THE VIRGINIAN-PILOT
Copyright (c) 1995, Landmark Communications, Inc.
DATE: Wednesday, March 1, 1995 TAG: 9503010037
SECTION: DAILY BREAK PAGE: E4 EDITION: FINAL
SOURCE: BY DENISE WATSON, STAFF WRITER
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IN 1978, an education task force in Sonoma County, Calif., believed its students weren't learning enough about the impact of the Susan B. Anthonys and Shirley Chisolms in our world. It hoped by designating the week of March 8 Women's History Week, students would better understand women's historical achievements.
That was just the beginning.
By the mid-'80s, thousands of school districts and communities were celebrating Women's History Week, and museums, libraries and educators around the country lobbied for a month-long observation.
In 1987, Congress passed a resolution declaring March as Women's History Month.
Here are some local activities and programs taking place this month in observance of Women's History Month:
MARCH 1
``Sun, Rum, and Romance.'' A seminar to prepare students for spring break, combination of sexual assault prevention and guidelines to responsible alcohol use. 4:00 p.m., Chesapeake Room in Webb Center, Old Dominion University. Presenter: Laura McLaughlin. 683-4109.
MARCH 2
Movie, ``The Joy Luck Club.'' Examines the relationship of four Chinese mothers and their daughters. Norfolk Center, Norfolk Campus of Tidewater Community College, Room 3. Free. Call 683-9414 for schedule.
MARCH 4
Developing Self Esteem for Women - Part One. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Cape Charles Room in Webb Center, ODU. Instructor: Beverly George. Registration required. Fees vary. 683-4109.
MARCH 7
Kick-Off Celebration of Women's History Month. 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. New conference room at Portsmouth Campus of Tidewater Community College. Guest of honor: Lara Dimick M.D. Also poetry reading by Carolyn Melchor. Refreshments.
484-2121, ext. 470.
MARCH 8
Celebration of Women's History Month. Reception 5 to 7 p.m. at the Visual Arts Center in downtown Portsmouth. Guest of honor: Barbara Hamm, WTKR news director. 484-2121, ext. 470.
MARCH 9
Film, ``The Life and Times of Rosie the Riveter.'' Noon to 1 p.m. New conference room at Portsmouth Campus of TCC. Five women reminisce about their jobs and working conditions during World War II. 484-2121, ext.470.
Movie, ``Fried Green Tomatoes.'' Stars Jessica Tandy, Kathy Bates, Mary Stuart Masterson and Mary Louise Parker. Story of friendship and Tandy's reflection on growing up in the South. Norfolk Center, Norfolk Campus of TCC. Room 3. Free. Call 683-9414 for schedule.
MARCH 11
Women's Journal Writing: A Guide to Purposeful Living. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Cape Charles Room in Webb Center, ODU. Instructor: Rebecca Williams. Registration required. Fees vary. 683-4109.
MARCH 13
Reception in honor of Anne Donovan: '95 inductee into the Basketball Hall of Fame. 12:30 to 2 p.m., Cape Charles Room in Webb Center, ODU. 683-4109.
MARCH 14
``Good Morning Commuters.'' Place for commuting students to relax and congregate before class. 7:30 to 9 a.m., North Mall, Webb Center at ODU. Free coffee, tea and doughnuts. 683-4109.
Hearing Our Multicultural Voices. 12:30 to 1:30 p.m., Suffolk Room in Webb Center, ODU. 683-4109.
``Crucifixion of the Feminine.'' Slide show and presentation. 4 to 6 p.m., Portsmouth Room in Webb Center, ODU. Presenter: Martha Mabey of Mabey Gallery of Richmond. 683-4109.
MARCH 14-28
Getting What You Want: The Art of Negotiation. 7:10 to 9:10 p.m., Va. Beach Center, Instructor: Lu Steger. Registration required. Fees vary. Three sessions. 683-4109.
MARCH 16
President's Lecture Series: Charlayne Hunter-Gault. A correspondent with the McNeil-Lehrer report also author of the book ``In My Place,'' about her experience as one of the first blacks to integrate a southern university. 8 p.m., Mills Godwin Building, Room 102, ODU. 683-4109.
Safety Fair. Personal safety seminar: sexual assault prevention, how to commute to school safely, responsible alcohol use. 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Front Lawn, Webb Center, ODU. 683-4109.
MARCH 18
One-Woman Play: ``Ain't I a Woman?'' An evening with Sojourner Truth performed by Charmaine Crowell. 7 p.m., First Street Baptist Church, 418 East Bute St. in Norfolk. Tickets $8. 461-1644
Writing a Resume and Finding a Job. 9 a.m. to noon, Cape Charles Room in Webb Center, ODU. Instructor: Jelane Kennedy. Registration reguired. Fees vary. 683-4109.
MARCH 20
``Ourselves as Students: Multicultural Voices in the Classroom.'' A humorous and moving play that dramatizes the experience of ODU female students. 7 p.m., Kaufman/Duckworth Hall, Room 244, ODU. 683-4109.
MARCH 21
Film ``Small Happiness: Women of a Chinese Village.'' Noon to 1 p.m. New conference room at Portsmouth Campus of TCC. A documentary about life of Chinese women, past and present, and the village of Long Bow where residents talk about strides in women's equality. 484-2121, ext. 470.
Poetry Reading by Sharon Weinstein, author of ``Celebrating Absences'' and professor of English and creative writing at Norfolk State University. Program will include singing and drumming performed by local female musicians. 11 a.m., Hofheimer Theater, Virginia Wesleyan College. 455-3200.
MARCH 22
``Keeping the Wind in Your Sails,'' 7:10 to 8:40 p.m., Va. Beach Center, Instructor: Mary Ella Douglas. Registration required. Fees vary. 683-4109.
MARCH 23
Competition vs. Cooperation in the Classroom. 12:30 to 1:30 p.m., Kaufman/Duckworth Hall, Room 215 at ODU. Presenter: Laura McLaughlin. 683-4109.
Safety Fair. 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Front Lawn, Webb Center, ODU. 683-4109.
Film, ``Still Killing Us Softly.'' Noon to 1 p.m. New conference room, Portsmouth Campus of TCC. Author Jean Kilbourne explores the images of women, men and children. 484-2121, ext. 470.
A Synthesis of Fredrick Douglas' Writings on Women's Rights. Performed by Fred Morsell. 7 p.m., Pungo building at Portsmouth Campus of TCC. 484-2121, ext. 470.
Movie, ``Not Without My Daughter.'' Stars Sally Field as a woman trying to escape an abusive husband while he's trying to prevent her from taking their daughter. Norfolk Center, Norfolk campus of TCC, Room 3. Call 683-9414 for schedule.
MARCH 24
``Ourselves as Students: Multicultural Voices in the Classroom.'' A play that dramatizes the experience of ODU women students. 8 p.m., Edward D. Hofheimer Theater, Virginia Wesleyan College. 455-3200
MARCH 25
Assertiveness Training for Women. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Richmond Room in Webb Center, ODU. Instructor: Dede Hamilton. Registration required. Fees vary. 683-4109.
MARCH 29
``Keeping the Wind in Your Sails.''7:10 to 8:40 p.m., Va. Beach Center, TBA, Instructor: Mary Ella Douglas. Registration required. Fees vary. 683-4109.
MARCH 30
Lillian Brinkley, past president of the National Association of Elementary School Principals and principal at Willard Elementary School. 11 a.m. Blocker Science Auditorium, Virginia Wesleyan College. 455-3200.
Movie, ``Camilla.'' Stars Jessica Tandy as an elderly woman who persuades a young Bridget Fonda to help her search for her old beau (Hume Cronyn). Norfolk Center, Norfolk Campus of TCC, Room 3. Free. Call 683-9414 for schedule. by CNB