GSS Graduate Women's Network

Everywoman’s Center, the Women of Color Leadership Network and the Graduate Women’s Network Present:
A Celebration of International Women’s Day
Monday, March 8, 2010 from 3:00-6:00
Cape Cod Lounge, Student Union Building/University of Massachusetts Amherst
Everyone Welcome!

International Women’s Day, March 8^th, is an internationally recognized day that acknowledges the contributions of women worldwide.  Celebrations in many countries around the world include: parties, political actions, educational forums, and commemorations. In some countries, it is a day of rest and relaxation, honoring women for the work that they do to maintain their families and communities all year.
In recognition of this day, Everywoman’s Center, the Women of Color Leadership Network and the GSS Graduate Women’s Network have come together to organize an afternoon of art, poetry, music, food, information and self-care. From 3:00-4:00 there will be information tables featuring literature from campus-based women’s organizations, refreshments, massage and henna tattoos, as well as an opportunity to be inspired by the Women of Hope poster art show. From 4:00-5:00 there will be a reception and an exceptional poetry reading honoring the lives of women including: Leslea Newman, Lenelle Moise and Karen Johnston.

Leslea Newman
Leslea Newman is the author of 57 books including A Letter to Harvey Milk and Heather Has Two Mommies, which was the first published children’s book to portray lesbian families in a positive light. She is also the author of many books for adults that deal with lesbian identity, Jewish identity and intersections between the two. Other topics Ms. Newman explores include feminism, eating disorders, butch/femme relationships and sexual abuse. Her award winning A Letter to Harvey Milk has been made into a film and was adapted for the stage. She is also currently the Poet Laureate of Northampton.

Lenelle Moise
Hailed “a masterful performer” by GetUnderground.com, Lenelle Moïse is a “culturally hyphenated pomosexual poet” who creates jazz-infused, hip-hop bred, politicized texts about Haitian-American identity and the intersection of race, class, gender, sexuality, spirituality and resistance. She recites from hand-made scrolls, from memory and with movement. She has been a featured performer in venues as diverse as the Louisiana Superdome, the United Nations General Assembly Hall as well as theatres, bookstores, cafes and activist conferences around the country. Her play “EXPATRIATE ” premiered  Off-Broadway in  2008.

Karen Johnston
Karen Johnston is a social worker by profession, a poet by avocation and a socialist by inclination, a UU-Buddhist by faith and a Mother by choice. Her writing has been published in Silkworm, Equinox, Concise Delight Word Catalyst and Women. Period. An Anthology of Writings on Menstruation.

This event is free, open to the public and wheelchair accessible. For more information contact Everywoman’s Center at 545-0883 or www.umass.edu/ewc

Would you like to learn some basics of Traditional Chinese Medicine, to know more of how to take care of yourself?
Would you like to understand more of the benefits of acupuncture?
Would you feel like to try an ear acupuncture tailored for your own health condition, weather you have never had acupuncture before, or never had it in UHS?

Join us for a talk on Women’s Health from Chinese medicine perspective with acupuncture specialist Jana R. Lussier.
Jana Lussier is a licensed acupuncturist in practice for 10 years. She initiated, 6 years ago, the acupuncture clinic now present as UMASS Health Services. She loves Chinese Medicine because it looks at peoples’ health from the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual levels of being. And can address all those levels with acupuncture & herbs. Jana grew up in the Amherst area and enjoys contributing to the community she is from

Time: March 01, 4:00 – 5:30pm
Place: Campus Center 804-08
FREE and open to the public.
Registration required if you plan to receive the ear acupuncture. To REGISTER,  email gss-gwn@grad.umass.edu
Sponsored by Everywoman’s Center and GSS Graduate Women’s Network.

~ Constantly Comparing Your Body to Others?
Quit critiquing your body !
One size does not fit all!
Join us in a Safe and Supportive Space —

This 4 session free workshop series for undergraduate and graduate women aims to reconnect women with positive body image in a supportive and empowering group environment. We will explore the history of our relationships with our bodies, highlight the connection between body image and self esteem, understand the role of media and external images and reclaim positive body image.
Registration required. 4 Mondays, 3:30 -5.   Start date: 3/1/10
Call Everywoman’s Center Counseling Services  577- 0077 for registration.

Sponsored by Everywoman’s Center Counseling Services and GSS Graduate Women’s Network at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst

Reduce anxiety and stress, improve mood, improve relationships and gain greater emotional balance.

Learn Mindfulness Meditation and other skills by registering for this Free Five Session Workshop Series!

Open to UMass and Five College and community women.
Tuesdays, 6:30-8:00 p.m., beginning February 23, 2010

Registration required.  Registration for this workshop is filling up quickly so please register as soon as possible if you are interested!
Call Everywoman’s Center Counseling Services at  577- 0077.

Sponsored by  Everywoman’s Center Counseling Services and  GSS Graduate Women’s Network

Unsatisfied with Your Sexual Relationships? Bored in Bed? Hooking Up Not Working for You?

Empower Your Sexual Self – Join us in a Safe and Supportive Space !

This six session group will  focus on common sexual issues for women including dissatisfaction, loss of sexual interest and difficulty discussing sexual needs or desires. Together, we will explore how our histories inform how we behave sexually in the present. This group aims to empower women to explore their sexuality and empower yourself in your sexual relationships.

Free and open to UMass and Five College Women.
Thursdays, 3:30-5:00 p.m., beginning February 25,2010
Registration required.  Registration for this workshop is filling up quickly so please register as soon as possible if you are interested!
Call Everywoman’s Center Counseling Services at  577- 0077.

Sponsored by GSS Graduate Women’s Network, Everywoman’s Center, University Health Services and Mental Health Services

Wednesday, February 10, 2010 @7:00

Everywoman’s Center; Women of Color Leadership Network; Stonewall Center; Graduate Women’s Network; Student legal Services Office
Free, open to the public and wheelchair accessible

• Can you and your partner communicate about the issues and values that are important to you?
• What’s needed to grow and keep it together over time?
• Can you pursue your dreams…and still be in love?

On Wednesday, February 10th, 2010, the Women of Color Leadership Network, Everywoman’s Center, the Stonewall Center, Student Legal Services Office and the Graduate Women’s Network present the 4th Annual WHERE’S LOVE 101?  This event will be held in campus center room 917 at 7:00. It is free, open to the public and wheelchair accessible.

This unique gathering will feature a diverse panel of couples who have been together for between 2 and 20 years, as well as experts who will address a broad range of issues related to creating and sustaining healthy relationships.

Topics will include:

• Physical health, values, drugs and alcohol, fidelity expectations, sex……
• Money, resolving conflict, race, class, gender, religion……
• Meeting each other’s family…..your self-esteem……
• Staying together in a transitory environment……..
• When is it better to choose to be on your own?

Come with your partner, friend, or by yourself! With refreshments and door prizes this promises to be a lively, informative and fun evening!

For more information contact the Women of Color Leadership Network at 545-1671 or Everywoman’s Center @ 545-0883.