Women’s History Month at Simpson College

Navigating the Journey: Women in America

The events listed below are free and open to the public. (The only exception are the performances of The Vagina Monologues. Tickets for the performances are $5.00 and can be purchased at the door.) Contact Jennifer Ross Nostrala (515.961.1649) for more information.

Monday, March 3 7:00 p.m. Great Hall

“Women at the Well” Rev. Arnette Pint, Chaplain, Mitchellville Correctional Institute

In February of 2007, a new opportunity began for the women at the Iowa Correctional Institute for Women in Mitchellville. Now on Thursday evenings, women gather for worship and fellowship with United Methodist pastor, Rev. Arnette Pitt. The partnership of these women has formed relationship inside and outside the prison walls to renew, reconcile, and revitalize the church. On March 7th, the Rev. Arnette Pitt will be speaking in Great Hall to share the amazing faith and ministry of these women.

Tuesday, March 4 6-7:30 p.m. Matthew Simpson Room

"Women In Simpson's History," lecture and dinner

Dr. Joe Walt, professor emeritus of history and author of Beneath the Whispering Maples: A History of Simpson College, will speak on women who have made an impact on Simpson and the world throughout Simpson's history.

Thursday, March 6 12:45 p.m. Pioneer Conference Room, McNeill Hall

“Defining Feminism” Simpson Forum Gabfest

First wave, second wave, third wave: what does it mean to be a feminist in 2008? This panel poses that question to women at different stages of their life experience: two Simpson College faculty members, Jan Everhart and Rachel Bandy, will be joined by two students, Anna Holley and Nicole Cleveringa, and two members of the community, Staci O’Connor and Linda Stueve.

Thursday, March 6 7 p.m. Jordon Lecture Hall

Searching for Angela Shelton

This documentary, created by filmmaker and activist Angela Shelton, is a journey across America and into the lives of ordinary women who share the name Angela Shelton. What we find is that not only do they share a name, but 70% of them are victims of sexual abuse. The movie chronicles Angela’s journey and her encounters with these amazing women opening all of us to the issue of abuse and the power of healing.

Wednesday, March 19 7 p.m. Pote Theatre

Women in America Lecture: Angela Shelton

Through her animated and interactive presentation style, Angela candidly shares her own experiences as an incest survivor and powerful techniques for healing and letting go of unconscious negative thought patterns. After working with thousands of trauma survivors around the world, she has seen many common themes. Among them is the fact that trauma equals health problems. Angela very honestly and humorously shares how she ended her patterns of self abuse related to trauma, how she became a warrior in the fight to stop the violence, and how she now leads a joyful life. She educates the audience with easy to use tools that help victims become strong survivors. She brings levity to the very heavy subject of trauma and reminds all of us that we are not alone.

March 24-28 Week long event The Clothesline Project

The Clothesline Project (CLP) is a program started on Cape Cod, MA, in 1990 to address the issue of violence against women. It is a vehicle for women affected by violence to express their emotions by decorating a shirt. They then hang the shirt on a clothesline to be viewed by others as testimony to the problem of violence against women.

Monday, March 24 7 p.m. Women’s Resource Center

Feminist Film Night at the WRC—Iron Jawed Angels

IRON JAWED ANGELS recounts for a contemporary audience a key chapter in U.S. history: in this case, the struggle of suffragists who fought for the passage of the 19th Amendment. Focusing on the two defiant women, Alice Paul (Hilary Swank) and Lucy Burns (Frances O'Connor), the film shows how these activists broke from the mainstream women's-rights movement and created a more radical wing, daring to push the boundaries of political protest to secure women's voting rights in 1920. Breathing life into the relationships between Paul, Burns and others, the movie makes the women feel like complete characters instead of one-dimensional figures from a distant past.

Thursday, March 27 3:30 p.m. Matthew Simpson Room

“Navigating the Labyrinth: Women and Leadership”

The panel, moderated by Nancy Byrd, will bring together key women leaders from Des Moines Metro area to examine their experiences as leaders in business, government and the community.

Reception to follow.

Friday, March 28 & Saturday, March 29 7:30 p.m. Camp Lounge, BSC

The Vagina Monologues, Eve Ensler

Tickets for the performances of Eve Ensler’s The Vagina Monologues are $5.00. Money raised in the Simpson College VDAY campaign will go to support OASIS, Warren County Domestic Violence Service Provider.

Thursday, April 10 6:30 p.m. Jordon Lecture Hall

Searching for Angela Shelton followed by the Take Back the Night Rally at 8:00 p.m.

Simpson College Women’s History Month 2008 sponsored by Women's Studies, SOPHIA, Women's Resource Center, Panhellenic Council, Religious Life Council, SARA, Lilly Vocational Initiative, Student Development, Academic Affairs Office and Simpson Forum.


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Women's History Month 2008 Women’s History Month at Simpson College Navigating the Journey: Women in America The events listed below are free and open to the public. (The only exception are the performances of The Vagina Monologues. Tickets for the performances are $5.00 and can be purchased at the door.) Contact Jennifer Ross Nostrala (515.961.1649) for more information. Monday, March 3 7:00 p.m. Great Hall “Women at the Well” Rev. Arnette Pint, Chaplain, Mitchellville Correctional Institute In February of 2007, a new opportunity began for the women at the Iowa Correctional Institute for Women in Mitchellville. Now on Thursday evenings, women gather for worship and fellowship with United Methodist pastor, Rev. Arnette Pitt. The partnership of these women has formed relationship inside and outside the prison walls to renew, reconcile, and revitalize the church. On March 7th, the Rev. Arnette Pitt will be speaking in Great Hall to share the amazing faith and ministry of these women. Tuesday, March 4 6-7:30 p.m. Matthew Simpson Room "Women In Simpson's History," lecture and dinner Dr. Joe Walt, professor emeritus of history and author of Beneath the Whispering Maples: A History of Simpson College, will speak on women who have made an impact on Simpson and the world throughout Simpson's history. Thursday, March 6 12:45 p.m. Pioneer Conference Room, McNeill Hall “Defining Feminism” Simpson Forum Gabfest First wave, second wave, third wave: what does it mean to be a feminist in 2008? This panel poses that question to women at different stages of their life experience: two Simpson College faculty members, Jan Everhart and Rachel Bandy, will be joined by two students, Anna Holley and Nicole Cleveringa, and two members of the community, Staci O’Connor and Linda Stueve. Thursday, March 6 7 p.m. Jordon Lecture Hall Searching for Angela Shelton This documentary, created by filmmaker and activist Angela Shelton, is a journey across America and into the lives of ordinary women who share the name Angela Shelton. What we find is that not only do they share a name, but 70% of them are victims of sexual abuse. The movie chronicles Angela’s journey and her encounters with these amazing women opening all of us to the issue of abuse and the power of healing. Wednesday, March 19 7 p.m. Pote Theatre Women in America Lecture: Angela Shelton Through her animated and interactive presentation style, Angela candidly shares her own experiences as an incest survivor and powerful techniques for healing and letting go of unconscious negative thought patterns. After working with thousands of trauma survivors around the world, she has seen many common themes. Among them is the fact that trauma equals health problems. Angela very honestly and humorously shares how she ended her patterns of self abuse related to trauma, how she became a warrior in the fight to stop the violence, and how she now leads a joyful life. She educates the audience with easy to use tools that help victims become strong survivors. She brings levity to the very heavy subject of trauma and reminds all of us that we are not alone. March 24-28 Week long event The Clothesline Project The Clothesline Project (CLP) is a program started on Cape Cod, MA, in 1990 to address the issue of violence against women. It is a vehicle for women affected by violence to express their emotions by decorating a shirt. They then hang the shirt on a clothesline to be viewed by others as testimony to the problem of violence against women. Monday, March 24 7 p.m. Women’s Resource Center Feminist Film Night at the WRC—Iron Jawed Angels IRON JAWED ANGELS recounts for a contemporary audience a key chapter in U.S. history: in this case, the struggle of suffragists who fought for the passage of the 19th Amendment. Focusing on the two defiant women, Alice Paul (Hilary Swank) and Lucy Burns (Frances O'Connor), the film shows how these activists broke from the mainstream women's-rights movement and created a more radical wing, daring to push the boundaries of political protest to secure women's voting rights in 1920. Breathing life into the relationships between Paul, Burns and others, the movie makes the women feel like complete characters instead of one-dimensional figures from a distant past. Thursday, March 27 3:30 p.m. Matthew Simpson Room “Navigating the Labyrinth: Women and Leadership” The panel, moderated by Nancy Byrd, will bring together key women leaders from Des Moines Metro area to examine their experiences as leaders in business, government and the community. Reception to follow. Friday, March 28 & Saturday, March 29 7:30 p.m. Camp Lounge, BSC The Vagina Monologues, Eve Ensler Tickets for the performances of Eve Ensler’s The Vagina Monologues are $5.00. Money raised in the Simpson College VDAY campaign will go to support OASIS, Warren County Domestic Violence Service Provider. Thursday, April 10 6:30 p.m. Jordon Lecture Hall Searching for Angela Shelton followed by the Take Back the Night Rally at 8:00 p.m. Simpson College Women’s History Month 2008 sponsored by Women's Studies, SOPHIA, Women's Resource Center, Panhellenic Council, Religious Life Council, SARA, Lilly Vocational Initiative, Student Development, Academic Affairs Office and Simpson Forum.
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