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Writes Newsletter News | Campus Programs/Events | Meetings/Support Groups | Archives News WELCOME JEZZIE FULMEN!  She has begun her new position as a CAPS/Community Counselor, housed in the WRRC and the LGBTRC. Her professional experience includes working with women in trauma and transgender youth. We are so very excited and pleased to have Jezzie join our Centers. Call Jezzie at 752-5958 or email her at cjfulmen@ucdavis.edu. WRRC Office hours:
Mondays, 11:00 a.m-12:00 p.m., 3:00-6:00 p.m.; Tuesdays and Thursdays, 11:00 a.m-12:00 p.m., 2:00-5:00 p.m. Drop by or schedule an appointment with Macy, 752-3372 LGBTRC Office hours: Tuesdays, 1:00-5:00 p.m.; Fridays, 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m., 2:00-5:00 p.m. Drop by or schedule an appointment with Sara, 752-4227 2009 JAMES H. MEYER DISTINGUISHED ACHIEVEMENT AWARD Congratulations Gary Sue Goodman, Lecturer, University Writing Program! The Meyer award is one of the most prestigious awards granted on the UC Davis campus. Dr. Goodman's career-long contributions to the mission of the University and a commitment to the campus community stand as an example to others and deserve the highest recognition. She is also a stalwart friend of the WRRC, promoting her feminist values in everyday practice.
MEET THEM @ THE WRRC! Fall Ally Outreach Office Hours Melissa Muganzo, SRRC, ACE Retention Coordinator
Mondays; 3:00-5:00 p.m., 113 North Hall Come by to talk to Melissa and learn more about the Student Recruitment and Retention Center and how you can get involved.  Allison Zike and Nina Massoumi, Student Assistant to the ChancellorThursdays; 10:00 a.m-12:00 p.m., 113 North Hall Come by to visit with Allison or Nina about your student feedback and concerns at UC Davis. They facilitate communication between students and the University administration. For more information check out http://sac.ucdavis.edu, email sac@ucdavis.edu or call 752-2440. Moria Delgado, Sexual Harassment Advisor Friday, November 5 & 20; 1:00-2:00 p.m., 113 North Hall Friday, November 12; 2:00-3:00 p.m., LGBTRC Come by to ask your questions about sexual harassment, concerned about a friend, or have a possible issue. Check out SHEP's new website at http://shep.ucdavis.edu. GRADUATE WOMEN THRIVE IN ACADEMIA  Graduate
Women Thrive in Academia is a ‘zine that shares vital insiders’
information, useful tips and personal experiences between grad women,
navigating academia and life as grads at UC Davis! If you are interested,
please contact the WRRC Graduate Intern for the meeting location, 752-3372
or wrrcgrad@ucdavis.edu. Sponsored by WRRC.MIXED HERITAGE COMMUNITY LISTSERV Introducing a new resource on campus for mixed race, multiethnic, and transracially adopted students and community members. This is a new mailing list designed to inform the UC Davis community of upcoming programs/events and current issues related to the mixed community. You will be subscribed to mixed@ucdavis.edu and will begin to receive periodical updates on mixed events/issues on-campus. If you would like to become connected to the mixed community at UC Davis, contact Mo Torres at motorres@ucdavis.edu.
FEMINIST FILM FESTIVAL  Undergrad Intern Application deadline: Friday, November 6, 4:00p.m.
The Consortium for Women and Research, in collaboration with the Film Studies Program, is currently planning the 5th Annual Davis Feminist Film Festival, to take place in April 2010. The Consortium invites undergraduates to help with the organization and planning of this film festival. Three undergraduate volunteer intern positions are available, for which 1-4 units of internship credit can be arranged. For more information, contact Michelle Yates, Director, Davis Feminist Film Festival, at myates@ucdavis.edu 6TH ANNUAL RUN FOR A SAFE HAVEN Saturday, November 7 8:00a.m.; William Land Park, Sacramento Join the volunteers, interns and staff of the Women's
Center in supporting My Sister's House. My
Sister's House is a nonprofit organization that serves the needs
of Asian and Pacific Islander women and children impacted by domestic
violence by providing a culturally appropriate and responsive safe haven
and community services If you're interested in walking/running on Saturday
or supporting the WRRC team, please email Annie Chen, aycchen@ucdavis.edu.
VAGINA MONOLOGUES IS COMING AGAIN TO UCD!  Call
for V-Mon Director Application Deadline: Friday, November 13 by 5:00 p.m.
The Women's Resource and Research Center, in collaboration with the Consortium for Women and Research, is pleased to announce that The Vagina Monologues will be performed again this year, in February 2010. We are now searching for a Director for this year's performance.
Students (undergrad or grad), staff, faculty, and Davis community womyn, womyn-identified folks, and womyn with intersections of identities are welcomed and strongly encouraged to apply. Theater experience is a plus, but not required. The most important requirement for directing The Vagina Monologues is the desire to build a larger womyn-centered or feminist community at UC Davis, in the City of Davis and with the larger V-Day initiative: http://www.vday.org/. This is a volunteer position; you may receive two unit credit and transcript notation and gain the wonderful experience directing a full production of V-Mon! To apply: Submit a resume and a paragraph (300 words or less) answering the following question: How do you envision the role of Director for The Vagina Monologues building a womyn-centered or feminist community at UC Davis? Please e-mail your application to Michelle Yates at myates@ucdavis.edu. Auditions Later this Month! Dates: TBA Want to be part of the cast of 2010 Vagina Warriors? Watch for audition dates later in November. In the meantime, check out the book from the WRRC library or for more information about V-Day visit http://www.vday.org/. WRRC WOMYN'S GALLERY CALL FOR ARTISTS 
Deadline for submission EXTENDED: Friday,
November 13 by 5:00 p.m.
The WRRC Womyn's Gallery (North Hall, Room 113) offers a venue for campus women to showcase their artwork. This opportunity is available to all self-identified women affiliated with the UC Davis campus (undergraduate/ graduate students, faculty, staff, and recent graduates welcome!). Two artists will be chosen per year to host their works in the Womyn's Gallery. If you are interested, please submit an application (available on-line) and a sample of your work by email to: womynsgallery@gmail.com. For more information please call us 752-3372. Sponsored by WRRC. STUDENTS OF COLOR CONFERENCE 2009: Building Our Leaders with Purpose: Activism, Wellness and Reclaiming Education  Friday-Sunday, November 13-15; The University of California, San Diego This year's theme, Building Our Leaders with Purpose: Activism, Wellness and Reclaiming Education, focuses on how a student's ability to impact the world cannot exceed their energy. To be an effective leader, activist, and student requires balance. The conference will provide educational workshops, UC systemwide community building, and food for all attendees. If you are interested in attending with the UC Davis delegation, contact Monisha Newbon at monishanewbon@gmail.com or for more information on the conference, go to: www.studentofcolor.org. NATIVE AMERICAN CONTEMPLATIVE GARDEN Saturday, November 14, Corin Courtyard and Sconyers Plaza (Robert and Margrit Mondavi Center for the Performing Arts, UC Davis)
9:30 a.m.- Native American Dancers 10:00 a.m.- Dedication Ceremony 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.- Site tours and brunch buffet, Chancellor Linda Katehi cordially invites you to the dedication of the Native American Contemplative Garden. This is a UC Davis project to honor Native Americans and the Patwin-the Original Inhabitants of the Land. RSVP by Monday, November 9 to eventsrsvp@ucdavis.edu or 754-2252. THE CONSORTIUM FOR WOMEN AND RESEARCH GRADUATE STUDENT AWARDS CALL FOR APPLICATIONS 2010  Application deadline: Tuesday, November 17
Research Interest Group Awards This award provides money to members of the Academic Senate and Academic Federation for interdisciplinary and collaborative projects that advance the Consortium's objectives. Graduate Research Awards This award funds graduate student research and creative work that advance the Consortium's objectives. For more information and application forms, go to: http://cwr.ucdavis.edu EAST QUAD FARMER'S MARKET Wednesdays through November 18 (except November 11); 10:00 a.m.- 2:30 p.m., East Quad
Come support local farmers and get fresh produce, nuts, flowers and more! While you pick-up some great produce, stop by the WRRC Library that is conveniently located across the street to eat your lunch while reading a good book. For more information contact Laura Rubin: lmrubin@ucdavis.edu or 754-4878. ARE YOU A FEMINIST?  Participant deadline: Friday, November 20
CALL OUT for individuals who identify as feminists! "This is What a Feminist Looks Like" is a photo project in the spirit of Ms. Magazine, of individuals on campus who identify themselves as feminists. The exhibit will show different interpretations of the term "feminism" drawn from participants' answers to a questionnaire. You will also be asked to take a picture for the exhibit, to be shown at the Women's Center. To be a part of this exhibit, please contact Sing Wang, WRRC Programs & Student Outreach Intern at siwang@ucdavis.edu Sponsored by WRRC. PLEN's WOMEN AND PUBLIC POLICY SEMINAR January 11-15, 2010; Washington, D.C.
Seminar registration deadline: November 27 The Public Leadership Education Network (PLEN) is offering a one-of-a-kind opportunity for women students to learn first-hand how many different ways an individual can make and influence public policy during its Women & Public Policy Seminar. Students may now choose to focus on policy tracks in Finance, Education or Sustainability! For more information or online registration, go to http://www.plen.org/. Return to the top. Campus Programs/Events GOT GENDER? Peer Education Programs Available Fall & Winter 2009-2010; between 6:00-9:00 p.m.
The Women's Center presents gender education programming! Peer education programs outreach to residential housing, student organizations, sororities, team sports and athletics, and high school students. Please submit your program request two weeks in advance. We will confirm your request in 2-3 business days-if you don't hear back from us, please follow up with Sing Wang, Programs and Student Outreach Intern at 752-3372 or siwang@ucdavis.edu. Sponsored by WRRC, http://wrrc.ucdavis.edu/html/peered-program.html. Gender and Sexuality Uncovered (formerly titled Sex in the City) This presentation takes a closer look into how society, popular culture, and media affect our perception of gender and sexuality, and creating a more conscious and inclusive environment and on-campus. Sexy or Sexist? Messages from the Media This presentation examines the media's influence on how we perceive gender and sexuality. Utilizing media sources such as magazine and fashion ads we will examine how subjects like masculinity and hypersexuality are interpreted. The goal is to open up a discussion on advertised ideas of what is sexy for men and what is sexy for women, then to dissect how those assumptions can be unfavorable to gender identities. Chicks 'n' Flicks: Women in Film This presentation is about the portrayals of women in mainstream film. There will be a brief discussion on men and masculinity as it pertains to women in film. It discusses the societal standards of women including: beauty ideals, stereotypes, gender roles and racial roles. We will be using scenes from the following movies: "Sex and The City", "Transformers" and "The Women" then having a dialogue about how these standards affect perceptions of gender performance. How to Help a Friend (available after November 18, 2009): Program description coming soon! All the above programs are sponsored by the WRRC. LET'S TALK ABOUT GRAD SCHOOL - especially for Women of Color  Tuesday, November 10; 12:10-1:30p.m., 912 Sproul
MOTHERHOOD AND THE STATEJoin Josephine Moreno, PhD, the Graduate Diversity Director in Arts & Humanities at UC Berkeley to talk about why grad school should be a choice for you, what are the benefits, and what do you need to be planning about now in your academic and personal lives to be prepared. Think outside your own borders for challenging fields to enter. For undergraduate women of color, let's talk about investigating options and training opportunities, and for seniors, taking steps toward a successful application process. For more information contact Brook Colley, Graduate Outreach Coordinator, 530-752-3372 or wrrcgrad@ucdavis.edu. Women, Surrogacy and (Trans)Nationalism in Israel and India
Thursday, November 12; 9:30 a.m.- 5:00p.m., 360 Shields Library UC Davis Jewish Studies Program presents a conference on “Ethnographies of Surrogacy” by Amrita Pande, Sociology, University of Massachusetts and Aditya Bharadwaj, Sociology, University of Edinburgh; and “The State, Reproductive Technologies, and Motherhood” by Elly Teman, Medical Genetics, Penn State and Susan Kahn, Center of Middle Eastern Studies, Harvard. Co-sponsored by the WRRC. DIVERSITY LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM INFORMATIONAL SESSION Thursday, November 12; 4:00 p.m., 229 South Hall
Come learn more about this great opportunity designed to allow students to gain a deeper understanding and appreciation of differences, learn how to effectively and safely address complex issues, and learn how to maximize the gift diversity brings to any team, organization or workplace. The Diversity Leadership Development Program is a 3-quarter commitment, which includes an internship experience to help foster professional development. Students who successfully complete the program requirements will earn a certificate of completion and Transcript Notation. Sponsored by Internship and Career Center, Center for Leadership Learning, Cross Cultural Center, Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender Resource Center, and the Women's Resources and Research Center. CREATIVE WRITING PROGRAM READING SERIES With Poet Eileen Myles
Thursday November 12; 7:30 p.m, 126 Voorhies Eileen Myles is a widely known poet in writing circles, art circles, queer circles and beyond as one of the most restless interpreters of the American vernacular, moving fluidly from the poetry to writing novels, essays and plays, art reviews, performances and libretti. Come and join us to hear her latest work! To read more about Eileen, got to: www.eileenmyles.com/. STRESS RESILIENCE DURING TOUGH ECONOMIC TIMES  For Staff and Faculty
Friday, November 13; 8:30-10:00 a.m. The topics will include chronic survival stress and building resiliency during tough economic times. This presentation will also focus on tools for coping with uncertainty, self-care techniques, as well as UC Davis and community resources in an effort to reduce individual stress. Enroll online at http://lms.ucdavis.edu (UCDLogin required) for "ASAP" in the catalog. For more information, contact Staff Development and Professional Services at 752-1766 or sdps@ucdavis.edu. ASIAN AMERICAN STUDIES DEPARTMENTAL CELEBRATION Saturday, November 14; 4:00-9:30 p.m., ARC Ballroom
Tickets at the door $15 for students, $25 per person, $40 per couple ASA Celebration will recognize the many faculty, students, staff, alumni, and community leaders who helped shape and develop ASA into becoming a department at the university. The evening includes: exhibits from local Asian American communities, entertainment by Eth-no-tec, Halau 'O Ku'ulei, and the student Taiko Drum Group, keynote speaker,William R. (Bill) Tamayo, Regional Attorney for the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, San Francisco District, and an alumni panel representing different decades of 1969-1985 (Robert Kikuchi-Ngojo), 1986-1995 (Kimi Lee), and 1996-2009 (Olivia Lee). It will end with a dance, DJ'd by Michael Cagley with Hip Hop and Beatbox Champion, Butterscotch. For more information, contact My Diem Nguyen at 752-4447 or mdnguyen@ucdavis.edu, or asa.ucdavis.edu. Asian Pacific Islander American Searchlight Directory Internship Application deadline: Monday, November 16 by 4:00 p.m.
Two quarter commitment - Winter 2010 and Spring 2010. Benefits of an APIA Searchlight internship is, transcript notation (units available), ASA 98/192 units, and leadership skills. If you are interested in creating this year's Searchlight Directory, the following internships are available: Asian American Studies, Organizations, Marketing, Web Design, and Graphic interns. Apply at apiasearchlight@gmail.com, and Cc application to samho@ucdavis.edu and kloh@ucdavis.edu. For more information, contact Jackie Ho at samho@ucdavis.edu, Kerri Loh at kloh@ucdavis.edu. CWR GRAD RESEARCH FALL BROWN BAG SERIES The Ultimate Job Interview: Selection Processes and Motherhood in Egg Donor Narrative  Thursday, November 19; 12:00- 1:00 p.m., 31291 Social Sciences and Humanities
Graduate Student Jennifer Haylett, Sociology, UC Davis will talk about her current research, funded in part by CWR. For more information, contact Laura Grindstaff, Director at lagrindstaff@ucdavis.edu or 754-8851, or go to: cwr.ucdavis.edu. Return to the top. Meetings/Support Groups PREGNANT GRADUATE STUDENTS SUPPORT GROUP  The WRRC is continuing an informal pregnancy support group during 2009-2010. This group is a place where pregnant graduate students can share thoughts, feelings, emotions and ideas, as well as, information about the physical and emotional experiences of pregnancy, and exchange resources. If you are interested, please contact Brook Cooley, WRRC Graduate Outreach Coordinator, for the meeting location, 530-752-3372 or wrrcgrad@ucdavis.edu blackOUT UC Davis had NO LGBT support group for the African/African American community until now! "blackOUT" will be a closed space where African/African American students on campus who identify as LGBT or questioning, can come together, hang out and find a community and safe place on campus. Meetings are confidential - what happens there, stays there. For more information, contact Domico Adams, A.C.E. Gender & Sexuality Intern at deadams@ucdavis.edu.
ASUCD GENDER AND SEXUALITY COMMISSION MEETINGS Tuesdays; 4:30 p.m., ASUCD Angelina Malfitano Conference Room, 3rd Floor MU GASC promotes campus awareness of gender/sexuality
issues and sexual assault. Meetings are open to the public, please feel
free to join us. For more information please contact GASC Chair, Sarah
Raridon, seraridon@ucdavis.edu.
MATH CAFÉ Tuesdays 5:00-7:00 p.m., WRRC Library, North Hall  Math Café provides a fun and friendly environment for studying and discussing mathematics. Tutoring is free and snacks are provided! http://wrrc.ucdavis.edu/mathcafe/ For more information contact Maria Ly, WRRC WISE Intern at mhly@ucdavis.edu or 752-337. Sponsored by the WRRC http://wrrc.ucdavis.edu. Sponsored by the WRRC.
THE LOUNGE  Tuesday, November 9 & 23; 7:00-10:00 p.m., Wellman Hall
SRRC invites students to attend The Lounge, providing students with a quiet study area, group study rooms, math/science tutoring, one-on-one peer editing, research drop-in provided by a librarian, academic and holistic advising, AP/AD support services, class notes, free exam materials (blue books and scantrons), raffle prizes, and free refreshments will be provided. For more information, go to: http://thecenter.ucdavis.edu/about.html. WISE CAFÉ 1st and 3rd Wednesday; 6:00-7:00 p.m., Tercero L Building Women in Science and Engineering (WISE) provides a supportive environment for women in science and engineering. Snacks will be provided! For more info contact Maria Ly, WRRC WISE Intern at mhly@ucdavis.edu or 752-3372. Sponsored by the WRRC & WISE http://wrrc.ucdavis.edu/wise.FREE YOGA FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE ADVOCATES  Thursdays; 2:10-2:50 p.m., Lower Freeborn 5, Free (no registration is required) November 5 class will be held in 130 Hoagland Hall Each class will begin with a theme to support social justice advocates work. The goal is to provide a nurturing environment and self-care for people engaged in social justice to learn or practice yoga. This will be a beginning class and all levels are welcomed!
Co-sponsored by the WRRC, CCC, LGBTRC, SHEP, and HEP.
NOW! CAMPUS CHAPTER MEETING  Fridays; 1:00-2:00 p.m., Righteous Babes Lounge, North HallThe campus chapter of the National Organization for Women needs enthusiastic activists who want to learn to advocate on behalf of UCD women. For more information e-mail Daviscampusnow@gamil.com or visit the national site www.now.org. CAPS FALL SUPPORT GROUPS If you are interested in attending a CAPS fall support group listed below, students need to contact CAPS to schedule an intake or group screening appointment Contact CAPS at 752-0871 or come by 219 North Hall.
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