Women’s History Month

The Women and Gender Studies Program, the Women and Gender Studies Student Association and other campus departments and clubs have organized a full schedule of lectures, workshops, performances and other events in observance of Women’s History Month. Talks will focus on subjects ranging from women and politics and reproductive rights in Orange County to a behind-the-scenes look at the “Real Housewives of the OC.” Scheduled events include:

March 6

Noon-1 p.m. — “Documenting the Voice of the Silenced” with Lydia Nibley, director, co-producer and co-writer of the award-winning documentary “Two Spirits.” Sponsored by the Women’s Center. Room 205, University Hall

7 p.m. — “We Did It for You!: Women’s Journey Through History” volunteer performance of play created by poet and playwright Thea Iberall. Room 264, McCarthy Hall

March 7

Noon-1 p.m. — “The Steamy Affair: Gender & Empire in the Victorian Era” presented by McNair Scholar Caralou B. Rosen, a history and women’s studies major. Sponsored by Women’s Center. Room 205, University Hall

10 a.m.–5 p.m. — Green Living Fundraiser sponsored by the Social Justice Summit. Quad

March 8

10 a.m.-2 p.m. — International Women’s Day. Sponsored by the Office of International Education and Exchange and the Women’s Center. Quad

1-2:30 p.m. — “The Discipline and History of Women’s Studies at CSUF” with Sandra Sutphen, emeritus professor of political science, and Donna Nicol, assistant professor of women’s studies. Room 167, Education-Classroom Building

4-5:30 p.m. — “The Real Deal: CSUF Women and Gender Studies Graduates Take on the World” with alumni Brateil Agassi, Berenice Dimas, Rhonda Dixon, Amy Pacheco, Tiana Quillici and Lisa Tom. Room 126, Humanities-Social Sciences Building

March 12

4-5:30 p.m. — “Women & Politics in the OC: A Conversation” with U.S. Rep. Loretta Sanchez, Fullerton Mayor Sharon Quirk-Silva and Valerie R. O’Regan, associate professor of political science. Golleher Alumni House

March 13

10 a.m.-2 p.m. — “Women and Girls: HIV & AIDS Awareness Day.” Sponsored by the Women’s Center in collaboration with the AIDS Services Foundation of Orange County and the CSUF Student Health and Counseling Center. Quad

1-2:30 p.m. — “Reproductive Rights in Orange County” with Sarah Montez Rienhardt and Stephanie Kight of Planned Parenthood. Room 34, Education-Classroom Building

5:30 p.m. — “None Shall Pass: Transgender Studies and the Politics of Mobility” presented by Tony Beauchamp of UC San Diego. Sponsored by the Queer Speaker Series. Room 264, McCarthy Hall

March 14

1-2:30 p.m. — “From the OC to Cuba — An International Journey” with writer and alumna Shana Mirambeau (B.A. women’s studies ’11). Room 335, University Hall

March 19

Noon-2 p.m. — “Mujeres de Juarez” screening and discussion with director Joanna Diaz, a student from Cal State Long Beach. Sponsored by the campus chapter of Movimiento Estudiantil Chicano de Aztlán (MEChA). Portola Pavilion, Titan Student Union

5:30 p.m. — “Workshop: Organizing Resistance in the OC” presented by students Carrie Real, co-founder of We! and co-organizer of OccupyCSUF, and Justine Davis, co-organizer of OccupyCSUF. Room 412, Humanities-Social Sciences Building

March 20

11:30 a.m.-12:45 p.m. — “Domestic Violence in the OC” discussed by Marisa Preistly of Laura’s House, a comprehensive domestic violence agency in South Orange County. Room 165, Education-Classroom Building

March 21

11:30 a.m.-12:45 p.m. — “Women on the Left and Right in OC” with American students graduate student Kristen Hargrove whose master's thesis is “Sunpist: Exploring the Alienation Resulting From Orange County’s Post-World War II Development.” Room 617, McCarthy Hall

Noon-1:30 p.m. — “Women in the Military Panel Discussion” led by Catherine Ward, Veterans Student Services coordinator. Sponsored by Women's Center. Room 205, University Hall

7 p.m. — “The Real Deal Behind ‘The Real Housewives of the OC’” with creator Scott Dunlop. Room 110, Humanities-Social Sciences Building

March 22

2:30-4:30 p.m. — Readings by Helena Viramontes, professor of English at Cornell University and author of “Under the Feet of Jesus” and “Their Dogs Came With Them.” Sponsored by Chicana and Chicano Studies. Room 111, Pine Residence Hall.

For more information about those events sponsored by Women and Gender Studies, and the Women and Gender Studies Student Association, call Sharon Howard at 657-278-3888. For events sponsored by the Women’s Center, call 657-278-3928.

March 2, 2012