Calendar of Events:
November 2008
Tuesday, Nov. 4th:
Election Day! Go Vote!!
Wednesday, Nov. 5th:
17th Annual Women and Men Take Back the Night
5:30 p.m. Marquette Horseshoe
Monday, Nov. 10th:
Brown Bag Lunch: Prof. Jaita Talukdar presents "What's On Your Plate? Social Class and Changing Food Preferences of Women in Urban India"
12:30 WRC, Mercy Hall 103
Tuesday, Nov. 11th:
Women's Studies Committee Meeting
12:30 WRC, Mercy Hall 103
Friday, Nov. 14th - Sunday, Nov. 16th:
"Women's Weekend Away" A retreat co-sponsored by University Ministry and the Women's Resource Center
Wednesday, Nov. 19th:
Loyola Women Read: Suite Francaise by Irene Nemirovsky
7:00 p.m. WRC, Mercy Hall 103
Thursday, Nov. 20th: Women and Film Series
North Country, starring Charlize Theron and directed by Niki Caro
2:30 p.m. WRC, Mercy Hall 103
Thursday, November 20th
The WRC's Women and Film Series presents a must-see film:
North Country, starring Charlize Theron and directed by Niki Caro
2:30 p.m. WRC, Mercy Hall 103
Based on a true story of a woman's courageous fight for dignity and respect in the workplace.
Important Announcements for November :
Tuesday November 4:
Election Day!! GO VOTE!!!!
November 14 - 16:
Undergraduate Women's Retreat
Co-sponsored by University Ministry and the Women's Resource Center
- contact Karen Reichard at reichard@loyno.edu or Laura Quigley at lquigley@loyno.edu for more information and to sign up.
Learn more here about the Talbot's Scholarships for women pursuing a college degree later in life.
Welcome to Loyola University's Women's Resource Center! Having recently returned to New Orleans after more than two years away, I am keenly aware of the importance of connections -- missing those that are gone, maintaining those that are far away, and finding ways of making new ones.
My vision for the Women’s Resource Center is that it be a place that is about making connections. With a focus on the active promotion of women’s empowerment and equality, the center’s intent is to bring people together. Through a variety of programs the goal is to find common ground while honoring and valuing each other’s differences.
The Jesuit tradition of social responsibility, insistence on the search for truth through rigorous exploration, and emphasis on the development of individuals to their full potential has been and will continue to be mirrored in the center’s activities. In terms of programming, we will continue to offer some of the traditional favorites such as the Brown Bag lunch series and the women in film series.
Also, look for new programming such as “Creative Minds,” a regular gathering where students can share their creative projects and their philosophical musings on women’s and gender issues. Come visit us at 103 Mercy Hall and take advantage of our conference room for small gatherings and study space or browse our library for resources. --Dr. Karen Reichard, Director
Cheers for Loyola's Women's
Volleyball Team!!
