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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."


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.