2008 Woodie Awards
Multicultural Center hosts month-long celebration for women
Niketa Reed
Issue date: 3/3/08 Section: Life & Style
The Multicultural Center shifts gears from Black History Month to Women's History Month under the theme "Women's Art: Women's Vision." The month-long celebration, which will last until April, will focus on both the plights and accomplishments of women.
The opening ceremony will be held at 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. today at the Multicultural Center. Guest speaker Sarah Fennell, founder of Restore Humanity, will discuss how she developed her organization and the purpose it serves.
"Her vision is just incredible," said Michelle Fyfe, coordinator of Multicultural Programs and Outreach at the Multicultural Center, describing Fennell's drive as one woman's push to help change the world.
The center is introducing Fennell to help support what she is doing, Fyfe said.
Restore Humanity is an organization committed to supporting people affected by genocide and war. Its projects range from providing psychological and emotional support to developing a Kenyan orphanage and hospice in South Africa, according to the organization's Web site, www.restorehumanity.org.
The Women's History Month committee met and shared ideas to implement their theme surrounding innovative women in art, activism and everyday life.
"I sent out a gazillion e-mails to people who are probably tired of hearing from me," said Fyfe, reflecting on the low turnout for Black History Month. "You can advertise and advertise, but sometimes people's lives just get in the way. It just happens.
"If you just get two people and can manage to change their lives, then it's worth it," she said.
Another highlight of the month will be the International Women's Day event at 1:30 p.m. this Friday in the Multicultural Center. The program is designed to celebrate the unity of women worldwide. Each woman who attends will receive a rose and enjoy hor d'oeuvres at a special reception, according to the press release.
Other events on the Women's Month calendar include an exploration of workplace issues for women, an art exhibition by Kelsey Felthousen titled "Myspace," a showing of the classic Egyptian melodrama "The Open Door," a healthy cooking demonstration and a Washington County Women in History banquet.
The opening ceremony will be held at 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. today at the Multicultural Center. Guest speaker Sarah Fennell, founder of Restore Humanity, will discuss how she developed her organization and the purpose it serves.
"Her vision is just incredible," said Michelle Fyfe, coordinator of Multicultural Programs and Outreach at the Multicultural Center, describing Fennell's drive as one woman's push to help change the world.
The center is introducing Fennell to help support what she is doing, Fyfe said.
Restore Humanity is an organization committed to supporting people affected by genocide and war. Its projects range from providing psychological and emotional support to developing a Kenyan orphanage and hospice in South Africa, according to the organization's Web site, www.restorehumanity.org.
The Women's History Month committee met and shared ideas to implement their theme surrounding innovative women in art, activism and everyday life.
"I sent out a gazillion e-mails to people who are probably tired of hearing from me," said Fyfe, reflecting on the low turnout for Black History Month. "You can advertise and advertise, but sometimes people's lives just get in the way. It just happens.
"If you just get two people and can manage to change their lives, then it's worth it," she said.
Another highlight of the month will be the International Women's Day event at 1:30 p.m. this Friday in the Multicultural Center. The program is designed to celebrate the unity of women worldwide. Each woman who attends will receive a rose and enjoy hor d'oeuvres at a special reception, according to the press release.
Other events on the Women's Month calendar include an exploration of workplace issues for women, an art exhibition by Kelsey Felthousen titled "Myspace," a showing of the classic Egyptian melodrama "The Open Door," a healthy cooking demonstration and a Washington County Women in History banquet.
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hamiltongrad
posted 3/03/08 @ 1:12 AM CST
PLEASE CONSIDER---Are there plans to have an exploration of poor victimized FATHERS who have had their children taken away from them, due to false allegations form mothers wanting more child support ? When will these crimes be punished ?? Does Perjury matter ??
CONSIDER : What about a conference on the plight of women and men who have fallen into the traps set by lawyers who pit one against the other, ruining children lives, and college funds ? How much money to FAMULY LAWYERS MAKE ?? WHAT ABOUT ALL THE OTHERS INVOLVED in evaluations, pay too high ??
TOPIC 2008 : How about a coming together to expose "dead beat" moms who have refused to work, overspend and actually seem to hate to be with their kids, in modern America 2008 - is it their fault or the fault of high expectations from television and movies ? you decide. (Continued…)
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