Spring Break
Dept. celebrates women's history
Andy Chu
Issue date: 3/7/07 Section: News
Alyssa Garrison, a senior majoring in liberal studies, said, "I didn't even know it was March, but I think it's a great idea to have Women's History Month. We have come a long way and have overcome many obstacles to get where we are today."
Senior Chen Levinger a native of Israel majoring in humanities said, "I think it's a good idea but I am surprised other people didn't mention it," she said. "In Israel we celebrate Mother's Day and International Mother's Day but it's always good to see and hear different points of view."
Gerami is aware that a majority of people and not just students don't know that March is Women's History Month but she takes this as an opportunity rather than a problem.
"I am saddened but at the same time challenged," Gerami said. "It makes my job more important and I need to confront these issues. I see this as an opportunity rather than impairment."
On March 14, the Women's Studies program will host the Service Provider's Fair. This event will bring organizations concerned with girls, women and youth to SJSU to share information, recruit volunteers and network for future projects. It will take place from 10:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. in the Student Union Ballroom.
Many more events will take place this month, including "V-Day," a production of Eve Ensler's The Vagina Monologues. This event will take place on March 15th and 16th, at 7 p.m. in the SJSU Morris Daily Auditorium.
"Women's History Month is not just about women who have contributed historically, it is to give a voice to young women and minorities who are here in the present and their stories are important," Gerami said.
"I encourage and send an open invitation to the students and professors of SJSU to help us promote this program, we welcome any support we can get."
For additional information please contact Professor Shahin Gerami the Women's Studies Coordinator at (408) 924-5754 or send emails to shgerami@email.sjsu.edu.
Senior Chen Levinger a native of Israel majoring in humanities said, "I think it's a good idea but I am surprised other people didn't mention it," she said. "In Israel we celebrate Mother's Day and International Mother's Day but it's always good to see and hear different points of view."
Gerami is aware that a majority of people and not just students don't know that March is Women's History Month but she takes this as an opportunity rather than a problem.
"I am saddened but at the same time challenged," Gerami said. "It makes my job more important and I need to confront these issues. I see this as an opportunity rather than impairment."
On March 14, the Women's Studies program will host the Service Provider's Fair. This event will bring organizations concerned with girls, women and youth to SJSU to share information, recruit volunteers and network for future projects. It will take place from 10:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. in the Student Union Ballroom.
Many more events will take place this month, including "V-Day," a production of Eve Ensler's The Vagina Monologues. This event will take place on March 15th and 16th, at 7 p.m. in the SJSU Morris Daily Auditorium.
"Women's History Month is not just about women who have contributed historically, it is to give a voice to young women and minorities who are here in the present and their stories are important," Gerami said.
"I encourage and send an open invitation to the students and professors of SJSU to help us promote this program, we welcome any support we can get."
For additional information please contact Professor Shahin Gerami the Women's Studies Coordinator at (408) 924-5754 or send emails to shgerami@email.sjsu.edu.
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