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A Celebration of Women Choreographers

To kick off Women’s History Month, please join Duende Dance Theater for a celebration of the outstanding contributions of women to the art form of dance. This event is cosponsored with the YWCA Evanston/Northsore and the Women’s Center. Come try Hip Hop, Bollywood, and other styles of choreography and then stay for an informal performance featuring some of Chicago’s best women choreographers. A reception will follow the performance. All events are free and open to all. No experience necessary.

Friday, March 1, 11am                             YWCA Evanston/North Shore                1215 Church Street, Evanston

Jane Addams and the Gritty Side of Chicago

Louise Knight, author of Jane Addams Spirit in Action, in collaboration with One Book One Northwestern, explores the impact Chicago had on Jane Addams and vice versa. In defending the rights of anarchists and other radicals and describing the immigrant and working class experience to people of the isolated upper middle classes, Addams came to know Chicago deeply and was changed by the experience.Knight is a Visiting Scholar in the Gender and Sexuality Studies program.

Wednesday, March 6, 12-1:30pm                         Women’s Center EV

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International Women’s Day Celebration Featuring Karen DeCrow:  The Gender Agenda, Gaining Momentum? 

Please join the YWCA Evanston/North Shore, Northwestern University Women's Center an the Woman's Club of Evanston for a breakfast in celebration of International Women's Day. The event will feature keynote speaker Karen DeCrow (Medill ’59), former president of the National Organization for Women, and a panel of special guests who will address the question: The Gender Agenda, Gaining Momentum? The even will allow attendees to engage in conversation with local experts on health care, reproductive rights, and female economic empowerment; take action on initiatives that will provide safety and security for women and girls throughout Illinois; and celebrate the economic, political and social achievements of women past, present and future. 

Friday, March 8, 8:00-9:30am      Women's Club of Evanston (1702 Chicago Avenue, Evanston, IL)    

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 Join the Women’s Center as we continue the conversation about Microaggressions.

Check out this article about the Microaggressions Project and come speak with others about microaggressions in our lives and work. Contact Alecia Wartowski, Director of Programs, at alecia.wartowski@northwestern.edu with questions or suggestions of additional reading selections.

Thursday, March 7, 12pm                        Chicago Women's Center                   1400 Abbott Hall

Friday, March 8, 12pm                             Evanston Women's Center                2000 Sheridan Avenue

 

 

 

  

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