Year of Ecofeminism
In partnership with Student Governement Association
Ecofeminism is the social movement that regards the oppression of women and nature as interconnected. It is multidisciplinary and multi-constituency. Ecofeminist theorists extend their analyses to consider the interconnections between sexism, the domination of, racism, and social inequalities.
Each event’s contribution to the Year of EcoFeminism is unique: we identified artists, speakers, writers, and films based on our assessment of their relational qualities to the environment and women’s issues. As a result, we have the honor of presenting a variety of events that providing a well-rounded view of the many subtleties and interconnections of women and the environment.
Calendar of Events:
October 19, 2006
Ecology of Childbirth - Sabbatical presentation, The Ecology of Childbirth: Vitamin D Deficiency Rickets and Cesarean Section, by Dr. Deborah Kuhn McGregor. Co-sponsored with the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences.
October 26, 2006
Ecology of Breast Health - ToxicBust: Chemicals & Breast Health. Film and panel discussion moderated by Naarah Patton, chair of records, UIS Women’s Issues Caucus; with Mike Mankowski, Illinois Assistant Attorney General, Environmental Bureau; Pacia Anderson, Food Fantasies supplements and toiletries buyer; and, Samanth Drews, Vice-Chair of UIS Women’s Issues Caucus. Sponsored by the UIS Women’s Center and the Women’s Issues Caucus.
November 6 - 30, 2006
commute: applesauce, by Katerie Gladdys. Visual/Auditory/Sensory art show. Co-sponsored with the Visual Arts Gallery
February 21, 2006
Robert Kuhn McGregor, presentation on Mary Austin and Land of Little Rain. Co-sponsored with the Center for Teaching & Learning Book Club.
April 17, 2007
Winona LaDuke, “Politics, Women and Environmental Justice.” Co-sponsored with the Center for State Policy & Leadership, with support from the Vice Chancellor of Student Affairs.
In conversation with students and professionals, the UIS Women’s Center identified this year as the “Year of EcoFeminism.” As a society, we are situated at an environmental crossroads; the time is now to educate and promote environmental awareness — in all its intricacies. The UIS Women’s Center seeks to promote women collectively and individually; to provide a catalyst for growth; to serve as a resource for support; to increase the spirit of community; and to promote tolerance for diversity. Our work leads us to the undeniable interconnectedness of the environment with those very issues: women’s collective and individual personal, professional, spiritual, and economic health are dependent on the environment; thus was born the Year of EcoFeminism.
Ecofeminism is the social movement that regards the oppression of women and nature as interconnected. It is multidisciplinary and multi-constituency. Ecofeminist theorists extend their analyses to consider the interconnections between sexism, the domination of, racism, and social inequalities.
Each event’s contribution to the Year of EcoFeminism is unique: we identified artists, speakers, writers, and films based on our assessment of their relational qualities to the environment and women’s issues. As a result, we have the honor of presenting a variety of events that providing a well-rounded view of the many subtleties and interconnections of women and the environment.
Calendar of Events:
October 19, 2006
Ecology of Childbirth - Sabbatical presentation, The Ecology of Childbirth: Vitamin D Deficiency Rickets and Cesarean Section, by Dr. Deborah Kuhn McGregor. Co-sponsored with the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences.
October 26, 2006
Ecology of Breast Health - ToxicBust: Chemicals & Breast Health. Film and panel discussion moderated by Naarah Patton, chair of records, UIS Women’s Issues Caucus; with Mike Mankowski, Illinois Assistant Attorney General, Environmental Bureau; Pacia Anderson, Food Fantasies supplements and toiletries buyer; and, Samanth Drews, Vice-Chair of UIS Women’s Issues Caucus. Sponsored by the UIS Women’s Center and the Women’s Issues Caucus.
November 6 - 30, 2006
commute: applesauce, by Katerie Gladdys. Visual/Auditory/Sensory art show. Co-sponsored with the Visual Arts Gallery
February 21, 2006
Robert Kuhn McGregor, presentation on Mary Austin and Land of Little Rain. Co-sponsored with the Center for Teaching & Learning Book Club.
April 17, 2007
Winona LaDuke, “Politics, Women and Environmental Justice.” Co-sponsored with the Center for State Policy & Leadership, with support from the Vice Chancellor of Student Affairs.
In conversation with students and professionals, the UIS Women’s Center identified this year as the “Year of EcoFeminism.” As a society, we are situated at an environmental crossroads; the time is now to educate and promote environmental awareness — in all its intricacies. The UIS Women’s Center seeks to promote women collectively and individually; to provide a catalyst for growth; to serve as a resource for support; to increase the spirit of community; and to promote tolerance for diversity. Our work leads us to the undeniable interconnectedness of the environment with those very issues: women’s collective and individual personal, professional, spiritual, and economic health are dependent on the environment; thus was born the Year of EcoFeminism.
