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Saturday, November 17, 2007
IN THIS PRO CHOICE E-MAIL:
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1. No more meetings this semester--Be on the lookout for our End-of-the-Year Escorting Party!
2. Still in Need of Friday Escorts!
3. Choice in the News
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1. NO MORE MEETINGS THIS SEMESTER
SFC will not be holding anymore general body meetings this semester. We have decided to join our efforts with the College Democrats' Activist Council in planning for what types of actions Columbia and Barnard students can take to restore affordable birth control to college campuses. If you are interested in joining this effort through SFC, please send us an email at studentsforchoice@columbia.edu. For more information on this issue, visit www.ppnyc.org
Additionally, SFC will be hosting an End--of-the-Year party to thank those who participated in Clinic Escorting this semester--but all are welcome! Stay tuned for updates. Time and place TBA.
2. CLINIC ESCORTING--FRIDAY ESCORTS STILL NEEDED
Even as we approach the end of the semester, Clinic Escorts are still needed to fill Friday morning slots. Clinic Escorting is a crucial part of our Choice activism, so we urge any trainees who are at all interested and available to sign up! Send an email to studentsforchoice@columbia.edu with the subject "Escorting"
3. CHOICE IN THE NEWS
"State Chides Court For Abortion Ruling"
http://www.adn.com/news/alaska/story/9452708p-9364222c.html
"Plan B Decision is all Wrong"
http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/opinion/339372_planb13.html
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As always, look for news and updates on our website:
www.columbia.edu/cu/sfc
Please send all questions and comments to
studentsforchoice@columbia.edu
-The SFC Board
Sunday, September 16, 2007
IN THIS PRO CHOICE E-MAIL:
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1. First Meeting of the Semester-THIS TUESDAY September 18, 9PM BCRW
2. Clinic Escort Training-THIS TUESDAY September 18, 10PM BCRW
3. Be an SFC Board Member!!
4. Choice in the News
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1. FIRST MEETING OF THE SEMESTER
Bring your ideas and creativity to our first CHOICE meeting of the semester, Tuesday September 18, 9PM in BCRW (101 Barnard Hall). Meet fellow choice activists and learn how to become more involved with Choice on campus. The meeting will immediately be followed by Clinic Escort Training
2. CLINIC ESCORT TRAINING
Imagine walking down the street to a doctor's appointment.
Imagine someone shoving a pamphlet into your hands and offering to
pray for your sins.
Imagine having to walk past pictures of bloody body parts and tissues.
Imagine a complete stranger calling you a murderer and a racist killer.
Imagine fighting back.
Want to become a clinic escort and help women face the threats and harassment of anti-choice protesters outside of women's health clinics?
Learn more and get trained to start volunteering with the Students for Choice Clinic Escorting program on Tuesday, September 18th at 10PM (immediately following the SFC general meeting) in 101 Barnard Hall (the Center for Research on Women). Bring your calendars for scheduling.
If you have previously escorted and just need to sign up for dates, please come by at the start of the training. If you are unable to attend this training but are still interested in escorting, please contact studentsforchoice@columbia.edu
Questions? You can always email studentsforchoice@columbia.edu with the subject "escorting"
3. BE AN SFC BOARD MEMBER
SFC is looking for a few good board members! Take your pro-choice activism to the next level, and send an email to Students For Choice at studentsforchoice@columbia.edu telling us why you're interested in being a boardmember and any ideas you have for next semester. Board membership is a commitment of 3-4 hours per week.
4. CHOICE IN THE NEWS
"Abstinance Education Backers Take on Massachusetts Governor"
http://www.edweek.org/ew/articles/2007/09/12/03brief-7.h27.html
"New Jersey's Top Court Rejects Abortion Suit
http://www.nytimes.com/2007/09/13/nyregion/13abort.htmlex=1347422400&en=d729564a776565a2&ei=5124&partner=permalink&exprod=permalink
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As always, look for news and updates on our website:
www.columbia.edu/cu/sfc
Please send all questions and comments to
studentsforchoice@columbia.edu
-The SFC Board
Thursday, July 19, 2007
3:06PM
Medical Education Intern
Location: New York, New York, 10018, United States
Organization: Physicians for Reproductive Choice and Health
Area of Focus: Health and Medicine
Skill(s): Writing
End date: December 15, 2007
Last updated: July 19, 2007
Language(s): English
Start date: September 10, 2007
Last day to apply: August 20, 2007
Paid or unpaid: Unpaid
Description:
Medical Education Intern
Location: Physicians for Reproductive Choice and Health
Area of Focus: Activism & Organizing, Health & Medical
Start date: Early to Mid-September, 2007
Last day to apply: August 24, 2007
Paid or unpaid: Unpaid Language(s): English
End date: Early to Mid-December, 2007
Last updated:
Description:
Fall 2007
Apply Immediately
Physicians for Reproductive Choice and Health (PRCH) seeks an intern to work in the Medical Education department. The internship will be part-time (8-10 hours/week), and will take place from September 2007 through December 2007. Start and end dates can be negotiated.
Job Description:
Physicians for Reproductive Choice and Health (PRCH) is a national physician-led not-for-profit organization that exists to ensure that all people have knowledge, access to quality services and freedom to make their own reproductive health decisions. We implement effective programs for our physician members in public policy, community organizing, communications and medical education at the systems, organizational and individual levels. With a $2 million budget, our staff of 22 works at our headquarters office in New York and an office in San Francisco. PRCH is the voice of pro-choice physicians.
PRCH’s Adolescent Reproductive Health Education Project (ARHEP) trains a select group of physicians to give free educational sessions to other providers about the best practices for adolescent reproductive healthcare. With this information, doctors nationwide can focus their attention on what’s most important—helping their young patients make informed decisions about their sexual and reproductive health. ARHEP has created a comprehensive, evidence-based curriculum (available on CD-ROM) for residency programs, providers and other professionals who serve adolescents on critical reproductive health topics.
The Medical Education Intern works with the Medical Education Program Manager, Medical Education Associate and Medical Education Assistant on the Adolescent Reproductive Health Education Project (ARHEP), the PRCH Resource Library Database and other projects as needed.
Major Responsibilities:
• Assisting with planning logistics for educational presentations;
• Assembling participant packets for presentations;
• Building the PRCH Resource Library Database (reading and categorizing scholarly articles, and creating database entries);
• Doing outreach to medical schools, clinics and healthcare providers to market physician presentations and ARHEP CD-ROM;
• Helping with resource mailings
*Other duties may be assigned throughout the internship depending on department needs and priorities.
Requirements:
• Strong commitment to reproductive rights expected;
• Excellent writing, organizational and communication skills;
• Skilled in use of computer systems including Microsoft Office and Internet. Experience with DB/TextWorks a plus;
• Well-organized, self-motivated, and reliable;
• Sense of humor
Please send cover letter and resume to Hannah at
hannah@prch.org
No calls please
Deadline for applications is: August 20, 2007
Start date: September
PRCH is committed to maintaining a work environment that values and fosters
diversity in both its programmatic initiatives and staffing with regard to
race, culture, ethnicity, class, religion, physical ability, age, gender and sexual identity. People of color are strongly encouraged to apply.
Sunday, April 29, 2007
Man arrested for bomb at Texas abortion clinic
Fri Apr 27, 2007 8:23PM EDT
AUSTIN, Texas (Reuters) - A 27-year-old Austin man was arrested on Friday and charged with placing an unexploded bomb containing some 2,000 nails outside an abortion clinic in the state's capital.
The explosive device also included a propane tank and a mechanism "akin to a rocket," Austin Police Commander David Carter said.
The device was discovered on Wednesday in the parking lot of the Austin Women's Health Center, police said.
The Texas Joint Terrorism Task Force -- made up of federal, state and local law enforcement authorities -- arrested Paul Ross Evans, who authorities said was on parole for an unspecified crime.
Evans was charged with violating federal laws banning the manufacture of explosives and interfering with access to an abortion clinic. He appeared before a federal magistrate, and was being held without bail.
No further arrests were anticipated in the case. "The threat is over," Carter said.
A robot was used to disarm the bomb after the unmarked clinic building and an apartment complex were evacuated, police said on Thursday.
This was the first bombing attempt this year at an abortion clinic, according to the National Abortion Federation, which tracks violence against abortion providers.
Four incidents of attempted bombing or arson were reported in 2006, the NAF said. More than 40 abortion clinic bombings have occurred since 1977, with the last reported in 2001.
From Reuters.com
Saturday, April 28, 2007
IN THIS PRO-CHOICE EMAIL:
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1. Escorting Party TOMORROW at 11 am in BCRW (101 Barnard Hall)
2. Choice in the News
3. Choice Events
5. Intern with NARAL Pro-Choice New York this Summer!
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1. ESCORTING PARTY TOMORROW 11 am in BCRW
We want to thank all the escorts who've volunteered your weekend
mornings to escort clinic patients, so we're having a brunch to honor
all of your hard work on Sunday April 29 at 11am in BCRW. If you're an
escort or you want to get more involved in the escorting program next
year, stop by for free bagels, juice, and fruit.
2. CHOICE IN THE NEWS
"The terrorism that dare not speak its name"
http://www.feministe.us/blog/archives/2007/04/27/the-terrorism-that-dare-not-speak-its-name/
"Abortion legalised in Mexico City"
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/6586959.stm
"North Dakota abortion bill passes"
http://www.bismarcktribune.com/articles/2007/04/23/news/update/doc462d30e57b4e8590457099.txt
3. CHOICE EVENTS
"Global Feminisms" at the Brooklyn Museum March 23–July 1, 2007
Elizabeth A. Sackler Center for Feminist Art, 4th Floor.
In celebration of the opening of the Elizabeth A. Sackler Center for
Feminist Art, the Brooklyn Museum presents Global Feminisms, the first
international exhibition exclusively dedicated to feminist art from
1990 to the present. The show consists of work by approximately eighty
women artists from around the world and includes work in all
media—painting, sculpture, photography, film, video, installation, and
performance. Its goal is not only to showcase a large sampling of
contemporary feminist art from a global perspective but also to move
beyond the specifically Western brand of feminism that has been
perceived as the dominant voice of feminist and artistic practice
since the early 1970s.This exhibition is arranged thematically and
features the work of important emerging and mid-career artists.
The Brooklyn Museum is located at 200 Eastern Parkway, Brooklyn, New
York. For more information check out www.brooklynmuseum.org.
4. INTERN WITH NARAL PRO CHOICE NY
NARAL Pro-Choice New York works to protect safe, legal abortion and
expand the full range of reproductive rights for women regardless of
age, race or income. The Institute for Reproductive Health Access (the
NARAL Pro-Choice New York Foundation) develops and implements programs
that are significantly expanding the availability of abortion and
family
planning services nationwide, while removing health care obstacles
women face today. NARAL Pro-Choice New York Political Action Committee
works to elect pro-choice candidates across New York State.
Intern Job Descriptions
Urban Reproductive Health Campaign Research Intern
The Urban Reproductive Health Campaign is an exciting new project
that brings together progressive mayors and advocates from across
the country to promote innovative and comprehensive reproductive
and maternal health policies. Intern would be responsible for
conducting extensive research on policy, relevant medicine, and
public health topics relating to urban reproductive and maternal
health as well as writing policy briefs and reaching out to elected
officials about the campaign.
Youth Coordinator: Where is the next generation of pro-choice New
Yorkers? At NARAL Pro-Choice New York's peer-education program, the
Teen Outreach Reproductive Challenge (TORCH)! Interns provide
hands-on assistance to a diverse and dynamic group of high school
students from all five boroughs of New York City who are involved
in this nationally recognized program. Interns will help develop
the skills of these adolescents as they are trained to talk to
youth groups about human sexuality, body image/self esteem issues,
healthy relationships, health care rights and options, and
political empowerment. The projects are varied and designed to meet
current needs. In the summer, the group meets daily from 10AM to
4PM. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys
teens, innovative ideas, and cutting edge activities which support
reproductive health/rights. It would be helpful if the selected
intern could begin in mid June but it is not required. The TORCH
summer program ends on August 17th.
Development /Fundraising: The only way NARAL Pro-Choice New York can
do its work is with money! Development interns will gain insight
into every aspect of the organization: assisting with event
planning including house parties; preparing mail; developing donor
communications around media; and researching the background and
giving potential of major donors and foundation funders.
Development is an exciting field for those looking for a career in
non-profits – everyone needs to fundraise and this internship will
help you establish highly marketable skills for the future. People
who know how to fundraise get hired!
Health Care Access: While NARAL Pro-Choice New York works tirelessly
to keep reproductive options legal, the Institute for Reproductive
Health Access at NARAL Pro-Choice New York is focused on keeping
these options safe, affordable and accessible for all women.
Interns will work with the Institute to enhance and ensure the
delivery of reproductive health services to women across the
country. Work will include, but not be limited to: conducting
surveys and research into the state of reproductive health access;
publishing results of those surveys; serving as a liaison to
advocates in other states; and drafting and designing newsletters.
This is a great opportunity for people hoping to work in health
policy, advocacy or public health issues.
Interns should specify which of the following Institute projects
they would like to work with:
• The Emergency Contraception Access Campaign (ECAC) works at the
local, state and national levels to expand access to emergency
contraception via substantive policy change and grassroots
community activism.
• The Latino Reproductive Rights Project, in collaboration with the
Hispanic Federation, seeks to increase awareness of reproductive
health issues and promote reproductive freedom within the Latino
community.
• The Low-Income Access Project works to provide low-income women
with access to reproductive health care through expanding and
protecting Medicaid coverage at the state and federal level.
Summer Outreach Interns
NARAL Pro-Choice New York has an extensive summer outreach program
throughout New York City, Long Island and Westchester. We are
looking for 2 individuals to help coordinate all summer outreach
activities. As a summer outreach intern you will recruit, train and
support volunteers in order to build NARAL Pro-Choice New York's
network of activists.
Projects may include:
Coordinating tabling and other outreach efforts
• Research outreach opportunities, with particular emphasis on NYC
area festivals and events
• Help coordinate volunteer trainings and events
• Coordinate volunteers to table at nationwide concert tours
• Communicate and register with event coordinators
• Develop a calendar of events and other outreach opportunities
• Recruit and schedule volunteers to participate in outreach efforts
• Coordinate outreach trainings for volunteers
• Table, crowd canvass and conduct other outreach at events and
festivals
• Work with Community Organizer to recruit and train new activists
coming into the network
• Coordinate material mailings to activists
• Provide general support to activists
Other
• Review and develop new outreach and training materials
• Data entry to maintain activist contact list (not to exceed two to
three hours/week)
Skills needed: Passionate commitment to full reproductive freedom!
Excellent communication, organizational and writing skills.
Flexible hours.
Benefits: Develop grassroots organizing skills, use your creativity,
organize at festivals, concerts and other fun events, empower people
to make a difference and work with GREAT people!
This position requires working some weekends and evenings and the
intern must be lift heavy items.
Summer Organizing Internship
NARAL Pro-Choice New York seeks a dedicated pro-choice individual to
help lead an outreach campaign in support of an ambitious statewide,
pro-choice agenda. The intern will also assist in organizing other
pro-choice events throughout the summer.
We will be building support for legislation in the state
legislature. Working under the direct supervision of the Community
Organizer, the intern will help:
* Communicate with grassroots women across the state.
* Craft and disseminate action alerts.
* Conduct online research into target state senate districts.
* Support grassroots actions to educate and influence members of the
NYS Legislature.
This is a fast-paced, substantive position and the intern will
assume high levels of responsibility. At least 75% of the intern's
time is spent on outreach, communication and research; about 25% is
administrative. The intern will assist the Advocacy Department with
research, campaign advocacy, and trainings relating to reproductive
rights.
Buffalo Summer Outreach Intern
NARAL Pro-Choice New York is looking to expand its outreach program
in the Buffalo area. We are looking for an intern to help
coordinate all summer outreach activities. As a summer outreach
intern you will recruit, train and support volunteers in order to
build NARAL Pro-Choice New York's network of activists.
Projects may include:
Coordinating tabling and other outreach efforts
• Research outreach opportunities, with particular emphasis on
Buffalo area festivals and events
• Coordinate volunteers to table at nationwide concert tours
• Communicate and register with event coordinators
• Develop a calendar of events and other outreach opportunities
• Recruit and schedule volunteers to participate in outreach efforts
• Coordinate outreach trainings for volunteers
• Table, crowd canvass and conduct other outreach at events and
festivals
Coordinate Grassroots network
• Work with Community Organizer to recruit and train new activists
coming into the network
• Help coordinate activist trainings and events
• Provide general support to activists
• Coordinate material mailings to activists
Other
• Review and develop new outreach and training materials
• Data entry to maintain activist contact list (not to exceed two to
three hours/week)
Skills needed: Passionate commitment to full reproductive freedom!
Excellent communication, organizational and writing skills.
Flexible hours.
Benefits: Develop grassroots organizing skills, use your creativity,
organize at festivals, concerts and other fun events, empower people
to make a difference and work with GREAT people!
This position requires working weekends and nights and the intern
must be lift heavy items.
Qualifications for all NARAL Pro-Choice New York Internships: NARAL
Pro-Choice New York wants individuals with a commitment to
reproductive rights who enjoy working in a busy, dynamic team
environment. Internships are an opportunity for individuals who can
organize projects and handle responsibility. Familiarity with
Microsoft Office and Internet research is required for all
positions. Positions may be tailored to individual studies and
interests. Interns must commit between 18 and 20 hours per week.
Internships are unpaid, but may be performed for class credit, in
accordance with individual university requirements. NARAL
Pro-Choice New York seeks diversity in the work place and strongly
encourages men and women of color to apply.
To apply for Summer 2007 internships at NARAL Pro-Choice New York
interested candidates submit a resume and cover letter that must
specify which internship they are applying for.
Debbie Johnson
470 Park Avenue South, 7th Floor, New York, NY 10016
Fax: 212-343-0119 E-mail: djohnson@prochoiceny.org
www.prochoiceny.org
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As always, look for news and updates on our website:
www.columbia.edu/cu/sfc
Please send all questions and comments to:
studentsforchoice@columbia.edu
- The SFC Board
Wednesday, April 18, 2007
Rally at Union Square Park Today on SCOTUS Decision
Court Upholds Federal Abortion Ban; NARAL Pro-Choice New York to Hold Rally Today at Union Square Park
The Supreme Court has ruled today with a 5-4 decision to uphold the 2003 federal law that bans certain safe abortion procedures. NARAL Pro-Choice New York, other pro-choice organizations and elected officials from across the state will be holding a citywide rally today to denounce the decision, mobilize New Yorkers and talk about the importance of getting active to protect a woman’s right to choose.
Supreme Court Decision Upholds Abortion Ban; Rally For Reproductive Rights
Place: Union Square Park, South End
Time: 5:30pm
Sunday, April 15, 2007
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1. Tee-shirt making party this Tuesday 9PM Lehman Lawn
2. Be an SFC Board Member!!!
3. Take Back the Night 4/19 at 8pm in Barnard Hall
4. Sexhibition 4/25 all day on Lehman Lawn
5. SFC is the EC Campus Challenge Winner!
6. Choice Events
7. Choice In The News
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1. TEE-SHIRT MAKING PARTY
Join SFC for a T-shirt making party on Tuesday April 17th
at 9pm on the Lehman Lawn (next to Barnard Hall). We will be spray
painting totes and tees to sell at Sexhibition. Feel free to bring
your own gear to spray.
2. BE AN SFC BOARD MEMBER
SFC is looking for a few good boardmembers! Take your pro-choice
activism to the next level, and send an email to Students For Choice
at studentsforchoice@columbia.edu telling us why you're interested in
being a boardmember and any ideas you have for next semester. Board
membership is a commitment of 3-4 hours per week.
3. TAKE BACK THE NIGHT 4/19 at 8pm in front of Barnard Hall, Speakout
in Mac at 10pm
We march because we should be able to wear whatever we want.
We march because men are survivors too.
We march because domestic violence is a problem in all communities.
We march because family and friends share the pain.
We march because no one should have to be afraid.
Take Back the Night is Columbia/Barnard's annual march and speakout
against violence in our community. If you would like to march with
SFC, please meet us at 8pm in front of Barnard Hall (we'll be carrying
our sweet SFC banner).
4. SEXHIBITION 4/25 all day on Lehman Lawn
Sexhibition is TBTN's sex positive fair, filled with games, sexy
cupcakes, workshops, and organizations tabling. SFC will be tabling
with information about EC including info cards, temporary tattoos,
pins, t-shirts, and more! If you are interested in tabling with us,
please email studentsforchoice@columbia.edu
5. WE"RE THE EC CAMPUS CHALLENGE WINNER!
SFC just won the NARAL Pro-Choice New York EC Campus Challenge!!! We spread the word about EC around campus with our newsletter CHOICE INSTALLMENTS and with our EC bake sale. As winners we will be profiled on the NARAL Pro-Choice New York Website and the national Back Up Your Birth Control Website, spotlighted in the NARAL Pro-Choice New York newsletter, and receive a cash award of $200 which we will use to buy more CHOICE Buttons and Totes!
6. CHOICE EVENTS
Grassroots Activism Concert Friday April 20th, 11PM
The Asian American Alliance, in conjunction with the United Students of Color Council (USCC), Asian Pacific American Awareness Month (APAAM), and Making the Connection: Building a United Community of Color (MCBUCC), will be hosting a concert on April 20th featuring performers who support issues of social justice and progressiveness: Blue Scholars, Kidz in the Hall, and Heiroku. The event is intended to promote grassroots art and activism campaigns and movements both on campus and in relation to bigger organizing efforts in New York City. The event is sponsored by the Office of Admissions and is a recognized event for SEAS Days on Campus.
Apply for the Campaign Corps:
Campaign Corps, a project of EMILY's List, is a national grassroots
program dedicated to politically empowering young people. Each year we
train talented recent college graduates (both from undergraduate and
graduate) and place them on targeted, progressive Democratic
campaigns. Formerly known as Participation 2000, Campaign Corps has
been bringing young people into the political process since 1988.
We've placed hundreds of staffers on some of the most important
political campaigns in the country—providing young people with the
first step in a career dedicated to progressive politics.
We are recruiting for the Campaign Corps Class of 2007. Applications
are available online at www.campaigncorps.org and are due April 20,
2007. Once selected, a diverse group of staffers will come to
Washington for a week-long Campaign School , where they will learn the
basics of political campaigning -- voter targeting, field organizing,
fundraising, and press strategy -- from the country's leading
Democratic operatives. Staffers are paid to work side by side with
candidates and other political professionals for the last three months
of the campaign. After Election Day, Campaign Corps brings staffers
back to DC for a post-election retreat and debriefing. Campaign Corps
will help you launch your career in progressive politics!
All staffers receive a stipend of $1000 a month, free housing during
the campaign, health care, and all travel expenses paid. (Previous
campaign experience not a requirement) Check out
www.campaigncorps.org for more information!
7. CHOICE IN THE NEWS
"Portugal Ratifies Law to Allow Abortions"
http://www.guardian.co.uk/international/story/0,,2053831,00.html
"Call for Brazil Abortion Debate"
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/6539831.stm
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As always, look for news and updates on our website:
www.columbia.edu/cu/sfc
Please send all questions and comments to:
studentsforchoice@columbia.edu
- The SFC Board
Sunday, April 1, 2007
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1. MEETING THIS WEEK 4/3 9pm 568 Lerner
2. Be an SFC Board Member!!!
3. Choice Events
4. Choice In The News
5. Volunteer with the Rape Crisis Anti-Violence Support Center
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1. MEETING THIS WEEK Tuesday, 4/3 at 9pm in 568 Lerner
Help SFC brainstorm ideas for our table at Sexhibition this year and
eat some yummy (and Kosher for Passover) snacks!
2. BE AN SFC BOARD MEMBER
SFC is looking for a few good boardmembers! Take your pro-choice
activism to the next level, and send an email to Students For Choice
at studentsforchoice@columbia.edu telling us why you're interested in
being a boardmember and any ideas you have for next semester. Board
membership is a commitment of 3-4 hours per week.
3. CHOICE EVENTS
Apply for the Campaign Corps:
Campaign Corps, a project of EMILY's List, is a national grassroots
program dedicated to politically empowering young people. Each year we
train talented recent college graduates (both from undergraduate and
graduate) and place them on targeted, progressive Democratic
campaigns. Formerly known as Participation 2000, Campaign Corps has
been bringing young people into the political process since 1988.
We've placed hundreds of staffers on some of the most important
political campaigns in the country—providing young people with the
first step in a career dedicated to progressive politics.
We are recruiting for the Campaign Corps Class of 2007. Applications
are available online at www.campaigncorps.org and are due April 20,
2007. Once selected, a diverse group of staffers will come to
Washington for a week-long Campaign School , where they will learn the
basics of political campaigning -- voter targeting, field organizing,
fundraising, and press strategy -- from the country's leading
Democratic operatives. Staffers are paid to work side by side with
candidates and other political professionals for the last three months
of the campaign. After Election Day, Campaign Corps brings staffers
back to DC for a post-election retreat and debriefing. Campaign Corps
will help you launch your career in progressive politics!
All staffers receive a stipend of $1000 a month, free housing during
the campaign, health care, and all travel expenses paid. (Previous
campaign experience not a requirement) Check out
www.campaigncorps.org for more information!
Feminist Theory Workshop:
Carol Sanger – "The Eye of the Storm:
Mandatory Ultrasound and Informed Abortion Consent," Tuesday, April 3rd, 4-6pm
This semester Professors Patricia Williams and Carol Sanger will be
conducting the Feminist Theory Workshop. The sessions meet every
other week on Tuesdays from 4 to 6 in the Jerome Greene Annex. As with last
year's FTW, run by Professors Franke and Sanger, the orientation of the
Workshop is interdisciplinary.
4. CHOICE IN THE NEWS
"Students Facing Contraceptive Price Hikes"
http://www.poststar.com/articles/2007/03/27/ae/today/de2d0e6f30232b1c852572ab001275fe.txt
"Bill To Legalize Abortion Set to Pass in Mexico"
http://www.nytimes.com/2007/03/31/world/americas/31mexico.html?_r=1&n=Top%2fReference%2fTimes%20Topics%2fSubjects%2fA%2fAbortion&oref=slogin
"Poland: Thousands March to Demand Total Abortion Ban"
http://www.nytimes.com/2007/03/29/world/europe/29briefs-abortion.html?n=Top%2fReference%2fTimes%20Topics%2fSubjects%2fA%2fAbortion
5. VOLUNTEER WITH THE RAPE CRISIS CENTER
Be a Peer Educator at the Rape Crisis/Anti-Violence Support Center!
Interested in education?
Would you like to gain professional facilitation skills?
Want to help make Columbia University a safer community?
Motivated to help put an end to sexual violence?
Volunteer as a Peer Educators with the RC/AVSC. Peer educators help
students, administrators and faculty learn about the dynamics and
effects of sexual and relationship violence. They facilitate
interactive workshops about a variety of issues, including: Consent,
Sexual assault, Relationship violence, Intersecting oppressions, and How
to help a friend.
Peer Educators receive extensive training on sexual and relationship
violence, facilitation and education skills, and are a vital component
of Rape Crisis/Anti-Violence Support Center's work to create a safer and
more aware community.
Peer Education Training begins April 13th and applications are due April
9th. Visit www.health.columbia.edu to download an application or email
art2110@columbia.edu for more information.
*************************************************************
As always, look for news and updates on our website:
www.columbia.edu/cu/sfc
Please send all questions and comments to:
studentsforchoice@columbia.edu
- The SFC Board
Saturday, March 3, 2007
IN THIS PRO-CHOICE EMAIL:
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1. No meeting this week
2. Be an SFC Board Member!!!
3. Queer Rights and Reproductive Rights event
4. EC ideas and Back Up Your Birth Control Day
5. Choice in the News
6. Choice Events
7. Intern with the Institute for Women's Policy Research
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1. NO MEETING THIS WEEK
No meeting this week, have a great spring break!
2. BE AN SFC BOARD MEMBER
SFC is looking for a few good boardmembers! Take your pro-choice
activism to the next level, and send an email to Student's For Choice
at studentsforchoice@columbia.edu telling us why you're interested in
being a boardmember and any ideas you have for next semester. Board
membership is a commitment of 3-4 hours per week.
3. QUEER RIGHTS AND REPRODUCTIVE RIGHTS
SFC is working with CQA to plan an event for sometime in late March
which addresses the intersection between queer rights and reproductive
rights. If you want to be involved in the planning stages, send an
email to studentsforchoice@columbia.edu .
4. EC AND BACK UP YOUR BIRTH CONTROL DAY
We're looking for ideas about how to get more information out about EC
now that it's over the counter, and for events for Back Up Your Birth Control Day. Email us if you have any suggestions!
5. CHOICE IN THE NEWS
"Abortion Ban Moves Through Mississippi Senate"
- Hide quoted text -
http://feminist.org/news/newsbyte/uswirestory.asp?id=10132
"Emergency Contraception Bill Fails But Might be Back"
http://www.argusleader.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070224/NEWS02/702240310/1001/NEWS
6. CHOICE EVENTS
SexySexyBangBang!
A benefit for Planned Parenthood of NYC and Haven
Hosted by Adira Amram
With comedy and burlesque performances by:
Carla Rhodes
Nasty Canasta
Lang Fisher
Bird of Paradise
Desiree Burch
PP Snatch
And
Miss Saturn
March 9th at Galapagos Art Space in Williamsburg, Brooklyn.
Starts at 7pm
$10
Come early for a full evening of scintillating comedy and dazzling burlesque!
Food and prizes sponsored by angellustnyc.com, babeland.com, and others!
Monday, March 26th, 2007 in Albany, New York
30th Annual Family Planning Advocates Conference
This 30th Anniversary celebration features
A Not-To-Be-Missed Lineup of Special Guests Including:
Governor Eliot Spitzer
Cecile Richards
President, Planned Parenthood Federation of America
Niall Behan
Chief Executive, Irish Family Planning Association
Loretta Ross
National Coordinator, SisterSong Women of Color Reproductive Health Collective
William Smith
Vice President, Sexuality Information and Education Council of the U.S.
The Deadline for Registering & Reserving a Seat on the Bus is March 8th
Visit the PPHP Website to Get Full Details & Your Registration Form
Questions?
Call Gina D'Andrea Weatherup at (631) 240-1126 or
Rebecca deSimone at (914) 467-7311
Free for High school, college, graduate and professional students. For a student registration form contact rebecca.desimone@pphp.org.
7. INTERN WITH THE INSTITUTE FOR WOMEN'S POLICY RESEARCH
IWPR is committed to assisting the professional development of
students and graduates interested in economic, political, and
social justice for women. IWPR's internship program is designed to
provide participants with challenging work experiences under the
guidance and supervision of researchers with extensive knowledge of
women's policy issues and social science research.
Summer 2007 Internships
The Institute will offer internships in three areas for summer 2007:
Research Internship. Interns will provide administrative and research
support to researchers. Duties include: assisting with
literature reviews and data collection; designing charts, graphs and
tables; answering phones; and filing. Qualifications: Strong
organizational skills, good interpersonal skills, interest in policy
research and women's issues; exp. with statistics, economics
or social sciences through coursework.
Research areas for the summer of 2007 include:
• The quality of women's jobs, including wages, access to health
insurance, and paid sick leave.
• The work and welfare experiences of low-income women at the
state and national levels.
• Expanding access to income supports for women such as
Unemployment Insurance and Family Leave.
• Strategies for improving child care access, affordability, and quality.
• Older women's economic issues, including social security and pensions.
• Women's values and activism; new strategies for engaging a
diverse range of organizations, including religious ones, in
women's-issue activism.
Communications and Outreach Internship-- Interns will provide
administrative and editorial support to the communications team.
Duties include: assisting with proofreading, and gathering articles;
assisting with media outreach; layout and design of Fact
Sheets and Research-In Briefs, and answering phones.
Qualifications: Detail-oriented individual with good writing and
computer skills, Pagemaker 6.5, or other desktop publishing software,
and web design experience preferred.
Development Internship-- Intern will help development team with direct
mail, data entry, grant-writing, and fundraising. Interns
will have the opportunity to learn about grant-writing, non-profit
fundraising, and direct mail programs. IWPR receives support from
foundations and government agencies, as well as individual and
organizational supporters. Qualifications: Should have an interest
in fundraising and non-profit management; prior experience with
fundraising at any level is desirable, but not required; basic
computer skills required and knowledge of Microsoft Access preferred.
All IWPR interns must have good computer skills, excellent writing and
communication skills, and an interest in women's issues. Prior office
experience is desirable, as interns are responsible for a certain
amount of general office work, such as photocopying,
answering phones, filing, and maintaining the library. IWPR is
committed to diversity and encourages people of all ethnic,
cultural, economic, and sexual orientations to apply. Summer
internships are full-time and run for a period of 10 weeks,
beginning in May or June and ending in July or August. Starting and
ending dates are flexible. Interns receive a stipend of $100
per week. Persons interested in applying should submit a letter of
interest specifying the internship for which they are applying, a
resume, one confidential (sealed) letter of recommendation, and a
writing sample of 3-5 pages to:
Internship Coordinator
Institute for Women's Policy Research
1707 L Street, NW, Suite 750
Washington, DC 20036
Applications for Summer 2007 Internships are due by March 1: Please
note that only complete applications will be considered.
Applications are due no later than
March 1, 2007 and interns will be selected by mid- to late-April.
Questions may be addressed to
the Internship Coordinator via E-mail at williams@iwpr.org. No phone
calls, please.
*************************************************************
As always, look for news and updates on our website:
www.columbia.edu/cu/sfc
Please send all questions and comments to:
studentsforchoice@columbia.edu
- The SFC Board
Saturday, February 24, 2007
IN THIS PRO-CHOICE EMAIL:
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1. Meeting with guest speaker this Tuesday 2/27 at 9pm in 568 Lerner Hall
2. Sign up to escort!
3. Choice Events
4. Choice in the News
5. Intern with the Institute for Women's Policy Research
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1. MEETING WITH SPECIAL GUEST THIS TUESDAY 2/27 AT 9 PM IN 568 LERNER HALL
Please join us for a special meeting this week with Joanna Mishtal to hear her presentation on abortion politics in contemporary Poland.
Since the fall of state socialism in 1989, accessing reproductive health services became a major concern for women in Poland. In 1989 the Polish postsocialist state adopted Catholic discourse on reproduction in its health care policies, treating reproduction as a site of moral governance. Specifically, the postsocialist state, working in tandem with the Catholic Church, implemented a near-ban on abortion, restricted access to contraceptives, and eliminated sex education from schools. Mishtal’s analysis reveals the contradictions inherent in the notion of democratic state-building, suggesting that while Poland is seeking external legitimacy as an emerging modern democracy through EU membership and economic free market liberalism, its internal reproductive health policies are founded on less than democratic tenets.
Joanna Mishtal is the Ellertson Postdoctoral Fellow at Columbia University, Mailman School of Public Health, Department of Population and Family Planning. She has a Ph.D. in cultural anthropology from the University of Colorado at Boulder. Her dissertation research focuses on reproductive rights and policies in Eastern Europe and the European Union.
Specifically, she investigates the nature of the current democratization process in Poland, examining how the Catholic Church and the postsocialist state impact women’s body autonomy, and in particular women’s ability to determine (or not) their access to reproductive health services.
2. SIGN UP TO ESCORT!
We need more volunteers to escort on Fridays and Saturdays between now and and Spring Break. Please contact Sally at sally.cohencutler@gmail.com to sign up.
3. CHOICE EVENTS
Join Planned Parenthood New York City for the 30th Annual Family Planning Advocates Conference Monday, March 26th, 2007 in Albany, New York
This Year's Conference Features A Not-To-Be-Missed Lineup of Special Guests Including:
* Cecile Richards, President Planned Parenthood Federation of America
* Niall Behan, Chief Executive Irish Family Planning Association
* Loretta Ross, National Coordinator SisterSong Women of Color Reproductive Health Collective
* William Smith, Vice President, Sexuality Information and Education Council of the U.S.
***The Deadline for Conference Registration & Reserving a Seat on the Bus is March 8th***
Full Cost: $80 (includes conference registration, bus transportation, and luncheon)
Register at www.fpaofnys.org
Questions? Call Gina D'Andrea Weatherup at (631) 240-1126 or Rebecca deSimone at (914) 467-7311
- Why put it off? Download your registration form now. -
http://www.ppaction.org/ct/1pac-es1CEct/register
THE STUDENT DEVELOPMENT & ACTIVITIES OFFICE, BARNARD'S COLLEGE ACTIVITIES OFFICE & THE 2007 WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH COMMITTEE
Cordially invite you to attend our Women's History Month Opening Reception
Featuring Keynote Speaker and Performer
Margarita Tan
Creator of Bamboo Girl Zine
Thursday, March 1, 2007
Roone Arledge Auditorium
6:00pm
For more information:
Please contact the Student Development & Activities Office by phone 212.854.9040 or email: wct2102@columbia.edu
Dinner will be provided.
4. CHOICE IN THE NEWS
“Professors Offer Different Perspectives on Feminism”
http://media.www.columbiaspectator.com/media/storage/paper865/news/2007/02/23/News/Professors.Offer.Different.Perspectives.On.Feminism-2739801.shtml
“Committee Kills Abortion Ban”
http://www.rapidcityjournal.com/articles/2007/02/21/news/top/news00k_abortion.txt
5. INTERN WITH THE INSTITUTE FOR WOMEN'S POLICY RESEARCH
IWPR is committed to assisting the professional development of
students and graduates interested in economic, political, and
social justice for women. IWPR's internship program is designed to
provide participants with challenging work experiences under the
guidance and supervision of researchers with extensive knowledge of
women's policy issues and social science research.
Summer 2007 Internships
The Institute will offer internships in three areas for summer 2007:
Research Internship. Interns will provide administrative and
research support to researchers. Duties include: assisting with
literature reviews and data collection; designing charts, graphs
and tables; answering phones; and filing. Qualifications: Strong
organizational skills, good interpersonal skills, interest in
policy research and women's issues; exp. with statistics, economics
or social sciences through coursework.
Research areas for the summer of 2007 include:
• The quality of women's jobs, including wages, access to health
insurance, and paid sick leave.
• The work and welfare experiences of low-income women at the state
and national levels.
• Expanding access to income supports for women such as Unemployment
Insurance and Family Leave.
• Strategies for improving child care access, affordability, and
quality.
• Older women's economic issues, including social security and
pensions.
• Women's values and activism; new strategies for engaging a diverse
range of organizations, including religious ones, in women's-issue
activism.
Communications and Outreach Internship-- Interns will provide
administrative and editorial support to the communications team.
Duties include: assisting with proofreading, and gathering
articles; assisting with media outreach; layout and design of Fact
Sheets and Research-In Briefs, and answering phones.
Qualifications: Detail-oriented individual with good writing and
computer skills, Pagemaker 6.5, or other desktop publishing
software, and web design experience preferred.
Development Internship-- Intern will help development team with
direct mail, data entry, grant-writing, and fundraising. Interns
will have the opportunity to learn about grant-writing, non-profit
fundraising, and direct mail programs. IWPR receives support from
foundations and government agencies, as well as individual and
organizational supporters. Qualifications: Should have an interest
in fundraising and non-profit management; prior experience with
fundraising at any level is desirable, but not required; basic
computer skills required and knowledge of Microsoft Access
preferred.
All IWPR interns must have good computer skills, excellent writing
and communication skills, and an interest in women's issues. Prior
office experience is desirable, as interns are responsible for a
certain amount of general office work, such as photocopying,
answering phones, filing, and maintaining the library.
IWPR is committed to diversity and encourages people of all ethnic,
cultural, economic, and sexual orientations to apply.
Summer internships are full-time and run for a period of 10 weeks,
beginning in May or June and ending in July or August. Starting
and ending dates are flexible. Interns receive a stipend of $100
per week.
Persons interested in applying should submit a letter of interest
specifying the internship for which they are applying, a resume,
one confidential (sealed) letter of recommendation, and a writing
sample of 3-5 pages to:
Internship Coordinator
Institute for Women's Policy Research
1707 L Street, NW, Suite 750
Washington, DC 20036
Applications for Summer 2007 Internships are due by March 1: Please
note that only complete applications will be considered.
Applications are due no later than March 1, 2007 and interns will
be selected by mid- to late-April. Questions may be addressed to
the Internship Coordinator via E-mail at williams@iwpr.org. No
phone calls, please.
*************************************************************
As always, look for news and updates on our website:
www.columbia.edu/cu/sfc
Please send all questions and comments to:
studentsforchoice@columbia.edu
- The SFC Board
Sunday, February 18, 2007
IN THIS PRO-CHOICE EMAIL:
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1. No meeting this week. Next meeting Tuesday 2/27 at 9pm in 568 Lerner Hall
2. Feminism 101- Thursday, 2/22 in 304 Barnard Hall
3. Choice Events
4. Choice in the News
5. Intern with the Institute for Women's Policy Research
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1. NO MEETING THIS WEEK
Our next meeting will be on Tuesday 2/27 at 9pm in 568 Lerner Hall.
2. FEMINISM 101
FEMINISM 101:
Everything you wanted to know about feminism but were afraid to ask
TEACH IN: Thursday, February 22 at 7:00pm in 304 Barnard Hall
Feminism: love it, hate it, not sure what it means? Thinking about
taking a Women's Studies class in the future? Wish you could before
you graduate? Join Feminism 101 to learn about the history,
philosophy, and current role of the feminist movement. Barnard and
Columbia Professors will discuss the mistaken biological and
philosophical justifications that confine women as well as the role of
feminist critique in literature and post-colonial studies. The panel
will conclude with a Q&A and a chance to connect with some of the
feminist student groups on campus.
With Professors Christia Mercer, Rosalind Rosenberg, Neferti Tadiar,
Margaret Vandenberg, and Rebecca Young.
Sponsored by FeministThought, Students For Choice, Take Back the
Night, and VDay.
3. CHOICE EVENTS
Join Planned Parenthood New York City for the 30th Annual Family
Planning Advocates Conference Monday, March 26th, 2007 in Albany, New
York
This Year's Conference Features A Not-To-Be-Missed Lineup of
Special Guests Including:
* Cecile Richards, President
Planned Parenthood Federation of America
* Niall Behan, Chief Executive
Irish Family Planning Association
* Loretta Ross, National Coordinator
SisterSong Women of Color Reproductive Health Collective
* William Smith, Vice President,
Sexuality Information and Education Council of the U.S.
***The Deadline for Conference Registration & Reserving a Seat
on the Bus is March 8th***
Full Cost: $80 (includes conference registration, bus
transportation, and luncheon)
Register at www.fpaofnys.org
Questions?
Call Gina D'Andrea Weatherup at (631) 240-1126 or Rebecca
deSimone at (914) 467-7311
- Why put it off? Download your registration form now. -
http://www.ppaction.org/ct/1pac-es1CEct/register
4. CHOICE IN THE NEWS
"You Don't Know Feminists for Life"
http://www.columbiaspectator.com/home/index.cfm?event=displayArticle&uStory_id=cda6e16d-d8b2-42c3-b925-12d503a2cd4b
"The Grassroots Abortion War"
http://www.time.com/time/magazine/article/0,9171,1590444,00.html
5. INTERN WITH THE INSTITUTE FOR WOMEN'S POLICY RESEARCH
IWPR is committed to assisting the professional development of
students and graduates interested in economic, political, and
social justice for women. IWPR's internship program is designed to
provide participants with challenging work experiences under the
guidance and supervision of researchers with extensive knowledge of
women's policy issues and social science research.
Summer 2007 Internships
The Institute will offer internships in three areas for summer 2007:
Research Internship. Interns will provide administrative and
research support to researchers. Duties include: assisting with
literature reviews and data collection; designing charts, graphs
and tables; answering phones; and filing. Qualifications: Strong
organizational skills, good interpersonal skills, interest in
policy research and women's issues; exp. with statistics, economics
or social sciences through coursework.
Research areas for the summer of 2007 include:
• The quality of women's jobs, including wages, access to health
insurance, and paid sick leave.
• The work and welfare experiences of low-income women at the state
and national levels.
• Expanding access to income supports for women such as Unemployment
Insurance and Family Leave.
• Strategies for improving child care access, affordability, and
quality.
• Older women's economic issues, including social security and
pensions.
• Women's values and activism; new strategies for engaging a diverse
range of organizations, including religious ones, in women's-issue
activism.
Communications and Outreach Internship-- Interns will provide
administrative and editorial support to the communications team.
Duties include: assisting with proofreading, and gathering
articles; assisting with media outreach; layout and design of Fact
Sheets and Research-In Briefs, and answering phones.
Qualifications: Detail-oriented individual with good writing and
computer skills, Pagemaker 6.5, or other desktop publishing
software, and web design experience preferred.
Development Internship-- Intern will help development team with
direct mail, data entry, grant-writing, and fundraising. Interns
will have the opportunity to learn about grant-writing, non-profit
fundraising, and direct mail programs. IWPR receives support from
foundations and government agencies, as well as individual and
organizational supporters. Qualifications: Should have an interest
in fundraising and non-profit management; prior experience with
fundraising at any level is desirable, but not required; basic
computer skills required and knowledge of Microsoft Access
preferred.
All IWPR interns must have good computer skills, excellent writing
and communication skills, and an interest in women's issues. Prior
office experience is desirable, as interns are responsible for a
certain amount of general office work, such as photocopying,
answering phones, filing, and maintaining the library.
IWPR is committed to diversity and encourages people of all ethnic,
cultural, economic, and sexual orientations to apply.
Summer internships are full-time and run for a period of 10 weeks,
beginning in May or June and ending in July or August. Starting
and ending dates are flexible. Interns receive a stipend of $100
per week.
Persons interested in applying should submit a letter of interest
specifying the internship for which they are applying, a resume,
one confidential (sealed) letter of recommendation, and a writing
sample of 3-5 pages to:
Internship Coordinator
Institute for Women's Policy Research
1707 L Street, NW, Suite 750
Washington, DC 20036
Applications for Summer 2007 Internships are due by March 1: Please
note that only complete applications will be considered.
Applications are due no later than March 1, 2007 and interns will
be selected by mid- to late-April. Questions may be addressed to
the Internship Coordinator via E-mail at williams@iwpr.org. No
phone calls, please.
*************************************************************
As always, look for news and updates on our website:
www.columbia.edu/cu/sfc
Please send all questions and comments to:
studentsforchoice@columbia.edu
- The SFC Board
Monday, February 5, 2007
IN THIS PRO-CHOICE EMAIL:
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1. No meeting this week. Next meeting Tuesday 2/13 at 9pm in 568 Lerner Hall
2. Choice Events
3. Choice in the News
4. Intern with PPNYC!
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1. NO MEETING THIS WEEK
Our next meeting will be on Tuesday 2/13 at 9pm in 568 Lerner Hall. Please note that this is a different location from last week.
2. CHOICE EVENTS
SAFER SEX WEEK 2007 is almost here!
For full descriptions of events please see attached flyer or visit
our website at www.health.columbia.edu
Sunday, 2/11
SEX TOYS 101
8-9:30pm, John Jay Lounge
Monday, 2/12
ASK THE SEXPERT?
8-9:30pm, Earl Hall Auditorium
Tuesday, 2/13
EXPAND YOUR SEXICON
6-7:30pm, Lerner Hall, Room 477
Tuesday, 2/13
DECONSTRUCTING COSMO
7:30-9pm, Reid Hall (Barnard), Weber Living Room
2/13, 14, 16
THE VAGINA MONOLOGUES
Lerner Hall Auditorium
Wednesday, 2/14
LOVE YOURSELF, LOVE YOUR WORLD DINNER
5-8pm, John Jay Dining Hall
Thursday, 2/15
SAFER SEX & SEXUAL HEALTH FOR WOMEN WHO HAVE SEX WITH WOMEN
8-9pm, John Jay Lounge
Friday, 2/16
SEXPLORATION: THE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO FEELING TRULY GREAT IN BED
Presentation & Book Signing
12–2pm, Columbia University Bookstore
Saturday, 2/17
WANNA _____ AT 1020?
9pm - midnight, 1020 Bar (110th and Amsterdam)
FREE! Safer Sex Kits will be distributed at events all week long.
Be sure to pick one up!
3. CHOICE IN THE NEWS
"Abortion bill to make exceptions"
http://www.rapidcityjournal.com/articles/2007/01/30/news/top/news02.txt
"Democrats Rethinking Abortion Issue in 2008 Campaign"
http://abcnews.go.com/Politics/story?id=2845194&page=1
4. INTERN WITH PPNYC
Public Affairs Volunteer
Supervisor: Manager of Political Affairs
Hours: 5-10 hours per week
Looking for a VERY detail-oriented person to help with data entry and
website updates. Attention to accuracy is essential. Experience working
with online systems and/or databases is desired. Background in website
design or HTML not necessary. There will also be opportunities to help
with special projects as needed.
Please contact Sabrina Shulman at sabrina.shulman@ppnyc.org
or 212.274.7288 to express interest.
*************************************************************
As always, look for news and updates on our website:
www.columbia.edu/cu/sfc
Please send all questions and comments to:
studentsforchoice@columbia.edu
-The SFC Board
Saturday, January 27, 2007
IN THIS PRO-CHOICE EMAIL:
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1. First Meeting of the Semester Tuesday 1/30 9pm in 101 Barnard Hall
2. Escort Training and Sign Up Tuesday 1/30 10pm in 101 Barnard Hall
3. Feminism 101 Planning Meeting Sunday 1/28 8pm in Upper Level Mac
4. Choice in the News
5. Choice Events
6. Intern with Planned Parenthood NYC!
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1. FIRST MEETING OF THE SEMESTER Tuesday, January 30 at 9 p.m. in 101
Barnard Hall
Pro-Choice Means ______.
What does Choice mean to you? Help us fill in the blank at our first
meeting of the semester as we discuss what it means to be pro-choice
and plan events & projects for this semester. Escort training will
follow the meeting at 10pm.
2. ESCORT TRAINING & SIGN UP Tuesday 1/30 at 10pm in 101 Barnard Hall
Imagine walking down the street to a doctor's appointment.
Imagine someone shoving a pamphlet into your hands and offering to pray
for your sins.
Imagine having to walk past pictures of bloody body parts and tissues.
Imagine a complete stranger calling you a murderer and a racist killer.
Imagine fighting back.
Want to become a clinic escort and help women face the threats and
harassment of anti-choice protesters outside of women's health clinics?
Learn more and get trained to start volunteering with the Students for
Choice Clinic Escorting program Tuesday 1/30 at 10 pm in 101 Barnard
Hall. Bring your calendars for scheduling. If you have previously
escorted and just need to sign up for dates, please come by
at the start of the training. If you are unable to attend this
training but are still interested in escorting, please contact Sally
at sally.escorting@gmail.com. Questions? You can always email
studentsforchoice@columbia.edu with the subject "escorting."
3. FEMINISM 101 PLANNING MEETING Sunday 1/28 at 8pm in Upper Level Macintosh
SFC, TBTN, VDay, Feministthought and other feminist groups on campus
are planning a teach-in on Feminism in February. If you are interested
in working on this event, please attend this meeting. We will be
making outlines and questions for the professors to use in their
mini-lectures.
4. CHOICE IN THE NEWS
"Woman charged with using ulcer medication to end pregnancy"
http://www.boston.com/news/local/massachusetts/articles/2007/01/24/woman_charged_with_using_ulcer_medication_to_end_pregnancy
"Anti-Abortion Extremist Convicted of Violating Federal Law"
http://news.findlaw.com/ap/o/51/01-25-2007/586d00085ab4f43a.html
5. CHOICE EVENTS
What is the intersection between science and political/social
issues?
Do scientists and researchers have an obligation to address issues
of social relevancy? Does doing so taint the purpose of science?
Should the public or the government expect or demand involvement
from the scientific community on relevant social concerns? How can
complex scientific issues be fairly presented by the media?
Scientists and Engineers for a Better Society is organizing a panel
discussion to address these pressing questions.
WHAT: Panel discussion on the role of the citizen-scientist
WHO: Gavin Schmidt (NASA/Goddard Institute for Space Studies)
Cornelia Dean (science editor, New York Times), and
Jeffrey Holmes (professor of biomedical engineering, Columbia
University)
WHEN: Wednesday, January 31st at 6pm
WHERE: Lerner, room 569
WHAT ELSE: Refreshments will be served.
6. INTERN WITH PPNYC!
Public Affairs Volunteer
Supervisor: Manager of Political Affairs
Hours: 5-10 hours per week
Looking for a VERY detail-oriented person to help with data entry and
website updates. Attention to accuracy is essential. Experience working
with online systems and/or databases is desired. Background in website
design or HTML not necessary. There will also be opportunities to help
with special projects as needed.
Please contact Sabrina Shulman at [ Error: Irreparable invalid markup ('<mailto:>') in entry. Owner must fix manually. Raw contents below.] IN THIS PRO-CHOICE EMAIL:
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1. First Meeting of the Semester Tuesday 1/30 9pm in 101 Barnard Hall
2. Escort Training and Sign Up Tuesday 1/30 10pm in 101 Barnard Hall
3. Feminism 101 Planning Meeting Sunday 1/28 8pm in Upper Level Mac
4. Choice in the News
5. Choice Events
6. Intern with Planned Parenthood NYC!
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to caitlinbr@gmail.com with "Remove from email list" in the subject
heading.
1. FIRST MEETING OF THE SEMESTER Tuesday, January 30 at 9 p.m. in 101
Barnard Hall
Pro-Choice Means ______.
What does Choice mean to you? Help us fill in the blank at our first
meeting of the semester as we discuss what it means to be pro-choice
and plan events & projects for this semester. Escort training will
follow the meeting at 10pm.
2. ESCORT TRAINING & SIGN UP Tuesday 1/30 at 10pm in 101 Barnard Hall
Imagine walking down the street to a doctor's appointment.
Imagine someone shoving a pamphlet into your hands and offering to pray
for your sins.
Imagine having to walk past pictures of bloody body parts and tissues.
Imagine a complete stranger calling you a murderer and a racist killer.
Imagine fighting back.
Want to become a clinic escort and help women face the threats and
harassment of anti-choice protesters outside of women's health clinics?
Learn more and get trained to start volunteering with the Students for
Choice Clinic Escorting program Tuesday 1/30 at 10 pm in 101 Barnard
Hall. Bring your calendars for scheduling. If you have previously
escorted and just need to sign up for dates, please come by
at the start of the training. If you are unable to attend this
training but are still interested in escorting, please contact Sally
at sally.escorting@gmail.com. Questions? You can always email
studentsforchoice@columbia.edu with the subject "escorting."
3. FEMINISM 101 PLANNING MEETING Sunday 1/28 at 8pm in Upper Level Macintosh
SFC, TBTN, VDay, Feministthought and other feminist groups on campus
are planning a teach-in on Feminism in February. If you are interested
in working on this event, please attend this meeting. We will be
making outlines and questions for the professors to use in their
mini-lectures.
4. CHOICE IN THE NEWS
"Woman charged with using ulcer medication to end pregnancy"
http://www.boston.com/news/local/massachusetts/articles/2007/01/24/woman_charged_with_using_ulcer_medication_to_end_pregnancy
"Anti-Abortion Extremist Convicted of Violating Federal Law"
http://news.findlaw.com/ap/o/51/01-25-2007/586d00085ab4f43a.html
5. CHOICE EVENTS
What is the intersection between science and political/social
issues?
Do scientists and researchers have an obligation to address issues
of social relevancy? Does doing so taint the purpose of science?
Should the public or the government expect or demand involvement
from the scientific community on relevant social concerns? How can
complex scientific issues be fairly presented by the media?
Scientists and Engineers for a Better Society is organizing a panel
discussion to address these pressing questions.
WHAT: Panel discussion on the role of the citizen-scientist
WHO: Gavin Schmidt (NASA/Goddard Institute for Space Studies)
Cornelia Dean (science editor, New York Times), and
Jeffrey Holmes (professor of biomedical engineering, Columbia
University)
WHEN: Wednesday, January 31st at 6pm
WHERE: Lerner, room 569
WHAT ELSE: Refreshments will be served.
6. INTERN WITH PPNYC!
Public Affairs Volunteer
Supervisor: Manager of Political Affairs
Hours: 5-10 hours per week
Looking for a VERY detail-oriented person to help with data entry and
website updates. Attention to accuracy is essential. Experience working
with online systems and/or databases is desired. Background in website
design or HTML not necessary. There will also be opportunities to help
with special projects as needed.
Please contact Sabrina Shulman at <mailto: sabrina.shulman@ppnyc.org>
sabrina.shulman@ppnyc.org or 212.274.7288 to express interest.
*************************************************************
As always, look for news and updates on our website:
www.columbia.edu/cu/sfc
Please send all questions and comments to:
studentsforchoice@columbia.edu
-The SFC Board
Wednesday, January 24, 2007
Speak Out: Roe v. Wade in the 21st Century
Thursday, January 25 at 7 p.m. in 304 Barnard Hall
In honor of the 34th anniversary of Roe v. Wade, Barnard/Columbia
Students For Choice invites you to a screening of Speak Out: I Had an
Abortion and a discussion on the state of abortion rights thirty four
years after this landmark Supreme Court Decision.
On hand for the discussion will be filmmaker/producer Jennifer
Baumgardner, writer Katha Pollitt, and reproductive rights activist/
organizer Anne Keenan.
Barnard College is located at 117th and Broadway.
For more information please email studentsforchoice@columbia.edu.
Co-Sponsored by Productive Outreach for Women, Public Health Students for Reproductive Freedom, Sexual Violence Prevention and Response Program, Rape Crisis Anti-Violence Support Center, Take Back the Night, and the Barnard Center for Research on Women.
Sunday, January 21, 2007
IN THIS PRO-CHOICE EMAIL:
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1. SPEAK OUT: ROE V. WADE IN THE 21ST CENTURY on Thursday 1/25 at 7 p.m.
2. Flyering Party for Speak Out on Monday 1/22 8pm Lerner
3. First Meeting of the Semester on Tuesday Jan. 30 at 9 p.m.
4. Choice in the News
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If you would like to be removed from this list, please send an email
to caitlinbr@gmail.com with "Remove from email list" in the subject
heading.
1. Speak Out: Roe v. Wade in the 21st Century on Thursday, January 25
at 7 p.m. in 304 Barnard Hall
In honor of the 34th anniversary of Roe v. Wade, Barnard/Columbia
Students For Choice invites you to a screening of Speak Out: I Had an
Abortion and a discussion on the state of abortion rights thirty four
years after this landmark Supreme Court Decision.
On hand for the discussion will be filmmaker/producer Jennifer
Baumgardner, writer Katha Pollitt, and reproductive rights activist/
organizer Anne Keenan.
Thursday, January 25 at 7 p.m. in 304 Barnard Hall (located at 117th
St. and Broadway)
In 1973, the Supreme Court decided the landmark reproductive rights
case Roe v. Wade, in which they deemed abortion a fundamental and
legal right under the United States Constitution. Yet thirty four
years later, abortion rights have been increasingly curtailed through
both state and federal legislation; in the last five years alone, the
United States Congress passed into law the so-called Partial Birth
Abortion ban, South Dakota's government banned abortion in nearly all
circumstances, and pharmacists across the country are refusing to
dispense birth control.
What role does Roe v. Wade play in the fight for reproductive rights
in the 21st century? Should pro-choice activists place the majority
of their focus on upholding Roe v. Wade, or is our energy better
spent on other reproductive rights-related issues? These questions
and many others will be addressed by filmmaker/producer/writer
Jennifer Baumgardner, writer/columnist Katha Pollitt, and Planned
Parenthood activist/organizer Anne Keenan. Preceding this discussion
will be a screening of the documentary film Speak Out: I Had an
Abortion, which explores the personal experiences of women who have
had abortions and the ways in which there is still a "back room" of
secrecy over abortion despite it being a legal entitlement today.
2. Flyering Party Monday 1/22 8pm Lerner lobby
Come help SFC get the word out on campus about our Speak Out
screening. We will be in the Lerner lobby in front of Cafe 212 with
the flyers. BYOTape!
3. First meeting of the semester on Tuesday, January 30 at 9 p.m. in
101 Barnard Hall (The Barnard Center For Research on Women)
Pro-Choice Means ______.
Help us fill in the blank at our first meeting of the semester as we
discuss what it means to be pro-choice.
3. Choice in the News
Some Still Refuse to Dispense Plan B
http://www.columbusdispatch.com/news-story.php?story=dispatch/
2007/01/15/20070115-A1-02.html
Wal-Mart Adds Birth Control To Insurance
http://www.nwanews.com/story.php?paper=adg§ion=News&storyid=176505
Is There A Post-Abortion Syndrome?
http://www.nytimes.com/2007/01/21/magazine/21abortion.t.html?
pagewanted=1&_r=1&ref=magazine
*************************************************************
As always, look for news and updates on our website:
www.columbia.edu/cu/sfc
Please send all questions and comments to:
studentsforchoice@columbia.edu
-The SFC Board
Wednesday, January 17, 2007
IN THIS PRO-CHOICE EMAIL:
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1. SPEAK OUT: ROE V. WADE IN THE 21ST CENTURY on Thurs. Jan. 25 at 7 p.m.
2. First Meeting of the Semester on Tues. Jan. 30 at 9 p.m.
3. Choice in the News
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If you would like to be removed from this list, please send an email to caitlinbr@gmail.com with "Remove from email list" in the subject heading.
1. Speak Out: Roe v. Wade in the 21st Century on Thursday, January 25 at 7 p.m. in 304 Barnard Hall
In honor of the 34th anniversary of Roe v. Wade, Barnard/Columbia Students For Choice invites you to a screening of Speak Out: I Had an Abortion and a discussion on the state of abortion rights thirty four years after this landmark Supreme Court Decision.
On hand for the discussion will be filmmaker/producer Jennifer Baumgardner, writer Katha Pollitt, and reproductive rights activist/organizer Anne Keenan.
Thursday, January 25 at 7 p.m. in 304 Barnard Hall (located at 117th St. and Broadway)
In 1973, the Supreme Court decided the landmark reproductive rights case Roe v. Wade, in which they deemed abortion a fundamental and legal right under the United States Constitution. Yet thirty four years later, abortion rights have been increasingly curtailed through both state and federal legislation; in the last five years alone, the United States Congress passed into law the so-called Partial Birth Abortion ban, South Dakota’s government banned abortion in nearly all circumstances, and pharmacists across the country are refusing to dispense birth control.
What role does Roe v. Wade play in the fight for reproductive rights in the 21st century? Should pro-choice activists place the majority of their focus on upholding Roe v. Wade, or is our energy better spent on other reproductive rights-related issues? These questions and many others will be addressed by filmmaker/producer/writer Jennifer Baumgardner, writer/columnist Katha Pollitt, and Planned Parenthood activist/organizer Anne Keenan. Preceding this discussion will be a screening of the documentary film Speak Out: I Had an Abortion, which explores the personal experiences of women who have had abortions and the ways in which there is still a “back room” of secrecy over abortion despite it being a legal entitlement today.
2. First meeting of the semester on Tuesday, January 30 at 9 p.m. in 101 Barnard Hall (The Barnard Center For Research on Women)
Pro-Choice Means ______.
Help us fill in the blank at our first meeting of the semester as we discuss what it means to be pro-choice.
3. Choice in the News
Lost That Lovin' Feeling? Don't Blame the Pill
http://www.newswise.com/articles/view/526433/
Kansas abortion prosecutor fired
http://www.onelocalnews.com/howelltimesandtranscript/ViewArticle.aspx?id=41230&source=2
Religion Shouldn't Interfere In the Passage of Laws
http://thewelltimedperiod.blogspot.com/2007/01/religion-shouldnt-interfere-in-passage.html
*************************************************************
As always, look for news and updates on our website:
www.columbia.edu/cu/sfc
Please send all questions and comments to:
studentsforchoice@columbia.edu
-The SFC Board
Sunday, December 17, 2006
IN THIS PRO-CHOICE EMAIL:
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1. NO MORE MEETINGS THIS SEMESTER. GOOD LUCK ON FINALS!!
2. STAY PRO-CHOICE OVER BREAK
3. CHOICE IN THE NEWS
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***SFC is looking for a few good boardmembers! Take your pro-choice
activism to the next level, and send an email to Students for Choice
Executive Board at studentsforchoice@columbia.edu telling us why
you're interested in being a board member and any ideas you have for
next semester. Board membership is a commitment of 3-4 hours per week.
First-years and sophomores are encouraged to apply! We're especially
looking for computer savvy pro-choicers. E-mail us by December 11.***
***Also, our apologies if you have unsubscribed but have not yet been
taken off of the e-mail list. We have been having technical
difficulties managing the listserv. Please send another message if
you would like to be taken off our list but have not been yet.***
1. NO MORE MEETINGS THIS SEMESTER.
Thank you to those who have dedicated their time to SFC this semester.
Best of luck with finals and see you in January!
2. STAY PRO-CHOICE OVER WINTER BREAK
Here are a few ways to continue your pro-choice activism over winter break:
1. Donate to a Pro-Choice organization as a holiday gift.
NaralPro-Choice, Planned Parenthood, and the National Organization for
Women all have donation options: www.naral.org; www.now.org;
www.plannedparenthood.org/get-involved/donate.
2. Check out the sex-ed program in the high school in your home town
and find out if they are teaching kids the facts about sex,
contraception and responsibility, rather than just abstinence-only.
3. Ask your local pharmacy if they carry Emergency Contraception
4. Talk to you family and friends about the state of reproductive
rights in the US.
5. Read a Pro-Choice book. Some recomendations include: "A Question
of Choice" by Sarah Weddington; "How the Pro Choice Movement Saved
America" by Cristina Page; "The War on Choice: The Right-Wing Attack
on Women's Rights and How to Fight Back" by Gloria Feldt; "Manifesta:
Young Women, Feminism, and the Future" by Jennifer Baumgardner and Amy
Richards; "Grassroots: A Field Guide for Feminist Activism" by
Jennifer Baumgardner and Amy Richards; "Abortion under Attack: Women
on the Challenges Facing Choice" by Rebecca Walker, Gloria Feldt, and
Krista Jacob.
3. CHOICE IN THE NEWS
"Bush Choice For Family-Planning Post Criticized"
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2006/11/16/AR2006111601929.html?referrer=emailarticle
"National Politics & Policy | Barr Laboratories' Plan B Available for
Nonprescription Sales at Pharmacies Nationwide"
http://www.kaisernetwork.org/daily_reports/rep_index.cfm?DR_ID=41537
"Look To Trained Midwives to Reduce Unsafe Abortions: Study"
http://www.cbc.ca/health/story/2006/11/28/abortions-unsafe.html
House GOP Pushes Through Bill To Turn Abortion Policy Into Law"
http://www.cleveland.com/news/plaindealer/index.ssf?/base/news/1165659615284320.xml&coll=2
THANKS FOR A GREAT SEMESTER!
*************************************************************
As always, look for news and updates on our website:
www.columbia.edu/cu/sfc
Please send all questions and comments to:
studentsforchoice@columbia.edu
-The SFC Board
Monday, December 4, 2006
IN THIS PRO-CHOICE EMAIL:
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1. WORLD AIDS WEEK EVENT: WOMEN & AIDS Monday, Dec 4th at 7:30pm in 517 Hamilton Hall
2. END OF SEMESTER PARTY: Tuesday, Dec 5th at 9pm in 101 Barnard Hall
3. EC NOW AVAILABLE WITHOUT A PRESCRIPTION
4. CHOICE IN THE NEWS
5. CHOICE EVENTS
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***SFC is looking for a few good boardmembers! Take your pro-choice activism to the next level, and send an email to Students for Choice Executive Board at studentsforchoice@columbia.edu telling us why you're interested in being a board member and any ideas you have for next semester. Board membership is a commitment of 3-4 hours per week. First-years and sophomores are encouraged to apply! We're especially looking for computer savvy pro-choicers. E-mail us by December 11.***
1. WORLD AIDS WEEK EVENT: WOMEN AND AIDS
Monday, December 4th, 7:30pm, 517 Hamilton Hall
Join Rebecca Young, Professor of Women's Studies, as she provides a gender analysis of abstinence only education on women. She will also discuss the role of stigma in the lives of children living with HIV/ AIDS, and the effect on families.
*Dessert will be served*
---Hosted by Dimensions, Students for Choice, Columbia Global Justice
2. END OF SEMESTER PARTY: ESCORT & CLINIC APPRECIATION PARTY
Tuesday, December 5th, 9pm, 101 Barnard Hall
Join us in BCRW (101 Barnard Hall) to celebrate a great semester for our group as well as the hard work of our clinic escorts! We'll have yummy treats and make cards for the staff of the clinic we work with.
3. EC OVER THE COUNTER!!!
After the FDA's awesome decision back in August, Plan B will be available over the counter in drugstores this week for women over the age of 18. A few things you should know: Even though it's now OTC, Plan B will be located behind the counter. So don't walk around the pharmacy aisles for 15 minutes and give up when you don't see it--you will need to ask a pharmacist for it (this is because it's still prescription for under women 17 and under). If you feel uncomfortable saying what you want out loud cause there are eight people in line behind you getting a little rowdy, write it down on a slip of paper and hand it to the pharmacist. Or you can call ahead--that way you can ask the pharmacist any questions you have and can have him/her set it aside so when you go in, you can just say, "I'm Mary" and they'll know exactly what you want. Also, you don't need to have a scare to buy it--get a box now so you have it at home if you ever need it. If you had a condom break, or miss a pill, or have sex and realize you put your patch on late, take Plan B as soon as you can--it's way more effective the sooner it's taken. In the first day after unprotected sex, it's 89% effective, but even by day two, the risk of pregnancy doubles. Barnard Students can still get EC at a discount at Barnard Health Services and Columbia Students can also purchase EC at a discount (with Student ID) at Town Drug (113th and Amsterdam).
Info from Jane Magazine:
http://www.janemag.com/memos/blogs/editor/2006/11/health_watch_pl.html
4. CHOICE IN THE NEWS
"U.S. Teen Pregnancy Rates are Down Primarily Because Teens are Using Contraceptives Better"
http://www.guttmacher.org/media/nr/2006/12/01/index.html
"Abortion Pill Thwarts Breast Cancer Gene"
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2006/11/30/AR2006113000623.html
"Queens Hospital Provides Birth Control to Needy"
http://www.amny.com/news/local/am-diar1203,0,4257306.story
5. CHOICE EVENTS
WORLD AIDS WEEK EVENT: FIGHTING WORDS
Friday, December 8th, 8 pm, Cowin Center, Horace Mann Hall
Fighting words will be a night of entertainment, education and moving poetry. The event will feature HBO DEF POETRY JAM poets Kelly Tsai and Carlos Gomez as well as prominent NYC poets John "Survivor" Blake (who just finished a nationwide tour) and Ainsley Burrows (who just returned from a critically acclaimed European tour and also recently released his second book to roaring reviews). The show will also include musical interludes, Columbia community performers and will be hosted by Columbia's own John Walton. All proceeds from the show will be donated to World Vision (a Ugandan Orphanage) and Bailey's House (a local HIV/ AIDS homeless shelter).
A suggested donation of $5
Horace Mann Hall is located at Teachers College
Entrance between 120th and 121st on Broadway
Sponsored by:
POW!, Intervarsity, BSO, IRSS, The Ethnic Studies Department, The Human Rights Department, The Creative Writing Department, The Hispanic Scholarship Fund, The English Department, The Teachers College Office of Student Activities and Programs, CCSC, SGA at Barnard College, GSSC, African Students Association, The Kraft Fund, OMA, The Office of the University Chaplain, The College Dems, and the TC Student Senate.
For more information about the organizations please go to: http://worldvisionuganda.org/ or http://www.baileyhouse.org/
THANKS FOR A GREAT SEMESTER!
*************************************************************
As always, look for news and updates on our website:
www.columbia.edu/cu/sfc
Please send all questions and comments to
studentsforchoice@columbia.edu
-The SFC Board
Monday, November 27, 2006
IN THIS PRO-CHOICE EMAIL:
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1. GENERATIONS FOR CHOICE: Nov. 28 7pm in Ella Weed Room
2. GET INVOLVED WITH WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH
3. WORLD AIDS DAY EVENTS
4. CHOICE IN THE NEWS
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***SFC is looking for a few good boardmembers! Take your pro-choice
activism to the next level, and send an email to Students For Choice
at studentsforchoice@columbia.edu telling us why you're interested in
being a board member and any ideas you have for next semester. Board
membership is a commitment of 3-4 hours per week. We're especially
looking for computer savvy pro-choicers. E-mail us by December 11.***
1. GENERATIONS FOR CHOICE: Tuesday Nov. 28 7p.m. in the Ella Weed Room
Barnard/Columbia Students For Choice invites you to join other
Columbia University pro-choice students (both past and present) in a
discussion about the current state and future of the pro-choice
movement.
What beliefs do we have in common?
How can we unify our goals?
What can we do to strengthen the pro-choice movement?
Meet, chat, and network with pro-choice alums! Snacks will be provided.
Tuesday, November 28 at 7 p.m. in the Ella Weed room (Milbank Hall,
2nd Floor, Barnard College)
Please RSVP to choiceRSVP@gmail.com
2. GET INVOLVED WITH WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH
We are looking for BC, CC and SEAS students to form a Women's History
Month Committee. Committee members will be responsible for planning
events and programs for Women's History Month 2007. SFC would really
like to get involved with Women's History Month. If you or someone you
know is interested, please stop by the SDA Suite in Lerner 515 and
pick up an application. All applications are due November 30th, 2006
at 5pm. If you interested in representing SFC on this committee,
please email us at studentsforchoice@columbia.edu.
3. WORLD AIDS DAY EVENTS
World AIDS Day Table (Nov 30th & Dec 1st)
This Thursday and Friday (Nov 30th & Dec 1st)
1:00p-5:00p
2nd floor Lerner Ramps
Stop by our table in Lerner to do your part for World AIDS day! We
will be selling T-shirts (that you can customize!) to raise funds for
the fight against the AIDS epidemic and to represent this year's
theme, Keep the Promise. This slogan is an urgent reminder to the
countries and organizations that have pledged to contribute money or
enact policies against the virus that millions of people are counting
on them to keep their word. Also come by for some friendly,
informative material to keep yourself and our campus up to date on the
AIDS issues, and to pick up a red ribbon!
4. CHOICE IN THE NEWS
"Partial-Birth's Trojan Horse"
http://www.prospect.org/web/page.ww?section=root&name=ViewWeb&articleId=12252
"Wolfson: Democrats need to accept anti-abortion candidates"
http://www.boston.com/news/local/new_hampshire/articles/2006/11/16/wolfson_democrats_need_to_accept_anti_abortion_candidates/
"Chile's Congress rejects abortion bill"
http://www.mercurynews.com/mld/mercurynews/news/world/16070875.htm
WE HOPE TO SEE EVERYONE AT GENERATIONS FOR CHOICE THIS TUESDAY!
*************************************************************
As always, look for news and updates on our website:
www.columbia.edu/cu/sfc
Please send all questions and comments to studentsforchoice@columbia.edu
-The SFC Board
Sunday, November 19, 2006
IN THIS PRO-CHOICE EMAIL:
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1. GENERATIONS FOR CHOICE: Nov. 28 7pm in Ella Weed Room
2. PLANNING FOR SAFER SEX WEEK
3. GET INVOLVED WITH WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH
4. CHOICE IN THE NEWS
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***SFC is looking for a few good boardmembers! Take your pro-choice
activism to the next level, and send an email to Student's For Choice
at studentsforchoice@columbia.edu telling us why you're interested in
being a board member and any ideas you have for next semester. Board
membership is a commitment of 3-4 hours per week. We're especially
looking for computer savvy pro-choicers. E-mail us by December 11.***
1. GENERATIONS FOR CHOICE: Tuesday Nov 28 7pm in the Ella Weed Room
Barnard/Columbia Students For Choice invites you to join other
Columbia University pro-choice students (both past and present) in a
discussion about the current state and future of the pro-choice
movement.
What beliefs do we have in common?
How can we unify our goals?
What can we do to strengthen the pro-choice movement?
Meet, chat, and network with pro-choice alums! Snacks will be provided.
Tuesday, November 28 at 7 p.m. in the Ella Weed room (Milbank Hall, 2nd Floor)
Please RSVP to choiceRSVP@gmail.com
2. SAFER SEX WEEK PLANNING
Safer sex week, Columbia University's annual sexual health awareness
program run by Alice!, will be taking place February 11-17, 2007, and
SFC definitely wants to be involved in its planning.
What would you need to do as part of the SSW Committee?
* Attend planning committee meetings twice a month.
Dates: Every other Friday (Next meeting will be Dec 1st)
Time: 1 pm – 2 pm
Location: Lerner 8th Floor Conference Room
* Help promote the week.
* Assist with the events (as interested and/or available)
If you are interested in being involved, please e-mail
studentsforchoice@columbia.edu. The next meeting is coming up soon,
so please let us know if you'd like to be part of the planning
committee.
3. GET INVOLVED WITH WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH
We are looking for BC, CC and SEAS students to form a Women's History Month Committee. Committee members will be responsible for planning events and programs for Women's History Month 2007. SFC would really like to get involved with Women's History Month. If you or someone you know is interested, please stop by the SDA Suite in Lerner 515 and pick up an application. All applications are due November 30th, 2006 at 5pm. If you interested in representing SFC on this committee, please email us at studentsforchoice@columbia.edu.
4. CHOICE IN THE NEWS
"Bush Choice for Family-Planning Post Criticized"
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2006/11/16/AR2006111601929.html
"Few Americans favor abstinence-only sex ed"
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/15603764/
HAVE A GOOD BREAK!
*************************************************************
As always, look for news and updates on our website:
www.columbia.edu/cu/sfc
Please send all questions and comments to
studentsforchoice@columbia.edu
-The SFC Board
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