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" I also want to thank all the assistant coaches who have been great stuff members and friends to me personally and to our program. Our support staff has been great and very instrumental to the success of our team. "I have had the highest of highs and the lowest of lows, but I also feel I have worked with wonderful people during my years here," Bonvicini said. "I would also like to thank all the TopCats who have been extremely faithful and supportive in watching our games and being a part of our... (KOLD.com, AZ)
Preserving memories - Women's Words debuts brings laughter, tears to sold-out audience. ... When I grow up, I want to be a ... - Immanual Lutheran preschoolers observe Occupation Month with guest speakers. ... BHS graduate strives for an edge in the business world ... Weather may cause alterations in Easter plans ... ';var marqueewidth="350px";var marqueeheight="25px";var marqueebgcolor="#FFFFFF";////NO NEED TO EDIT BELOW THIS LINE////////////var pauseit=1;var marqueespeed=1 //slow speed down by 1 for NSvar copyspeed=marqueespeedvar pausespeed=(pauseit==0)? copyspeed: 0var iedom=document.all||document.getElementByIdif (iedom)document.write(''+marqueecontent+'')var actualwidth=''var cross_marquee, ns_marqueefunction populate(){if (iedom){cross_marquee=document.getElementById? document.getElementById("iemarquee") : document.all.iemarqueecross_marquee.style.left=parseInt(marqueewidth)+8+"px"cross_marquee.innerHTML=marqueecontentactualwidth=document.all? temp.offsetWidth : document.getElementById("temp").offsetWidth}else if (document.layers){ns_marquee=document.ns_marquee.document.ns_marquee2ns_marquee.left=parseInt(marqueewidth)+8ns_marquee.document.write(marqueecontent)ns_marquee.document.close()actualwidth=ns_marquee.document.width}lefttime=setInterval("scrollmarquee()",20)}window.onload=populate;function scrollmarquee(){if (iedom){if (parseInt(cross_marquee.style.left)>(actualwidth*(-1)+8))cross_marquee.style.left=parseInt(cross_marquee.style.left)-copyspeed+"px"elsecross_marquee.style.left=parseInt(marqueewidth)+8+"px"}else if (document.layers){if (ns_marquee.left>(actualwidth*(-1)+8))ns_marquee.left-=copyspeedelsens_marquee.left=parseInt(marqueewidth)+8}}if (iedom||document.layers){with (document){document.write('')if (iedom){write('')write('')write('')write('')}else if (document.layers){write('')write('')write('')}document.write('')}}Tuesday, March 18, 2008 The readers in Sunday’s performance of “Women’s Words - Memories of the Boonslick” salute director/ producer Meredith Ludwig following the show’s conclusion. A sold-out audience of about 175 people attended the event, held at Turner Hall. Above from left: Kari Evans, Danielle Blanck, Roberta Stumpf, Stephanie Young and Sarah Gallagher read the words of their fellow BWC members. Preserving memories - Women's Words debuts brings laughter, tears to sold-out audience. Mar 18, 2008
The club contracted with Meredith to produce Women's Words Memories of the Boonslick, a readers' theatre production that would honor the personal history of our local women during Women's History Month 2008. To read the rest of the story see BDN's March 17 print edition. (Boonville Daily News, MO)
Coach Bonvicini Will Not Return Mar 18, 2008
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CAFB celebrates women's contributions to the arts Mar 16, 2008
Columbus Air Force Base on Saturday joined thousands of other communities around the world in celebrating Women's History Month which carries the theme women's art, women's vision for 2008. Maj. (Columbus Commercial Dispatch, MS)
Outdoors hot line Mar 16, 2008
DETAILS: As part of National Women's History Month, women scientists will lead a snowshoe hike to learn about Alaska animals. Limited to 30 participants; advance registration required. (Anchorage Daily News)
Women of Great Importance: Nigerian-born Olu Oguibe's personal canon of notable women of the 20th century on display at JCAL Mar 15, 2008
The exhibit, "Women of Substance," is curated by Heng-Gil Han and commemorates Women's History Month, which takes place in March. Though the project began eight years ago, feminism has been a primary interest for Oguibe since early on his academic career. (Bayside Times, NY)
'Iron Jawed Angels' - A woman's right Mar 15, 2008
In honor of Women's History Month, the Women's Center showed the film "Iron Jawed Angels," on March 4 ... This movie was chosen because it fit perfectly into Women's History Month by showing the great women who made a difference in society, Taylor said. (University News, MO)
Urban League Report Focuses On Women Mar 15, 2008
"Our 2007 State of Black America: 'Portrait of the Black Male' report examined the plight of young Black males faced with grim prospects," states Morial in the 254-page 2008 report, which was slated for release March 5, aptly during Women's History Month. "This year's report explores the challenges encountered by the females within our community -- the mothers, grandmothers, aunts and sisters who have been the backbone of the Black family. Women typically hold the family together, especially in... (Atlanta Daily World, GA)
Celebrating Women’s History Month Mar 15, 2008
Austin High School students are recognized during a school assembly Thursday afternoon in Knowlton Auditorium in recognition by the American Association of University Women of their projects for Women's History Month. Eric Johnson. (Austin Daily Herald, MN)
Women's History Month, 2008 Mar 15, 2008
During Women's History Month, we celebrate the courage, foresight, and resolve of women who have strengthened our democracy ... NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the United States of America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim March 2008 as Women's History Month. (White House News Releases)
President and Mrs. Bush Celebrate Women's History Month and International Women's Day Mar 15, 2008
MRS. BUSH: Welcome, everyone, to the White House, for this celebration of Women's History Month and International Women's Day ... Welcome to the White House for this celebration of Women's History Month and International Women's Day, and we're glad you're here ... During Women's History Month, we honor the courage, foresight, and resolve of women who have strengthened our democracy. (White House News Releases)
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President and Mrs. Bush Celebrate Women's History Month and International Women's Day WINDOWS. (White House News Releases)
Exhibit Pays Tribute To Supervisor Burke Mar 15, 2008
The exhibit is timed to Women's History Month. Titled "A Woman of Firsts," the exhibit highlights many of Burke's achievements, including being the first African-American woman elected to the state Legislature in 1967 and the U.S. Congress in 1972. (Los Angeles Downtown News, CA)
Gov. Spitzer, Wife Mark Women's History Month Mar 9, 2008
" (? 2008 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.) From Our Partners New York Governor Elliott Spitzer and his wife Silda Wall Spitzer paid tribute to women on Saturday. (File) Michael Heiman/Getty Images New York Governor Elliott Spitzer and his wife Silda Wall Spitzer paid tribute to women on Saturday. (File) Top Stories Top News Stories Advertisement ? MMVIII, CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. (CBS 2, NY)
IN TREATMENT Mar 9, 2008
March is National Women's History Month, so it's interesting to note that women began getting licensed to practice veterinary medicine only in the early years of the 20th century. Lady vets have come a long way, and I find that they show an admirable openness to alternative methods and ways of sharing information. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Action needed to stop violence against women Mar 8, 2008
Some will say Hillary Rodham Clinton's victories in Tuesday's crucial primaries in Texas and Ohio were a fitting welcome to Women's History Month. The outcomes kept alive the candidacy of the woman who is the closest in U.S. history to becoming president. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Writer 'rescues' suffragette Mar 8, 2008
Roesch Wagner speaks throughout the country about women's history. She also is working to restore Gage's home into a museum. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Portrayal not just a flying fancy Mar 7, 2008
Ride into History is on the Kansas Arts Commission's Touring Program and on the National Women's History Project roster. Both Birney and Earhart are Kansas natives. (Pontiac Daily Leader, IL)
Boyda recalls women of Kansas history Mar 7, 2008 U.S. Census Bureau Facts for Features: Cinco de Mayo Mar 6, 2008 Department offers sample classes for Women's History Month Mar 6, 2008 Girls Conference makes a difference Mar 5, 2008 Egg-drop troop Mar 5, 2008 Unfortunate state of world's women Mar 4, 2008 Women's History Month should focus on making some history Mar 4, 2008 Synthia Saint James Receives Woman of the Year 2008 Award Mar 3, 2008 WWU president honored as ‘First Lady in Education' Mar 3, 2008 NIU celebrates Women's History Month Mar 2, 2008 Fordham women's season worst in NCAA history Mar 2, 2008 Night of one-liners, political humor Mar 2, 2008 Art exhibit in NoHo celebrates women Mar 1, 2008 Still making strides Mar 1, 2008 News & Notes Mar 1, 2008 Community : Quiet in snowy Hiles Feb 28, 2008 Read all about it! Kids share newspaper ideas Feb 27, 2008 Lake women honored by nomination Feb 27, 2008 Arrivey and Jungmark Soar at WSU Indoor Open II Track Meet Feb 24, 2008 Track & Field Hosts WSU Open Indoor II Meet Feb 20, 2008 Slocumb Galleries to host 'Filipina as Artist and Feminist' exhibition Feb 19, 2008 The Firing Line: 2/18 Feb 18, 2008 Child brings warmth to those in need Feb 5, 2008 11 comments Feb 5, 2008 College of Arts & Sciences | Women's studies title change follows trends: Gender added to name for role equality Feb 4, 2008 Read more. . Feb 3, 2008 In Observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day: Shenandoah University Screens Documentary in Virginia and Washington, D.C. on Child Plaintiff's Story of 1958 School Desegregation Case Jan 19, 2008 Wauters, Williams Win WSU Indoor Open Weight Throws Jan 19, 2008 Black Women Are Largest Voters Block In Georgia Jan 18, 2008 'Local Girl Makes History' Jan 7, 2008 Raising awareness Jan 1, 2008 First Lady announces inaugural award to honor Missouri women Dec 22, 2007 General News Dec 19, 2007 Women's History Calendar Dec 15, 2007 'New Amsterdames' mines city's Dutch roots at QTIP Dec 14, 2007 ‘Blitzes' tighten up writing at Hellgate Dec 10, 2007 U.S. Census Bureau Facts for Features: Black History Month -- February 2008 Dec 4, 2007 Final Four memories motivate Lady Tigers Nov 25, 2007 February 2007 Nov 5, 2007 Women's Soccer Set To Host Maine In America East Quarterfinals Oct 31, 2007 A celebration of women, part 1 Oct 30, 2007 Sylvia Plath: Poet and Novelist Oct 28, 2007 Senior Cheyne Inman Wins WCC Championship; Women Finish Second Oct 28, 2007 Women's Soccer Moves Up To 8th In Northeast Region Oct 17, 2007 Women Still an Untapped Corporate Resource Oct 8, 2007 Rebels, writers, and milkmaids Sep 25, 2007 A Museum on the Web Sep 14, 2007 Southwest Riverside County Community News Briefs: Scouts to host spaghetti dinner Sep 5, 2007 Cuesta Benberry, 83; leading quilt scholar Sep 5, 2007 Slide show | 'Beyond Julia's Daughters' Sep 1, 2007 Men come in first, women fifth in MVC preseason Cross Country coaches poll Aug 31, 2007 ‘W' education professor, two alumnae honored by Girl Scouts Aug 23, 2007 Study Finds Abortion Pill Safe Aug 16, 2007 Arcuri cosponsoring equal pay legislation Jul 31, 2007 What lies beneath Jul 30, 2007 EDUCATION NOTEBOOK: Women's history class Jul 29, 2007 Obama: Sex Ed For Kindergartners 'Right Thing To Do'... Jul 19, 2007 Women inspire women to create job change Jul 7, 2007 Wilson Honors Women Who Help Others Jul 6, 2007 Race glory is up for grabs Jul 4, 2007 'She is Pine Needles' Jun 28, 2007 CCISD superintendent recepient of signal honor Jun 22, 2007 NCAA CHAMPIONS! Sun Devil Women Take Outdoor Crown Jun 19, 2007 A Fighter's Passion for Her Olympic Dream Jun 16, 2007 The Revisionist Jun 11, 2007
Nancy Boyda speaks about her family and colleagues at the Women's History Month luncheon March 4 at the Frontier Conference Center ... About 120 Fort Leavenworth community members celebrated the Women's History Month Luncheon March 4 at the Frontier Conference Center ... provides music for the Women's History Month luncheon March 4 at the Frontier Conference Center. (Leavenworth Lamp, KS)
Track & Field Relay Going to Last Chance Mar 7, 2008
72m), the sixth-best mark in WSU women's history. Kendall Mays (sophomore, Spokane) cleared 12-0 (3. (Wsucougars.com)
14) Women's History Month (March) Irish-American Heritage Month (March) St. Patrick's Day (March 17) Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month (May) Older Americans Month (May) Cinco de Mayo (May 5) Mother's Day (May 11) Hurricane Season Begins (June 1) Father's Day (June 15) The Fourth of July (July 4) Anniversary of Americans with Disabilities Act (July 26) Back to School (August) Labor Day (Sept. 1) Grandparents Day (Sept. (PR Newswire)
In celebration of Women's History Month, UTC is offering sample women's studies classes throughout March before the women's studies major begins this fall. Marcia Noe, professor of English and director of women's studies, from Rock Island, Ill. (The University Echo, TN)
The Lompoc Vandenberg branch of the American Association of University Women kicked off Women's History Month with its annual Girls Conference. Focusing on the theme, Know the SCORE: Success using Confidence, Opportunities, Resources, and Education, the conference offered 40 young women representing all the local middle schools and high schools and La Purisima Catholic school the opportunity to learn about opportunities to enrich their education and sense of purpose. (Lompoc Record, CA)
NASA employees are "under a lot of pressure" to cut costs and improve efficiency, said Ericsson, who came to Daytona Beach as a guest speaker for Women's History Month at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. Ericsson, 45, is the first black woman with an engineering doctorate to work at NASA's Goddard Flight and Space Center near Washington, D.C.. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
This year there are more than 400 events in at least 42 countries -- dozens of them here in the United States, where Congress has declared March Women's History Month. Many of those events are related to the political accomplishments of women. (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)
Your Connection to the. Web Search powered by YAHOO. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Woman of the Year: The Woman of the Year event was started in 1987 by Assemblywoman Bev Hansen (R) and Assemblywoman Sally Tanner (D), who noticed that the California Legislature had no events planned for the month of March, Women's History Month. In celebration of the contributions to society made by remarkable women throughout California, Hansen and Tanner arranged to invite one woman from each Senate and Assembly district to come to the Capitol and be honored for their accomplishments. (AbsoluteArts.com)
Blunt created the First Lady awards to be presented in five categories; business and innovation, culture and humanities, education, health and wellness and volunteerism as part of Women's History Month in March. I am honored to recognize these five women, along with the more than 300 nominees, for their contributions to Missouri, Blunt said in a recent press release. (Fulton Sun, MO)
NIU celebrates Women's History Month ... The Women's Studies Program at Northern Illinois University is kicking off its celebration of Women's History Month ... All Women's History Month events are open to the public and, unless otherwise noted, are free. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
Kimberly Beck, the only player in Division I women's history to record 1,300 points, 600 assists, 300 rebounds, 200 steals and 60 blocks, scored 13 points in her final home game. Fordham went 3-25 last season, when coach Cathy Andruzzi took over a decimated program that has enjoyed little success in decades. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Monday HERSTORY: Celebrate Women's History Month with a luncheon featuring the Peer Theatre, Sunshine Jones and special awards, noon, rooms 1601-04, Building 14, Robinson Center, University of North Florida, free, (904) 620-2528. Tuesday ARTFUL INTERLUDE: Get in tune with Guild Friends of the Jacksonville Symphony during "A Day at the St. Johns Town Center," a champagne reception, fashion show and luncheon honoring Guild presidents from 1950-1981; 10:30 a.m. reception, Louis Vuitton; 11:30 a.m.... (Florida Times-Union)
March is Women's History Month and a special time to honor the achievements of all women across the globe and in our own backyards ... NoHo Gallery LA offers a free, public art reception from 6:30-10:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 28 wth live music by jazz guitarist Tim Moran and jazz vocalist Scotti Austin to kick off Women's History Month. (Los Angeles Daily News)
WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH. Still making strides Working women have 'created a new normal. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
FREE FUN: Celebrate Women's History Month with the First Sundays program for children ages 5 to 12 by making arts and crafts, learning about famous women in history and enjoying tea time with Mrs. McHenry at the Mansion. Sunday, 1 to 3 p.m. McHenry Museum, 1402 I St., Modesto. (Modesto Bee, CA)
National Women's History Month and Optimism Month. March 1-7 is Return the Borrowed Books Week and Celebrate Your Name Week. (Forest Republican, WI)
COMING UP: March is Women's History Month. What woman in the past or present do you most admire and why. (Los Angeles Daily News)
LAKE OF THE OZARKS - Two lake area women will head to Jefferson City next week for a reception with Michelle Blunt at the Governor's Mansion to recognize the nominees, recipients and celebrate Women's History Month ... Blunt created the First Lady Awards to celebrate Missouri women who are making history in the five categories of Business and Innovation, Culture and Humanities, Education, Health and Wellness, and Volunteerism as part of Women's History Month in March. (Camdenton Lake Sun Leader, MO)
88m), the second best mark in WSU women's history behind Mary Moore's 1985 school record mark of 6-3i. "They both did a great job today," Cougar Head Coach said. (Wsucougars.com)
72m), the sixth-best mark in WSU women's history. MISSOU AT WAZZU: Freshman reached PRs in three events at the Cougar Indoor meet Jan. 26. (Wsucougars.com)
"Filipina as Artist and Feminist," an exhibition of work by prominent Filipina artists, will be on display at ETSU's Slocumb Galleries from Feb. 18-March 14 in celebration of International Women's Month and Women's History Month (March). It is sponsored by ETSU's Women's Studies Program in collaboration with Slocumb Galleries, the Department of Art and Design, Tri-Iota Student Organization and the Student Government Association. (East Tennessean, TN)
They are not divisive months, as Sheridan believes, because the teaching and study of black history or women's history do not cease after the allotted month. To believe that would be like thinking people only care about the environment on Earth Day or people only appreciate veterans on Veterans Day. (The Daily Texan, TX)
The church's pastor, the Rev. Leonard Comithier, said Arielle is very involved in the church and has spoken as part of a presentation on women's history. "She's part of the children's choir," Comithier said. (Albany Times Union)
feminism, women's history, or anything else of the sort. His intellect suggests he should stick to more superficial ideas. (Human Events Online)
As the right to equality in many fields is gained, the focus on women's history in college programs is in question. Many academics are saying today's world requires that the concentration of study shift to a broader, more abstract framework: gender relations between women and men, according to an article published by The Chronicle of Higher Education. (Daily Orange, NY)
"We are going to do various history presentations and provide people in the local community with activities to do," Sundlov says, "And especially at this time of year this is important. We will also be bringing in a few different scholarly guests to add to the program. Richard Stenberg will be a guest speaker as well as North Dakota resident Carla Kelly, who will discuss her book and tie her material into Women's History Month in March." ... During Women's History Month in March, the book club... (Williston Daily Herald, ND)
Please note evening and weekend phone number for Donna Hart to coordinate interviews with Kilby and Moore now and during Black History and Women's History months. Photos of Kilby and Moore are available. (PR Newswire)
McKenzie Garberg throws sixth-best weight throw mark in WSU women's history. Jan. 18, 2008. (Wsucougars.com)
"As we prepare to observe the 30th anniversary of Women's History Month, Black women really have something to celebrate." Georgia Secretary of State Karen C. Handel says, "I am glad to see that registration numbers have increased across the state for women and other demographics. "I encourage all Georgians to participate in the democratic process by registering and voting,," Handel added. The voter statistics show women are committed to making history with their vote, said Verna Cleveland, the... (Atlanta Daily World, GA)
Frank, a professor of labor studies and American history at UC Santa Cruz, where she has taught since 1991, is the author of books on labor and women's history, and trade politics. A self-described radical historian and feminist, with a "vaguely bohemian" bent, she departs from her usual academic mode to write a first-person narrative that combines memoir, social commentary and cultural critique. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Ahsan says, ''We're planning a movie next semester about the founder of Pakistan, and we might have a Pakistan woman from Salt Lake City speak during Women's History Month. As for his time in Idaho as a Pakistani Muslim man, Ahsan says, ''It has been an interesting six years. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
Honorees in five categories will be recognized as part of Women's History Month in March ... The First Lady will recognize honorees March 4, in a ceremony to celebrate Women's History Month at the Missouri Governor's Mansion. (Camdenton Lake Sun Leader, MO)
- Lions Making the Grade - Five Lions Named WCC Spring All-Academic Selections - DAILY BREEZE: Honors Abound For Area's Stars - Athletics Gets Into the Streets - Lions' All-Access the Place to Be - LMU Baseball, Men's Cross Country Honored by NCAA - Locke, Pineda Earn Top Honors - Lions Celebrating Women's History Month - Mathewson, Miller Named SAAC Athletes of the Month - DAILY BREEZE: LMU Recalls the Hearts of a Few Lions - Eight Lions Earn All-Academic Honors - Aquatic Programs to Dedicate... (Lmulions.com)
POCATELLO - Deadline is Dec. 19 for placing an event or display for the Women's History Month calendar for 2008 ... Women's History Month has been an annual event at Idaho State University and in Pocatello since 1986. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
Flying Fig Theater company focuses on projects that illuminate the sometimes obscure aspects of women's history, and "New Amsterdames," about those enterprising women, is their latest play. "Historically speaking, Dutch women had a lot more power and legal backup than English women," says playwright Ellen K. Anderson. (Bayside Times, NY)
Themes include aviation, piano music, food and mysteries, natural cosmetics, women's history and children's climate change. Reporter Rob Chaney can be reached at 523-5382 or at. (Missoulian, MT)
14) Hispanic Heritage Month Women's History Month (March) (Sept. 15-Oct. (PR Newswire)
The 6-foot-6 center became the sixth player to dunk in NCAA women's history after her right-hand slam midway through the first half in a 72-37 victory Wednesday against Louisiana-Lafayette. "It can happen again," Fowles said. (Nola.com -- Sports)
Women's History Month, 2007. American Red Cross Month, 2007. (White House News Releases)
Sophomore goalkeeper scoreless streak of 863:33 was the seventh longest in NCAA Division I women's history. Tickets are $8 for ages 14 d $2 for those 13 or a student at an America East Institution. (Goseawolves.org)
To prove that it doesn't have to be Women's History Month for us to recognize achievements by the gender, here are some acknowledgments that will put some pep into your high-heeled step. ADVERTISEMENT. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
American Women's History by Doris Weatherford,Prentice Hall, 1994. Larousse Dictionary of Writers, edited by Rosemary Goring (1994). (Suite101.com)
However, this year's finish marked the best finish in USF women's history. The top Don was senior who earned All-WCC First Team honors for the second consecutive year by placing fourth overall with a time of 21:18, the fastest 6K time on any course in school history. (Usfdons.com)
Sophomore goalkeeper (Cutchogue, N.Y) and the Seawolves defense have posted eight straight shutouts and not allowed a goal in 814:38, the 12th longest streak in Division I women's history. The Seawolves return to action on Thursday, traveling to take on Binghamton at 7 p.m.. (Goseawolves.org)
Business and Professional Women's Foundation, July 2006 (3) 2006 Catalyst Census of Women Corporate Officers, Top Earners, and Directors of the Fortune 500 (4) Automotive, Consumer Business, Energy ties, Financial Services ance, Manufacturing (non-automotive), Real Estate Construction, Service, Technology Sciences) (5) U.S. Census Bureau, Facts for Features, Women's History Month: March 2007. From the National Center for Education Statistics, Projections of Education Statistics to 2015, at (6)... (PR Newswire)
This is, in many ways, a charming approach that helps pull readers unfamiliar with women's history into a broad, accessible, and generous conversation. Probably the most evocative chapter, "A Book of Days" is framed by "The Medieval Woman: An Illuminated Book of Days." Ulrich uses this collection of medieval images of anonymous women doing daily tasks as the jumping-off point to address the power of "ordinary" women's activity in remaking the world. (Boston Globe -- Living)
The project was made possible through a grant from the Women's History Consortium (WHC), which is an initiative created by the Washington State Legislature in 2005 that is part of the Washington State Historical Societies ... The site contains information on a variety of topics related to Washington state women's history. (Wsucougars.com)
Daller, who will be in costume, will talk about women's history in relation to the development of railroads and the Harvey House restaurants. The group meets the second Wednesday of the month at the Mission Trail Library, 34303 Mission Trail Drive. (North County Times)
"I soon realized that any investigation of quilt history, a female-dominated narrative, would also be closely allied to women's history," she wrote. Benberry also found that previous exhibitions of quilts by African American women focused almost exclusively on those from selected areas of the rural South. (Los Angeles Times)
Martha Grafton, seated third from left, at a Women's History Coalition meeting. Martha 'Marty' Grafton is an avid subtropical gardener and history buff. (The Miami Herald)
The Saluki men are looking to return to their 2004 form when they tied for the conference championship, while the Shockers are looking to become the third team in women's history to three-peat as conference champions. 2006 MVC champion returns for his junior season to anchor a Southern Illinois squad that will hit the course with its top-four runners from a season ago - and six of their top-seven. (Siusalukis.com)
Approximately 140 girls and their parents/leaders participated in the program about science, mathematics, leadership and women's history. The featured speaker was Amy Wynn Pastor, one of the lead carpenters on the television show rading Spaces. (Columbus Commercial Dispatch, MS)
What's more, the focus of the previous study was not abortion per se, but general risk factors for ectopic pregnancy, including women's history of smoking and pelvic infectious disease. "In some ways, they found this association accidentally," says Zhang, "and the author did not provide any explanation. We weren't sure whether that finding was just by chance or whether it was real.". (Time.com)
n the 24th district, we know all about firsts in women's history. The first Women's Rights Convention was held in Seneca Falls in 1848 and was attended by three hundred women and men, true visionaries in gender equality, including Lucretia Mott and Frederick Douglass, said Arcuri. (Herkimer Eening Telegram, NY)
Acknowledging that some historians write books on war and politics, Fields calls herself a social historian who explores the lives of ordinary people, and she said she's particularly interested in women's history. Fresno State colleagues praise her efforts. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Overview: The class may be split to include American Women's History 1 from the Colonial Period up to 1877 and American Women's History 2 from 1877 to the present day. Women from a variety of different ethnic backgrounds would be covered in the course beginning with the colonial period leading up to the present day. (Freeport Journal-Standard, IL)
Political Radar: Sex Ed for Kindergarteners 'Right Thing to Do,' Says Obama. Sex Ed for Kindergarteners 'Right Thing to Do,' Says Obama. (The Drudge Report)
In addition, Warschaw has served on the boards of Break The Cycle, NAFE Foundation's Esteem Team Mentoring Program, Madison Avenue Boys and Girls Club (Advisory Board), Women in Business, Women's Advisory Board for Mass Mutual and the National Museum of Women's History. The JVS WoMentoring Program pairs each woman with a professional from the same or related field who will act as a mentor for one year. (Los Angeles Daily News)
Heather Wilson said in a recent news release about Women's History Month, held in March. "This is our chance to shine a spotlight on them and to say thank you." This year's theme for the Women's History Month award was "Generations of Women in History." Michaela Allen, manager and partner of El Comedor de Anayas restaurant in Moriarty, received the award along with flowers, cake and a card at a Moriarty Chamber of Commerce luncheon. (Cedar Crest East Mountain Telegraph, NM)
Her average winning margin on her home mountain has been 4:18, and her 51:44 in 2005 stands as the fifth-fastest time in women's history. Two-time Olympic nordic skier and three-time Mount Marathon runner-up Kikkan Randall, 24, is again positioned to contend. (Anchorage Daily News)
Talk about women's history in the sport and the PGA First Lady of Golf Award winner's name comes up often. At 85, she's still sharing her love of the game. (News & Observer -- Sports)
In 2003 she was a recipient of the Trailblazer award by San Jacinto College South during Women's History Month, and was also presented the Distinguished Alumni Association Award by the University of Houston-Clear Lake. She also serves on various boards and committees in the Bay Area. (The Citizen - online, TX)
The victory for the Sun Devils makes them just the third women's program in NCAA history and also marks just the 13th time in NCAA women's history that a team has won both the indoor and outdoor team titles in the same year. The first team to do so since 2003, ASU joins LSU and Texas as the programs to hold the distinction as the other programs have done so nine and three times, respectively. (Pac-10.org)
Grandchamp is the real founder of women's boxing, and is The Real Women's History Champion. Although the author has been denied adequate recognition and credibility for her accomplishments in the History of Women's World of boxing, A Fighter With Heart reveals the inspiring real tale of her amazing historical accomplishments. (Primezone Releases)
Still, women's history has not been a predominant intellectual interest of Faust's. Of the five books she has written, only one deals primarily with women, and her next book, due out next year, is about the ways in which the Civil War revolutionized the American understanding of death. (Boston Globe)
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