Diversity

Department

Sociology/Anthropology

Pink Goes Red

ddiaz56 — Wed, 31 Jan 2024 16:58:46 +0000

Pink Goes Red ddiaz56 Wed, 01/31/2024 - 10:58

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An event to promote Heart Disease Awareness through a physical field day.

When

Sat, Feb 3 2024, 7 - 8pm

Location

TRAC

Event Type

Department

Feminist Friday

ddiaz56 — Wed, 31 Jan 2024 16:53:50 +0000

Feminist Friday ddiaz56 Wed, 01/31/2024 - 10:53

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This event will educate the UIS population about issues that people of color, specifically Black individuals, face. It will raise awareness regarding situations and provide ways to help.

When

Fri, Feb 2 2024, 3 - 4pm

Fri, Feb 16 2024, 3 - 4pm

Location

UIS Women's Center

Event Type

Department

Women's Center

ECCE: Festival De Mujeres

khobb2 — Thu, 09 Mar 2023 20:02:00 +0000

ECCE: Festival De Mujeres khobb2 Thu, 03/09/2023 - 14:02

UIS Academic Affairs, the Diversity Center, and the Women’s Center will be hosting an ECCE Speaker Series event. Through this students, staff, and faculty will be able to learn about the window to Latina activism during the 1970s in Chicago. Additionally, there will be an opportunity to look at a digital exhibit on the Festival De Mujeres and learn the significance of the cultural and activist heart of the Mexican Midwest. There will also be a panel with Diana Solís, a visual artist, photographer, and educator, Dr. Hinda Seif, UIS Associate Professor, Laurie Matheson, and Sarita Hernández, a teaching artist, oral historian, and print/zine-maker.

When

Wed, Mar 29 2023, 6 - 7:30pm

Location

Brookens Auditorium

Event Type

Department

The Hela Legacy

khobb2 — Thu, 09 Mar 2023 19:59:55 +0000

The Hela Legacy khobb2 Thu, 03/09/2023 - 13:59

GPhio International Sorority, Inc. and AKA Sorority Inc. will be sharing a viewing of a film on Henrietta Lacks, who made one of the greatest medical contributions. There will also be a discussion to talk about her legacy and her significant importance in the medical world.

When

Tue, Mar 28 2023, 6 - 8pm

Location

PAC F

Event Type

Department

Luna Fest

khobb2 — Thu, 09 Mar 2023 19:57:41 +0000

Luna Fest khobb2 Thu, 03/09/2023 - 13:57

The Career Development Center, Gender & Sexuality Student Services, and the Women’s Center will be hosting a fundraising film festival highlighting stories by women and gender-nonconforming filmmakers and bringing people together in their communities. There will be seven short films shown from everyone including poets, conservationists, and activists to educators. Then afterward there will be a discussion led by Emmy-winning filmmaker, Samantha Sanders.

When

Sat, Mar 25 2023, 12:30 - 3:30pm

Location

Brookens Auditorium

Event Type

Department

Danza de Damas

khobb2 — Thu, 09 Mar 2023 19:42:43 +0000

Danza de Damas khobb2 Thu, 03/09/2023 - 13:42

Baile Monarcas will be celebrating Women's History Month with a variety of Latin dance performances to educate others on the important role women play in Latin American dances. This will highlight the Latin culture and its connections to music and dance passed down from generation to generation.

When

Thu, Mar 23 2023, 7 - 8:30pm

Location

Student Union Ballroom

Event Type

Department

Women in the Military

khobb2 — Thu, 09 Mar 2023 19:38:44 +0000

Women in the Military khobb2 Thu, 03/09/2023 - 13:38

The Military and Veteran Student Services Office will be hosting ‘Stories of Empowering Women in the Military’. There will be women identifying veterans of the armed forces as guest speakers sharing their experiences on the field. They will speak on sexism and how they overcame and succeeded in a male-dominated workplace in addition to some hardships they’ve faced. It is an educational opportunity to learn how women have had to overcome gender bias challenges to demonstrate the capability to succeed in this highly demanding and often highly dangerous work environment. Food will be provided by Mission BBQ. so be sure to RSVP!

When

Wed, Mar 22 2023, 11:30am - 1:30pm

Location

PAC C/D

Event Type

Department

Chancellor's Women's Leadership Reception

khobb2 — Thu, 09 Mar 2023 19:30:03 +0000

Chancellor's Women's Leadership Reception khobb2 Thu, 03/09/2023 - 13:30

The Women’s Center will be hosting a networking event in partnership with the Chancellor’s office for students to meet other women in leadership roles across many workforces. There will be panelists to share their experiences and career journeys as well as UIS alumni. This is a formal event and participants are encouraged to wear business casual apparel. Additionally, participants are required to RSVP on UIS connection so be sure to do so!

When

Mon, Mar 20 2023, 6 - 8pm

Location

Student Union Ballroom

Event Type

Department