?

How did widow C.J. Black come to own three warehouses in downtown Copenhagen, and to advertise widely about ships' cargo she had for sale?

Why did Gunnel Marie travel for 15 years with her journeyman Tobias, yet never get married?

Explore these questions and more, with Dr. Carol Gold.

For more information:

Email fywoc@uaf.edu Call 907-474-6311

Far North Jewish Film Festival

2010-02-15T11:37:00.007-09:00

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The 12^th Annual Farthest North Jewish Film Festival is coming to Fairbanks. The films that will be showing are "A Matter of Size", "Waltz with Bashir", "Holes in my Shoes", "My Fuhrer", and "The Lemon Tree". A synopsis of each film, times, and showing locations is listed below.

A MATTER OF SIZE: Saturday, February 27 at 8:00 pm at the AK Coffee Roasting Co. on Geist Rd. Four overweight friends from the Israeli city of Ramle are fed up of dieting and the dieting club they belong to. When Herzl (340 lbs.) loses his job as a cook and starts working as a dishwasher in a Japanese restaurant in Ramle he discovers the world of Sumo where large people such as himself are honored and appreciated. Through Kitano (the restaurant owner, a former Sumo coach in Japan, he falls in love with a sport involving "two fatsos in diapers and girly hairdos". Herzl wants Kitano to be their coach but Kitano is reluctant - they first have to earn their spurs. "A MATTER OF SIZE" is a comedy about a ‘coming out’ of a different kind. The film was a breakout hit at the New York Tribeca Film Festival 2009; screened at Cannes 2009 and was the opening film for the Jerusalem International Film Festival 2009. Israel, 2009, 92 minutes, Hebrew, Japanese with English Subtitles, Comedy; Directed by: Sharon Maymon and Erez Tadmor, (mature content, some coarse language).

WALTZ WITH BASHIR: Sunday, February 28 at 7:00 pm at the AK Coffee Roasting Co. on Geist Rd.
With guest panel and discussion following the film. One night at a bar, an old friend tells director Ari about a recurring nightmare in which he is chased by 26 vicious dogs. Every night, the same number of beasts. The two men conclude that there’s a connection to their Israeli Army mission in the first Lebanon War of the early eighties. Ari is surprised that he can’t remember a thing anymore about that period of his life. Intrigued by this riddle, he decides to meet and interview old friends and comrades around the world. He needs to discover the truth about that time and about himself. As Ari delves deeper into the mystery, his memory begins to creep up in surreal images. Waltz with Bashir premiered at the 2008 Cannes Film Festival and has won and been nominated for a Golden Globe for Best Foreign Language Film, an NSFC Award for Best Film, a César Award for Best Foreign Film and was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film and an Annie Award for Best Animated Feature, among others. Israel, 2008, 89 min. Hebrew with English subtitles, Animated feature length documentary, written and directed by Ari Folman.

HOLES IN MY SHOES: Thursday, March 4 at 7:00 pm at the Pioneer Park Civic Center.
At 94, Jack Beer is not like any man his age. The film begins with an acknowledgement from Mayor Bloomberg for his contribution over a century to New York City. Jack was raised in severe poverty in the Lower East Side. He was known as New York City’s Strongest Boy. He helped build Radio City Music Hall, and at The Manhattan Project, invented something that shortened WW2. He erected the Empire State Building spire (we see Jack at the top – via helicopter), he was a professional dog trainer, was a film actor in over 200 films, beat terminal illnesses, and, at 94, rides 3 miles per day on a stationary bike. This is a profound, inspiring and richly entertaining story for all ages. Winner of three documentary film awards. USA, 2006, 90 min. English. Documentary. Written and Directed by David Wachs.

MY FUHRER: Saturday, March 6 at 8:00 pm at the Blue Loon, Parks Hwy.
This dark comedy tells the story of Adolf Hitler and his preparation for a big New Year's speech, 1944. With the tides of war moving against him, Hitler is too depressed to speak, so a Jewish acting coach is called in to tutor him. The Führer’s is supposed to re-ignite the public’s fighting spirit but the problem is that the Führer can’t do it. Sick and depressive, he is avoiding the public. The only person who can now help is his former acting teacher, Adolf Grünbaum… a Jew. Goebbels spirits him and his family out of the Sachsenhausen concentration camp and sets them up in the Reich Chancellery. Time is running out - the Führer has only five days to return to top form. Levi’s Go For Zucker and The Giraffe were shown previously at the FNJFF. Germany, 2007, 89 min. German and Yiddish with English subtitles, Feature film (comedy). Written and Directed by Dani Levi.

LEMON TREE: Sunday, March 7 at 7:00 pm at the AK Coffee Roasting Co. on Geist Rd.
Salma, a Palestinian widow, has to stand up against her new neighbor, the Israeli Defense Minister, when he moves into his new house opposite her lemon grove, on the green line border between Israel and the West Bank. The Israeli security forces are quick to declare that Salma's trees pose a threat to the Ministers safety and issue orders to uproot them. Together with Ziad Daud, a young Palestinian lawyer, Salma goes all the way to the Israeli Supreme Court to try and save her trees. Her struggle raises the interest of Mira Navon, the Defense ministers wife, trapped in her new home and in an unhappy life. Despite their differences and the borders between them the two women develop an invisible bond, while forbidden ties grow stronger between Salma and Ziad. Nominated for 'Best Actress' and 'Best Screenwriter' at the European Film Awards; winner of Audience Award, Berlin. Israel, 2008, 106 minutes, feature film, Hebrew, Arabic with English subtitles. Directed by Eran Riklis, written by Suha Arraf and Eran Riklis. Eran Riklis also directed Syrian Bride and Cup Final, shown previously at the FNJFF.

**Seating at the Alaska Coffee Roasting Company on Geist Road is limited. Please come early. Suggested donation: $10 adults, $5 students.**

Scholarship Opportunity with AAUW

2010-02-08T14:07:00.003-09:00

The Fairbanks branch of the American Association of University Women (AAUW) is offering two $1000 scholarships to local women with plans to reenter or continue their education, or to pursue educational projects. The awards will be based primarily on merit.
Each applicant should write a letter stating her educational background, why she wants to continue her education, her educational goals, her needs, and how she plans to use her education in the future.
If the applicant wishes to pursue an educational project instead of taking formal classes, she should describe the project and tell how she plans to use the award money to complete it.

Entries must be received by March 26, 2010.

Letters should be sent to:

AAUW Ann Rhian Memorial Scholarship Committee

Becky Long, Chair

PO Box 10290

Fairbanks, AK 99710

The AAUW is a nationwide organization open to every person who holds an associate or baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university. The goal of the organization is to promote equity for women and lifelong education.
Money for scholarships is raised by an annual local house tour that is sponsored by the Fairbanks branch of the AAUW.
For more information on AAUW or the scholarships please contact:

Becky Long 457-2542 388-4385

Ellen Whitcher 456-4518

Women Faculty Brown Bag Lunch

2010-02-03T13:36:00.000-09:00

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The Faculty Senate Committee on the Status of Women and the UAF Women's Center are sponsoring a brown bag luncheon. The event will be Tuesday, February 16th in the Alumni Lounge at 1pm. Please bring a bag lunch and be ready for a great discussion. This month's topic will be "Making a Great Life Here". For more information, please contact:
Alex Fitts                        ffaff@uaf.edu                  474-7980
Uma Bhatt         bhatt@gi.alaska.edu            474-2662
Renate Wackerbauer    ffraw1@uaf.edu                   474-6108
Kayt Sunwood                   kayt.sunwood@uaf.edu      474-6311

Celebrate Chinese New Year at UAF

2010-02-02T16:18:00.000-09:00

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Come celebrate Chinese New Year at UAF. On Saturday, February 13th 2010, there will be a celebration to bring in the new year. In the UAF Wood Center Ballroom there will be a buffet dinner and a performance. Festivities start at 5:30 pm. The cost of attendance is $15 for adults, $8 for children 5-12 if purchased in advance; $17 for adults, $10 for children 5-12 if purchased at the door. For more information, please contact:

Rosalind Kan: rjkan@alaska.edu 474-0928

Mingchu Zhang: mzhang3@alaska.edu 474-7004

Zhijing Chen: chen-zhijing@hotmail.com 952-0213

Wenyu Gong: gwenyu@alaska.edu 799-4099

Marjorie Kowlaski Cole - 1953-2009 - A Tribute

2010-01-22T13:28:00.002-09:00

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On Thursday January 28th, at 7pm, Noel Wien Library Auditorium in Fairbanks, join in this tribute to Marjorie Kowalski Cole.

Marjorie's passion for peace, justice and the environment has been recorded forever in her writing. Her voice was taken from us a short time ago, but her words remain for all to read and speak. The message she conveys is timeless.

Friends of Marjorie's will read excerpts from her works to raise her voice and to pay tribute to her life. This event will be held in the Noel Wien Library Auditorium. For more information, please call the Northern Alaska Environmental Center at 452-5021.

Meet and Greet Lunch with Peggy McIntosh.

2009-11-11T15:19:00.001-09:00

On November 19th at 1pm, the Sociology Department and the Traditions Board will offer a meet and greet lunch with Peggy McIntosh. Peggy McIntosh is the nationally recognized author of White Privilege: Unpacking the Invisible Knapsack. The event will take place on the 7th floor of Gruening building. For more information please call 474-5494.

Also, check out this cool animation on white privilege.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NzAein4X37g

Nationally Recognized Race & Gender Expert Peggy McIntosh at UAF

2009-11-03T13:09:00.013-09:00

Peggy McIntosh, a nationally recognized expert on race and gender relations, will deliver a lecture on unearned race and gender privilege titled "Coming to See Privilege Systems: The Surprising Journey" on Thursday, November 19, at 7:00PM in the UAF Wood Center Ballroom. The lecture is free and open to the public, however seating is limited.

McIntosh is the Associate Director of the Wellesley College Center for Research on Women. She is the author of many influential articles on curriculum change, women's studies and systems of unearned privilege. She is best known for authoring the groundbreaking article "White Privilege: Unpacking the Invisible Knapsack” (1989), which has been influential in putting the idea of privilege into the discussions of gender, race and sexuality. She is also the founder and co-director of the National S.E.E.D. Project (Seeking Educational Equity and Diversity).

McIntosh will be in Fairbanks as part of UAF's International Education Week. This lecture is sponsored by the Nanook Traditions Board, LIVE Program, the Office of Multi-Cultural Affairs and Diversity, the Women's Center, the UAF Sociology Department and the Student Activities Office.

For more information contact Cody Rogers in the UAF Student Activities Office at 907-474-6026.

"The Morality of Same-Sex Marriage" with Dr. Joseph Thompson

2009-11-02T11:59:00.001-09:00

On Friday, November 20th at 6pm, Dr. Joseph Thompson of UAF's Philosophy department will be giving a lecture on "The Morality of Same-Sex Marriage". The event will be held in Schaible Auditorium and is sponsored by the UAF Socratic Society.

University Women's Association 41st Annual Holiday Bazaar

2009-11-01T13:33:00.000-09:00

The University Women's Association (UWA) will be hosting the 41st Annual Holiday Bazaar November 7th and 8th from 10 am to 4 pm in the Wood Center on UAF campus. Admission is free.

The Holiday Bazaar provides a retail outlet for area craftspeople to sell their locally made, hand-crafted items and/or artistic creations, and for the Fairbanks and surrounding communities to support our local craftspeople while getting superb items and gifts for the holiday season.

Proceeds from the UWA Holiday Bazaar help to fund scholarships for women at UAF.

Screening of "The Laramie Project"

2009-11-01T13:19:00.000-09:00

The UAF GSA will be hosting a screening of "The Laramie Project". The screening will take place in Schaible Auditorium this Saturday November 7th at 3pm. Admission is free.

The Laramie Project is a 2002 drama film written and directed by Moisés Kaufman. Based on The Laramie Project, a play by Kaufman, the film tells the story of the aftermath of the 1998 murder of Matthew Shepard in Laramie, Wyoming. It premiered at the 2002 Sundance Film Festival and was first broadcast on HBO in March 2002. (Wikipedia)

Global Gender Gap Report 2009

2009-10-28T17:32:00.000-08:00

Check out the Choices Campus Blog @
http://feministcampus.blogspot.com/2009/10/gender-inequality-around-glob.html
for highlights from the recently released Global Gender Gap Report .

Of 134 countries analyzed, the US ranks 31st, a dropping four slots from last year.

A wake-up call for those who believe women have achieved equity!

Panel on Anti-Gay Discourse 10/27/09

2009-10-23T13:55:00.005-08:00

Interdisciplinary Perspectives on

Anti-Gay Discourse

**interrogating the limits of academic freedom

and free speech**

1-2 PM Tuesday, October 27th

UAF Wood Center Multi-level Lounge

A Panel Discussion Featuring

Dr. Sine Anahita (Sociology)

Dr. Chris Coffman (English/WMS)

Dr. Tim Lower (Psychology)

Dr. Joseph Thompson (Philosophy)

Dr. Jordan Titus (Sociology)

Looking forward to seeing you at this panel discussion!

UAF Chancellor Brian Rogers on Enduring Values at UAF!

2009-09-17T10:17:00.003-08:00

The Women's Center has been a staging ground for preparation and celebration on the issues Chancellor Rogers addresses in the opening of his Convocation 2009 address. The UAF GSA (Gay Straight Alliance - meetings in the Women's Center Mondays at 5:00 pm ) has been hard at work to promote love and understanding in place of hate and derision. We thank Chancellor Rogers for his understanding and support!

Restorative Justice

2009-09-15T11:02:00.000-08:00

Wednesday September 16, 7PM
Wood Center Ballroom, UAF Campus

Linda Biehl speaks about her daughter Amy, who was a Fulbright Scholar studying the role of women and gender rights during South Africa's transition from it's apartheid regime to a free multiracial democracy. Amy was killed in an act of political violence in South Africa in 1993. Linda Biehl's message is one of peace and reconciliation-using the very personal example of how she built a relationship with two of her daughter's killers. The men are now social activists in their community, working for the Amy Biehl Foundation Trust. The foundation embraces restorative rather than retributive justice, and works to fulfill the South African Constitution: the rights to education, equal employment, and health.

For more information please call 474-7494 or go to www.amybiehl.org

Honorary Doctorate to Yup'ik elder/storyteller Annie Blue

2009-08-28T14:54:00.000-08:00

Graduation at UAF in 2009 brought much to celebrate! Here at the Women's Center, along with our celebration of all graduates and their accomplishments, we were particularly excited about the opportunity to celebrate the honorary doctor of humane letters degree bestowed upon Yup’ik elder and storyteller Annie Cungauyar Blue during the 87th UAF commencement ceremony.

Annie Blue is known throughout Alaska for her work to share and preserve Yup’ik stories and culture. From the time of her birth in a remote camp on the Togiak River in 1916, Blue has lived and learned the traditional ways and stories of her people and passed on and shared that knowledge with succeeding and future generations. Highlights from a UAF standpoint include Blue's collaboration on and featuring in the “Math in a Cultural Context” series of elementary school math modules based on traditional Yup’ik knowledge, as well as her work with the Alaska Native Language Center sharing her stories in the 2007 book and CD “Cungauyaraam Qulirai ‘Annie Blue’s Stories’.” In addition to these academic endeavors, Annie Blue shares her knowledge informally with community, government and school groups throughout Alaska, the nation and the world.

THANKS to Annie Blue for all she does and continues to do, and congratulations on this tremendous honor. Congratulations also to UAF for their recognition of the work and accomplishments of this outstanding woman!

UAF Photo (of Annie Blue) by Todd Paris

Women illuminating Alaska: Marion Nestle

2009-06-11T12:00:00.000-08:00

Politics of FOOD - Personal Responsibility vs. Social Responsibility
A FREE lecture by noted author and educator Marion Nestle, Ph.D. Wednesday, July 15, 2009 7:00 p.m., Schaible Auditorium

Marion Nestle is the author of three prize-winning books on nutrition including Food Politics: How the Food Industry Influences Nutrition and Health (2002); Safe Food: Bacteria, Biotechnology, and Bioterrorism (2003), and What to Eat (2006). Her most recent book (published in 2008) is Pet Food Politics: the Chihuahua in the Coal Mine. She writes the ‘Food Matters’ column for the San Francisco Chronicle and co-writes a food and nutrition column for The Bark magazine.
She is the Paulette Goddard Professor of Nutrition, Food Studies, and Public Health at New York University. She also holds appointments as Professor of Sociology at NYU and Visiting Professor of Nutritional Sciences at Cornell University. She is a graduate of the University of California, Berkeley with a Ph.D. in molecular biology and an M.P.H. in public health nutrition. She is the recipient of a Lifetime Achievement Award from the James Beard Foundation, the food world’s highest honor.

For more information, please call 474-7021 or email summer@uaf.edu
Presented by Summer@UAF and the Cooperative Extension Service

Women illuminating Alaska at the Fairbanks Summer Arts Festival

2009-06-10T16:21:00.000-08:00

2009 Fairbanks Summer Arts Festival- July 19th through August 2nd
Full schedule of Fairbanks Summer Arts Festival found at http://www.fsaf.org/index2.htm

Among the many great artists at the festival, local fiddle player, Caitlin Warbelow will be there!
She will perform at these times:

July 19th, 4 pm- "Meet the Artists"
July 20th, 12 pm- "Lunch Bites"
July 24th, 8 pm- Guest Artists Concert
July 25th, 8 pm- College Coffeehouse
July 29th, 8 pm- "Evening of World Music"

Caitlin Warbelow – Fiddle
Born and raised in Fairbanks, Alaska, Caitlin Warbelow began studying violin at age three in the Suzuki Method. While continuing with intensive classical music studies, she found a concurrent love of Irish music after meeting a few fiddlers and hearing a few seminal CDs around the age of seven. Largely self-taught through listening and learning by ear, Caitlin was given the chance to travel and study in Ireland at the age of sixteen, attending the Willie Clancy School and the BLAS school at the University of Limerick. Caitlin attended Boston University on a full music scholarship and obtained degrees in Violin Performance and Anthropology. After serving as an Adjunct Professor of Music at the University of Alaska, she was accepted into the Urban Planning masters program at Columbia University for the fall of 2006 (and led her to her current day job as a research cartographer). Since then she has played and recorded with a number of top Irish musicians in the city and plays many sessions and gigs a week as an Irish, Classical, and American-style fiddler. This summer she won first place in both the Open and Trick & Fancy divisions at the Lake Champlain Bluegrass Festival, expanding her expertise into yet another musical genre. Caitlin can also be found playing with the Garden State Philharmonic, and loves teaching both Irish and Classical music to fiddlers of all ages. For more information, please stop by her website at www.myspace.com/caityanna

Women illuminating Alaska at the Alaska Book Festival June 11th-13th

2009-06-09T13:26:00.000-08:00

Of Totems and Musk Ox: Storytime for Kids with Deb Vanasse and Tricia Brown
June 12th, 9:30-10:30 a.m.
Open Arms Child Development Center, 2980 Davis Road
(open to the public)
Deb Vanasse will read from A Totem Tale: A Tall Story from Alaska, about the night totem poles sprang to life, and Tricia Brown will read from The Itchy Little Musk Ox, a 2007-08 Battle of the Books selection.

Christmas in June with Kotzebue the Caribou
June 12th, 2:30-3:30 p.m.
Pioneer Park Theatre
With Tricia Brown, the author of Alaskan Night Before Christmas, the story of a vain and selfish
caribou.

For a link to the full festival schedule http://www.uaf.edu/bookfestival/festival-schedule

For information on all of the Alaska Book Festival presenters check out http://www.uaf.edu/bookfestival/authors