Creighton University

Programming

Women’s History Month events

During the entire month of March:

·         The History of Women in Higher Education Poster Display

Posters will be displayed in the windows of Reinert Alumni Library showing the history of women in higher education

Display put together by L.C. Women’s History Month Intern Shayla Covington

·         Fun facts about women’s history and inspirational quotes sent out daily through Twitter @CULiebenCenter and re-tweeted by @BlueJayLife

·         Our Voices Blog posts - http://liebencenter.blogspot.com

While our blog has new posts every Thursday from different women at Creighton, we encourage you to take time during March to read more about some incredibly inspiring women from within our own community.

March 1 - Women’s Words of Wisdom

Coordinated by the Lieben Center with help from Women & Gender Studies - 7:30pm in Harper Auditorium

Women’s Words of Wisdom is the kick-off to Women’s History Month. With this event, we hope to educate and empower the Creighton community through the stories of inspiring and influential women throughout history. This celebration includes voices from Creighton students, faculty, and staff sharing about a diverse range of women that inspire them.

March 13 - Nebraska’s Winding Road to Statehood: In the Footsteps of a Female Settler

Sponsored by the Reinert Alumni Library - 4pm in U.P. Room

Barbara Kagi Mayhew Bradway, a female settler, recounts the issues of Nebraska’s territorial days. In a first-person portrayal, Sara Crook recounts Bradway’s impressions as an early permanent white settler. She also explores the Underground Railroad. Bradway was the older sister of John Kagi, who was a close confidant to John Brown.

March 23 - Women at Work in a Man’s World: Women’s Success and Women’s Struggles

Sponsored by COBA - 12:30pm in Skutt Ballroom East

This program will include a panel of women that work in traditionally male dominated business fields. Desserts and beverages will be provided. Panelists include: Stacey M. Taylor - Vice President Non-Commodity Ingredient Procurement, ConAgra Foods ; Cara Persichetti, JET Program Planner, Intelligence and Information Systems, Raytheon Company; Angela Ullman, Senior Marketing, Engineering Industry; Brian Ullman, Project Manager, Financial Software & Service Industry

March 26 - Miss Representation showing

Sponsored by the Lieben Center - 7pm in Harper Auditorium

Due to strong support from the first showing and many requests for another opportunity to watch the film, we will be doing an additional open showing of the documentary Miss Representation, followed by a discussion afterwards led by Lieben Center Programming Intern Gillian Fitzpatrick 

March 26 - 10th Annual Women and Religion Lecture featuring Carol Meyers with Discovering Eve

Sponsored by Women & Gender Studies - 7pm in Harper 3023, Sponsored by WGS

 

Professor Meyers holds the Mary Grace Wilson Professorship in Religion at Duke University, where she has taught since 1977. A specialist in biblical studies and archaeology, she is a prominent scholar in the study of women in the biblical world. Her book Discovering Eve is a landmark study of women in ancient Israel; and her recent reference book, Women in Scripture, is the most comprehensive study ever made of women in Jewish and Christian scriptures.

March 28 - Let’s Get This Straight: Celebrating Women of Diverse Genders and Sexual Orientations

Sponsored by GSA - 6pm in Skutt 105

Following a brief presentation, a discussion will be lead by Creighton students. The discussion will cover topics regarding women who identify all across the spectrums of gender and sexuality.

March 29 - Courageous Voices: Navigating the Waves, Women of Color and Feminism

Sponsored by the Office of Multicultural Affairs - 6pm in Harper 3006 - OMA Office

 

 

This discussion will focus on the intricate bond existing between Women of Color and feminism throughout its existence. The Office of Multicultural Affairs and the Lieben Center will be presenting some background on the feminist movement to begin the discussion. More details to come.

March 30 - Networking For Success

Coordinated by the Lieben Center, CSW, Alumni Relations and the Career Center - 3:30-5pm

Start building strong networking relationships before you even leave Creighton! Networking for Success is an opportunity for female undergraduate students that will help coach you on skills to be a better networker and give you the opportunity to practice while connecting with Creighton faculty, staff and alumni in a fun way. This event will help you:

                *Create and work on your elevator speech

                *Learn how to find deeper connections with people you just met

                *Understand how to reach out to or strengthen relationships with mentors

                *Practice your skills with a speed networking program in Billy Blue’s

Interested in participating? Registration is required and will go through Friday, March 23 – register here. Have any additional questions? Contact LiebenCenter@creighton.edu. Students who register will also receive 20 free personalized business cards to use at the event and in future networking opportunities!

 

Kenefick Chair in the Humanities, Women & Body Image Film Series 

All 7pm in Harper 3023

Cover Girl Culture (March 14)

Arresting Ana (March 19)

Sexy INC (March 22)

Make Me Young (March 27) 

Keep your eyes posted for more programs coming out in the Fall!

Involvement Fair

Stop by our table between 11am and 2pm at the Involvement Fair on September 7th on the mall!

Wareham Program                  

Sign-up to join the Lieben Center and Student Activities for the Wareham Program, our women's leadership development program geared for sophomores and juniors. Our Fall session will run from October 6th - November 17th. For more about the program and information about signing up, check out the program page here.

Eileen's Book Club                                 

Our pick for Fall 2011 is The Help by Kathryn Stockett and will be in collaboration with the Office of Multicultural Affairs. Sign-up begins on October 10th to get your FREE copy of the book. The discussion will be hosted on the OMA on Sunday, November 13th.

2nd Annual Blanket Making for the Juan Diego Center       

Donate your time and energy instead of money to bring about the Christmas spirit! On Friday of dead week, December 9th, we'll provide the supplies to make tie fleece blankets to donate to the women and children of the Juan Diego Center.

If you have any questions regarding upcoming events please contact the Lieben Center at 402-546-6097 or email liebencenter@creighton.edu