Upcoming Events!

Feminist Friday - Feb 17th - come by the Centre between noon and 2 to hang out, chow down on lunch and feminist ideas! Student Centre 526, hope to see you there. Open to students, faculty, staff and community members.

Film Screening of Searching for Angela Shelton
SMU Art Gallery, Tuesday March 7th, 7:30pm. Free.
Co-sponsored by the Women's Centre and the Conflict Resolution Office
Angela Shelton is an award-winning independent film maker. She found all the other Angela Sheltons in the US, and went on a road trip to visit them as a way to survey how many women had experiences violence, sexual assault or abuse. 28 out of 52 had -- by the time the film was ready, that number had risen to 32.

Come see the film, stick around for discussion after if you are able. If you are with an organization that is working to stop violence against women and would like to set up a table/bring information, please contact jennifer.crawford@smu.ca.

Halifax's International Women's Day Celebration
Saint Mary's University, Gorsebrook Lounge, Wednesday March 8th, 6pm. Free.
Saint Mary's University has the honour of hosting the Halifax-wide International Women's Day celebration! At 6pm-7pm, at the Gorsebrook lounge, we'll kick off with a potluck. Bring a treat, and chow down!

From 7pm-9pm, there will be oodles (yes, oodles!) of entertainment - singing, spoken word, skits, and more! Alexa McDonough, the Raging Grannies, our very own Christy Lopez and even more special guests will be performing. Buy a "candle" to honour the special women who "light up your life"! Proceeds raised will benefit the Single Parent's Centre in Spryfield.

Self-Defense for Women
Hosted by Alana Green, Thursday March 9th, Courtside Lounge, 7pm. Free.
Another session with the lovely Alana Green, as she teaches us how to keep ourselves strong and safe. Wear comfy clothes, bring a bottle of water. If you have any questions, please contact greencdk@hotmail.com