20 Tuesday Jan 2015
Posted in Events, Women's Center
Today we will have our first round table of the semester, and we are really excited to have people out and discuss what you all would be interested in doing this year with the Women’s Center. So please come out with your ideas, and join us at 2 p.m. in room 331!
09 Thursday Oct 2014
Posted in Domestic Violence, Events, Women's Center
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advocates, intimate partner violence, rape, round table, SAS, sexual assault, sexual assault services
We had another great round table this Tuesday, where we had Sexual Assault Services (SAS) come and talk with us about the Red Flag Campaign, and the services that are provided throughout the college.
People had some great questions about consent, and raised some great points about how culturally there is a great impact on how we interact with one another sexually. There was a lot of focus on how “no” is not usually the stopping point, but the beginning of a negotiation, and how problematic that becomes, especially when people get worn down, and feel as though there is no other option.
All of these questions and topics were answered and further clarified by the wonderful people who came to visit from SAS. They did a great job of hosting our round table, and I know I walked away with more knowledge under my belt.
SAS Information Table
One of the biggest things I took away from this round table, is how fortunate we all are to have the support network created by SAS. Most institutions do not go to the lengths that these folks do in order to ensure that people get the help they need.
So here are some of things these amazing people do:
They provide support when people need it the most, and are helping to ensure that survivors are aware of all of their options. We are quite fortunate to have this level of involvement, and people who invest so much time to make sure that survivors get help, and know that they are not alone.
SAS is under the NOVA Cares services here at NOVA. Here is there email: nova.sas@nvcc.edu and phone: 703-338-0834
Keep your calendars open for October 21 to join SAS for the Clothesline Project
30 Tuesday Sep 2014
Posted in Events, Women's Center
From: http://hispanicheritagemonth.gov/ (Please check out some of the amazing stories)
Come join us today in the Women’s Center to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month! We will be meeting from 2-3, and we get to hear from the amazing Noemi Rodriguez-Roman, who will be leading our discussion.
16 Tuesday Sep 2014
Posted in Events, Women's Center
Today we will be having our Round table Discussion from 2-3 in Room 331. Please come join us and learn about the therapeutic benefits of massage, as well some stress-reducing techniques.
We hope to see you there!
image from: http://www.noanxiety.com/relaxing-links/pictures.php
06 Wednesday Nov 2013
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Things have been pretty crazy around here, but today we have a great round table that is looking at STEM; it is called “Putting the Steam back in STEM.” I highly encourage folks to come in and participate. I will be heading up to 331 momentarily, and I will be sure to report back for folks who have missed it. Hope to see you there.
29 Tuesday Oct 2013
Posted in Events, Women's Center
Many of you were really interested in the round table discussion today, and as promised here is the PowerPoint for it. Hope you guys enjoy!
In case you are unaware of the discussion, it deals with Judy Chicago’s “The Dinner Party”, which was completed in 1979. It was a collaborative piece that documents the women throughout Western Civilization. Please check out the presentation. Professor Martin did a wonderful job and presents a great overview of the installation. Enjoy!
* This presentation was done by Professor Martin, NVCC
28 Monday Oct 2013
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Our next Round Table is tomorrow from 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm. Stop in and listen, or join in on the discussion! We will be in Room 331 in the Bisdorf Building.
