The University of Toledo

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Women’s History Month Kickoff
Thursday, March 1, 2012
SU Room 2592
12:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m.
The Women’s History month presents the kickoff event. Come find out what events will occur during
the month of March to celebrate, embrace and educate people about women’s history. Lunch will be
provided, entertainment and a keynote address by Dr. Isabel Escobar.

How to be a Walking, Talking Safe Place
Thursday, March 1, 2012
Tucker Hall Conference Room
12:30 p.m.-1:30 p.m.
The Catherine S. Eberly Center for Women will host their weekly brown bag event. Faima Roohi Pervaiz,
MLS, Program Coordinator, Office of Multicultural Student Success will present on how to be a walking,
talking safe place.

Speaking Skills for Women
Tuesday, March 13-April 3, 2012
Tucker Hall Conference Room
6:00 p.m.-7:30 p.m.
Eberly Women’s Center Presents; a four-week training group to learn the basics necessary to
understand the art of communication and how to prepare and deliver effective presentations. Fee:
$15.00

Jeopardy
Wednesday, March 14, 2012
SU South Lounge
12:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m.
The Women’s History Month committee presents Women’s History Jeopardy. Test your knowledge
about the women in entertainment, sports, religion, self/body and history. Lunch will be provided and
you’ll have a chance to receive free prizes.

Does Seventeen Magazine Help or Hurt Teenage Girls?
Wednesday, March 14, 2012
12:30 p.m.-2:00 p.m.
SU Room 3016
A roundtable discussion will take place addressing topics such as race, beauty, dating boys, relationships
and body image with Dr. Shara Crookston. This event is presented by UTFA.

Taking Care of Yourself While Taking Care of Your Parents
Thursday, March 15, 2012
Tucker Hall Conference Room
12:30 p.m.-1:30 p.m.
The Catherine S. Eberly Center for Women will host their weekly brown bag event. Barbara Kopp Miller,
PhD, Administrative Director, Center for Successful Aging and Associate Dean for Research and Quality,
JHCEHSHS will present on taking care of yourself while taking care of your parents.

Human Trafficking
Thursday, March 15, 2012
SU Room 3018
6:00 p.m.
The Women’s History Month committee presents Human Trafficking. This event will include a
presentation by Teresa Fedor and Celia Williamson. They will address the issue of Human Trafficking in
Toledo, Ohio. Dinner will be served promptly at 6:30 p.m. There will be a chance for individuals to
receive free prizes.

Getting Published
Saturday, March 17, 2012
Tucker Hall Conference Room
9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Whether you write as a hobby or would like to pursue writing as a career, this class will help you gain a
basic understanding of the publishing process. Fee: $15.00. Presented by the Catherine S. Eberly Center
for Women.

Book Reading
Wednesday, March 21, 2012
7:00 p.m.
People Called Women Bookstore
Connie Schultz, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist, is coming to People Called Women feminist bookstore!
Schultz, who is married to Ohio Senator Sherrod Brown, will do a reading, Q & A, and book signing. Both
of her books, "Life Happens and Other Unavoidable Truths" and "…and His Lovely Wife: A Memoir from
the Woman Beside the Man, On Love, Marriage and Life on the Campaign Trail" are available at People
Called Women, at 6060 Renaissance Pl, Toledo. (419) 469-8983, pcwtoledo@yahoo.com

Body/Self Difficult Diaglogue
Thursday, March 22, 2012
SU Room 3018
5:00 p.m.
The Women’s History Month committee and the Black Student Union present the Body/Self Difficult
Dialogue. Fatima Pervaiz and Dr. Carmen Phelps will present on the topic of body image and self
esteem. It is a great opportunity to learn about yourself.

Women’s Empowerment Summit
Tuesday, March 27, 2012
The Hotel at The University of Toledo, Health Science Campus
8:30 a.m.
Keynote featuring Ohio Supreme Court Justice Yvette McGee Brown, breakfast will be served. The
summit will begin at 9:45am in the faculty club at The Hotel at The University of Toledo. We will have 3 one hour sessions featuring
Dr. Lisa Kovach, Fatima Pervaiz and Margaret Hopkins. Lunch will be served at noon. Transportation is
offered between Main Campus and HSC. There will be a pick up at the Student Union Loop at 8:00am
and 9:30 am. Guests can return to campus either on the 9:40 bus or the 1:40 bus. This year’s theme is
Healthy Personal and Professional Relationships. The summit is open and free for all faculty, staff,
students and community members. RSVPs are required, guests can RSVP to plsd@utoledo.edu or 419-
530-7232. Please RSVP by March 21.

Miss Representation Film
Wednesday, March 28, 2012
Snyder Memorial 2110
7:00 p.m.
The Women’s History Month committee, 4AW and MINIYA present the showing of Miss Representation.
Open your mind to how women are represented in today’s society. After the showing of the film enjoy
a brief discussion to address the issues presented in the film.

Women and Religions Difficult Dialogue
Thursday, March 29, 2012
UT Rec. Maple Room
5:00 p.m.
The Women’s History Month committee presents Women and Religion Difficult Dialogue. This is a great
opportunity to see the different roles women have played in religion. Presenters include; Dr. Barbara
Mann, Dr. Abdel Halim and Ashley Pryor. Come prepared to have the many questions that you have
about Women and Religion answered.