2002 Events

February

Black History Month
poetry reading at Hampshire College
Tuesday, February 5, 2002

Leadership Training Begins
Thursday, February 7, 2002

March

Field trip to Hairs Stories performance
Wednesday, March 6, 2002

International Women's Day
Bowker Auditorium
Friday, March 8, 2002, 11:00 A.M. - 3:00 P.M.

April

Big Brothers and Sisters Bowl-a-thon
Saturday, April 6, 2002

Field trip to Peaches performance
Friday, April 12, 2002

"I" IS NOT FOR INDIAN: The Portrayal of Native Americans in Books for Young People
Naomi Caldwell
W.E.B. Du Bois Library, Umass
Tuesday, April 16, 2002, 4:00 P.M.

Day of Truth
Campus Center, UMass
Thursday, April 18, 2002, 9:00 A.M. to ?

Graduation for Leadership Training
Thursday, April 25, 2002

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May

End of the year celebration
Vietnamese Dinner
Saturday, May 4, 2002
Time and Restaurant- To Be Decided

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September

Women of Color Leadership Network Reception
Ten Years of Reaching for a New Existence while Singing Praise Songs of the Past
Thursday, September 26, 2002
5-7:30pm
Cape Cod Lounge

October

June Jordan Memorial
Come join us for this commemoration of her work as a scholar, poet, and activist.
Panelists include: Alex Deschamps, emcee
John Bracey, Mirangela Buggs, Ann Ferguson (Afro-American Studies, Smith College), Paula Giddings, Katja Hahn, Dawn Martin, Isis Nusair, Enoch Page, Esther Terry.
Performances and readings by: Women of Color
Leadership Network, Project 2050, NewWorld Theater.
Wednesday, October 2, 2002
7-9pm
Top of the Campus Rm. 1109

CONVERSATIONS IN WOMEN'S HEALTH I:
Come to a Health Workshop Focused on Women of Color and Our Bodies.
You and Your GYN!!
Featuring Representatives from ALANA Outreach and Education At University Health Services & Tapestry Health
Receive answers to questions like: When Should I have my First GYN visit? Do I Need to see a Gynocologist even though I'm not Having Sex? What happens during a GYN Visit??
Thursday October 10, 2002
7:00-9:00pm
WOCLN Office-202 Wilder Hall
Dinner Will Be Served at 6:30pm

Everywoman's Center presents Raenae McNeil
Join us and meet this dynamic and inspirational performer, cultural activist and poet/playwright/singer as she lends support to the month-long awareness of Violence Against Women. Whether you are a friend, counselor, survivor or just interested in the topic, there will be a setting just right for you to meet Reanae.

The Art of Storytelling
For people who are interested to know how to incorporate the arts into social justice, counseling, educational, human rights and civil rights work, this lunchtime session will give you a chance to hear from a master about the worth and work of a griot.
Wednesday, October 16, 2002
12:00-2:00pm
Place TBD (Call EWC 545-0883 for more details)

Between Us: Conversations for Women of Color
Do you know someone who is in an abusive, unsatifsying, destructive relationship but can't let go? Join other women of color for light dinner and heavy conversation with Raenea about the ways we can help ourselves and other we care about live the lives we were intended to live.
Wednesday, October 16, 2002
7:00- 9:00 pm
Place TBD
Limited to 25 participants so register early!

"Don't Speak My Mother's Name in Vain"
performance with Raenea McNeil
Thursday, October 17, 2002
Mahar Auditorium
7-9pm
Talkback will follow the performance

Conversations in Women's Health II: AIDS/HIV/STDs Learning the Alphabet for Safe Sex
Wednesday, October 30, 2002
7-9pm
Place: TBD

November

Soul Party
This would be a party like no other @ UMASS. The theme would be SOUL. "Soul" music would be played and a soulful atmosphere would be created.Halloween may be over, but the Soul never dies!!! Join us the evening of All Soul's Day for a party you'll definitely remember.
November 1, 2002

Conversations in Women's Health III:Self Perception
How do your thoughts and self-image effect the choices you make in your life? Join us to get some insight into a side of yourself that you might never have known.
November 6, 2002

Reproductive Rights Among Women of Color Workshop
Join Other Women of Color in a Discussion on Women's Reproductive Rights and the Systematic Obstacles of Reproductive Freedom that Affect Women of Color
Featuring...
Rani Varghese and Lisa McCarthy of ALANA Health Outreach and Education at University Health Services
For More Information Please Contact Reps of a Reproductive Rights Group Project for Alex Deschamps' WOST 392L Course
Jamielle Walker
jamiellew@yahoo.com
Winnie Chen
wchen@student.umass.edu
Wednesday November 20, 2002
7:00-8:30pm
Malcolm X Cultural Center

Conversations in Women's Health IV
Sex and Cycles: Your Personal Rhythm
Come find your own rhythm with midwife and birth educator Terri Nash, who returns for her fourth year to WOCLN to spread the word and teach the gospel about the wisdom and wonder of women's bodies.
Dinner will be Served Promptly at 6:00pm!!
Last Day to RSVP for This Workshop is Monday November 18, 2002
Thursday November 21, 2002
6:00-9:00pm
WOCLN-202 Wilder Hall

December

"Redefining" Africa
Discussion of Africa and her Diaspora. Information on Studying abroad will be provided. Dinner will be served (promptly) at 6pm.
For more information and to RSVP call 545-1671
December 5, 2002
6:00-9:00pm
Malcolm X Cultural Center

2003 Events

February

The Women of Color Leadership Network at Everywoman's Center's 5th Annual Spring Leadership Training

The semester-long workshop series provides a space for a selected cohort of women of color to explore the obstacles that prevent them from moving into leadership roles. This exploration develops internal stability in the participants that enables them to make life-affirming choices and take appropriate risks. The workshop culls the talents of community artists/activists, campus faculty and administrators and; it draws from the both fine arts and healing arts in order to access personal strengths, learn functional life skills and develop support networks. Credit available for eligible students. Workshops are listed at the WOCLN website.
February 6 through April 24, 2003

March

March 4th, 2003
Celebration of International Women's Day
Cape Cod Lounge, 4-6pm
Sponsor: EWC and Campus Activities

March 5th, 2003
Workshop: "So You're a Women of Color In a New England Prep School. Now what?"
WOCLN participates in the Diversity Day Activities at Williston-Northampton

April

Dinner & Theater: Blessing the Boats
Dinner at WOCLN 202 Wilder Hall, 6pm

Big Brother/Big Sisters' Bowl-a-Thon

April 6th, 2003
Gathering to welcome HERS interns and inaugurate a new retreat space in Amherst for women of color.

April 24th, 2003
Leadership Training Graduation
Mullins Center or Cape Cod Lounge

September

Time for a new conversation: Make new connections, meet new people and greet old friends
11th Annual Women of Color Reception
Thursday, September 25, 2003, 5:30-7:30 PM at 11th floor, Campus Center

October

Finding your place in life/work: Navigating Post-Graduate life
Wednesdays, 7-9 PM at WOCLN 202 Wilder Hall
Contact/Register: Teresa Walker, 577-0452

October 2
We need YOUR idea, thoughts, feelings, stories and experience or a original production: Based on the Vagina Monologues. Brainstorming session...
Thursday, 7:30 PM at WOCLN 202 Wilder Hall
Contact: Rani and Lisa - 577-5068

October 8
Looking the part: Building a Professional Wardrobe from Scratch
Wednesday, 7-9 PM at WOCLN 202 Wilder Hall
Chandra Fields, Owner of D'Arby
Click here for the evaluation form

October 15
Find the work environment that suits you
Wednesday, 7-9 PM at WOCLN 202 Wilder Hall
Alumnae Panel

October 17-19
Goose Formation Retreat: weekend of rest, renewal, relaxation
Starseed Retreat Center in Savoy, Massachusetts
Limited space, Call WOCLN at 545-1671 and register now

October 22
Telling your story: Developing a resume that works
Wednesday, 7-9 PM at WOCLN 202 Wilder Hall

October 23
The Tapestry Health Board of Directors invites you to join the 30th birthday celebration
Thursday, 5-7 pm at The Ballroom, Hotel Northampton, Massachusetts. Candle lighting and Cake-cutting at 5:45 pm.

October 23
Caught Between Cultures: Exploring multiple identities
Thursday, 11:30 am* - 12 Noon at Worcester Dining Commons, UMass
*Lunch provided at 11:30 am by reservation only!(Please call 545-9591 to make your lunch reservation)
Click here for the flyer.

October 23
ReOrientalism: A new collaborative performance inspired by the writings of EdwardSaid.
8 pm, Bowker Auditorium
Tickets are:$15-general public; $8-low income patrons/seniors; $5-students.
call FAC Box Office 413-545-2511
For more information about the shows, call NWT at 545-1972
Click here for the flyer.

October 29
Making an impact: Interviews They'll Remember
Wednesday, 7-9 PM at WOCLN 202 Wilder Hall
Bridget McCurtis, Project Manager, Inroads, Inc

October 31
Pro bono massage therapy sessions for students
Friday from 5-9 pm at WOCLN 202 Wilder Hall by Virginia Cooper

November

November 1 & 2
Pro bono massage therapy sessions for students
Saturday and Sunday, 10am-2 pm, at WOCLN 202 Wilder Hall by Virginia Cooper

Becoming a Woman of Worth: Building a foundation for financial freedom
Wednesdays, 7-9 PM at WOCLN 202 Wilder Hall
Contact/Register: Gilberita Lewis, 545-1671

November 5
What are you worth? Envisioning and planning for prosperity.
Neta Bolinsky, Financial Advisor, AIG Valig
Your financial profile, Investment groups, Financial products.
Wednesday, 7-9 PM at WOCLN 202 Wilder Hall
Contact/Register: Gilberita Lewis, 545-1671
Click here for the flyer

November 6
New WORLD Theater presents: Free community Theater Workshop
7pm - 9pm at Smith College -TV Studio (Room T100) in the Mendenhall Center for Performing Arts
Please call Joshua Fontanez at New WORLD Theater for directions and more information at 413-545-9591
Click here for the flyer

November 12
Who's holding your money? Fundamental do's and dont's about banking and building healthy credit.
Pamela Vaid, former branch manager., Bank of Western Massachusetts.
Wednesday, 7-9 PM at WOCLN 202 Wilder Hall
Contact/Register: Gilberita Lewis, 545-1671
Click here for the flyer

November 12 & 13
New WORLD Theater presents: Eyewitness Blues
Created by Mildred Ruiz and Steven Sapp. Music by Carlos Pimentel and Paul Thompson. Directed by Talvin Wilks. $15-general public; $8-low income patrons/seniors; $5-students. Call FAC Box Office 413-545-2511. For more info about the shows, call NWT at 413-545-1972.
8 pm, Northampton Center for the Arts. Click here for the flyer.

November 19
Addressing Violence: A Campus and Community Issue
What is going on? What resources are out there? What can we do?
People are talking about the violence that broke out at the “Hobart Hoedown" and at the Red Sox games.
Wednesday, 4:30 - 6:30 pm at Campus Center 162-175
Click here for the flyer

November 21
The reel out film festival: All films on friday, in MAHAR Auditorium, UMass
7:00 pm - Brother Outsider: The life of Bayard Rustin
8:30 pm - Non, Je Ne Regrette Rien(No Regrets)
9:15 pm - The body of a poet
Click here for the flyer

November TBD
Who Do You Work For?
Panel discussion of entrepreneurs and employees who have discovered how to make working work for them.
Wednesday, 7-9 PM at WOCLN 202 Wilder Hall
Contact/Register: Gilberita Lewis, 545-1671

November 24
Second Student Government Association Diversity Roundtable
Monday at 3 p.m. in room 165-69 of the Campus Center.
Questions? E-mail Russell P. Plato, Secretary of Diversity Issues-Student Government Association at rplato@student.umass.edu by Friday, November 21.

December

December 3 - January 3
Communities in Resistance: Faces of Nonviolent Revolution
Photographs from Western Massachusetts to Colombia: Andrea Burns & Rachel Chandler-Worth With Video and Mixed Media by Robbie Leppzer, The Root 9 Collective, Liberty Cabbage Theater Revival, The Beehive Collective. Northampton Center for the Arts 17 New South St. Northampton, MA, 01060
Opening Reception: Saturday, December 6, 2003, 4:00 to 6:00 pm

2004 Events

February

February 9th
Black History Month
Speech by Elaine Brown in the Student Union Ballroom at 7 pm on Monday.

February 11th
Black History Month
The woman behind the Legend. featuring La Wanza Lett-Brewington in a one woman play based on the life of Sojourner Truth from the novel, Truth, by Jacqueline Sheehan at 7 pm in Westfield State Colleg, Ely Theater. Free of Charge!

February 27th and 28th
The Vision of June Jordan
Women's Studies at the University of Massachusetts in Association with The New World Theater, The Black Student Union, the Women of Color Leadership Network, and the Office of ALANA Affairs Proudly Presents a two day conference. Free and open to the public. A Revolutionary Convening: The Vision of June Jordan. Keynote Speech: Poet and Activist Sonia Sanchez. Friday 27at 7:30 p.m. in the Student Union Ballroom at the University of Massachusetts in Amherst and Roundtable Discussions on Saturday, February 28th -- Campus Center 101

February 28th
Gospel Concert and Cultural Night
On Saturday, B.A.S.I.C. will be hosting a Gospel Concert in Barlett 65 and...SoCA will be hosting its First Cultural Night at the Campus Center Auditorium from 7pm to 1am.

February 29th
ALANA
On Sunday, the ALANA Caucus invites the ALANA community to address the issues affecting us and the steps to take next. This wll take place at 7pm in the Campus Center, room to be announced.

March

March 4th
"But Some of My Best Friends are Black"
A lecture by social-justice advocate Tim Wise at 8:00 PM in Johnson Chapel - Amherst College

March 4th
ALANA Library Career Reception
Thursday, March 4, 2004, 5:30-8:00 pm in Main Floor, W.E.B. Du Bois Library, UMass Amherst. Call or email Anne L. Moore to reserve a place (this will help us estimate for food. 413-545-6888, amoore@library.umass.edu)
Click here for the flyer

March 8th
THAT TAKES OVARIES! OPEN MIKE: International Women's Day on March 8th!
This event will be held in the Cape Cod Lounge of the Student Union Building from 4:00-6:00. Everyone is welcome, it is free, (donations welcome), is open to the public and is wheelchair accessible. For more information contact: Sandy Mandel; Everywoman’s center;smandel@admin.umass.edu or 413-545-5827

March 25th
Economic and community Empowerment
A reception and conversation with Mr. Gary Flower on thursday at 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm at harvard information center, Holyoke center arcade. Space is limited. RSVP to umassinfusion@hotmail.com by march 18th. (leaving around 2:30 pm) www.nababoston.com

March 27
Sweet Honey In The Rock
In The Fine Arts Center at 8 pm, Grammy Award-winning African American female a cappella ensemble with deep musical roots in the sacred music of the black church - spirituals, hymns, gospel - as well as jazz and blues. Tickets are available at the box office: (413) 545-2511. Ticket prices as follows: General Public: $25 & $20; Seniors: $15; 5-college students: $10; UMass students: $10 & $7; children 12 years and under: $5.

March 27th-28th
Cultivating the Wisdom of Our Intuitive Minds
A 2-DAY WORKSHOP WITH RON W. JUE, PH.D in Hadley Farm, University of Massachusetts at 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Click here for the Flyer.

March 30
Reproductive rights: What you need to know
Come to campus center 917 on Tuesday from 4-6 pm and hear what you need to know about the current challenges to women's reproductive rights, get the latest information about the March for Women's lives to be held in Washington , D.C. on April 25th and connect with reproductive rights organization in UMass/Amherst campus. Free and open to public. Wheelchair accessible. Questions/l Everywoman's Center@ 545-0883. Click here for the flyer.

April

April 2nd - 4th
Eighteenth Annual conderence for student and community Activists
From Abortion rights to social justice: Building the movement for reproductive freedom in Hampshire college, Amherst at 3 pm.

April 3rd
Two dynamic performances in Cape Cod lounge: Ulali and Body Politics
At 5 pm - Ulali: First Nations Women acapella Trio "singing that is political, romantic and humorous..."
At 7 pm - Body Politics: An original production about Women of Color and body image
Free and Open to public. Click here for the flyer.

April 8th
A Night of Latin-Jazz and Caribbean Music: Concert!
Thursday @ 7:30pm. The Concert will take place at the University Bowker Auditorium, Stockbridge Hall. Tickets for this concert can be purchased at the door the day of event or through UMass Fine Art Center Ticket Box Office any day before the 8th or by calling (413) 545-2511 or 800-999-8627.The artists will also be hosting a percussion workshop on the same day, April 8 @ 1:30 pm in the Cape Cod Lounge at the Student Union.

April 10th
Recapturing the Spirit of Ella-Dia de La Mujer: Latina Banquet (Women's Day Banquet)
In Providence, RI from 7 pm to 2 am - "Yo soy Latina" Play, Semi-Formal Banquet includes: Latin style cousine and after party. $15 for College Students/$20 for General Public. Click here for the flyer.

April 12th-16th
The Association for the Study of African-American Life & History presents a week-long film festival:
At 7 pm in Grad Student Lounge, come and watch a movie and have a brief discussion. Click here for more information.

April 14th
The State and the Status of Childcare:
UMass and Beyond addressing these issues and concerns. This event will be held in the campus center room 917 from 4:00-6:00 at the University of Massachusetts/Amherst. This event is free, open to the public and wheelchair accessible. For more information: call Everywoman’s Center@413-545-0883

April 21st
"Women Writing Resistance: Lessons for Here and Now from Latin America and the Caribbean"
In Holyoke Community College, Frost Building, Conference Room 309 at 12:30 - 2:00pm, come and listen to the Talk presented by Dr. Jennifer Browdy de Hernandez (Simon's Rock College of Bard). FREE & OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.

April 23rd - 24th
Shifting from Reaction to Proaction
INFUSION! is a great two-day event organized by the collaborative efforts of the National Association of
Black Accountants (NABA) and the Association for Latino Professionals in Finance and Accounting (ALPFA). For more information, click here for the flyer.

April 27th
FINAL SOLUTION: A Film by Rakesh Sharma
Screening will take place in 302 Gordon Hall (the PERI Institute), 418 North Pleasant St. UMASS Amherst (Parking available at the back) from 5 - 7:30 pm. The filmmaker will be available for a brief discussion after the screening.

May

May 6th
Directing Workshop with Gilbert McCauley
Thursday, May 6th and Thursday May 20th 2004 from 7pm - 9pm in A.P.E. Gallery, Thornes Market, Northampton, the directing/acting workshop will take place with hands-on exercises that explore the primary focus of the directors and actors: to discover and share the action of a given text. Workshop participants will need loose fitting clothing, writing materials, and open minds.

August

August 11th
Exhibition of Works by Cuban and Cuban-American Artists
August 11th through Sunday, August 22nd 2004, Excibition at Yale University School of Art, Holcombe T. Green Jr. Gallery. 1156 Chapel St. New Haven, Connecticut 06511. Curated by Sherisse Alvarez. For more information, please contact Sherisse Alvarez at sherisse.alvarez@yale.edu or (203) 432-9178

September

September 29th - October 13th
Prisms: Women of Color exploring culture, identity, & themselves
(Drop-in/ open sessions)

A 9 weeks workshop sponsred by WOCLN. Credits applicable for eligible students. Every Wednesday from 7-9pm, this workshop is help in Resourse Referral, Wilder Hall - Ground floor. This process will include journal writings, some readings, media and art. For more information, contact WOCLN at 545-5829 or wocln@stuaf.umass.edu. Don't miss this great oppurchunity!

October

October 16th
James Baldwin: Down From the Mountaintop
A new one-man play written and performed by Tony award nominee Calvin levels will take place on saturday, October 16th, at 8:00pm at Bowker Auditorium, Stockbridge Hall on the campus of the University of Massachusetts Amherst. For more information on these events, please contact Felice Yeskel, Ed.D. at The stone wall center 413-545-4824.Tickets are on sale at UMass Fine arts center. Umass students - $5, Five college Students $7.50, and general public $10.

October 20th - December 1st
Prisms: Women of Color exploring culture, identity, & themselves
(Core group sessions)

A 9 weeks workshop sponsred by WOCLN. Credits applicable for eligible students. Every Wednesday from 7-9pm, this workshop is help in Resourse Referral, Wilder Hall - Ground floor. This process will include journal writings, some readings, media and art. For more information, contact WOCLN at 545-5829 or wocln@stuaf.umass.edu. Don't miss this great oppurchunity!

November

November 9-12th
Mid-term Massage week at WOCLN!
Come and release your stress with a 15-20 minutes massage from a certified Masseuse for FREE! To make your reservation or if you have more questions, call 577-0452