Join us for a film screening followed by a discussion with Dr. Chris Coffman for the Transgender Day of Remembrance
Date: Wednesday, November 20th
Time: 7:00 PM
Place: Room 202 in Reichardt Building
Tuesday
Thursday
Traciana Graves - Say Something Beautiful - RESCHEDULED to Friday, Nov 15th 3:30 PM
Say Something Beautiful:
Building a Strong Campus Community
Building a Strong Campus Community
featuring speaker, singer, author Traciana Graves
has been RESCHEDULED to Friday, Nov 15th @ 3:30 pm
this event will be held in the Wood Center Ballroom
"With only a few words, using your unique voice, you hold the power to change the world" - Traciana Graves -
This highly engaging, action-packed presentation tackles the key issues facing campuses today, such as the unique challenges colleges face in creating a safe campus environment that appreciates, respects and encompasses all demographics. During this multi-media event students and faculty will have the opportunity to share their voices, experiences and talents. This SPEAK OUT is designed to bring the UAF community together to experience the power we have to BE THE CHANGE. Come and experience first hand, the power of SPEAKING OUT! This presentation is guaranteed to ignite civility, engagement, and social justice initiatives at UAF and in the community.
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B-word Dialogues POSTPONED to a not yet determined date
Our B-word dialogues event scheduled for Thursday, Nov. 14th has been POSTPONED to a not yet determined date due to the weather conditions in Fairbanks and the surrounding areas.
Stay tuned for the reschedule date, time & place
Students from Communication,
Psychology, Sociology, Women's & Gender Studies, and additional disciplines
will bring what they are learning in their classes to this discussion about
whether words like bitch and pussy have been or can be claimed, reclaimed and/or
re-purposed; whether such words are appropriate to use in any context; whether
there are parameters around when, by, and with whom such words can be
used.
Join the dialogue as students bring
these questions and more to the Multi-Level Lounge in the Wood
Center.
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Tuesday
NAMI of Fairbanks Scholarships - Application Deadline December 2
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The purpose of NAMI of Fairbanks Scholarships is to provide scholarships to part-time or full-time undergraduate or graduate students in any field of study at the University of Alaska Fairbanks. First preference shall be given to those who have been treated for a serious mental illness. The scholarship will also be open to other students in any field of study who are interested in education, advocacy and removal of stigma regarding mental illness, particularly those majoring in the disciplines of counseling, psychology, social work or similar fields and who intend to serve the mentally ill. Students from rural campuses are also eligible to apply. There are two $500 scholarships for spring 2014.
The deadline for application is December 2, 2013
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Soroptimist International of Fairbanks Scholarship
The deadline to apply for the Soroptimist International of Fairbanks Scholarship is December 1st. Eligible applicants are women who:
- provide the primary financial support for their dependents (including children, spouse, siblings and/or parents)
- demonstrate financial need
- have been accepted to or enrolled in a vocational/skills training program of an undergraduate degree program
- are motivated to achieve their educational and career goals
- reside in one of Soroptimist International of the Americas’ member countries or territories
- have not previously been the recipient of a Soroptimist Women’s Opportunity Award; and are not a Soroptimist member, employee of Soroptimist or immediate family of either.
For the Fairbanks area, send your filled out application to:
Soroptimist International of Fairbanks
PO Box 70074
Fairbanks, Alaska 99707
or email completed applications to slcamarata@hotmail.com
contact 374-0253 for questions and leave a message and call back number
Thursday
Gender Justice Week - Nov 13, 14, and 15th
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Join us for Gender Justice Week at UAF
November 13th, 14th, and 15th
November 13th, 14th, and 15th
Sponsored by the UAF Women's Center,
Women's & Gender Studies, and the Concert Board
Women's & Gender Studies, and the Concert Board
*Scroll down for more details and posters for each individual event*
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First up will be a screening of the documentary film
Pussy Riot: A Punk Prayer
Wednesday, Nov 13th 7:00 PM
@ Wood Center Ballroom
News of incarcerated Pussy Riot member Nadezhda Tolokonnikova has flooded social media outlets in the past few weeks. Come to Wednesday night's screening to learn more about Pussy Riot members', music, activism, arrest, trial, and incarceration.
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Thursday, Nov 14th 1:00 PM
The B- word Dialogues
@ Wood Center Multi-Level Lounge
Students from Communication, Psychology, Sociology, Women's & Gender Studies, and additional disciplines will bring what they are learning in their classes to this discussion about whether words like bitch and pussy have been or can be claimed, reclaimed and/or re-purposed; whether such words are appropriate to use in any context; whether there are parameters around when, by, and with whom such words can be used.
Join the dialogue as students bring these questions and more to the Multi-Level Lounge in the Wood Center.
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Say Something Beautiful:
Building a Strong Campus Community
Building a Strong Campus Community
featuring speaker, singer, author Traciana Graves
Thursday, Nov 14th 6:00 PM
@ Wood Center Ballroom
"With only a few words, using your unique voice, you hold the power to change the world" - Traciana Graves -
This highly engaging, action-packed presentation tackles the key issues facing campuses today, such as the unique challenges colleges face in creating a safe campus environment that appreciates, respects and encompasses all demographics. During this multi-media event students and faculty will have the opportunity to share their voices, experiences and talents. This SPEAK OUT is designed to bring the UAF community together to experience the power we have to BE THE CHANGE. Come and experience first hand, the power of SPEAKING OUT! This presentation is guaranteed to ignite civility, engagement, and social justice initiatives at UAF and in the community.
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Don’t Call Me a B-: Empowerment + Civility Every Day of Every Month
featuring Traciana Graves
Friday, November 15th, 7:00 pm
@ Wood Center Ballroom
Interactive opportunity for all who are committed to social justice & advocacy to explore tools for creating equity on campus, & in the world.
Using song, storytelling, and multimedia activities, Traciana underscores why the month of March is dedicated to unsung heroines who used their voices to create a more tolerant, equitable society all. Together, we will explore how we all can benefit from, and continue the work of sung & unsung visionaries,
every day of every month. No need to wait until March!
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