News Release

March 13, 2007


Boise State Events Highlight Women's History Month

Women’s History Month is in full swing at Boise State University, marked by a number of activities ranging from an art exhibition to lectures, films and more. Two events this week are of special note: “The Spy and the Orange Girl,” a one-act play, and Money Wise Women, a financial seminar. Both events are free. Details follow:

Friday, March 16
“The Spy and the Orange Girl.” 7 p.m. Special Events Center.
Co-sponsored by Gender Studies, this keynote event was written by James Daniels and features Patricia Daniels and Sharon Williams. This one-act play is a lively romp through the manners and mores of the Restoration era, featuring real-life characters Aphra Behn and Nell Gwyn. Born in the basest of circumstances, these two women rose to power in the English court through their wit, will and unflagging ambition. No characters could better embody the culture of pleasure that swept London with the return of the king: Nell, the madcap actress and lifelong mistress to Charles II, and Aphra, an English spy and first professional female playwright, whose plays dared to reveal the beauty and baseness of modern love. “The Spy and The Orange Girl” is based on a real incident from Aphra Behn’s tempestuous life that tests the limits of friendship between the two women. Aphra’s urgent need creates a struggle that navigates the ups and downs of their relationship and ultimately reveals what it really means to be friends.

Saturday, March 17
Money Wise Women. 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Student Union Jordan Ballroom.
This conference offers financial strategies and advice just for women. Marcia Brixey, lunchtime speaker, will share tips about achieving financial fitness and minimizing the risk of identity theft, and will explain the importance of Social Security. To register, or for more information, call the Women’s Center at (208) 426-4259.

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Contact: Petya Stoyanova, Women’s Center, (208) 426-4259, petyastoyanova@boisestate.edu
Media Contact: Kathleen Craven, University Communications, (208) 426-3275, kcraven@boisestate.edu

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Last reviewed on Tuesday, April 10, 2007