Archive of Events
Year 2003
Vigil for Victims of Hate Crimes
Wednesday, October
15 at 7:00pm
On the Mall in front of the Fogler Library steps at
UMaine
Join us in honor of the 5th anniversary of Matthew Shepard's
death.
"You the Man"
Thursday, October 16
at 7:00pm
100 Donald P. Corbett, University of Maine
A one-man show
addressing unhealthy relationships, dating abuse, and sexual assault.
Co-sponsored by Residents on Campus.
"I just want to
help..."
Thursday, October 23 from 12:00-1:15pm
Walker Room, Third Floor,
Memorial Union, University of Maine
Providing a helpful response
to friends, family, and coworkers who are affected by domestic
abuse. This workshop is for anyone who is concerned about someone
they love.
Women
in the Curriculum and Women's Studies Program - Fall 2003 Lunch
Series
October 8 - Carole Sousa "Understanding
and Responding to Perpetrators of Dating Violence in School
Settings."
October 15 - Carolyn
Ball "Town
and Gown Connections: Working Together Against Domestic Violence."
October 29 - Myriam Miedzian "Men
and Violence: Why the Denial and Anger?"
All lunch series programs are held in the Bangor Lounge, Memorial
Union from 12:15-1:30pm.
Year 2004
Tabling Events Scheduled in the Main
Lobby in the Union
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday Thursday and
Friday - February 9, 10, 11, 12 & 13
* Peer Education - National Condom Week 11:00am-2:00pm
* Student Women's Association - Vagina Monologue Tickets - 9:00am-3:00pm
Tuesday, Wednesday and
Thursday - February 10, 11 & 12
* Greek Peer Ed. - Condomgrams
Wednesday and Thursday
- February 11 & 12
* NSO & CAB - Make
Your Own Valentine Card - 10:00am-2:00pm
Vagina Monologues - 100 D. P. Corbett
Thursday,
Friday and Saturday - February 12, 13 & 14 from
7:00-8:30pm
February 20 - Beta Sleep Out
Sex, Beer & ESPN
- What Men Think About (Men's Panel)
Sunday, March 21, 2004 at 7:00pm in the Bangor
Room at Memorial Union
April
Consent: What's It All About?
An interactive panel discussion with members of BEAR (Brothers
Engaged Against Rape), Peer Educators, and others.
Women in the Curriculum and Women's Studies Program
Lunch Series
Bangor Lounge on Wednesday, April 7 from 12:15-1:30pm
(Part of Sexual
Assault Awareness Month)
Regional Gathering Conference October 29,
2004
August 2004
August 27-29, 2004 – Welcome
Weekend
August 27, 2004 – Maine
Hello
Fall 2004 - Residence
Halls Orientation - Substance Abuse/Sexual Assault Training “Sex, Lies and Alcohol” (7:00pm
and 8:30pm Sessions)
Sept. 8, 9; Sept. 14, 15; Sept. 21, 22, 23; Sept. 28, 29, 30;
Oct. 5, 6.
September 2004
September 6-11 – Maine
Mania Week
September 6 – Big
Jam live music on the Mall 1-4pm
September 7 – Jim
Matthews- Beer, Booze and Books, Bangor Room, 7pm
September 8 – RRS Benefit Auction – Evening
September 10 – La
Fiesta on the Mall 4-8pm
September 17 – “Exploring Gender Issues in Domestic
Violence” – Michael Kimmel, John Martin’s
Manor - Waterville
September 18 – Rock
Against Rape
October 2004
October 6 – all-day
DV in the Workplace Conference, Four Points Sheraton at
the Bangor Airport, 8am-4pm
October 14 – EAP Lunch – Tina Roberts- “Helpful
Response”, 12 noon Coe Room
October 15, 16, 17 – Friends
and Family Weekend
October 20 – WIC Lunch – DV
in the Workplace, Bangor Lounge 12:15-1:30pm
October 22, 23, 24 – Homecoming
October 29 – MASAP Conference – Alan
Johnson
October 29 Men’s Gathering – David
Rider
October 30 – Culture
Fest
November 2004
November 6-13 – International
Week
November 9 – Jayne
Hitchcock visit
Year 2005
Try Walking In My Shoes:
Designing by those impacted by violence, Wednesday, April 6th &Wednesday,
April 13th, 5-6:30pm, Multipurpose Room, Union. Shoes displayed
in various campus locations. Sponsored by Students for a Safe
Campus.
Tabling in the Union, Tuesday, March 29th -
Thursday, March 31st, 10am-1pm
Consent activity, raffle for consent
t-shirt, resource info., advertising for Equalogy, candy. Sponsored
by Peer Education Program, Students for a Safe Campus, Safe Campus
Project.
Equalogy, 101 Neville Hall, Tuesday, April 5th,
8pm,
Sponsored by Campus Activities Board, Peer Education Program,
Safe Campus Project.
Counseling Center Radio Show, WMEB, Monday, April
11th, 7-8pm
Healthy Passions Week, Monday, April 18th - Friday,
April 22nd
Variety of activities & workshops focusing on healthy relationships & healthy
sexuality. Sponsored by Peer Education Program.
Take Back the Night (march
and rally) Tuesday,
April 19th, 6pm
Penquis Law Project, Wednesday, April
20th, 2-4 pm
Penquis Law Project is available at the Safe Campus Project
office (201 East Annex) to provide legal information related
to sexual violence.
1000 Man March, Wednesday, April 20th, 7pm
Sponsored
by Male Athletes Against Violence (MAAV). For more information
please contact Marcus Walton on FirstClass.
Good Lovin' Workshop,
Wednesday, April 20th, 8pm
Multipurpose Room, Union - following
the 1000 Man March.
Sponsored by Peer Education
Program, ADAPT & Students for
a Safe Campus.
Monday, October 3rd: Tabling & Purple
Ribbons - Look for purple ribbons on campus! Wear them to show
support! Tabling on the mall (in the Union in case of rain)
from 11A-1P.
October 3-7: Reflection Garden - Take a break from your day
to visit the Reflection Garden across from the MCA to reflect
on the impact of domestic violence.
October 11th: CEAC Professional
Development Day. - "How
to Handle Domestic Violence in the Workplace". For more
information contact Kathy McIntyre.
WIC Lunches: See http://www.umaine.edu/wic/ for more information.
Sunday, October 23rd, 6PM: Solidarity Sunday, in front of Fogler
Library.
Year 2006
Wednesday, September 6: Rape Response Services is proud to present The 10th Annual Fall Auction and Awards Night - Wednesday, September 6th at Jeff’s Catering Brewer 5:30-8:00 PM - silent auction-live auction–hors d’oeuvres-cash bar-awards Tickets: $10; 2 for $15; table of 8 for $60. For information on items available at the auction visit our website at www.raperesponseservices.com. Tickets may be purchased at Rape Response Services: 157 Park St, Suite 6, Bangor, 941-2980. Tickets also available at the door.
Women's Health & Fitness Day
Wednesday, September 27 from 10am-4pm in the Memorial Union.
Local organizations throughout the U.S. are participating in this unique national program that focuses attention on the importance of regular physical activity and health awareness for women.
National Women's Health and Fitness Day is on Wednesday, September 27th. UMaine and the Old Town-Orono YMCA have partnered to offer some fabulous events to celebrate this day! Attached is a copy of the schedule. Please distribute freely and encourage people to attend the events. For each event attended, participants can enter a raffle for some great prizes including free massages and free personal training sessions! All events are free and open to anyone! FMI: www.umaine.edu/wellness or contact Carey Nason or Andrea Walker on First Class.
Purple Ribbon Campaign to End Domestic Violence (month of October)
In honor of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Safe Campus Project and Spruce Run will provide purple ribbons to wear, pledging to become more aware and spread the word of the issue.
The purpose of the campaign is to:
- remember all women who have died violently or continue to live with abuse;
- raise awareness of the far-reaching effects of violence against women;
- remind each other of the help and services available to those who need it.
Take Back the Night UMaine 2006!
Thursday, October 12 @ 6pm on the Fogler Library stairs.
This is an evening for UMaine to join together in unity showing support for victims of sexual violence and those working to end the cycle of violence. We invite you to become part of the solution, part of the end to sexual violence. Here is a place to take a stand, a place to break the silence. Here, at UMaine, we can Take Back the Night.
Year 2007
Women’s Health Education Series
Thursday Evenings 7:00 to 8:30 pm
March 15 th – April 26 th
Please join Mabel Wadsworth Women’s Health Center to discuss topics such as women's sexuality, breast health, lesbian health care, birth control and body image will be discussed. Advanced registratio n is required. Donations accepted. For more information please contact 1.800.948.5337, info@mabelwadsworth.org or www.mabelwadsworth.org.
Thursday, March 15, 2007 - Presented by Sandra L. Caron, Ph.D .
From Vibrators to Viagra: Variations in Women’s Sexualities
This interactive workshop will explore our understanding of women’s sexualities. In an age of Viagra and quick fixes, we will explore issues ranging from desire to difficulties in women’s sexual development.
Thursday, March 22, 2007 - Presented by Colette Sabbagh, M.D .
Ask the Baby's Doctor: Conversation with the Pediatrician
This interactive workshop will discuss commonly asked questions by expectant mothers discussing breastfeeding, pumping, formula as well as what to expect in the hospital and more.
Thursday, March 29, 2007 - Presented by Anne Johnson and D. Dusti n
Young Women's Health: From the Birth Control Patch to Chlamydia to the HPV Vaccine
Join us as we explore the newest in birth control methods and technology. Face the facts, recognize the symptoms, and learn how to protect yourself from the most common sexually transmitted infections. Finally, participate in a discussion regarding the moral, medical, and legal issues surrounding the new HPV (Human Papilloma Virus) vaccination.
Thursday, April 5, 2007 - Presented by Robin Long
Lesbian Health – It Starts With Us
This workshop will provide information on what is currently known about lesbian health. As well as a history of the lesbian health project and its activities. There will be an open discussion about growing up and living in a homophobic world and how it affects us physically, mentally, and spiritually.
Thursday, April 12, 2007 - Presented by Roberta Wessel
Take Matters Into Your Own Hands
Roberta will lead an interactive discussion focusing on self breast exam, clinical breast exam and the value of regular mammography. She will explain the difference between routine screening and diagnostic mammogram's and give a brief overview of technology available to aid in early detection of breast disease.
Thursday, April 26, 2007 - Presented by Amanda Sears
Women's Health and the Environment: The Chemicals in Our Lives
Many things in your home from the creams you put on your face, to the pans you cook with and the water bottles you drink from contain untested, unregulated chemicals. Chemicals that can end up in you when you use the product. This workshop will inform participants about the presence of unnecessary toxic chemicals in common consumer products and strategies we can all engage in to eliminate these household hazards.
For more information please contact 1.800.948.5337, info@mabelwadsworth.org or www.mabelwadsworth.org
April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month
RAPE RESPONSE SERVICES
If you like music, you can support Rape Response Services while enjoying these events:
April 13th “Stay at Home Ball” live broadcast with Dorien Daniels on WEZQ 92.9 FM
6-8 p.m. In addition to offering an evening of classic and contemporary romantic music, staff from Rape Response Services will be on air to answer questions, dispel myths and share the range of services offered by RRS in Penobscot and Piscataquis Counties.
April 19 Hope and Healing: An Evening of Live Music to Benefit Rape Response Services
7 p.m.–9 p.m. Sponsored by DADGAD Coffee House, featuring a variety of regional musicians
Keith Anderson Community Center, Bennoch Road, Orono
$5 suggested donation includes desserts and non-alcoholic beverages
Shopping to end sexual violence! Fun and effective way to support Rape Response Services:
April 1-30 Art from around the World Internet Sale to Benefit Rape Response Services
Online ETSY.com member artists and makers of handmade crafts from around the world are donating a portion of the sales generated from specially selected jewelry, quilts, body products, stained glass and so many other works to Rape Response Services. Check out links to the variety of beautiful, one-of-a-kind, handmade works to benefit RRS at either www.raperesponseservices.org or www.etsy.com.
Please join Rape Response Services at the following community events:
March 30 Southern PiscataquisCounty Expo*
6-9 p.m. Piscataquis Community High School, Guilford
March 31 Southern PiscataquisCounty Expo*
9 a.m.-4 p.m. Piscataquis Community High School, Guilford
April 21 HOPE Festival*
10 a.m.-4 p.m. University of Maine Fieldhouse, Orono
April 26 Greenville Public Forum-Crime Victim Awareness Week
3pm Greenville High School, Greenville
May 5 Millinocket Regional Health Fair*
9 a.m.-1 p.m. Sterns High School, Millinocket
May 8 Community Conference on Domestic & Sexual Violence
8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. I-Care Ministries, Millinocket
Take Back the Night is October 18 at 5pm
If the weather is nice the event will be out in back of the Fogler Library on the grass (not on the mall, the other side). However, if the weather is bad, it will be moved indoors to the Multipurpose Room of the Memorial Union.
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