News Release
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February 27, 2006
Boise State Presents Women's History Month Celebration
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Hadani Ditmars |
The Boise State University Women’s Center will present Women’s History Month
in March with a full slate of lectures, workshops, films and other
activities, including the keynote address by international journalist Hadani
Ditmars, author of the bestseller Dancing in the No Fly Zone: a Woman’s
Journey Through Iraq. The speech, at 7 p.m. March 16 in the Student
Union Jordan Ballroom, is free and open to the public.
Other highlights include “The Women from the 116th Speak,” the Money Wi$e
Women conference, “Stories Rarely Heard: Refugee Women Speak,” and the
Women’s History Month national juried art exhibition.
Ditmars will speak about her experiences in Iraq, both before and after the
U.S. invasion, providing unique insight into the culture, humanity and
strength of the Iraqi people. Ditmars’ mixed European and Middle Eastern
heritage has permitted her to pass as an Iraqi woman, giving her many
opportunities not accessible to other journalists. She has made powerful
connections with the women of Iraq and gives voice to their experiences and
struggles.
All events are free and open to the public unless otherwise noted. For more
information, visit the Women’s Center online at
http://womenscenter.boisestate.edu.
Women’s History Month events include:
Saturday, March 4
Money Wi$e Women Conference. Boise State Student Union Jordan
Ballroom, 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. This conference offers financial strategies and
advice just for women. Marcia Brixey, author of Becoming a Money Wi$e Woman,
will share tips about achieving financial fitness. Free admission, lunch not
included. To register, go to
http://www.moneywisewomen.net or contact Angela Webb at
mww@silverlink.net.
Wednesday, March 8
International Women’s Day at Boise State. The Women’s Center will
present red roses to the women of Boise State University as a reminder to
celebrate the diversity, talent and potential of all women of the world.
Women With Wings. Student Union Barnwell Room, 7-8:30 p.m. Chandra
Silva from the Boise State history department will discuss narrative stories
of Boise’s shamans, artists, healers, teachers and activists.
Thursday, March 9
Women and Resistance. Student Union Special Events Center, 7 p.m. A
screening of the film “Daring to Resist: Three Women Face the Holocaust,”
will be followed by a discussion led by Rabbi Dan Fink. This film focuses on
the intelligence and resourcefulness of women and broadens our understanding
of resistance. This film also reminds viewers of the enormous potential of
young women and how they can effect change.
Friday, March 10
Women's History Month national juried exhibition. Student Union
Gallery. Exhibition runs through April 5. Reception Friday, March 17, 5:30-7
p.m.
Stories Rarely Heard: Refugee Women Speak. Student Union Barnwell Room, 7 p.m. Listen to the stories of Boise’s refugee women as they relate their unique and poignant experiences of immigrating to the United States. These brave women will share their perspectives on culture, religion and tradition, and why they chose to leave their homelands.
Saturday, March 11
Student Union Classic Performances Series featuring the Moscow String
Quartet. Student Union Special Events Center, 8 p.m. These Moscow
Conservatory graduates gained international acclaim after winning the Leo
Weiner International Quartet Competition in Budapest and the International
Quartet competition in Evian, France. Highly praised by audiences and
critics, they have played in many prestigious halls, and have been in
residence at the University of Colorado since 1997. $10 general, $5 Boise
State Students, faculty, staff and alumni through Select-a-Seat. Call
426-4636.
Monday, March 13
Violence Against Women: The Case of Female Infanticide in India.
Student Union Barnwell Room, 7-8:30 p.m. Boise State communications
professor Renu Dube will lecture on systemic violence against women in India
as part of a discussion of her recently published book, Female
Infanticide in India: A Feminist Cultural History.
Tuesday, March 14
A Woman's Home Front Perspective. Student Union Farnsworth Room, 7-8:30
p.m. Susan Emerson talks about the 18-month deployment of her husband, Roger
Emerson, who was a part of the 2004-2005 116th deployment to Iraq.
Wednesday, March 15
The Hague War Crimes Tribunal. Student Union Lookout Room, noon-1:30
p.m. History professor Nick Miller will explore The Hague War Crimes
Tribunal for Yugoslavia, which is attempting to bring justice to the victims
of the Balkan Wars of the 1990s.
The Women from the 116th Speak. Student Union Jordan Ballroom, 7-9
p.m. Female soldiers from the Idaho National Guard will tell stories of
their deployment to Iraq and discuss their experiences in the armed
services. The public will be invited to ask questions as part of a
facilitated discussion following the panel.
Thursday, March 16
Hadani Ditmars, keynote address. Student Union Jordan Ballroom, 7
p.m. The Boise State University Women’s Center is proud to present Hadani
Ditmars as the 2006 Women’s History Month Keynote Speaker. A question and
answer period and book signing will follow her lecture. Doors open at 6:30
p.m. For more information, call 426-4259.
Friday, March 17
Women's History Month national juried exhibition reception. Student
Union Gallery, 5:30-7 p.m.
Monday, March 20
Monday Night Laughs: Vickie Shaw. Student Union Special Events
Center, 8 p.m. Vickie Shaw, a seasoned comedian, hilariously addresses the
triumphs and trials of being a woman, a mother and a lesbian in America.
Free to Boise State students, $5 general admission.
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Contact: Wanda Viento, Boise State Women’s Center, (208) 426-4256,
wandaviento@boisestate.edu
Media Contact: Anna Fritz, News Services, (208) 426-1577,
afritz@boisestate.edu
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