Women’s “Herstory” Month 2015 (WHM)

Multicultural & International Student Programs Office, Division of Student Affairs

Women’s

“Herstory” Month

MARCH 2015 Undocumented: How Immigration Became Illegal featuring Aviva Chomsky Monday, March 2, 2015 2:55-4:20 p.m. Guthart Cultural Center Theater, Axinn Library, First Floor, South Campus Aviva Chomsky will present her new book, Undocumented: How Immigration Became Illegal. With a focus on U.S. policy, Chomsky explores what it means to be undocumented in a legal, social, economic and historical context. Sponsored by the International Scene Lecture Series, Women’s Studies Program, and Latin American and Caribbean Studies Program Contact: brenda.elsey@hofstra.edu Women’s “Herstory” Reception Tuesday, March 10, 2015 5:30-6:30 p.m. Multipurpose Room West, Mack Student Center, North Campus Join us as we celebrate womanhood through performance, activity, and a keynote address by April Cornell, associate head coachof the Hofstra University field hockey team. Refreshments will be provided. Sponsored by the Multicultural & International Student Programs Office Contact: Jason.Spradley@hofstra.edu Miss Representation Wednesday, March 11, 2015 6 p.m. Plaza East, Mack Student Center, North Campus Miss Representation, written and directed by Jennifer Siebel Newsom, brings together some of America’s most influential women in politics, news and entertainment. The film explores women’s under-representation in positions of power by challenging their limited and often disparaging portrayals in the media. Sponsored by the Multicultural & International Student Programs Office and Alpha Phi Contact: MISPO@hofstra.edu or 516-463-6796 Women’s Appreciation Dinner Wednesday, March 11, 2015 8-10 p.m. Multipurpose Room East, Mack Student Center, North Campus Enjoy a fine meal, performances, and an award ceremony for women who stand out in their work on campus, all served by the gentlemen of Alpha Phi Alpha. Note: Advance registration is required. Sponsored by Alpha Phi Alpha Inc. Contact: hofstraalphas@gmail.com

Fabulous and Financed with Tonya Rapley Thursday, March 12, 2015 8 p.m. Plaza West, Mack Student Center, North Campus Tonya Rapley will speak about being a woman of color working in the finance field. In addition, she will provide helpful tips and tricks on money management – for the college student and beyond. Sponsored by Hofstra’s Collegiate Women of Color Contact: hofstracwc@gmail.com Letter to Anita Friday, March 13, 2015 7-9 p.m. Multipurpose Room West, Mack Student Center, North Campus Hofstra hosts the Long Island premiere of the emotionally charged documentary Letter to Anita, where multi award-winning filmmaker Andrea Meyerson explores the painful legacy of singer Anita Bryant’s infamous antigay campaign of the late 1970s. RSVP by visiting hofstra.edu/LetterToAnita Sponsored by the Division of Student Affairs, Center for Civic Engagement, Dean of Students Office, LGBT Studies, Multicultural & International Student Programs Office, Off-Campus Living and Commuting Student Services, Office of Residential Programs, Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs and The Pride Network Contact: MISPO@hofstra.edu or 516-463-6796 To Love Myself: The Self-Esteem Solution with Taren Guy Thursday, March 19, 2015 8 p.m. Guthart Cultural Center Theater, Axinn Library, First Floor, South Campus Hofstra’s Collegiate Women of Color welcomes you to a lively discussion about self-love and self-acceptance with Taren Guy. Sponsored by Hofstra’s Collegiate Women of Color Contact: hofstracwc@gmail.com Diversity, Dialogue and Desserts: Hot Topics: Women’s “Herstory” Edition Monday, March 23, 2015 6 p.m. Plaza Middle, Mack Student Center, North Campus Join us as we discuss controversial topics that pertain to women. Desserts will be served! Sponsored by the Multicultural & International Student Programs Office and Omega Phi Chi Contact: Jason.spradley@hofstra.edu Women’s Leadership Conference Friday, March 27, 2015 1-5 p.m. Plaza Rooms, Mack Student Center, North Campus Take advantage of this special opportunity to attend educational workshops, hear from a notable speaker, and network with people in your prospective fields! Sponsored by the Office of Student Leadership and Activities, The Career Center and the Office for Development and Alumni Affairs Contact: OSLA@hofstra.edu