Elon University - Women's / Gender Studies

Women's/Gender Studies Events

Seeking to provide a feminist presence on Elon's campus and to educate others about the influence of gender on our worlds, the W/GS program sponsors and co-sponsors a variety of events throughout the year. Our programming ranges from guest speakers to feminist speak outs to a yearly film series.

Annual Sponsored and Co-Sponsored Events:

Planning week interest meeting for faculty and staff;
Fall picnic;
Recruitments;
Faculty lunch on Faculty Meeting Fridays;
Feminist film series;
Take Back the Night;
Senior banquet.

Running in High Heels

A film by Maryann Breschard

So, how far can you go if you're "Running in High Heels"?

"Maryann Breschard's provocative documentary tackles a meaty and debatable subject: women's power. Breschard skillfully lays out fact after fact surrounding women in politics and short-circuits all the cliches and rhetoric, leaving one impossible question: If women are the majority of the population in the United States, why don't they simply vote themselves into power? Breschard focuses her discussion around the quest of a young woman as she vies for public office in New York . . ."

Fall 2008 Events:

Welcome Back Picnic! Sept 17, 5:30. Join us as we reconnect after the summer, share new plans, and welcome new friends. Bring anyone interested in WGS and/ or feminism. All are welcome!

Film Screening: Running in High Heels. Oct 1, time and place TBA and Oct 2, 12:25 in Yeager Auditorium.

Domestic Violence Speak Out! Oct 2, 6:00-8:00. McKinnon Hall F. In conjunction with Family Abuse Services of Alamance County.

Fundraiser for Family Abuse Services of Alamance County. Oct 9, 6:00-8:00. Soc/ Anth House.

"Downtown" WGS Recruitment Soiree. Nov 10, time TBA. "Harold" performing arts space. An exciting event celebrating WGS through performing arts. Definitely plan on bringing a friend.

We often add events to our calendar, so check back, as well as on E-Net and/ or the W/GS blackboard site for updates!