Women's History Month

February 27

The Weight of Breasts TEDx Presentation

A presentation by Kristen Vermilyea.

Frederick Douglass Unity House, 3–6pm

Co-sponsored by the Center for Women, Gender & Sexuality and The Fredrick Douglass Unity House

Meet A Woman Who Made History—Become A Woman Who Makes History

A presentation by Lee Blake. Come and learn more about the Leading Ladies (women under 30!) of the YWCA.

The Center for Women, Gender, & Sexuality, 4pm

Co-sponsored by the Center for Women, Gender & Sexuality and YWCA of Southeastern Massachusetts

International Women’s Day Celebration & CWGS Outstanding Women Awards

Keynote speaker: Helena DaSilva Hughes

Robert F. Stoico/FirstFed Charitable Foundation Library Grand Reading Room, 2pm

Co-sponsored by the Center for Women, Gender & Sexuality and the International Student Scholar Center

Education as Revolution

Keynote speaker: Laurie Ann Guerrero

Robert F. Stoico/FirstFed Charitable Foundation Library Grand Reading Room, 6pm

Co-sponsored by Student Affairs & The Department of Sociology/Anthropology

The Vagina Monologues

Main Auditorium, 7pm
$5 for students, $10 for general admission

Co-sponsored by the Center for Women, Gender & Sexuality and SAIL

Girl, Rising Screening

The screening is followed by a discussion with special guest Priya Samant of Earthfrendz.

LARTS 116, 6pm

Sponsored by the Leduc Center for Civic Engagement

International Women’s Day Networking Event

Wamsutta club, 5:30pm
427 County St., New Bedford
$5 for admission

Co-sponsored by the Center for Women, Gender & Sexuality; YWCA of Southeastern MA; The Women's Fund; and the Women's Center, Inc.

Lunch Talk: The Truth Behind 50 Shades of Grey

Keynote speaker: Tristan Taormino

Robert F. Stoico/FirstFed Charitable Foundation Library Grand Reading Room, 12noon

Co-sponsored by the Center for Women, Gender & Sexuality and LiveWell: The Office of Health Education, Promotion, and Wellness

The Path of Sexual Empowerment

Keynote speaker: Tristan Taormino

Robert F. Stoico/FirstFed Charitable Foundation Library Grand Reading Room, 6pm

Co-sponsored by the Center for Women, Gender & Sexuality and LiveWell: The Office of Health Education, Promotion, and Wellness