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International Women’s Day, formally International Working Women’s Day, was originally brought to the United States by the Socialist Party of America back in 1909. Leave it to the socialists to celebrate the economic, social and political achievements of women while everyone else hollers about the deeds of men. It’s kind of a bummer that we need a special day to fete such things, but we do, even today. The Student Involvement Network at the University of Montana hosts a celebration that includes a panel discussion called Women Succeeding in Science. The list of hardworking women who should have received credit for certain male scientists’ “research” in the past is pretty pathetic: Rosalind Franklin for her genetics work; Jocelyn Bell for discovering the pulsar; Lisa Meitner working out the process of fission. Unfortunately the trend of ignoring women’s scientific work appears to continue as scholarly awards to women scientists have decreased around 50 percent in the last 20 years, according to the Association for Women in Science. Not to mention the lack of fe-
male role models in professorial positions. But, hey, International Women’s Day is a celebration and when it comes to celebrating women in science, look to the life of my all-time fave physicist and astronaut, Sally Ride, who died last year and inspired a generation of boys and girls by living out the adage, ad astra per aspera, “through hardship to the stars.” —Jason McMackin International Women’s Day celebrations take place on March 8, from 4:30–9 PM in Hamilton at the Ravalli County Museum, 205 Bedford St., with a potluck and screening of Half the Sky: Turning Oppression into Opportunity for Women Worldwide. Free. For a full schedule call 363-2793. At UM, the celebration begins in the University Center at 11 AM, followed by a panel discussion at 3 PM and a banquet in the University Center Ballroom from 6 to 9 PM. Banquet costs $15/$12 students (all other events free).
[AGENDA LISTINGS] THURSDAY MARCH 7 Children of the Earth Tribe Song and Chant Circle at the Jeannette Rankin Peace Center is for all those ready to sing in honor of our connection to one another and the earth. 519 S. Higgins (Enter through back alley door.). 7:30 PM. Free will offering.
FRIDAY MARCH 8 The UM Student Involvement Network hosts an International Women’s Day Celebration, beginning at 11 AM with exhibitions in the UC Atrium followed by a panel discussion on Women Succeeding in Science at 3 PM. A closing fundraising banquet will be held in the UC Ballroom at 6 PM. Banquet tickets are $15 for faculty, staff and community/$12 for students. All proceeds will go to the student group Griz for UNICEF. Celebrate International Women’s Day at the Ravalli County Museum with a screening of Half the Sky: Turning Oppression into Opportunity for Women Worldwide, a documentary inspired by journalists Nicholas Kristof and Sheryl WuDunn, which explores how oppression is confronted around the world. Part one screens from 4:30–6 PM, part two screens from 7–9 PM, with a potluck during intermission. Free. Call 363-2793.
MONDAY MARCH 11 It’s about time somebody ‘splained this ADU thing to my dumb brain hole. City Club Missoula Presents: ADUs in Missoula: Pros and Cons, with Missoula City Council Representatives Bob Jaffe, Jon Wilkins, Adam Hertz and Jason Wiener. Undoubtedly these guys agree to disagree. Doubletree Hotel Edgewater Missoula, 100 Madison St. 11:30–1 PM. $15/$5 without lunch. RSVP at cityclubmissoula.org. Occupy Missoula General Assembly meets at the
Union Hall above the Union Club at 6 PM. Visit occupymissoula.org. The UM Climate Action Now Meeting is out to save the day, promoting sustainability and environmental action. UM FLAT, 633 Fifth St. E. 6:30 PM. The Bonner Milltown Community Council meeting discusses the Milltown Superfund Site remediation and restoration update as well as Fish Wildlife & Parks proposed open and closed areas for the Blackfoot River and Clark Fork River at Milltown. Bonner School Library. 7 PM.
TUESDAY MARCH 12 Knitting For Peace meets at Joseph’s Coat, 115 S. Third St. W. All knitters of all skill levels are welcome. 1–3 PM. For information, call 543-3955. The Missoula Patriots host Henry Jones, a retired supervisory air interdiction agent for his talk, Planning Not Panic: Common Sense Strategies for Maintaining Liberty. Valley Christian School Auditorium, 2526 Sunset Ln. 7 PM. Learn how to give and receive empathy with Patrick Marsolek and Aimee Ryan during Compassionate Communication, a non-violent communication weekly practice group, at the University Center Rm. 330. 7–9 PM. Free.
WEDNESDAY MARCH 13 Big business has made us slaves to their goods, for me it’s Cherry Coke™, but there are better options than corporate slavery and the films The Economics of Happiness and Shift Change illustrate how we can make stronger communities and better business models. Sponsored by all kinds of good eggs including Transition Town Missoula. Burns St. Events Center, 1500 Burns St. 6:15 PM and 7:45 PM. Free.
AGENDA is dedicated to upcoming events embodying activism, outreach and public participation. Send your who/what/when/where and why to AGENDA, c/o the Independent, 317 S. Orange, Missoula, MT 59801. You can also email entries to calendar@missoulanews.com or send a fax to (406) 543-4367. AGENDA’s deadline for editorial consideration is 10 days prior to the issue in which you’d like your information to be included. When possible, please include appropriate photos/artwork.
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