Women’s Studies welcomes you to fall semester

It’s a new semester for the Women’s Studies Program at The University of Akron, and we have some fun and exciting things planned for you. Take a look at a few.

Join the snazzy new student feminist organization on campus, L.I.P. Service. Learn more about it.
Find out about the informative programs and events – covering topics such as diversity [...]

More women connect via the Web

Women may soon rule the Web, according to The New York Times. At least that’s my take on a recent story. According to it, the number of visitors to female-oriented Web sites has nearly doubled since 2006.
Last year, such sites grew 35 percent, faster than any other category except politics. And although men are heavy [...]

Birth control as abortion? That’s the world according to Bush

A draft regulation from the Bush Administration that is now in the Department of Health and Human Services pipeline, treats most birth-control pills and IUDs as abortion. Yes, you read that right — abortion.
If that crazy pronouncement stops you dead in your tracks, you are not alone. Millions of women and their partners are right behind you. [...]

Apply to be part of The Vagina Monologues at UA

The Vagina Monologues is a V-Day benefit event from The University of Akron presented by the UA Women’s Studies Program.
 Download the Vagina Monologues Volunteer Application.
     
Dates: Friday, Feb. 13, and Saturday, Feb. 14, 2009
Time: 7 p.m.
Location: Knights Auditorium in Leigh Hall on The University of Akron campus
The Vagina Monologues is the Women’s Studies Program’s annual production of Eve Ensler’s world-renowned [...]

Wear the story of women on your wrist with the Women’s Studies Bracelet — and help those with MS

The Women’s Studies Program of The University of Akron has designed a bracelet that tells the story of women through the 20 beads that make up its circle.
A booklet accompanying the bracelet identifies the meaning behind each bead and tells the bracelet’s tale. 
The cost of the bracelet is $10 for one, $18 for two and $25 for three.
Because [...]