Time Out says
After two years, Penn's Women's Week is back and better than ever! This year our theme is We Can Do ANYTHING. Join the Penn Consortium of Undergraduate Women (PCUW), its constituents, and other Penn student groups from Feb 23rd-Feb 28th in a week-long series of events dedicated to celebrating, supporting, and empowering women!
Brought to you by the Penn Women's Center, ICF, SPEC, the English, Political Science, Theatre, Africana Studies, and Gender and Women’s Studies Departments, the LGBT Center, the Greenfield Intercultural Center, GAPSA, Year of Health, CHAS, T-Change, UMC, APSC, the Graduate Student Center, and the Faith Fund!
MONDAY:
Women-Interest Groups Activities Fair
Featuring performances by PENN SIRENS and BLOOMERS!
Food will be served!
https://www.facebook.com/events/1557254217880393/?ref=2&ref_dashboard_filter=hosting
TUESDAY:
Building a Healthy Body Image
Join Penn Poised and the Penn Consciousness Club for a discussion on what it means to be confident in loving your body.
https://www.facebook.com/events/1544911239119397/?ref=2&ref_dashboard_filter=invites
Brighten Up! Breast and Ovarian Cancer Risk
Join Basser Research Center for BRCA and Bright Pink in a discussion for a one-of-a-kind educational workshop that educates men and women on the basics of breast and ovarian health.
Refreshments will be served!
https://www.facebook.com/events/1605572413009760/?context=create&previousaction=create&ref=2&ref_dashboard_filter=hosting&source=49&sid_create=3898759284
Screening of “Honor Diaries” with Guest Q&A
Come watch this inspiring documentary and join the movement to save women and girls from human rights abuses! Pizza and refreshments will be served!
https://www.facebook.com/events/784851954916980/?context=create&previousaction=create&ref=1&source=49&sid_create=2914104450
WEDNESDAY:
Cover Letter/Resume Workshop
With OCR in full swing and companies coming to campus for career fairs, it is important to have a polished resume and effective cover letter. Join Career Services and Wharton Women for an hour workshop on how to present yourself well on paper!
Women Leaders in Health and Medicine
Interested in health care or how to be an effective leader? Then learn from the careers of five remarkable women to gain valuable advice on how to enter different facets of the health care industry.Hosted by the Women in Leadership Series and Penn Women’s Biomedical Society. Dinner will be served!
https://www.facebook.com/events/686764301450092/?fref=ts
Relocating after Penn: How to Navigate the Real Estate Jungle
Worried about finding housing next year? Then listen to real estate expert Raymond Keller on how to navigate the real estate market post-graduation. This event is hosted by Smart Woman Securities in coordination with PCUW-- all students, particularly seniors, are welcome and highly encouraged to attend. Dinner and refreshments will be served!
https://www.facebook.com/events/892817494101904/?fref=ts
THURSDAY:
Demystifying Sisterhood
Ever wonder why “bromance” doesn’t exist for females? Can females really be friends without getting “catty?” Join Panhellenic Council, Alpha Kappa Delta Phi, Lambda Theta Alpha, and Delta Sigma Theta in a discussion about sisterhood and female friendships on campus. Debunk myths about female friendships and the social stigma surrounding them. Refreshments provided!
https://www.facebook.com/events/894226440599227/?context=create&previousaction=create&ref=1&source=49&sid_create=578253054
Beyond Cisterhood
Join Penn Non-Cis in a presentation about the basics of gender identity and expression as well as the common issues trans and gender-nonconforming people face and how to be a good ally. Refreshments will be provided!
https://www.facebook.com/events/536485229827779/?context=create&previousaction=create&ref=1&source=49&sid_create=3644038249
FRIDAY:
Creating an Unconventional Life: The Guts and Glory of Being a One-Woman
Jennifer Blaine will share her awakening as a one-woman show artist and discuss the unconventional path she has taken. The real-life characters in her one-woman show Dirty Joke (such as Majora Carter, Madeleine Albright, and Arianna Huffington) similarly find their greatest fulfillment in overcoming challenges.
https://www.facebook.com/events/994323767244660/?ref_dashboard_filter=hosting&sid_create=966175701
Women in Religion Luncheon
Join PRISM, Hillel, the Christian Association, the Muslim Student Association, and the Latter Day Saints Student Association in a panel discussion about the role of women in religion.
Kosher Food will be served!
https://www.facebook.com/events/413431472165494/?context=create&previousaction=create&ref=1&source=49&sid_create=3518394144
Sex-Themed Quizzo: Come play with us.
“Pregame” The Vagina Monologues with a fun quizzo event addressing sex health, sexuality, and pleasure. Come show us what you got!
https://www.facebook.com/events/858270020862484/?context=create&previousaction=create&ref=1&source=49&sid_create=1486155867
FRIDAY/SATURDAY:
The Vagina Monologues Show!
https://www.facebook.com/events/903395746357948/
SATURDAY:
For More We Turn To...Jessica Williams!
Come listen to Jessica Williams, a correspondent on The Daily Show with Jon Stewart!
https://www.facebook.com/events/1415437708754057/?context=create&previousaction=create&ref=1&source=49&sid_create=3728367657
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