Women’s History Month at Shenandoah
Please join us in March 2022.
SUperwomen Of SU
Tuesday, March 1 through Friday, March 11, 11 a.m.to 1 p.m.
Brandt Student Center
SUperwomen of SU is from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Brandt Student Center from Tuesday, March 1, through Friday, March 11. Come celebrate the SUPER women of Shenandoah University who have been all-time trailblazers and innovators on our campus. It’s up to you to nominate the female-identifying faculty, staff, and/or students who have made a difference in your life and on campus! Visit the [Not Just] Women’s Center table or nominate someone via jwc@su.edu.
Hilde Matheson: An Extraordinary Life
Thursday, March 10, noon to 1 p.m.
Brandt Student Center, Room 123
Hear the incredible stories of Hilde Matheson's life, beginning with her World War II experiences, from the woman herself.
Matheson lived in Horocholina, Poland, during WWII, and at the end of the war fled with her family via wagon train to the safety of a displaced persons camp in Linz, Austria, where she lived for eight years in dire conditions. A Methodist minister worked with the camp giving worship services, and Matheson was part of a youth group that dug out bricks from bombed buildings to reuse in building a new church. Her experiences there led to an opportunity to study at Louisburg College in North Carolina, beginning her life in the United States. After raising her family, she earned a Bachelor of Science degree in social and behavioral sciences from Shenandoah University and a master's in counseling psychology from West Virginia University and worked professionally for many years in Winchester. Now in her 90s, Matheson is generously sharing stories of each phase of her life – a life also guided strongly by her faith (she is a longtime member of the local Quaker Hopewell Center Friends Meeting House).
Hot Topics: Sexual Identity
Thursday, March 18th, 7 - 8:30 p.m.
Zoom
The Center for Civic Engagement and the Not Just Women’s Center will host a Hot Topics event focusing on an issue that is often polarizing. This month we will focus on the spectrum of sexual and gender identity. We are looking for students of diverse backgrounds who want to better understand the perspective, values, and actions of people who differ from them. Our goal is to have a group that is split between different sexual and gender identities. An optional component is a spicy challenge where students answer questions while starting with mild salsa that increases to very hot by the end of our time. Sign up by Wed, Mar 17th at noon. Contact with questions. Register by Monday Feb 8th at noon. Contact Destiny Washington at dwashing20@su.edu or serve@su.edu with questions.
Body Positivity
Monday, March 21, 10 am to 3 p.m.
Brandt Student Center
Learn more about Body Positivity from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Brandt Student Center. Rarely do people — women especially — express love for their bodies because they’re conditioned not to. People are often taught to pick apart their flaws and to shame their bodies (and the bodies of others). This self-hatred epidemic ignited the body positivity movement. Loving yourself means that you feel good about who you are, what you look like, and being committed to taking care of yourself. Stop by the Brandt Student Center from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. to learn more about the body positivity movement and share why you love you. For more information, please contact Sarah Celec in the [Not Just] Women’s Center at thenjwc@su.edu.
Beyond Sex 101: Topics On Your Sexual Health
Wednesday, March 23, noon to 3 p.m.
Brandt Student Center
Beyond Sex 101 is from noon to 3 p.m. in the Brandt Student Center. What do you know about sex? If you're like most people, you got information (both truth and myths) from embarrassed parents, confused friends, "too little too late" high school sex ed classes, romantic movies, and perhaps your own experimentation. Choosing to educate yourself will help reduce the risk of potentially negative outcomes, such as unwanted pregnancies and sexually transmitted infections (STIs). Join the [Not Just] Women’s Center during its third education table series of the spring semester as it discusses the dreaded annual exam and pap smear. For more information, please contact the NJWC at thenjwc@su.edu.
The Tragedy of Macbeth - Special movie screening
Thursday, March 24, 6-9 p.m.
Alamo Drafthouse, Winchester
Some say that behind every great man, stands a great woman. But what if there is evil in that greatness? The Tragedy of Macbeth is a “tale of murder, madness, ambition, and wrathful cunning” (A24films.com) directed by Joel Coen. The film features powerful performances by Oscar winners Denzel Washington and Francis McDormand as Scotland’s most terrifying power couple.Join the departments of English, Film Production, Gender and Women’s Studies, and Theater for a special screening for Women’s History Month. After the show, SU professors will lead a discussion of the film and its Shakespearean source material.
Register for your FREE tickets. The first 15 students to sign up will get free popcorn for their group, courtesy of the sponsoring departments.
Do You Come Here Often?: Speedy Conversations with the NJWC
Monday, March 28, 7 p.m.
Brandt Student Center, Room 123 (Borden Student Associations Center aka B-SAC)
Do You Come Here Often begins at 7 p.m. in the Brandt Student Center, Room 123. The [Not Just] Women’s Center wants to engage you in conversations that are often difficult for us to have with each other but we’re going to do it in a fun way! Mocktails will be served to all who attend. This event is limited to the first 30 people who register to attend. If you have any questions, please email Sarah Celec at please email Sarah Celec at thenjwc@su.edu
Body Image/Self-Worth Table
Tuesday, March 29 11a.m. to 2 p.m.
Brandt Student Center
The Body Image/Self-Worth table aims to lift up and celebrate anyone at any size, and Any-Body is welcome! The Body Positivity table strives to be an inclusive, safe environment for anyone on campus and will be advocating for equal representation and opportunities on campus for everyone regardless of their size, appearance, and adherence or lack thereof to Western beauty standards. The Body Image table strives to break down traditional standards of beauty in the United States and showcase the beauty that everyone has regardless of how they align with the unattainable beauty standards and trends in western media. Contact Mosaic Center at mosaiccenter@su.edu.
Beyond Sex 101: Topics On Your Sexual Health
Wednesday, March 30, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Brandt Student Center
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Beyond Sex 101 is from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. in the Brandt Student Center. What do you know about sex? If you're like most people, you received information (both truth and myths) from embarrassed parents, confused friends, "too little too late" high school sex ed classes, romantic movies, and perhaps your own experimentation. Choosing to educate yourself will help reduce the risk of potentially negative outcomes, such as unwanted pregnancies and sexually transmitted infections (STIs). Join the [Not Just] Women’s Center during its fourth education table series of the spring semester as it discusses how to prevent sexual assault. For more information, please contact the NJWC at jwc@su.edu.
Healers of Shenandoah
Physical Healing
Hanan Kallash
Executive Director for Wellness & Counseling Services
With every person I try to provide them with perspective in a manner that does not diminish nor overinflate their diagnosis with context and options. There is the notion that we do not CHOOSE to be sick or not be sick. Maybe that is true. There are many things we can actively do to maintain health. We need to be mindful and actively engage in behaviors that help us stay well. I don’t look to change others though sometimes I might effect change. I can be a good listener. I can be present. Healing occurs in the present. Be present.
Mental Healing
Christine Cornwell
Associate Director Counseling Center
Working in the counseling center I have the privilege of being trusted to hold space for others and hear about the unique and difficult challenges our students face. It is always my hope that within the therapeutic space, and through processing these struggles, students can begin to heal and find relief, and it is the most magical part of my job to bear witness to the growth that can so often happen. Often with healing there is a renewed hopefulness and optimism about life, and I encourage anyone who may be in a more difficult season of life to hold on to the hope that healing is truly possible.
Spiritual Healing
DeLyn Celec
Worship Arts Coordinator & Campus Minister
I have the honor of witnessing people I support as they move from anxiety to the relief of realizing "I'm not alone!" Facilitating connection best describes my role in healing, wellness, and health. When we see ourselves - struggles, strengths, and styles - as interdependent, rather than dependent or independent, we build a network that helps meet more needs for more of us. So I invite people to connect their own minds, bodies, and souls, while connecting individuals with one another to build a whole community of healing.