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  1. New Feminist Agenda: Former VT Governor Calls for Revolution in Work, Family Structures
    Promoting her new book, Madeleine Kunin notes that “gender equality remains an elusive goal.”
  2. Against All Odds: Nega Women’s Work to Build Peace during Seven Decades of Naga-India Conflict
    The Consortium on Gender, Security, and Human Rights invites you to this lecture by Singmila Shimrah.
  3. Women Leaders in Native New England: Providing Strength for the People
    The Institute for New England Native American Studies invites you to celebrate Women’s History Month by joining an informal discussion with seven Native New England women leaders.
  4. Women and Hunger: Putting Food on the Table
    Center for Women in Politics and Center for Social Policy support event at Simmons College featuring Professor Randy Albelda as guest speaker.
  5. Evolving Strategies for the Reintegration of Women and Girls in the Aftermath of Sex Slavery
    Elizabeth Goldberg will explore the problems of poverty, political instability, and ongoing gender injustice that inform sex trafficking. Sponsored by the Center on Gender, Security and Human Rights.
  6. Clearing the Path
    Claudia Torres of the Network against Repression & for Solidarity addresses repression in Mexico
  7. An Evening with Ambassador Madeleine Kunin: The New Feminist Agenda
    Join us for this event sponsored by the Center for Women in Politics and Public Policy.
  8. Sisters Rising
    Asian American Women Leaders in the Community; Trailblazers share stories of their experiences as community leaders.
  9. Women’s Volleyball Team Receives 2011 Championship Rings
    For the third year in a row, the University of Massachusetts Boston women's volleyball team received championship rings for its efforts.
  10. Maternal Protest in Argentina: Transforming the Global Human Rights Landscape
    The Consortium on Gender, Security, and Human Rights celebrates the life and work of Rita Arditti.
  11. Gendering the Arab Spring: Egyptian Women & (Counter) Revolutionary Processes
    The Consortium on Gender, Security, and Human Rights presents Nadje Al-Ali, professor of gender studies, School of Oriental and African Studies University of London.
  12. The Political Leadership of Women of Color: What’s Research Got to Do with It?
    Join in a conversation with community leaders engaged in research about the advancement of women of color in politics.
  13. The Political Leadership of Women of Color: What’s Research Got to Do with It?
    The Center for Women in Politics amd Public Policy’s Spring Women’s Research Forum
  14. Lessons Learned from Aceh: Women, Peace Processes & the Prospects for Sustainable Peace
    Shadia Marhaban, president of the Aceh Women's League, will reflect on her experiences and the current gendered realities of peace negotiations.
  15. Women Making a Difference in Worcester
    Center for Women in Politics and Public Policy program celebrates city's political and community leaders
  16. Pink at the Rink Brings in Record Amount of Donations
    UMass Boston’s men’s and women’s ice hockey teams collected a record $700 at Saturday’s fifth annual Pink at the Rink fundraiser at the Clark Athletic Center.
  17. Hardy-Fanta Interviews America Ferrera at Women’s Leadership Initiative Event
    Award-winning actress discusses how race and class have affected her career and level of success
  18. Dialogue & Discussion Series: Cultural Mythbusters
    Is our impression of cultural oppression accurate? Listen to first-hand experiences followed by facilitated discussion. The Women's Leadership Initiative is sponsoring this event.
  19. Dialogue & Discussion Series: Motherhood: A Balancing Act
    The Women's Leadership Initiative is sponsoring a facilitated discussion aimed at de-stigmatizing motherhood on the college campus.
  20. Dialogue & Discussion Series: Women’s Leadership Symposium
    The Women's Leadership Initiative is sponsoring a symposium featuring speakers discussing women and empowerment.
  21. Dialogue & Discussion Series: Women & Media
    The Women's Leadership Initiative, part of the Office of Student Leadership and Community Engagement, is sponsoring a screening of the documentary Miss Representation.
  22. Women’s Leadership Initiative Kick off Featuring America Ferrera
    Join Ugly Betty star America Ferrera as she discusses how race and class have affected her career and level of success.
  23. “The Help” Film Screening
    Join the Women's Studies and American Studies Departments for a screening of the popular film "The Help" and discussion afterward.
  24. Between Gender and Ethnicity: Women’s Rights and Identity Politics in the Andes
    The Center on Gender, Security, and Human Rights presents a talk
  25. UMass Boston Volleyball Team Wins Third Little East Championship
    UMass Boston's women’s volleyball team will face Polytechnic Institute of New York University in the first round of the NCAA Division III tournament.
  26. Lillian Glickman Receives Frank J. Manning Leadership Award
    The Massachusetts Association of Older Americans, Inc. will be honoring Lillian Glickman, co-director of the Gerontology Management of Aging Services Program at their Annual Meeting on October 21st with the Frank J. Manning Leadership Award.
  27. Victoria Reggie Kennedy Speaks on Influencing Public Policy: The Role of Midlife and Older Women
    Guest lecture at the JFK Library sponsored by McCormack Graduate School's Gerontology Institute and the Eastern Massachusetts Chapter of OWL (Older Women's League).
  28. Professor Julie Nelson Delivers Talk in China
    Professor Julie Nelson delivers invited talk in China
  29. National Council for Research on Women Honors the Center for Women in Politics & Public Policy
    The National Council for Research on Women has presented its 2011 Lifetime Achievement Award to the Center for Women in Politics & Public Policy.
  30. UMass Boston Study Takes In-Depth Look at Midwifery Workforce in Massachusetts
    A Center for Women in Politics and Public Policy report shows the number of nurse-midwife-attended births more than doubled between 1990 and 2008 in Massachusetts.
  31. Women’s Volleyball Team Receives 2010 Championship Rings
    The UMass Boston women's volleyball team capped off their best season in university history at their 2010 championship ring ceremony.
  32. Chancellor J. Keith Motley Honored with a Good Guys Award
    UMass Boston Chancellor J. Keith Motey was honored at the Tenth Annual Good Guys Awards Luncheon, held by the Massachusetts Women's Political Caucus.
  33. UMass Boston Women’s Volleyball Captures Second Consecutive LEC Championship
    The UMass Boston women’s volleyball team defeated Keene State College, 3-1, to capture the 2010 Little East Conference Championship.