We have a ton of great events planned this semester! Check out our calendar; you can print your own copy or read the listing below.
Wednesday, January 14
Hot Cocoa, Hot Women, and Hot Trade Practices
Warm up with the WRC during our first week back to school! Stop by the Women’s Resource Center for free hot cocoa (made from fair trade chocolate) and cookies. Find out what fair trade is all about and why the Women’s Resource Center is the place to be!
Time: 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Location: Women’s Resource Center
Wednesday, January 21
Volunteer Orientation
Calling all prospective volunteers!!! If you are looking to give back, lend a helping hand, or just have free time available, why not put it to good use! Please come and learn more about all of the opportunities available at the Women’s Resource Center. We are looking for bright, energetic and fun people to get involved in all that the Women’s Center does around campus.
Time: 2:30 to 3:30pm
Location: Women’s Resource Center
Thursday, January 22
Grad School Secrets Revealed
Ever thought about going to Grad School but wondered where to start? Not sure what field you’re interested in? Don’t have a clue what it takes to get an acceptance letter? We’ll unlock the secrets behind choosing a program, applying to and getting into the graduate program of your dreams.
Time: 7:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Location: Center for Black Studies
Co-sponsored by: Center for Black Studies
Monday, January 26
Don’t Sweat It
Fashion and fitness magazines have a new “best exercise” each month. What’s the deal with workouts like BOSU, Pilates, Yoga, and kickboxing? Have you thought about taking a class but are worried about looking dumb? The WRC has the solution! Join us at the Rec as we sample a few of today’s top cardio workouts in a fun, laid-back, woman-friendly fitness environment. No excuses – this event is for women of all shapes, sizes, and fitness levels!!!
Time: 7:00-8:30pm
Location: Recreation Services- Student Activity Room
Co-Sponsored by: Recreation Services
Tuesday, January 27
Girls Just Wanna Have Lunch
Preparing a meal for one can seem like a huge hassle. It’s hardly a surprise that so many college students have the local pizza place on speed dial. Whether you’re tired of spending your hard-earned paycheck on fast food, looking for an alternative option to eating in the dining halls, or wondering how to convert amazing recipes for eight into a meal for one, this is the program for you. Nutritionist Martha O’Gorman will provide tips on preparing and cooking healthy, fast, and delicious meals; eating solo never tasted so good!
Don’t forget to RSVP so that we have enough food for sampling! (815) 753-0320.
Time: 6:00 to 7:00 p.m.
Location: Wirtz Hall Food Lab Rm. 306
Co-sponsored by: Recreation Services/Health Enhancement Services
Monday, February 2
Don’t Fear the Gear
Sick of the same old story that you NEED a partner on Valentine’s Day? Or, maybe you have a partner and you’re looking to spice things up a bit. No matter what your situation, this is the program for you! Join us at the Women’s Resource Center for the low down on sex toys from Tulip, a smart, classy, and professional Chicago-based feminist sex toy shop. The WRC wants to take away the “fear of the gear!”
Time: 7:00 to 8:30 p.m.
Location: Women’s Resource Center
Saturday, February 21
Selfless Saturdays
(in collaboration with Huskies Paws for a Cause)
Join us on the third 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, contact Patrice Rounsaville at (815) 753-0320.
Time: 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Dates/Locations: February 21 – Oak Crest DeKalb Area Retirement Home
March 28 – Habitat for Humanity
(this event will take place on the 4th Saturday of the Month)
April 18 – NIU Cares Day (Join us to form a Women’s Resource Center Team!)
Monday, February 23
FeminINK
Once thought of as a form of expression acceptable only for men in the military, tattoos are increasingly being embraced by women and accepted by popular culture, or are they? What are the societal implications and assumptions regarding tattooed women, and is it different for men? Does the presence of body art alter traditional conceptions of feminine beauty as pure, and are tattoos a means of subverting such norms? Join us for a dialogue on the past, present, and future of women and tattoos.
Time: 8:00 to 9:30 p.m.
Location: Women’s Resource Center
Tuesday, March 3
America the Beautiful: Our Obsession with Plastic Surgery
Our country has an obsession with physical perfection, and a booming makeover industry fuels our desires and anxieties. Join us as we discuss why America has become makeover crazed and why everyone wants to look the same. We will look at the history of plastic surgery and how it has grown into such a phenomenon, as well as the dangers that lurk behind many of the popular procedures being done today.
Time: 7:00 to 8:30 p.m.
Location: Latino Resource Center, Smart Classroom
Co-sponsored by: Latino Resource Center
Thursday, March 19
NIU Women’s Art
NIU Women’s Art is a temporary exhibit featuring edgy, feminist work created by female faculty and graduate teaching assistants from the School of Art. The exhibit will open with a reception on March 19, including the opportunity to meet many of the featured artists. Can’t join us for the reception? Don’t worry; the exhibit will be open for viewing until March 27. The Women’s Resource Center is proud to support the effort and talent of female artists at NIU.
Time: 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. – Opening Reception on March 19
8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. – Exhibit hours from March 23 through March 27
Location: Women’s Resource Center
Tuesday, March 24
Asking for It! Salary Negotiation Tips for College Women
Are you looking for a summer job or starting a new career upon graduation? Will you be signing a contract? On average, women earn about 76% of a male counterpart’s salary when performing the same job. Join the WRC as we cover salary negotiating tips and provide advice for accepting a new position. Ladies, this is your chance to speak up and get what you are worth!
Time: 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.
Location: Women’s Resource Center
Saturday, March 28
Selfless Saturday
Join us on the third 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, contact Patrice Rounsaville at (815) 753-0320.
Time: 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Location: Meet at the WRC for a project with Habitat for Humanity
please note: this event will take place on the 4th Saturday of the month
Tuesday, March 31
Movie Night: XXY
Join the Women’s Resource Center and Prism as we view the critically acclaimed movie XXY. The film’s title refers to a syndrome where a person is born intersex, with a combination of both male and female chromosomes or reproductive organs. Join us as we explore the world of intersexuality and what happens when society forces people to live in a world dictated by binary gender norms.
Time: 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.
Location: Women’s Resource Center
Co-sponsors: Prism, LGBT Resource Center
Wednesday, April 1
Sent Down Girls: A Look at Female Slavery during the Chinese Cultural Revolution
Join us for a screening of Xiu Xiu: The Sent Down Girl, an award-winning film – banned in China – about a young woman’s horrifying tale during China’s Cultural Revolution in 1960’s and 1970’s. The film provides a backdrop about the nearly 8 million Chinese youths that were “sent down” for specialized training to the most remote corners of the country.
Time: 7:30 to 9:30 p.m.
Location: Women’s Resource Center
Co-sponsored by: Asian American Resource Center
Tuesday, April 7
Faith and Feminism: with a Conservative Past can we have a Radical Future?
Do traditional religious beliefs infringe upon women’s rights, equality, and individual expression? Why can’t women enter the priesthood in the Catholic Church? What is the cultural and religious significance of the burqa, and is it relevant to the identities and experiences of 21st century Islamic women? Join the Women’s Resource Center for a discussion about how/if religion and feminist values can coexist.
Time: 8:00 to 9:30 p.m.
Location: Women’s Resource Center
Tuesday, April 14
B Like Me
We all know what the B in LGBT stands for, but how does this label affect the daily lives of those who identify as bisexual? Even the language of the gay/straight divide excludes bisexuals – are they born that way, do they “come out of the closet” and if so, do they get to go back in? Bisexuals often have no home – in either gay or straight worlds that constantly ask them to be one or the other. Join us for a discussion of this often misunderstood population and how we can make both worlds a bit more bi-friendly.
Time: 7:00 to 8:30 p.m.
Location: Women’s Resource Center
Co-sponsored by: Prism, LGBT Resource Center
Saturday, April 18
Selfless Saturday
Join us on the third 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, contact Patrice Rounsaville at (815) 753-0320.
Time: 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Location: NIU Cares Day (Join us to form a Women’s Resource Center Team!)
Tuesday, April 28
Equal Pay Day Bake Sale
Congratulations Ladies! Today is the day when you have earned what men made in the last year from January to December. Equal Pay Day, coordinated by the National Committee on Pay Equity, is held annually nationwide to raise awareness about unfair pay for women and minorities in America. Join us as we skew things a little bit back in our favor – women eat for only 75 cents and men pay $1!
Time: 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Location: DuSable Lobby
Thursday, April 30
Flop Down Day
Stressed out? Need a break from the end-of-semester hustle and bustle? Come flop down at the WRC and take a load off. We’ll provide movies and food for a few hours of much needed relaxation!
Time: 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Location: Women’s Resource Center