Simpson celebrates Women’s History Month

March 1, 2008

Simpson College will celebrate Women’s History Month with “Navigating the Journey: Women in America,” about five weeks filled with events dedicated to issues affecting women.

“The Women’s History Month celebration at Simpson brings to campus a variety of events that focus on the stories of American women, both past and present. The stories give women a voice and connect and unite the generations,” said Jennifer Ross Nostrala, director of the women’s study program at Simpson. “These events—which explore the journeys women have taken throughout history—inspire, encourage, and create strong, positive role models for young women.”

Women’s History Month Events

All events take place at Simpson College, 701 N. C St., Indianola. All are free and open to the public unless otherwise noted. Events of the month are:

March 3 – Women at the Well: Ministry at the Mitchellville Prison. 7 p.m. in Great Hall. Rev. Arnette Pitt, chaplain of the Women at the Well United Methodist Church, discusses her work with the all-women congregation whose ministry takes place every Thursday night behind bars.
March 4 – Women in Simpson’s History: Lecture and Dinner with Dr. Joe Walt. 6 p.m. in Matthew Simpson Room in College Hall. Walt talks about information in his book “Beneath the Whispering Maples: The History of Simpson College.” Reservations are required due to limited seating. People should RSVP by visiting the Simpson Web site. Cost: $7.95 for community members, payable at the door. Free for students.
March 6 – “Defining Feminism.” 12:45 p.m. in Pioneer Conference Room in McNeill Hall. A panel discusses that poses the question, “What does it mean to be a feminist in 2008?” Panel includes two Simpson College faculty members, Jan Everhart and Rachel Bandy; two students, Anna Holley and Nicole Cleveringa; and two members of the community, Staci O’Connor and Linda Stuve.
March 6 – Screening of “Searching for Angela Shelton.” 7 p.m. in Jordan Lecture Hall. The award-winning documentary explores women’s stories as survivors. As filmmaker Angela Shelton traveled the country, she discovered that 70 percent of women named Angela Shelton were victims of rape, childhood sexual assault or domestic violence. The discovery forces Shelton confront her abusive father.
March 19 – Women in America Lecture featuring Angela Shelton. 7 p.m. in Pote Theatre. Creator of the award-winning documentary “Searching for Angela Shelton.” As Shelton traveled the country, she discovered that 70 percent of women with her name were victims of rape, childhood sexual assault or domestic violence. The discovery forces her to confront her abusive father.
March 24 – Screening of “Iron Jawed Angels.” 7 p.m. in the Women’s Resource Center. Film recounts the women’s suffrage movement in a contemporary way.
March 27 – “Navigating the Labyrinth: Women and Leadership.” 3:30 p.m. in the Pioneer Conference Room in McNeill Hall. Women talk about their roles as leaders in business, government and the community in a panel discussion. Moderated by Nancy Byrd, regional advisor for human resources at Fifth Third Bank and wife of Simpson College President John Byrd.
March 28-29 – “The Vagina Monologues.” 7:30 p.m. in Camp Lounge in the Brenton Student Center. A fundraiser for Warren County’s battered women’s shelter Oasis. Tickets are $5 and available at the door.
April 10 – Screening of “Searching for Angela Shelton.” 6:30 p.m. Jordan Lecture Hall.
April 10 – Take Back the Night March and Rally. March and rally will begin after screening of “Searching for Angela Shelton” at approximately 8:30 p.m. in front of Smith Chapel and end in the Indianola Town Square.


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Simpson celebrates Women’s History Month March 1, 2008 Simpson College will celebrate Women’s History Month with “Navigating the Journey: Women in America,” about five weeks filled with events dedicated to issues affecting women. “The Women’s History Month celebration at Simpson brings to campus a variety of events that focus on the stories of American women, both past and present. The stories give women a voice and connect and unite the generations,” said Jennifer Ross Nostrala, director of the women’s study program at Simpson. “These events—which explore the journeys women have taken throughout history—inspire, encourage, and create strong, positive role models for young women.” Women’s History Month Events All events take place at Simpson College, 701 N. C St., Indianola. All are free and open to the public unless otherwise noted. Events of the month are: March 3 – Women at the Well: Ministry at the Mitchellville Prison. 7 p.m. in Great Hall. Rev. Arnette Pitt, chaplain of the Women at the Well United Methodist Church, discusses her work with the all-women congregation whose ministry takes place every Thursday night behind bars. March 4 – Women in Simpson’s History: Lecture and Dinner with Dr. Joe Walt. 6 p.m. in Matthew Simpson Room in College Hall. Walt talks about information in his book “Beneath the Whispering Maples: The History of Simpson College.” Reservations are required due to limited seating. People should RSVP by visiting the Simpson Web site. Cost: $7.95 for community members, payable at the door. Free for students. March 6 – “Defining Feminism.” 12:45 p.m. in Pioneer Conference Room in McNeill Hall. A panel discusses that poses the question, “What does it mean to be a feminist in 2008?” Panel includes two Simpson College faculty members, Jan Everhart and Rachel Bandy; two students, Anna Holley and Nicole Cleveringa; and two members of the community, Staci O’Connor and Linda Stuve. March 6 – Screening of “Searching for Angela Shelton.” 7 p.m. in Jordan Lecture Hall. The award-winning documentary explores women’s stories as survivors. As filmmaker Angela Shelton traveled the country, she discovered that 70 percent of women named Angela Shelton were victims of rape, childhood sexual assault or domestic violence. The discovery forces Shelton confront her abusive father. March 19 – Women in America Lecture featuring Angela Shelton. 7 p.m. in Pote Theatre. Creator of the award-winning documentary “Searching for Angela Shelton.” As Shelton traveled the country, she discovered that 70 percent of women with her name were victims of rape, childhood sexual assault or domestic violence. The discovery forces her to confront her abusive father. March 24 – Screening of “Iron Jawed Angels.” 7 p.m. in the Women’s Resource Center. Film recounts the women’s suffrage movement in a contemporary way. March 27 – “Navigating the Labyrinth: Women and Leadership.” 3:30 p.m. in the Pioneer Conference Room in McNeill Hall. Women talk about their roles as leaders in business, government and the community in a panel discussion. Moderated by Nancy Byrd, regional advisor for human resources at Fifth Third Bank and wife of Simpson College President John Byrd. March 28-29 – “The Vagina Monologues.” 7:30 p.m. in Camp Lounge in the Brenton Student Center. A fundraiser for Warren County’s battered women’s shelter Oasis. Tickets are $5 and available at the door. April 10 – Screening of “Searching for Angela Shelton.” 6:30 p.m. Jordan Lecture Hall. April 10 – Take Back the Night March and Rally. March and rally will begin after screening of “Searching for Angela Shelton” at approximately 8:30 p.m. in front of Smith Chapel and end in the Indianola Town Square.
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