New Event Pictures!!!

The WRC has been busy so far this semester, and new photos of the events "The Education of Shelby Knox" and the "Roe v. Wade Happy Hour" have been uploaded to the facebook and myspace.

If you don't have a facebook or myspace, here are some of the photos that were taken!

Semona Igama

Semona Igama is currently a junior majoring in Microbiology at the University of Arizona. She will be closely working with committees such as sex ed., self defense, and safe walk. Semona recently transfered from Saipan, Northern Marianas Islands, which is a beautiful island in the Pacific. Google it! There she was apart of a teen program called Teen Talk, which was sponsored by the local Public School System. The program aimed to educate students in high school as well as in junior high to deal with topics such as sex/health education, violence and suicide prevention, and among other teen issues, LGBTQ awareness. She is excited to take on the next level of sex/health education by becoming an active member of the Women's Resource Center, and sharing what she has learned back home while learning something new. She enjoys being apart of an energetic group who work hard, laugh out loud, and embrace women strength.

Xavier P.

What's up? I'm Xavier, and this semester I joined the WRC for the very first time, so like anything new to anybody, I am very excited. I don't have a picture to post in here, and I don't feel like writing a thousand words (as these would most likely be nonsensical), yet here is what you need to know about me: I don't much care about my future plans right now, so instead of changing the future I seek to change the present. This is why I joined the WRC. I have a couple of majors. And I have a job. But to me those things are only a distant second and third to finding tacit adventures waiting on the road. And I hope this internship will be one.

Becky - Again!

Hello! My name is Becky Butler and this semester I will be coordinating Self Defense classes - get excited! I am a junior majoring in Psychology and minoring in whatever I feel like at the moment. Currently, I am on a quest to study dolphin cognition and hopefully my dream will come to fruition this summer courtesy of the United States Navy. I like to meet new people, go caving and generally have spontaneous adventures.

Fun Fact: I box! And my car is named Gilderoy after Lockhart in the Harry Potter series.

Stephanie Sebille

Stephanie is currently a senior majoring in Psychology and minoring in Sociology. She is very excited about finishing college in August. She hopes to eventually earn her PhD and become a Psychology professor. She is an intern with the WRC Safe Walk and she helps with the online calendar. Stephanie hopes to continue and expand the Safe Walk program and hopefully educate students about the program so that it may be utilized by all the students who need it. She also plans on helping the WRC with its goal of obtaining a paid director. She spends her free time ballroom dancing and working various odd jobs.

Feb 25, V-Day Film

"What I Want My Words To Do To You" offers an unprecedented look into the minds and hearts of the women inmates of New York's Bedford Hills Correctional Facility. The film goes inside a writing workshop led by playwright and activist Eve Ensler, consisting of 15 women, most of whom were convicted of murder. Through a series of exercises and discussions, the women delve into their pasts and explore the nature of their crimes and the extent of their own culpability.

The Women’s Resource Center in collaboration with the Vagina Warriors presents "What I Want My Words To Do To You." The film documents both the wrenching personal journeys undertaken by female inmates of a high security prison in New York. Through a series of exercises and discussions with Vagina Monologues creator, Eve Ensler, the women find the words that tell their own stories, and the power of those words to move the outside world.

Please come join us for this film in a (late) celebration of Valentine's Day!

Spring 2009 Film Series!!!

The following are small blurbs about the Spring 2009 Film Series brought to you by your friendly neighborhood Women's Resource Center:

Crazy Love
Feb 4, 7pm
The disturbing true story of an obsessive relationship gone awry in 1950s New York between Burt Pugach, a married lawyer, and his twenty-something mistress, Linda Riss. In a shocking reversal of the traditional "woman scorned" formula, it was Pugach who came unglued when Riss broke up with him -- and the subsequent fallout made headlines across the country.

The Aggressives
Feb 18, 7pm
The lives of six “aggressive” lesbians who strive to be as masculine as possible in lifestyle and appearance. From prison to the underground ball scene, where lesbians compete for lead “AG” status, this film reveals a largely hidden subculture.

No Secret Anymore
Mar 4, 7pm
Del and Phyllis creating coalitions that the prevailing belief that lesbians were illegal, immoral and sick. Phyllis and Del did the groundbreaking work on lesbian mothers, sex education, family violence, and more.

Bi the Way
Mar 11, 7pm
A documentary that investigates the recent rise in the “whatever” phenomenon exploring the changing sexual landscape of America in a bizarre and hilarious road trip, pursuing the bisexual fad. It takes viewers on every adventure from sex parks to swinger’s parties to tag with the kids.

Playing Unfair
Mar 25, 7pm
Coverage of women’s sports lags far behind men’s, and focuses on female athlete’s femininity and sexuality over their achievement on the court and field. While female athleticism challenges gender norms, women athletes are still shown in tradition roles that reaffirm their femininity.

Daughter of Danang
Apr1, 7pm
In 1975, as the Vietnam War was wending, thousands of orphans and Amerasian children were brought to the United States as part of “Operation Babylift.” Heidi Bub, a married woman now living in with kids, and her Vietnamese mother, Mai Thi Kim, reunite after being separated for 22 years.

Made in L.A.
Apr 15, 7pm
Made in L.A. follows the remarkable story of three Latina immigrants working in Los Angeles garment sweatshops as they embark on a three-year odyssey to win basic labor protections from trendy clothing retailer Forever 21. In intimate observational style, Made in L.A. reveals the impact of the struggle on each woman’s life as they are gradually transformed by the experience.

Unborn in the USA
May 6, 7pm
A revealing and provocative look into the deep secrets and deep pockets of the pro-life movement. This documentary weaves a riveting story from more that 70 exclusive interviews with pro-life activisits and seldom-seen archival footage to document one of the most controversial social movements in American history.

Brigid Blazek

Brigid is a senior studying Public Health with a minor in English. She is excited to be graduating this May and is looking forward to life after college! Brigid hopes to work with AmeriCorps after graduation and then later obtain her Master's in Public Health with an emphasis in Urban Communities.

Brigid is currently an Intern for the WRC and will be working with the Planning and Events committee to bring different awareness issues and events to the campus community. In the past, Brigid has helped organize The Vagina Monologues and Take Back the Night and is looking forward to future events she can help bring to campus and the Tucson community.

Ashley is currently a junior majoring in women studies and sociology. She interns with the WRC on the Tabling and Outreach Committee and plans to become involved with grant writing. She has been actively involved with the Tucson Community through working with the Southern Arizona AIDS Foundation over the past 2 years. In working with SAAF Ashley has been able to expand her knowledge on how to get individuals excited and involved for events such as AIDS Walk and is looking forward to doing the same for WRC events. Ashley’s goals for the WRC are to help obtain a paid director so that the WRC can become a long-standing organization on campus and to get the student body attending all WRC events. Ashley sees the WRC as a way for students to come together and make a positive change for the future.

Roe v. Wade Celebration!

Roe v. Wade Happy Hour Celebration!

Date: Thursday January 22, 2009
Time: 7-9pm
Location: The Shanty (401 E. 9th St; at the very south end of 4th Ave)
Admission: Free

Join Planned Parenthood and the University of Arizona's Women's Resource Center for a casual celebration of the 36th anniversary of the landmark U.S. Supreme Court decision Roe v. Wade. Join us to celebrate CHOICE!

No need to RSVP, just join us if you can!

Starting The Semester Off With A Bang!

The UA Women's Resource Center will be screening "The Education Of Shelby Knox" tomorrow as part of the ongoing film series.

This event has already gained some press!

See the article here:


Star of Documentary to Speak at UA

Raquel's Bio

Raquel is a Film Series and Long-Term Development Intern who also serves on the Historian Committee by working on the WRC scrapbook. She works directly with teachers, students, and other departments regarding the WRC’s contribution to the community. She is also in charge of making sure students get the necessary credit for class from films instructors have indicated are a supplement to their curriculum. Raquel also works on campus with Residence Life: Undergraduate Housing, as a student office assistant. She is current sophomore studying Political Science, Women’s Studies, and Spanish. This year Raquel is performing in the Vagina Monologues as well as dancing competitively with the UA Ballroom club. Raquel’s goal is to see the WRC develop into a professionalized center and gain a paid director as well as become a more prevalent resource on campus. She is a passionate activist who loves to advocate for social justice in everyday life and hopes this experience will make the community grow to be more diverse and tolerant.

WE'VE GOT SHELBY!

We are so excited for our first film of the Spring 2009 film series, the Education of Shelby Knox...even more exciting SHELBY HERSELF will be answering questions after the film!

The Women's Resource Center Film Series: The Education of Shelby Knox

The ASUA Women's Resource Center, Planned Parenthood, and the Center for Student Involvement and Leadership are proud to show "The Education of Shelby Knox." This film addresses many timely issues surrounding abstinence-only versus comprehensive sex education through following Shelby Knox as she challenges her local community and urges them to incorporate medially-accurate comprehensive sexual health education into Texas high schools. Through this process, Shelby confronts her conflicting values, as well as the ideologies of her state, religion and family. Following the film, Shelby Knox will answer questions and facilitate a discussion.


Date: Wednesday 21 January 2009
Time: 7:00pm
Location: Gallagher Theater
Admission: Free
Contact Name: Malia Uhatafe
Contact Number: 621-3919
URL: wrc.asua.arizona.edu

SEE YOU THERE!