
On December 1, 2016, Patricia Boyett, the Director of Loyola's Women's Resource Center led a group of faculty and students to De La Salle High School in New Orleans as part of an educational celebration of Malala Yousafzai, the co-recipient of the 2014 Nobel Peace Prize. Dr. Boyett and Dr. Leonard Kahn (philosophy) spoke to the entire De La Salle student body about feminism, women's rights, and women's education. Loyola students Tess Rowland, Victoria Williams, and Hannah Castillo also participated, with Tess performing an oral history of “Becky,” an intimate partner violence survivor in the US, Victoria performing an oral history of “Amina,” a women in Afghanistan in a forced marriage, and all three helping with visual aids made by the student staff of the Women's Resource Center. Dr. Valerie Goertzen (music), the co-director of Loyola's Women's Studies Program was also in attendance and assisted the De La Salle students paint their hand prints on a sign that read "I Am Malala, De La Salle High School."
September 2016
Every Friday from 12:30-2:00 (Marquette 315): Join us for pizza and discussions of contemporary feminist issues
September 22: (12:30-2:00, Monroe 610): Corporation of One®: Branding for Career Success Workshop for Women
September 23: (3:30-6:00, Marquette 315): Women's Resource Center/Women's Studies Party: join us to celebrate feminism and network with other feminists
September 27, 12:30-2:00, Audubon Room, 2nd Floor Danna Center: Women in Politics: Barriers & Solutions to Increasing Women's Political Power: Join us for a discussion with a wonderful panel:
Panelists:
Councilwoman LaToya Cantrell, District B, New Orleans City Council
Representative Helena N. Moreno, District 93, Louisiana State Legislature
Dr. Laura Badeaux, Director Louisiana Women in Government and Business,
Dr. Anna Mahoney, Director of Research, Tulane's Newcomb Institute/representative of Ready to Run
Dr. Rosalind Blanco Cook, President of the League of Women Voters
Moderator:
Dr. Natasha Bingham, Assistant Professor Political Science, Loyola University New Orleans
Sponsors/Chairs
Women's Resource Center (Patricia Boyett) and Office of Diversity and Inclusion (Liv Newman, Tarana Lawrence)
April 11-15: Activities and information in One Loyola Room *Also accepting non-perishable items donations for the Family Justice Center and SANE Nurses
April 12 (12:30 PM - 1:30 PM, St. Charles Room, Dana Center): Krav Maga Self-Defense Training
April 13 (7PM - 9PM, Monroe 610): Screening and Discussion: The Hunting Ground (a documentary on sexual assault on college campuses)
April 15: (12:30 PM -2:00 PM, Marquette 315) Feminist Friday discussion gender violence (pizza served)
April 12 (6PM): Tulane Event--Rechler Room 202, Lavern-Bernick: Understanding the Cuts in Funding to Women's Health: A Panel Discussion with Peter Shin, Ph.D., M.P.A. George Washington University; Karissa HaugeberAssistant Professor of History, Tulane University; Amy Irvin, Executive Director, New Orleans Abortion Fund
April 19 (7PM Nunemaker Hall): Professor Francis Dolan of UC Davis lecture: "Shakespeare, Women, & Wine"
Hosts: Women’s Resource Center and the Women’s Studies Program
EVENTS for March 7-11
Mon.: Mar. 7: Dreaming of a Feminist World: Pride in the Pack
All-Day Visual Campaigns on Campus
Tues. Mar. 8: International Women’s Day: Feminism & Freedom
Student/Faculty Panel on International Feminism, Audubon Room (12:30-2:00 PM)
Interfaith Prayer Vigil: Finding the Feminine Divine in Me, Ignatius Chapel (6:30-7:30 PM)
Wed. Mar. 9: Feminism & Justice: Campaigns Against Gender Violence
Human Trafficking Forum: Nunemaker Auditorium, Monroe Hall (6:30-8:30 PM)
Thurs., Mar. 10: Feminist Bridges: Diversity, Intersectionality, & Alliances
Yoga, University Sports Complex (9:00-10:00 AM)
Lunch: Discussion: The Power of Intersectionality & Alliances, Marquette 315 (12:30-2:00 PM)
A Talk by Christie Hartley: “Feminism, Religion, and Shared Reason”, Thomas Hall, Whitney Presentation Room (5:30-7:30 PM)
Fri., Mar. 11: The Empowerment of Feminism: Leadership & Liberty
Feminist Fridays Discussion: Feminist Politics, Marquette 315 (12:30-2:00 PM)
Feminist Happy Hour, Marquette 315 (3:30-5:00 PM)
Feminist Concert. Res Quad (6:00-9:00 PM)
LAST WEEK'S EVENTS
Tues., Mar 1: Pioneers & Pathbreakers: Resilience & Revival of Feminism
April Prince Talks Women Musicians in Blues and Country, Marquette Hall 315 (12:30-2:00 PM)
Pioneering Women in the Music Industry, Nunemaker Auditorium, Monroe Hall (7:00-9:30 PM)
Wed., Mar. 2: Why The F-Word Frees Us All
Panel: Why We Still Need Feminism in America: Nunemaker Auditorium, Monroe Hall (6:30-8:30 PM)
Thurs., Mar. 3: Shattering Glass Ceilings: Empowering Women at Work
Successful Women’s Luncheon, Audubon Room (12:30-2:00); Only a few spots left. Contact the WRC
Electric Girls Demonstration; Women in STEM Discussion; Reception, Monroe Hall 610 (5:30-7:30 PM)
Fri.-Sun Mar. 4-6: Feminism in the Arts: Why Women’s Voices Matter
Feminist Fridays Discussion: Feminism in the Arts, Marquette Hall 315 (12:30-2:00 PM)
Nola-Loyola Feminist Short Film Festival
• Saturday, March 5: Nunemaker Auditorium, Monroe Hall (2:00-7:00PM)
• Sunday, March 6: Nunemaker Auditorium, Monroe Hall (12:00-5:00 PM)
Saturday, March 5: Feminist Theater: A Night of Play Readings, Lower Depths Theater (7:30-9:00 PM)
Mon.: Mar. 7: Dreaming of a Feminist World: Pride in the Pack
All-Day Visual Campaigns on Campus
Tues. Mar. 8: International Women’s Day: Feminism & Freedom
Student/Faculty Panel on International Feminism, Audubon Room (12:30-2:00PM)
Interfaith Prayer Vigil: Finding the Feminine Divine in Me, Ignatius Chapel (6:30-7:30 PM)
Wed. Mar. 9: Feminism & Justice: Campaigns Against Gender Violence
Human Trafficking Forum: Nunemaker Auditorium, Monroe Hall (6:30-8:30 PM)
Thurs., Mar. 10: Feminist Bridges: Diversity & Intersectionality & Alliances
Yoga, University Sports Complex (9:00-10:00 AM)
Lunch: Discussion: Feminist Bridges: Intersectionality & Alliances, Marquette 315 (12:30-2:00PM)
A Talk by Christie Hartley: “Feminism, Religion, and Shared Reason”, Thomas Hall (5:30-7:30 PM)
Fri., Mar. 11: The Empowerment of Feminism: Leadership & Liberty
Feminist Fridays Discussion: Feminist Politics, Marquette 315 (12:30-2:00 PM)
Feminist Happy Hour, Marquette 315 (3:30-5:00 PM)
Feminist Concert. Res Quad (6:00-9:00 PM)
DETAILED SCHEDULE FOR March 1-6
Day One, March 1
All-Day Events:
Pioneers & Pathbreakers: Resilience & Revival of Feminism
Location: One Loyola Room
Activity: Who is your favorite feminist? Who is your favorite feminist in music?
Feminist Exhibition & Activities
Location: Monroe Library
Display: works on feminism and gender by the Loyola community and successes achieved by Loyola women
Lunch Event: April Prince Talks Women in Blues and Country
Location: Marquette 318 (WRC Living Room)
Time: 12:30-2:00 PM
Join us for lunch and a presentation and discussion by Professor April Prince about successful women in the Blues and Country Music.
Evening Event: Pioneering Women in the Music Industry
Sponsored by Women’s Resource Center, Women’s Studies Program, and Music Industry
Location: Nunemaker Auditorium, Monroe Hall
Time: 7:00-9:30 PM
Hosts
Professor Patricia Boyett; Professor Kate Duncan
Guests
Tank (Tarriona Ball), Tank & the Bangas
Cheryl Banks, Artist Management,
Side by Side Entertainment/Timberland Productions
Lily Keber, Documentarian Bayou Maharaja & Buckjumping,
EPK Producer for Trumbo
Day 2, March 2
All-Day Events
Why the F-Word Frees Us All
Location: One Loyola Room
Event: Pledges for Feminism: Why are you a feminist?
Feminist Exhibition & Activities
Location: Monroe Library
Display: works on feminism and gender by the Loyola community and successes achieved by Loyola women
Evening Event
Forum: Why We Still Need Feminism in America
Location: Nunemaker Auditorium, Monroe Hall
Time: 6:30-8:30 PM
Chair: Dr. Patricia Boyett, WRC Director
Moderator: Ms. Bethany Washington, Business Major/Intern, WRC Intern
Panelists
Dr. Sara Butler, Professor of History
Dr. Leonard Kahn, Assistant Professor of Philosophy
Dr. Trimiko Melancon, Associate Professor of English
Dr. Rae Taylor, Chair/Associate Professor of Criminology & Justice
Dr. Natasha Bingham, Assistant Professor of Political Science
Ms. Bridget O’Connor, Women’s Studies/Sociology Student WRC Intern
Day 3, March 3, 2016
All-Day Events
Shattering Glass Ceilings: Empowering Women at Work
Location: One Loyola Room
Activity: Why do we need gender equality at work?
Feminist Exhibition & Activities
Location: Monroe Library
Display: works on feminism and gender by the Loyola community and successes achieved by Loyola women
*Successful Women's Luncheon (no more open spots)
Evening Event: Shattering Glass Ceilings: Women in STEM
ELECTRIC GIRLS DEMONSTRATION
Location: Monroe 601; Time: 5:30-6:30 PM
About Electric Girls: The program develops girls into confident leaders and role models in technology by creating a community where girls learn from each other;
Hosts/Experts
Ms. Flor Serna, Founder/Partner
Ms. Maya Ramos, Partner
WOMEN IN CHEMISTRY DEMONSTRATION/Reception
Location: Monroe Hall, labs outside 202; Time: 6:30-7:30 PM
Hosts/Experts
Dr. Joelle Underwood Augustus Elmer, Jr.,
Associate Professor, Distinguished Professorship in Chemistry
Dr. Christine Heinecke:
Assistant Professor of Chemistry
Dr. Lynn Koplitz: Chairperson;
Earl and Gertrude Vicknair Distinguished Professor of Chemistry
Days 4-6, March 4-6
All-Day Events
Feminism in the Arts: Why Women’s Voices Matter
Location: One Loyola Room
Activity: Who is your favorite women and/or feminist artist?
Feminist Exhibition & Activities
Location: Monroe Library
Display: works on feminism and gender by the Loyola community and successes achieved by Loyola women
Feminist Fridays
Discussion: Feminism in the Arts & Why the Feminine Voice Matters
Time: 12:30-2:00 PM Discussion: Join us for lunch and dialogue
Location: Marquette 315 (WRC Living Room)
Weekend Events
NOLA-Loyola Feminist Short Film Festival: Film Screening:
Women in Film and Television Louisiana Organization Showcase
Loyola Student Film Showcase
Date/Time: March 5 (2:00-7:00 PM)
Location: Nunemaker Auditorium, Monroe Hall
Feminist Theater:
A Night of Play Readings
Date/Time: March 5, (7:30-9:00 PM)
Location: Lower Depths Theater in the Music Building
NOLA-Loyola Feminist Short Film Festival Event:
Showcase Film Submissions Nationally & Internationally
Date/Time: March 6 (12:00-5:00 PM)
Location: Nunemaker Auditorium, Monroe Hall
Dr. Patricia Boyett, Ph.D.
Director
Phone: (504) 865-3083
Location: Marquette Hall 315 and 318
We bring Loyola community members together in the pursuit of empowerment and equality for all women.