Wednesday, March 2, 2005
Special Edition - Women's History Month 2005

Quote of the Month
"For most of history, Anonymous was a woman."
- Virginia Woolf

Drexel Celebrates Women's History Month

Drexel marks Women’s History Month 2005 with “Our History is Our Strength,” a series of free events for students, faculty and staff throughout March celebrating the accomplishments of women. The calendar of events features:

“Real Life…Real Stories…Real Time…” Women and Leadership Panel with Drexel Alumnae Part One
Location: MacAlister Hall room 2020
Date and Time: March 2, 2005 from 6 - 7:30 p.m.
This event is sponsored by Creating Excellent Organizations (CEO), Women's History Month Committee (WHMC) and Alumni Board of Governors.

“Real Life…Real Stories…Real Time…” Women and Leadership Panel with Drexel Alumnae Part Two
Location: Greenawalt Student Development Center room C, Creese Student Union Complex
Date and Time: March 8, 2005 from noon - 1:30 p.m.
This event is sponsored by CEO, WHMC and Alumni Board of Governors.

Women in Society Dinner
Location: Behrakis Grand Hall, Creese Student Union Complex
Date and Time: March 9 at 6 p.m.
Details: Tickets are free and available at the CAB office on the first floor of MacAlister Hall.
This event is sponsored by the Campus Activities Board (CAB) and WHMC.

“Safety in the City” Safety Tips Presentation
Location: Center City Hahnemann Campus, New College Building, Klahr Lobby
Date and Time: March 14 from 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
This event is sponsored by WHMC.

Physical and Verbal Self Defense Workshop
Location: Center City Hahnemann Campus, New College Building, room 3506
Date and Time: March 15 from noon-2 p.m.
Details: Wear comfortable clothing and stay for all or part of the presentation. To register, email jkb28@drexel.edu or 215-762-1400.
This event is sponsored by WHMC.

55th Annual Kate Hurd-Mead Lecture: “Bad Genes, Good People: Gendered Perspectives on the History of Genetic Screening”
Location: Westphal Picture Gallery, University City Main Campus, Main Building, 3rd Floor
Date and Time: March 15 at 5:30 p.m.
Details: For more information, contact Meghan Burnett at Meghan.Burnett@drexelmed.edu or 215-842-6013.
Guest Speaker: Dr. Ruth Schwartz Cowan, University of Pennsylvania professor of history and sociology of science. This event is sponsored by Drexel University's Institute for Women’s Health and Leadership and the College of Physicians of Philadelphia.

“In the Company of Poets” - An African-American Female, Spoken-Word Ensemble
Location: University City Main Campus, Ross Commons
Date and Time: March 29 at 7 p.m.
This event is sponsored by WHMC.

Welcome Back Week — Activities Unlimited Information Tables on Women’s Health Issues and Sexual Assault Awareness
Location: University City Main Campus, Korman Quad
Date and Time: March 30 from noon - 2 p.m.
This event is sponsored by WHMC.

For a complete listing of Women’s History Month events, visit http://www.drexel.edu/studentlife. For more information on a program, contact WHMC chairs Dr. Annette Molyneux at 215-895-2052 or Diane Nast at 215-762-1400.

Approved under the authority of Philip Terranova, Vice President of University Relations

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