Book launch for Mary Pickford: Queen of the Movies edited by Christel Schmidt and screening of Mary Pickford's Sparrows (1926) at the Kentucky Theatre on Dec 6, 2012 at 7:30pm. A book signing will follow.
A roundtable discussion for GWS students heading home for Thanksgiving.
Please join us for an eye-opening, entertaining look at Lexington's sexual history. The walking tour is led by Dr. Jeff Jones, author of Hidden Histories: Proud Communities, a history of Lexington's queer community from 1930-1990.
Queer Lexington Walking Tour
Oct 22nd
6:00pm
Meeting at the KY Theatre, Main Street.
Free and open to the public!
Violence Intervention and Prevention Center (VIP Center) FILM SERIES:
The Purity Myth: The Virginity Movement's War Against Women
This film takes aim at the notion of judging the goodness of girls based on their sexuality. Topics include abstinence-only education, planned parenthood and women's health care.
Thursday, October 18th 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m., 18th floor of POT, rooms F & G.
The Green Dot isn't just for UK students! Everyone has a connection to the issue of power based personal violence and we must all be a part of the solution. Discover the Green Dot strategy and learn about the significant role you can play in reducing violence on campus. We will explore a new bystander-focused approach to violence prevention and specific ways you can use your words, choices, and actions in any given moment to make a difference. Lunch provided.
Registration required: https://uky.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_0DKdpCLVHyK6ooB
Monday Night Series: October 15, 22, 29 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. at The VIP Center
It's not enough to believe, we have to know how to act!
Take a good look at one of the most successful campus prevention strategies in history.
Walk away with the skills to not just believe, but act!
Attend the 3-Part Green Dot Training to become a Certified Active Bystander!
The Committee on Social Theory and the Appalachian Center present:
Dr. Elizabeth Minnich, Senior Scholar, Association of American Colleges & Universities, Queens University
"The Banality of Evil"/The Evil of Banality: Arendt, Genocide, Education
Tuesday, October 23rd, 4 pm
Niles Gallery
Reception to follow at the gallery
