GenEq Newsletter --- September 23, 2008
(Scroll down for Table of Contents) Tonight is “Lesbian Perspectives from Palestine and Zimbabwe” at 6pm in 2040 VLSB – hope to see everyone there! See below for more information. Smiles, Marisa Boyce tallgirl@berkeley.edu ******************************* TABLE OF CONTENTS: GENEQ ANNOUNCEMENTS: 1. Self-Defense Classes for Women (Cal RAD) 2. Lesbian Perspectives from Palestine and Zimbabwe - 9/23/08 3. Women’s Film Series: North Country – 9/26/08 4. Vagina Monologues Info Sessions – THIS WEEK! ON-CAMPUS: 5. 1st Biyuti Mtg -- "Color Me Queer" – 9/24/08 6. Apply for the Empowering Women of Color Conference (EWOCC) Committee 7. Trinh T. Minh-ha: "Colorlust: The Other's Bones, Flesh and Blood" – 9/30/08 8. Polyamory workshop by PolyGamers 9. Graduate Women's Project: Upcoming Events 10. LGBT Alumni Scholarship OFF-CAMPUS: 11. The Persistent Power of Socialist Feminism – 10/3-10/6/08in SF 12. Los Angeles Queer Studies Conference 2008 13. LGBTQIQ youth health conference -Scholarships available! 14. American Association of University Women Student Advisory Council 15. Positions Available with United ENDA 16. Internships with Congresswoman Barbara Lee 17. Gay and Lesbian Medical Association Internship 18. Apply to be Girl Action Team Coaches in Berkeley/Oakland ******************************* 1. Self-Defense Classes for Women (Cal RAD) DUE TO DEMAND, MORE CLASSES ADDED! Self Defense for Women (Open to students, faculty, and staff) CalRAD uses Rape Aggression Defense Systems - the objective is to develop and enhance the options of self defense, so they may become viable considerations for the woman who is attacked. 2008-2009 CLASS OFFERINGS FALL 08 Sept 8-17, 2008 (MW) Sept 23-Oct 2, 2008 (TTh) NEW! SPRING 09 Jan 26-Feb 4, 2009 (MW) NEW! Feb 10-19, 2009 (TTh) NEW!
All classes will be held from 6:00pm - 9:00pm in Foothill Assembly Room (NE side campus) Basic Physical Defense, is 9-12 hours long. Simulation is optional, but recommended. To complete the RAD Program, there is a $10.00 student fee which includes a student manual and an unlimited return and practice policy. Should you need accommodations, please contact http://access.berkeley.edu. TO SIGN UP: Go to geneq.berkeley.edu, and click on Self Defense. Then, drop off your $10 payment (check only - written to UC Regents/GenEq/CalRAD) to 102 Sproul Hall. The Rape Aggression Defense Systems (www.rad-systems.com) is a program of realistic self-defense tactics and techniques for women. The R.A.D. System is a comprehensive, women-only course that begins with awareness, prevention, risk reduction and risk avoidance, while progressing on to the basics of hands-on defense training *Please note that classes may be cancelled if there is not sufficient enrollment 2. Lesbian Perspectives from Palestine and Zimbabwe Tuesday, September 23rd, 2008 6-8pm 2040 Valley Life Sciences Building (VLSB), UC Berkeley Map: http://www.berkeley.edu/map/maps/CD23.html Come hear amazing women from Aswat, a Palestinian gay women's organization, and Gays and Lesbians of Zimbabwe talk about their work. Aswat: A pioneer group of young Palestinian gay women working to legitimize the full expression of women's sexuality through advocacy, education, empowerment and outreach programs. Rauda Morcos, Founder Samira Saraya, General Coordinator Gays and Lesbians of Zimbabwe (GALZ): A ground-breaking organization advocating for the human rights of Zimbabwe's gay, lesbian, bi- and transsexual community. Fadzai Muparutza, Pioneer of lesbian outreach in Zimbabwe and Gender Program Manager of GALZ Mary Audry Chard, Board Co-Chair Cosponsored by the Gender Equity Resource Center, and the Gender & Women's Studies Department. Questions? Contact Marisa at tallgirl@berkeley.edu. 3. Women’s Film Series Friday, September 26, 2008 3-5pm at the Gender Equity Resource Center (202 Cesar Chavez) Come watch North Country, and stay for the discussion! About North Country:
A semi-fictionalized account of a group of women who endured continuous insults and unwanted touching when they became the first women to go work at the Eveleth Mines in Minnesota. This is the story behind the landmark 1984 sexual harassment lawsuit. 4. Vagina Monologues Info Sessions We are excited to announce this year's Vagina Monologues Info Sessions. The dates are scheduled for this week-- Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday (September 22-24th) in Dwinelle 233 at 7pm. Please spread the word! While we have received inquiry about last year's members participating in this year's production, we encourage you to come to one of the info sessions and audition. However, please keep in mind that our goal is to provide as many women with the experience that the Vagina Monologues and cunt communities has to offer. If you feel you didn't get the full experience or have further questions, please contact us. Sincerely, The 2009 Vagina Monologues Production Team 5. 1st Biyuti Mtg -- "Color Me Queer" WHEN: Wednesday | 9.24 | 7-8:30p WHERE: REPLY and let me know ya wanna go and a location will be given to you :) WHY: it's tradition. the first one's always a mystery.. ..and I need a heads up of who's going for my 'activity' :D 6. Apply for the Empowering Women of Color Conference (EWOCC) Committee The 24th Annual Empowering Womyn of Color Conference (EWOCC) Committee is now accepting applications... All womyn, both students and community members, are encouraged to apply. Please fill out the attached two-page questionnaire and e-mail it to woci@ga.berkeley.edu or fax it to 510-642-7721 (Attn: WOCI) by 5:00 PM on Wednesday, September 24th. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Justine Lazaro (Women of Color Initiative Project Coordinator) at woci@ga.berkeley.edu. SAVE THE DATE: EWOCC is on February 14th, 2009!!! 7. Trinh T. Minh-ha: "Colorlust: The Other's Bones, Flesh and Blood" – 9/30/08 The Department of Gender & Women's Studies is launching our Fall Colloquia series on Tuesday, September 30th at 4pm in 190 Barrows with a presentation by faculty member, Trinh T. Minh-ha: "Colorlust: The Other's Bones, Flesh and Blood." What is it that makes both talks and silences stained with shame? Sometimes the mind freezes and the heart goes on fasting: name, nation, identity, citizenship disappear. In the desert, the mind forgets but the body remembers. "With every step, the world comes to the walker, and all around, on the immense screen of life, every event speaks."
The talk will be based on Trinh Minh-ha's two latest works: a book in progress that focuses on the small and large wounds of our time; and Bodyscapes, the work she has been doing in the desert of the American West with architect & photographer Jean-Paul Bourdier, which touches on desert life and uncanny hybrids, on the naked, the nude and the painted body, and on photography as event. We hope that you will join us for this exciting event. For information on future events be sure to check the Gender Consortium Online Calendar at http://gender.berkeley.edu/event_list.php 8. Polyamory workshop by PolyGamers Upcoming Event: Practical Polyamory Workshop Wednesday, September 24th, 7:15pm in 179 Dwinelle Wish you could date multiple people at once, but feel too uncomfortable to try it? Involved with multiple people, but want advice on how to deal with jealousy, boundaries, or communication? Developing relationships with more than one person at once requires honesty, communication, patience, and open-mindedness, but it can be very rewarding. To learn about how to manage multiple relationships, come to PolyGamers' practical polyamory workshop on Wednesday, September 24th, at 7:15pm in 179 Dwinelle. Pepper and Jen, who have years of experience holding responsible non-monogamy workshops, will lead the discussion. Doors will open at 7pm. For details about events, meeting times, and meeting locations, visit our website at http://poly.berkeley.edu or email us at poly@berkeley.edu. Have you ever fallen in love...with multiple people at once? Have you considered getting permission to develop relationships with all of them? Then join PolyGamers, an ASUC-sponsored student group which hosts social activities, discussion groups, and workshops for people interested in polyamory. We provide a safe space where students can learn more about polyamory, discuss their views and experiences, or just hang out. We welcome everyone, from those who are just curious about polyamory to those who have been polyamorous for years. Students may bring their non-student friends and significant others. PolyGamers will hold various events every Tuesday and Thursday for the rest of the semester. 9. Graduate Women's Project: Upcoming Events "Academic Lives" featuring UCB Women Faculty All Graduate Women Invited to "Academic Lives" featuring UCB Women Faculty Wednesday, September 24th, 2008 from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm Women's Faculty Club Lounge with Featured Speakers: Elizabeth Deakin, Department of City and Regional Planning and UC
Transportation Center Ingrid Seyer Ochi, School of Education Candace Yano, Haas School of Business and Department of Industrial Engineering and Operational Research The Association of Academic Women is proud to announce the Fall 2008 event of its series, "Academic Lives." Sponsored by the Women's Faculty Club, this series invites women faculty members to present their stories of work, life, profession, and family in an intimate setting of dialogue and discussion. We invite women faculty and women graduate students to join us for these events. We are particularly interested in inviting women graduate students to attend this series, and to thus extend AAW's traditions of inter-generational mentorship. From the success of last year's events, women graduate students will be sure to find it interesting and insightful to hear about and discuss the issue of "academic lives" with women faculty members. For directions, visit http://www.womensfacultyclub.com/direction.htm. Email: gwp@ga.berkeley.edu Web: http://ga.berkeley.edu 10. LGBT Alumni Scholarship LGBT Alumni Scholarship Deadline Have you demonstrated leadership in the LGBT community or with LGBT-supportive issues? Do you have a strong record of academic excellence, volunteerism and achievement? YOU MUST: ·Be an undergraduate student at Cal who identifies as gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, or intersexual OR is actively supporting LGBT issues ·Have an excellent record of leadership on campus, in the community, or on the job ·Be a U.S. citizen or a permanent resident Award amount: $1500 Number of awards: 1-3 per year Deadline: September 26, 2008 Download an application at www.calalumnipride.org Interviews are in late October and awards are paid through CARS in January. The recipients will be honored at a Leadership Recognition Luncheon at Alumni House in November. 11. The Persistent Power of Socialist Feminism – Oct 3-6, 2008 in SF Conference hosted by Radical Women October 3-6, 2008 San Francisco, Ca http://www.radicalwomen.org/2008_conference.htm 12. Los Angeles Queer Studies Conference 2008 TENTH ANNIVERSARY CONFERENCE FRIDAY AND SATURDAY, OCTOBER 10-11, 2008 ROYCE HALL, UCLA
PLENARY SESSIONS Diasporic Sexualities Jafari Sinclaire Allen, Gayatri Gopinath, Rinaldo Walcott Queer Art and Visual Culture Catherine Lord, Richard Meyer Trans Studies Meets Queer Studies Jacob Hale, Viviane Namaste Women on Women Heather Love, Juana María Rodríguez, Valerie Traub Queer Studies in the Social Sciences: Ethics, Politics, Epistemics Steven Epstein, Mary L. Gray, David Valentine Seeing in the Dark: An Insight into Queer Black Experimental Cinema Cheryl Dunye, presenting material from the Outfest Legacy Project CONCURRENT SESSIONS Fifty graduate-student and faculty scholars presenting their research in a wide variety of disciplines. PERFORMANCE Adelina Anthony Mastering Sex and Tortillas! My Barbarian PoLAAT (Post-Living Ante-Action Theater) The complete conference program can be viewed at: www.humnet.ucla.edu/humnet/lgbts/events/LAQSC2008.html The conference is free and open to the public. The Los Angeles Queer Studies Conference is organized by the UCLA Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Studies Program 13. LGBTQIQ youth health conference -Scholarships available! Please spread the word! Scholarships are still available for this fantastic conference! Don't miss the only conference in California on LGBTQIQ adolescent health: DIMENSIONS: THE CONFERENCE Friday, September 26, 2008 8am - 5pm :: San Francisco LGBT Center 1800 Market Street @ Octavia Dimensions ten year Anniversary Celebration to follow from 6-10pm! After a decade of caring for queer youth, Dimensions Clinic has created a conference for community members and health care providers to: Learn about Dimensions' unique and effective model that serves LGBTQIQ
adolescents Learn about current practices for providing culturally competent care to this population Conference Keynote: Arlene Lev $125 health care providers (medical, behavioral health and health education providers) :: $75 students Scholarships are available :: CEU's are available To register and for more information, visit www.dimensionsclinic.org . For questions, please e-mail sharonpapo@gmail.com Following the conference (from 6pm-10pm)will be a fabulous celebration in honor of 10 years of Dimensions Clinic. There is no charge for this event. We will have a silent auction, a fun program with national slam poetry champion Meliza Banalez as MC, and radio station 92.7 will provide the beats to dance to. Dimensions is a partnership of the San Francisco Department of Public Health, Health Initiatives For Youth (HIFY), LYRIC, and New Leaf A special thank you to our sponsors: Kaiser Permanente, California Endowment, California Pacific Medical Center & San Francisco LGBT Center 14. American Association of University Women Student Advisory Council Applications due 9/26/08 2008-09 AAUW Student Advisory Council Now Accepting Applications AAUW is an organization that focuses on breaking down the economic and educational barriers women and girls face. AAUW's Student Advisory Council (SAC) members provide essential firsthand information about student needs and ideas for combating sex discrimination on campus. Some of the benefits for SAC members include the following opportunities: · Representing student needs and presenting ideas to one of the largest national women's organization in the country. · Finding mentors and professional contacts at AAUW and a local AAUW branch · Peer-to-peer networking with other SAC members. · Networking with 500 students from across the country at the annual National Conference for College Student Women Leaders (NCCWSL) in Washington, D.C. · Improving leadership skills and making a difference in the lives of other students by leading a women's equity-focused program on campus (guidelines will be provided) · Gaining résumé-building experience · Free AAUW student e-membership and access to leadership development resources · Free registration, lodging, and travel to attend NCCWSL
Applicants must be current students at two- or four-year accredited institutions and must have at least a 2.75 GPA, leadership experience, an interest in women's issues, and the ability to fulfill the necessary time commitment. Applications must be submitted to lti@aauw.org by September 26, 2008. Complete details and application materials are available online . Contact lti@aauw.org or 202/785-7719 for more information. AAUW breaks through educational and economic barriers so that all women have a fair chance. Visit the AAUW website for more information. 15. Positions Available with United ENDA UnitedENDAca is a non-profit social justice organization focusing on the Employment Non Discrimination Act and Marriage Equality for GLBT people will be hiring outreach coordinators to distribute flyers and collect volunteer information at upcoming events. Coordinators will be expected to attend assigned events, report to the event contact and perform duties as instructed. Compensation: $15.00 per hour for up to 8 hrs per event + $50.00 bonus for reaching volunteer sign up goals. Compensation for travel to events outside of the bay area is available. Please contact Troy at unitedendaca@gmail.com if interested 16. Internships with Congresswoman Barbara Lee Congresswoman Barbara Lee Ninth Congressional District of California U.S. House of Representatives INTERNSHIPS AVAILABLE FOR THE FALL AND SPRING SEMESTER The Office of Congresswoman Barbara Lee is currently accepting applications for students interested in interning in the Oakland District Office this academic year. - Learn the inner workings of a fast-paced congressional office - Study innovative national policies and their impact on local programs - Assist constituents and community organizations of the 9th Congressional District Minimum Commitment: 2 days per week (8 hrs/week total) for 3 months Qualifications: Excellent written and oral communication skills, professional manner, ability to attend a one time orientation session (date to be determined) Duties: Administrative support, community outreach, research, and casework Application Process: Send a statement of interest and resume to the Oakland District Office. The cover letter is used as a writing sample, and should include the dates of
your availability. In addition, be prepared to submit references. Direct application materials to: Karla Goodbody 1301 Clay Street, Suite 1000-N Oakland, CA 94612 Phone: (510) 763-0370 Fax: (510) 763-6538 karla.goodbody@mail.house.gov For questions or concerns: Maha Ibrahim Phone: (510) 763-0370 ext. 14 maha.ibrahim@mail.house.gov Dominique Nisperos Phone: (510) 763-0370 ext. 10 dominique.nisperos@mail.house.gov Currently serving her fifth term in the legislature, Congresswoman Lee is a member of; the House Committee on Appropriations; including the Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education Subcommittee; the State Foreign Operations Subcommittee; and the Legislative Branch Subcommittee. She represents Albany, Berkeley, Emeryville, Oakland, Piedmont, Castro Valley, and the unincorporated areas of Alameda County including: Ashland, Cherryland, Fairview and San Lorenzo. 17. Gay and Lesbian Medical Association Internship Gay and Lesbian Medical Association Job Description - Intern The Gay and Lesbian Medical Association (GLMA) seeks a motivated student, preferably with a focus on LGBT communities, to work in a variety of areas. GLMA's mission is to ensure equality in healthcare for LGBT patients and healthcare professionals. Learn more at www.glma.org. Responsibilities include: * Helping build GLMA's online Provider Directory. This will involve reaching out to individual providers in selected localities, as well as coordinating with LGBT-serving nonprofit organizations to incorporate their existing provider networks. * Collecting news items from a variety of sources and compiling them into weekly member emails * Assisting staff on other projects, including the Executive Director, Membership Coordinator, Development and Lesbian Health Fund Coordinator, and the Policy and Research Associate. Work study is available through the University of California, Berkeley. Otherwise, no compensation is provided for the internship. Office space, computer, and a telephone with voicemail will be available. Documentation or other review or supervision as needed to satisfy course requirements gladly provided. Interested applicants should provide a resume/cv and a cover letter explaining your goals and motivation for participating in the internship. Please submit this material to:
Herschel Scott Finance and Human Resources Manager hscott@glma.org Please - no calls. Depending on the volume of applications received, we may not have the ability to respond to each person. We appreciate your understanding. 18. Apply to be Girl Action Team Coaches in Berkeley/Oakland Girls For A Change is recruiting women to become Girl Action Team Coaches in the Berkeley/Oakland area! GFC is a non-profit organization that empowers girls to create social change in their communities. Volunteer women are trained in facilitation, coaching techniques, and youth development and then paired with a group of 8-10 middle or highschool aged girls. The goal is to provide girls the resources, tools, and support they need to become confident problems solvers and leaders in their communities. The time commitment is 10 hours per month and meeting times are flexible. If interested, please contact the Silicon Valley Program Director ASAP at 408-529-9046 or coachsv@girlsforachange.org. For more information, visit www.girlsforachange.org. Anahita Modaresi Girls For A Change Silicon Valley Program Director (Tel:) 408.529.9046 (Fax:) 408.345.8745 anahita@girlsforachange.org Visit our website at www.girlsforachange.org ======================================= Make a Gift to GenEq today! Contribute to social justice at Cal at http://geneq.berkeley.edu Marisa Boyce Program Coordinator, Gender Equity Resource Center* 202 Cesar Chavez, MC#2440 Berkeley, CA 94720-2440 (510) 643-5730 http://geneq.berkeley.edu *GenEq is a component of Campus Life and Leadership