Becoming an Outdoors-Woman Information Sessions Tuesday, September 15, at 5:00pm and 6:30pm, Alumni AB
Becoming an Outdoors-Woman is an educational program aimed at making women more comfortable and more aware of the outdoor world around them. BOW gives women (18 and older) the opportunity to learn about hunting, fishing and related activities in a relaxed and informal atmosphere. Skills such as gun safety, shooting, angling (including fly fishing), camping, Dutch-oven cooking, map and compass reading, marksmanship with rifle and bow are taught. Learn about this exciting program and how you can participate.
Study Abroad Fair
Thursday, September 17, from 10:00am-2:00pm, University Union Lobby
Explore the variety of international programs, exchanges and internship opportunities available to UW-Green Bay students. Over 250 international education options will be represented, providing you with an opportunity to meet a program director or representative, ask questions, and collect information about the range of international and domestic study opportunities available to you.
Hyphenated American: Ethnic Labels vs. True Identity Panel Discussion Tuesday, September 22, at 2:00pm, Christie Theatre
Latino or Hispanic, Black or African-American, Asian or Pacific Islander, Native-American or Indian American...How do you identify? Labels such as these are used to describe certain groups, but do they truly describe who you are? Join a discussion about the meaning behind these labels and how they shape our thoughts and identities.
MAX U DAY 2009
Saturday, September 26, from 9:30am-5:10pm, University Union
Maximize your experiences and your potential---MAXIMIZE YOU. You’ll be glad you did! Max U Day is a day full of challenging, educational and fun conference-style sessions on a wide range of leadership topics. It is free and open to all students who want to get the maximum benefit of their experiences here at UW-Green Bay. To register visit the link below. website: www.uwgb.edu/stulife/leadership/maxureg.asp
Women’s Leadership Opening Luncheon
Wednesday, September 30, from 12:00pm-1:30pm, Phoenix C
Get an overview of offerings for the 2009-2010 Women’s Leadership Series and join the discussion of contemporary women’s issues. A complimentary light lunch will be served. Space is limited so register online by visiting the link below.
website: www.uwgb.edu/stulife/leadership/womenregistraton.asp
What does it mean to be Latina? Panel Discussion Thursday, October 1, at 1:00pm, Christie Theatre
A guided panel discussion (composed of UWGB students, employees and community members) will explore several issues related to the Latina identity, including assumptions and stereotypes about Latinas and the impact of those perceptions.
“Gay? Fine by Me” T-Shirt Campaign
Monday, October 5-Friday, October 9, University Union and Cofrin Library
Show your support to Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer students by getting and wearing a “Gay? Fine by Me” T-shirt.
Does your Mother know? Panel Discussion Wednesday, October 7, at 4:00pm, Christie Theatre
A guided panel discussion (composed of UWGB LGBTQ students, employees and community members) will explore several issues related to the effects and value (positive and negative) of coming out and the experiences of family members, friends and allies in these situations.
Tearing Down the Wall that Divides: Finding Understanding through Intergenerational Discussion, Panel Presentation Thursday, October 8, from 2:00pm-3:30pm, MAC 208
A panel of students and participants in UWGB’s Learning in Retirement program will consider a variety of intriguing subjects related to the complexities of age. Topics will include: 1) Making it through the economic storm: Bumps, smooth-spots, and challenges for young and old; 2) What retirement really is… and isn’t; 3) Ageism and what you do about it; 4) Continuing development in the last two-thirds of life: Youthful and later-life perspectives; and 5) The younger generation looks older and older each year. Light refreshments will be available.
The Secret Life of Bees Book Discussion
Thursday, October 8, from 5:00pm-7:00pm, Heritage Room Sheila Carter, Facilitator
14-year-old Lily Owen spends hours imagining a blissful infancy when she was loved and nurtured by her mother, Deborah, whom she barely remembers. These consoling fantasies are her heart’s answer to the family story that as a child, in unclear circumstances, Lily accidentally shot and killed her mother. Space is limited, so register online today by visiting the link below. Pre-registered students will receive a complimentary copy of the book. Beverages and snacks provided. website: www.uwgb.edu/stulife/leadership/registration.asp
Safe Ally Training
Sunday, October 11 (National Coming Out Day), from 7:00pm-9:00pm, Residence Life Community Center or Tuesday, November 3, from 7:00pm-9:00pm, University Union 103
Train to be a Safe Ally on the UWGB campus. Safe Ally is a concept used by many schools, organizations and communities. The program promotes awareness and non-judgmental treatment of gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgendered, and other people by providing education and training to those who want to be supportive of the LGBT community. No registration needed – Just show up!
Study Abroad Panel Discussion: Spanish-Speaking Countries Wednesday, October 14, at Noon, American Intercultural Center
A guided panel discussion composed of UWGB students who have studied abroad in Spanish-speaking countries, such as Mexico and Puerto Rico. Come and listen to their experiences! Also learn how you can obtain a similar experience.
Tearing Down the Wall that Divides: Finding Understanding through Intergenerational Discussion, Small-Group Discussions Thursday, October 15, at 2:00pm-3:30pm, MAC 208
Students and members of UWGB’s Learning in Retirement program will have the opportunity to ask each other a variety of questions during these informal conversations. Topics may include but are not limited to: 1) Making it through the economic storm: Bumps, smooth-spots, and challenges for young and old; 2) What retirement really is… and isn’t; 3) Ageism and what you do about it; 4) Continuing development in the last two-thirds of life: Youthful and later-life perspectives; and 5) The younger generation looks older and older each year. This program is designed to challenge myths and misconceptions, as well as to foster open and on-going communication among generations. Light refreshments will be available.
The Joy Luck Club Book Discussion
Tuesday, October 20, from 5:00pm-7:00pm, 1965 Room Amanda Rihn and Nick Schwei, Facilitators
Four mothers, four daughters, four families whose histories shift with the four winds depending on who’s “saying” the stories. With wit and sensitivity, Amy Tan examines the sometimes painful, often tender, and always deep connection between mothers and daughters. Space is limited, so register online today by visiting the link below. Pre-registered students will receive a complimentary copy of the book. Beverages and snacks provided. website: www.uwgb.edu/stulife/leadership/registraton.asp
ALLY Conference
Saturday, October 24, at Noon, University Union
The Ally Conference is a one-day program that will empower its participants with the knowledge and enthusiasm to strive for change and allyship through its workshops and keynote speaker. The conference will offer opportunities to learn about and discuss social themes that affect different student populations, such as women, people of color, persons with disabilities, and the LGBTQ community. More importantly, student participants will learn how to become an ally for these communities. Register online today by visiting the link below. website: www.uwgb.edu/aic/ally
Deanna Latson: Eat Right, Feel Good, Look Great Monday, October 26, at 8:00pm, Christie Theatre
Nobody has more impact upon audiences and their health than Deanna Latson. Deanna has excitedly been addressing large groups for 20 years, since she was 13 years old. During college, both Deanna’s parents became ill with life-threatening diseases, which was Deanna’s impetus to change her educational focus toward nutrition. Deanna herself suffered with an 11-year eating disorder and numerous other health problems that plagued her for many years. It was after her parents had an amazing turn-around in their health, and when Deanna herself healed her own body, that she decided to put her two loves together and apply her speaking talents to the topic of health and wellness.
Tsyunhehkwa: Life Sustenance
Tuesday, November 3, at 2:00pm, Christie Theatre
Learn how the Oneida Nation balances self-sustainability with its responsibilities to White Corn and how its Creation Story affects Tsyunhehkwa. Tsyunhehkwa is a certified organic agricultural community and culturally based program located on an 83-acre site in Oneida, Wisconsin. It was founded on a natural and organic lifestyle where the primary focus is on self-sustainability and food security. Come and learn about self-sustainability!
Fight Club Book Discussion
Tuesday, November 3, from 5:00pm-7:00pm, 1965 Room Miranda Seitz, Facilitator
Chuck Palahniuk’s outrageous and startling debut novel exploded American literature and spawned a movement. Every weekend, in the basements and parking lots of bars across the country, young men with white-collar jobs and failed lives take off their shoes and shirts and fight each other barehanded just as long as they have to. Space is limited, so register online today by visiting the link below. Pre-registered students will receive a complimentary copy of the book. Beverages and snacks provided. website: www.uwgb.edu/stulife/leadership/registration.asp
Bittersweet Winds Exhibit
Thursday, November 12, from 9:00am-5:00pm, Phoenix ABC
Bittersweet Winds is an exhibit of the different images of Native Peoples in America. This exhibit contains many images that reflect the propaganda that permeated this country in order to maintain various negative attitudes toward Native Americans. However, the exhibit is balanced with accurate portrayals both historical and present day. How does Chief Wahoo really honor the images of the proud people of the past? How does the team name Redskins honor the people today? How was your image of Native Peoples influenced by the propaganda? And how can one tell the difference? Come and see for yourself.
Walking in Two Worlds: the Native American Experience Panel Discussion Thursday, November 12, at 5:00pm, Phoenix ABC
A guided panel discussion (composed of UWGB students, employees and community members) will explore several issues related to the Native American identity, including assumptions and stereotypes about Native Americans and the impact of those perceptions. Panelists will also discuss difficulties of balancing their Native culture within Western mainstream culture.
International Education Week
Monday, November 16 - Friday, November 20
For a detailed schedule of events, go to www.uwgb.edu/international.
Outreach and Civic Commitment: Mental Health Service Delivery to Marginalized Individuals and Communities by Cirecie West-Olatunji, Ph.D. – Lecture Monday, November 16, at 6:00pm, Phoenix AB
Historically, culturally diverse individuals have underutilized mental health services, within and beyond university settings. This has been attributed to several factors, including lack of trust in the clinical relationship, mismatch in counselor-client expectations, and counselors’ lack of cultural competence. Useful training tools for enhancing counselor efficacy have focused on immersion experiences, such as service learning, outreach, and externships. Such activities foster an appreciation for cultural differences and awareness of personal biases that influence conceptualization skills. This presentation will highlight effective outreach programs that have proven to facilitate cultural competence and service to socially marginalized and culturally diverse populations.
Step Show & African Dance
Tuesday, November 17, at 6:00pm, Phoenix ABC
Stepping was born out of ancestral dances from Africa, brought over by slaves, which over time have been transformed and infused by American influences. In the past years, “stepping” is performed by Black Greek Organizations on college campuses. African dance teaches social patterns and values and helps people work, mature, praise or criticize members of the community, while celebrating festivals and funerals, competing, reciting history, proverbs and poetry, and encountering gods.
Travel Abroad Experience Panel Discussion
Wednesday, November 18, at Noon, American Intercultural Center
A guided panel discussion composed of UWGB students who have studied abroad in different countries, such as Denmark, France, Germany, Mexico and New Zealand. Come and listen to their experiences! Also learn how you can obtain a similar experience.
Sushi Making Day
Thursday, November 19, at Noon, American Intercultural Center
Learn how to make a Japanese favorite – sushi! This how-to event is a fun and very social exercise, discovering how to make one of the most complicated and technically challenging cuisines.
Kwanzaa
Saturday, December 5, from 11:00am-1:00pm, Phoenix ABC
Kwanzaa is an African-American celebration based on the tradition of the African harvest festival, which emphasizes community and cultural pride. Enjoy music, dancing and food and learn about this holiday’s origins, rites and symbols.