Fall 2007

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Wednesday, September 5

Get Your Read On!

The Secret by Rhonda Byrne
Have you discovered The Secret? Do you want to know what the secret is? Join us every first and third Wednesday for a lively discussion on the book that everyone’s talking about. Bring your lunch and we’ll bring the beverages.

Other Dates: September 19, October 3, October 17, November 7, December 5, December 19

Time: 12:30 – 1:30 p.m.
Location: Women’s Resource Center

Saturday, September 8

Selfless Saturdays

Join us on the second Saturday of each month for bagels, coffee, and a little dose of do-goody-ness as we partner with several organizations in the DeKalb community for different volunteer activities. We’ll supply the transportation and supplies; you bring a good attitude and a willingness to help! For more information, or to RSVP, please contact Tamara Johnson at 753-0536.

Time: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Dates/Locations: September 8 – Co-sponsored with the Latino Resource Center
October 13 – Safe Passage, a domestic violence/sexual assault agency
November 10 – Co-sponsored with DeafPRIDE and Center for Access-Ability Resources
December 8 – Hope Haven, a homeless shelter
Location: Meet at the Women’s Resource Center, 105 Normal Road

Monday, September 10

WI$E-UP: Financial Planning for Gen X Women

Women, it’s time to Wi$e Up, and get your money right! Join us on Mondays for this eight-week series on raising your financial IQ. This series will cover topics like, budgeting basics, using credit wisely, paying yourself first, and many more. Come with your lunch and leave with some ways to create a solid financial future.
Program curriculum provided by the US Department of Labor, Women’s Bureau

Other Dates: September 17, September 24, October 1, October 8, October 15, October 22, October 29
Time: 1:00 – 2:00 p.m.
Location: Women’s Resource Center

Wednesday, September 12

Transgeneration Movie & Discussion Series

What is it like to be a man trapped in a woman's body? How does a woman become a man? Transgeneration is a mesmerizing eight-part series that looks at four college students who are juggling the challenges of academia and the struggle to be themselves by changing their bodies to fit their minds. Meet Gabbie, Lucas, Raci, and T.J. as they blow up stereotypes while they come to terms with their deeply misunderstood identities.
Co-sponsored by LGBT Resource Center, Women's Resource Center, and Prism

Other Dates: September 12, September 26, October 10, October 24, November 7, December 5
Time and Location: 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. - LGBT Resource Center - Holmes Student Center 7th Floor
9:00 - 10:00 p.m. - Women's Resource Center - 105 Normal Road

Thursday, September 13

Movie Night: Legally Blonde

Is your favorite film a chick-flick with a positive message about a girl making it on her own, or another movie promoting stereotypes about dumb blondes? Whether you've seen it a hundred times or not at all, join us for a look at this film through a new lens. Come for the film and stay for the discussion afterward!

Time: 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Location: Women's Resource Center

Wednesday, September 19

Who’s To Blame? Is it the Hip Hop Game?

Imus, Young Joc, Khia, or Plies? What's the difference? What do you see when you watch hip hop videos or listen to the lyrics in hip hop music - talent or degrading words? What’s the impact of these lyrics on women? What is their impact on men? SPEAKER will discuss hip hop lyrics and how hip hop culture affects us all.
Co-sponsored by E.B.O.N.Y. Women and S.I.S.T.E.R.S.

Time: 7:00 – 9:00 p.m.
Location: Grant Hall, Lower Lounge

Thursday, September 20

Hip Hop Panel Discussion

Does hip hop’s explicit language have an impact on us? Are consumers of hip hop guilty of perpetuating these negative messages? What can we do about any of it? Let's talk! Join us for a follow-up discussion on Who’s to blame? Is it the Hip Hop Game?, featuring a panel of Northern Illinois faculty, staff and students.
Co-sponsored with E.B.O.N.Y. Women and S.I.S.T.E.R.S.

Time: 7:00 – 9:00 p.m.
Location: Grant Hall, Lower Lounge

Tuesday, September 25

Women NIUnited

Northern is a very diverse community, including women who come from various ethnic and cultural backgrounds. Although we should honor these differences, it’s also important to celebrate our similarities! Join the WRC and other female students for a series of discussions on different issues. Together, we’ll break down stereotypes and help build a stronger community of NIU women.

Time: 6:30 – 8:00 p.m.
Location: Stevenson – North Fishbowl

Other Dates: October 30, November 27

Thursday, September 27

Ugly Betty Night

Are you addicted to Ugly Betty? Never seen it before, but hear everyone talking about it? Are you unsure if it’s a good show with positive messages or a show that promotes disturbing stereotypes about Latina women? Join us for Ugly Betty watch night every Thursday and a discussion afterward about the good, the bad, and the ugly.
Co-sponsored with the Latino Resource Center

Other Dates: October 4, October 11, October 18, October 25, November 1, November 8, November 15, November 29
Time: 7:00 – 8:30 p.m.
Location: Women’s Resource Center

Tuesday, October 2

Take Back The Night

Brought to you by the Women’s Rights Alliance, Take Back the Night is an annual event designed to unify women, men and children in an awareness of violence against women, children and families. Together with the campus community, Women’s Rights Alliance invites all students and student organizations to a march, rally and celebration of women’s right to be safe – day and night.

Time: 7:00 p.m.
Location: TBD

Wednesday, October 10

Recognizing Relationship Violence

Most women know a friend, co-worker or family member who has been affected by interpersonal violence. In light of the many high-profile news stories on relationship violence in recent months, we invite faculty and staff to attend this event designed to educate women and help stop the cycle of violence.
Co-sponsored with Health Enhancement and Safe Passage

Time: 12:00 – 1:00 p.m.
Location: Women’s Resource Center

Thursday, October 11

Girl Talk: How to Talk to a Friend about Dating Violence

Do you know a friend who is in a controlling or abusive relationship and want to help them? Do you suspect a friend is in a bad relationship but you’re not sure about it? Do you want to be prepared to help a friend who isn’t sure how to get out of a bad situation? If so, join the WRC and Safe Passage for a session on how to safely help a friend in need.
Co-sponsored with Health Enhancement and Safe Passage

Time: 5:00 – 6:00 p.m.
Location: Grant Hall – Lower Lounge

Wednesday, November 7

Deciding Your Future: Graduate School or 9 to 5??

Are you worried about what you will do once you graduate? Don’t know if you’re headed to the “real world” or if more school is more your style? If so, join us for a panel discussion with NIU graduate students to discuss what if graduate school might be right for you and how to start preparing now if you want to apply.

Time: 6:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Location: Campus Life, Room 100

Monday, December 3

Simple Scrapbooking

Let's preserve all those wonderful pictures you've taken this semester. Would you like to create a scrapbook for yourself, your friends or your family? Take a break from studying and join us with Michaels and discover how fun and simple scrapbooking can be. You will leave with your very own album and several complete scrapbook pages. You must pre-register by calling 815-753-0320.
Co-sponsored with Residence Hall Association

Time: 7:30 – 9:00 p.m.
Location: Stevenson Multi Purpose Room