Date: Mon, 28 Apr 1997 00:06:34 -0400 (EDT) Subject: Herstory week at Stanford FROM: Judy Kramer I don't usually send out messages so close to one another, but I wanted to let you know about these events just posted for Stanford's final week of "Herstory." Some of us out in the community are very separate from women on campus, and I thought the network would be interested in knowing the variety of activities Stanford women are organizing even if people are unable to participate. All events take place at Stanford. For more information, e-mail to HERSTORY CELEBRATION 1997 MONDAY, APRIL28 ** Folksongs with Estelle Freedman 4pm, Women's Center Estelle Freedman, Chair of the Department of Feminist Studies and Professor of History, discusses the history of women's roles in society through folksongs. Come sing along! ** Workshop: Images of Women and Sexuality in Our Culture 7:30, Women's Center What does it mean to be called a "slut" or a "prude" for a woman in our culture today? Counselors from the Sexual Health Peer Resource Center will lead a conversation about images of female sexuality. ** Poetry Reading: Denise Levertov and Eavan Boland 8pm, Kresge Auditorium Two renowned women poets, both Stanford faculty members, come together for a night of high-profile readings. Co-sponsored by Creative Writing. ** LGBCC Monday Night Movie: *I Shot Andy Warhol* 9pm, Women's Center One of the era's first hard-core, take-no-prisoners feminists, Valerie Solanas arrives in 1960s New York City with a mission to prove her strength as a woman. TUESDAY, APRIL 29 ** Graduate Women's Health and Well-Being Workshop Noon, Women's Center Conference Room Contact Melanie Ghosh, mghosh@leland.stanford.edu, 723-0545, for more information. Sponsored by the Graduate Women's Network ** Contemporary Chicana Agency: Demetria Martinez 7pm, Bldg. 200-02 Demetria Martinez, author of *Tongue* and *Breathing Between the Lines*, will talk about her books and her experiences as a female writer. Co-sponsored by the Women's Center, Chicano Studies, Chicano Fellows, and El Centro Chicano. ** A Mosaic for Miriam: Tracing the Miriamic Tradition in the Bible 7-10pm, Bldg. 420-040 A lecture by Dr. Phyllis Trible, Baldwin Professor of Sacred Literature at Union Theological Seminary. Trible has lectured and written on issues of feminism, biblical theology and interpretation. Co-sponsored by the Episcopal Chaplaincy, the Stanford Deans for Religious Life, Lutheran Campus Ministry, Feminist Studies, and the Women's Center WEDNESDAY, APRIL 30 ** Jing Lyman Lecture Series: Reflections on "Signs" at Stanford: 1980-85 Noon, Serra House Conference Room Myra Strober, Professor of Education; and Barbara Gelpi, Professor of English, will discuss their years as editors of the feminist journal "Signs". Call 723-1995 for more information. Sponsored by the Institute for Research on Women and Gender. ** Know Your Car Noon, Terman 556 Learn the important parts of your car's engine and their functions. Bring YOUR questions! Sponsored by the Society for Women Engineers. ** Healing with Energy: Transforming Body Image 7pm, Women's Center Join in an experiential process of energy healing with world renowned healer, Julie Motz. She is known for working with energy during heart surgery and with healing of body image. Limtied space. Email jwatermn@leland.stanford.edu by April 20. ** Asian Pacific Islander American Women: Community Organizing Panel 7-9pm, Okada Lounge Part of a student-led class exploring contemporary issues of women and gender among Asian and Pacific Islanders. ** Women's Music Nite 9pm, Coffee House An opportunity for talented Stanford women to perform music, recite poetry or demonstrate any remarkable talent they (and you!) may have. Call 497-4315 as soon as possible if interested in performing. THURSDAY, MAY 1 ** Brown Bag Lunch: Composing a Life Noon, Women's Center Faculty, staff, and administrators reflect and invite discussion on how they have "composed" their lives--their plans, choices, and challenges. Everyone is welcome for a lively discussion and a good helping of eye-opening advice. ** The Evolution of African American Feminist/Womanist Consciousness 6:30-8pm, Cypress Lounge, Tresidder Speakers will explore the evolution of the African American female's perception of self and role in American society, using historical, cultural, and literary perspectives. Co-sponsored by Sisters in Stanford. ** Rubberware Party! 6pm, Branner Lounge The counselors of the Sexual Health Peer Resource Center will present general information about safer sex and contraceptives. Bring questions, and come ready to have fun with bananas! ** Women's Performance Collective 8pm, place TBA This student drama collective will perform a show dealing with body image and communication. Come enjoy a provocative and creative evening concerning an important issue for women. FRIDAY, MAY 2 ** Women and Activism--Is it Feminism? Women's Center Friday Forum 4pm, Women's Center Does activism imply feminism? Does feminism require activism? What is activism? Come talk about your beliefs and how they play out in your daily life. ** Women's Performace Collective 8pm, place TBA See May 1 description. ** PARTY!! Celebrate Herstory! 9pm-1am Santa Theresa St., in front of the Women's Center FRIDAY, MAY 9 ** Melissa Ferrick in concert 9pm, Coffee House Don't miss this powerful feminist singer's Stanfod stop on her West Coast tour promoting her new album, *Melissa Ferrick + 1*. Opening act: the girl & i. two stanford alums!