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FROM STRUGGLES TO SUCCESS, WOMEN CELEBRATE GENERATIONS OF STRENGTH
MARCH 2009

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From the first National Women's Rights Convention in Massachusetts in 1850 to the passage of the 19th amendment of the Constitution in 1920, women have been making history and creating significant changes for future generations. To honor their accomplishments and Women's History Month, The George Washington University has organized a monthlong series of activities.

Author and filmmaker Maryann Breschard will be among the many talented guests for GW's Women's History Month. "Running in Heels," her documentary on women, power, and politics, will be shown March 10, followed by a question and answer session. On March 30, Carlotta LaNier, the youngest member of Little Rock Nine, a group of African-American students who enrolled in Little Rock Central High School in 1957, will speak about being a woman of integrity and conviction during the civil rights movement.

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-Mar. 5, 6 p.m.: "The Broader Life: Women's Education and Mount Vernon" Exhibit Opening, Keynote Speaker Ann E.W. Stone
Mount Vernon Campus, Eckles Library
-Mar. 10, 7 p.m.: Film Screening of "Running in Heels," Guest Speaker Maryann Breschard
Funger Hall 108, 2201 G St., NW
-Mar. 11, 7 p.m.: International Women's Movement
Gelman Library, 2130 H St., NW
-Mar. 26, 6:30 p.m.: 3rd Annual Afro-Latinas Speak
Duques 453, 2201 G St., NW
-Mar. 25, 6 p.m.: Ida B. Wells: A Legend of Yesterday and Today, Guest Speaker Mia Bay
Gelman Library 207, 2130 H St. NW
-Mar. 27, 6 p.m.: 2nd Annual Phenomenal Women Awards 2009
Marvin Center Continental Ballroom, 800 21st St., NW
-Mar. 30, 7:30 p.m.: Women of Integrity: Little Rock Nine, Keynote Speaker Carlotta LaNier
Marvin Center Grand Ballroom, 800 21st St., NW
-Mar. 30, 8:30 p.m.: Film Screening of "Forbidden Love: The Unashamed Stories of Lesbian Lives" 714 21st Street, NW.
-Mar. 31, 7 p.m.: 3rd Annual International Festival
Marvin Center Continental Ballroom, 800 21st St., NW
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BACKGROUND:

In addition to the schedule of events for Women's History Month, GW is organizing a monthlong diaper drive to benefit My Sister's Place, which provides exemplary programs for a diverse population of battered women and their children. Students, staff, and faculty are encouraged to drop off diapers, diaper wipes, and gift cards in their residence halls or to any sponsoring office. Colonial Challenge points will be awarded to houses that collect the most items. Colonial Challenge is a University-wide initiative that fosters team building and community spirit throughout the student body.

For more information about the events during Women's History Month, visit gwired.gwu.edu/mssc/WHM2009.
For more news about The George Washington University, visit the GW News Center at www.gwnewscenter.org.
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