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7:00 Keynote Speaker: Noelle Roop (Chapel) Noelle Roop, a recent graduate of
Regis College (MA), speaks candidly
about her personal experience in an abusive relationship and subsequent
rape. Noelle is the co-founder of P.R.O.U.D. (People Reaching Out
Understanding Diversity), an organization focused on educating people
about the issues of sexual and gender diversity, as well as on women's
issues, abuse and sexual assault. She looks forward to sharing her story
and the facts and myths surrounding domestic violence and sexual assault
with others.
8:00 March through Bates Campus and Lewiston Community
8:30 Speak Out Open Mic Forum and Candle Light Vigil on the Library Terrace
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The WRC has agreed to help raise funds for the Thirty-Four Million Friends of the United Nations Population Fund. The UNFPA works in 140 countries for:
The Bush Administration cancelled the U.S. contribution. Be one of 34 million Americans to send a $1 bill or check to:
The United Nations Population Fund
220 East 42nd Street
New York, NY 10017
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Co-Coordinators: Cynthia Gorman and Addie Rose Mayer
Treasurer: Kelsey Barrett
Secretary: Adrienne Eaton
Historian: Emily Peckenham
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To create a safe and comfortable space for women on campus
To provide a place for students to exchange ideas and meet with peers and professors outside of an academic setting
To provide a pro-active, supportive environment that builds community
To generate and encourage dialogue between men and women regarding gender and women's issues at a local, national and international level
To facilitate action and raise awareness regarding gender and women's issues in order to help create a campus free of sexism, discrimination and violence
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