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Student Women's Association Group Photos, Student Women's Association Jan 2017

Student Women's Association Group Photos, Student Women's Association

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

Members of the Student Women's Association posing in matching black t-shirts in front of a bulletin board in the Memorial Union at the University of Maine.


Vagina Monologues Auditions 2016, Student Women's Association Nov 2016

Vagina Monologues Auditions 2016, Student Women's Association

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

Flyer announcing auditions for the 2016 performance of the Vagina Monologues.


What Is The White Band?, Wilde Stein: Queer Straight Alliance Nov 2016

What Is The White Band?, Wilde Stein: Queer Straight Alliance

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

Promotional post from the Wilde Stein Facebook page promoting the wearing of a white wrist band to protest the resurgence of hate, violence, misogyny, sexism, racism, and bigotry following the 2016 Presidential Election.


Sexual Assault Awareness Writing Showcase, Lgbtq Services, Office Of Sexual Assault & Violence Prevention Apr 2016

Sexual Assault Awareness Writing Showcase, Lgbtq Services, Office Of Sexual Assault & Violence Prevention

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

Poster promoting Sexual Assault Awareness Writing Showcase, co-sponsored by LGBTQ Services and the Office of Sexual Assault & Violence Prevention.


The Slut Walk, Student Women's Association Apr 2016

The Slut Walk, Student Women's Association

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

Black, red and white poster promoting the "Slut Walk" sponsored by the Student Women's Association. Red lettering on a black background reads: "The Slut Walk. Friday, April 22nd @ 12 p.m. The Mall." White lettering on a black background reads: "Reclaim your right to wear what you like. Note: Clothing worn to this event is not considered consent." Sponsored by SWA.


Student Women's Association Meeting Minutes, Student Women's Association Jan 2016

Student Women's Association Meeting Minutes, Student Women's Association

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

Typed minutes documenting meetings of the Student Women's Association between January 25, 2016 and November 21, 2016.


Beautiful Week 2016, Student Women's Association Jan 2016

Beautiful Week 2016, Student Women's Association

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

Poster promoting activities planned in observance of Beautiful Week 2016 organized by the Student Women's Association.


2015-2016 Collaboration Excellence Award, Wilde Stein: Queer Straight Alliance Jan 2016

2015-2016 Collaboration Excellence Award, Wilde Stein: Queer Straight Alliance

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

UMaine LGBTQ Services awarded Wilde Stein and UMaine Campus Activities Board - CAB the Collaboration Excellence Award for 2015-2016. Cameron Alexander and Amy Schmitt display the certificate in this image.


Umaine Women In Academia Makes Presence On Campus With Upcoming Presentation, Josh Fabel Dec 2015

Umaine Women In Academia Makes Presence On Campus With Upcoming Presentation, Josh Fabel

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

This Monday, Dec. 7, the group University of Maine Women in Academia will be hosting a presentation highlighting “Gender and Intersectionality in Higher Education.”


Out Of Silence: Abortion Stories From The 1 In 3 Campaign, Student Women's Association Oct 2015

Out Of Silence: Abortion Stories From The 1 In 3 Campaign, Student Women's Association

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

A flyer promoting the performance of Out of Silence: Abortion Stories from the 1 in 3 Campaign held on the University of Maine campus November 5 and 6, 2015. The event was sponsored by the Student Women's Association and Mabel Wadsworth Women's Health Center.


Governor's Remarks Evoke Concerns Of Sexism, Brooke Bailey Oct 2015

Governor's Remarks Evoke Concerns Of Sexism, Brooke Bailey

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

Governor Paul LePage has been known as a politician who ‘tells it how it is.’ He’s based his campaigns on throwing political correctness out of the window and catering to the voters who agree that our country has gone too soft. But being less politically correct does not give you the right to be sexist. At a town hall meeting on Wednesday, LePage was asked a question about a citizen initiative to increase clean elections by limiting public financing in the state of Maine. LePage’s response was, "That's like giving my wife my checkbook. I’m telling you, it’s giving your …


Slutwalk Participants, 2015, Student Women's Association Apr 2015

Slutwalk Participants, 2015, Student Women's Association

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

A group photograph of students assembled on the steps of Fogler Library, University of Maine, for the 2015 "SlutWalk," calling for an end of victim blaming and 'slut shaming' targets of sexual assault, particularly in regard to the appearance of women rape victims. Signs held by some participants read: "Stop Slut Shaming. End Rape Culture;" "Don't tell us how to dress. Tell men not to rape;" "Shame and Blame belong only to the Rapist;" "Rape is a crime of violence, power, and control. No One Deserves It;" and "Consent in the sheets. Dissent in the streets."


The Beautiful Project 2015, Student Women's Association Apr 2015

The Beautiful Project 2015, Student Women's Association

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

A flyer promoting The Beautiful Project 2015, hosted by the University of Maine Student Women's Association.


Patriarchy Getting You Down?, Student Women's Association Mar 2015

Patriarchy Getting You Down?, Student Women's Association

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

Meme captured from the Student Women's Association promoting the first Feminist Discussion Day at UMaine.


Umaine Women's History Trivia, Student Women's Association Mar 2015

Umaine Women's History Trivia, Student Women's Association

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

A flyer announcing a quiz night hosted by the Student Women's Association as part of the University of Maine's Sesquicentennial celebration. The promotion states, "As UMaine turns 150, join us to learn about some of the women past and present who have helped make our campus what it is today."


Men's Matters, Office Of Multicultural Student Life Feb 2015

Men's Matters, Office Of Multicultural Student Life

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

A flyer promoting a panel discussion about "masculinity as it changes across cultures and countries," hosted by the Office of Multicultural Student Life.


The Vagina Monologues, Student Women's Association Feb 2015

The Vagina Monologues, Student Women's Association

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

A flyer promoting the annual performance of The Vagina Monologues at the University of Maine.


Pro-Choice Week 2015, Student Women's Association Jan 2015

Pro-Choice Week 2015, Student Women's Association

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

A flyer promoting activities planned and hosted by the University of Maine Student Women's Association as part of Pro-Choice Week, 2015.


Student Women's Association Logo, Student Women's Association Jan 2015

Student Women's Association Logo, Student Women's Association

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

The retired logo for the Student Women's Association of the University of Maine. In October 2017, the Student Women's Association changed it's name and identity to The Feminist Collective.


Student Women's Association Meeting Minutes, Student Women's Association Jan 2015

Student Women's Association Meeting Minutes, Student Women's Association

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

Typed minutes documenting meetings of the Student Women's Association between October 5, 2015 and December 7, 2015.


The Vagina Monologues 2014, Student Women's Association Dec 2014

The Vagina Monologues 2014, Student Women's Association

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

Poster promoting auditions for the 2014 performance of The Vagina Monologues.


Wgs: This Is What A Wgs Student/Alumni Looks Like, Women's, Gender, And Sexuality Studies Nov 2014

Wgs: This Is What A Wgs Student/Alumni Looks Like, Women's, Gender, And Sexuality Studies

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

Promotional piece for a presentation by Nicolle Littrell, filmmaker and instructor who previewed selections from a new video campaign she produced for the University of Maine Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies Program.


The Beautiful Project 2013, Student Women's Association Apr 2013

The Beautiful Project 2013, Student Women's Association

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

Promotional flyer for The Beautiful Project hosted by the Student Women's Association, April 23 through April 25, 2013. The flyer includes dates and times of various sponsored activities.


The 'A' Word: Memoir Of A Maine Abortion Rights Activist, Student Women's Association Mar 2013

The 'A' Word: Memoir Of A Maine Abortion Rights Activist, Student Women's Association

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

Promotional flyer for a presentation about the life of feminist activist JoAnne Dauphinee who spent 40 years advocating for women's reproductive autonomy, access to reproductive health care, and preservation of abortion rights. Also appearing Abbie Strout, Erika Richardson, and Sarah Brasslett.


Pro-Choice Week 2013, Student Women's Association Jan 2013

Pro-Choice Week 2013, Student Women's Association

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

Promotional flyer for Pro-Choice Week hosted by the Student Women's Association, Jan. 22 through 24, 2013. The flyer includes dates and times of various sponsored activities.


Equal Pay Day Bake Sale, Student Women's Association Jan 2013

Equal Pay Day Bake Sale, Student Women's Association

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

Promotional piece for the Student Women's Association Equal Pay Day Bake Sale fundraiser. Pricing of baked goods pointed to pay discrepancies between male and female American workers. Suggested donations for women, $.77 per item. Suggested donation for men, $1 per item.


Transgender Awareness Leader Speaks At Umaine, Eric Berard Feb 2012

Transgender Awareness Leader Speaks At Umaine, Eric Berard

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

Wayne M. Maines, director of Safety and Environmental Management at UMaine and father of a transgender child, talks about the struggles faced by the family.


Transgender Guidelines Stir Controversy, Dylan Riley Feb 2010

Transgender Guidelines Stir Controversy, Dylan Riley

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

A draft of guidelines from the Maine Human Rights Commission that would inform schools and colleges of the rights of transgender students in Maine has sparked some debate about possible unintended consequences the guidelines could have on University of Maine athletics.


Letter From The President, Robert A. Kennedy Sep 2005

Letter From The President, Robert A. Kennedy

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

Letter to the Editor of The Maine Campus from University of Maine President Robert Kennedy congratulating university students for supporting LD 1196, An Act to Extend Civil Rights Protections to All People Regardless of Sexual Orientation.


Meeting Discusses Issues Surrounding Red Cross Affiliation, Melanie Morin Sep 2005

Meeting Discusses Issues Surrounding Red Cross Affiliation, Melanie Morin

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

A General Student Senate resolution passed last April that encourages student organizations not to associate with the American Red Cross because of accusations of gay discrimination which have caused concern over campus blood drives. The controversy stems from a Food and Drug Administration policy originating in 1983. The policy prohibits all men who have ever had sex with any other man since 1977 from donating blood. Since this time, ·technology has reduced the risk of contracting HIV through blood donations to about one unit per two million donations, according to the Red Cross Web site.