WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH
THROUGH THE EYES OF 'GLOBAL GIRLS'
BGSU takes "girl culture" international this year for its celebration of Women's History Month. "Global Girls" is the theme for the month's events, which
include girls and women from around the world. The month culminates March 30 with a research symposium, guest speaker and presentation of awards and
scholarships.
The Women's, Gender and Sexuality Studies Program will host the research symposium, featuring the work of undergraduate and graduate students, with
concurrent sessions from 9 a.m. to noon March 30 in 314, 315 and 316 Bowen-Thompson Student Union. A fund-raising silent auction will be held from 12:30-3
p.m. in 308 Union, where the remainder of the events will take place, including Women's Equity Action Legacy Award presentations at 1 p.m. for
undergraduate and graduate student winners of the research/writing competition.
Keynote speaker Dr. Heather Switzer, assistant professor in the School of Social Transformation at Arizona State University, will discuss "Postfeminist
Politics and Girl Effects: Exploring the Limits and Possibilities of Girls Gone Global" at 2 p.m.
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