Spring 2014 Coordinator Elections
Hey Friends! Here’s some info regarding the CGSA Spring 2014. In this document you can find what positions are open and see more info about each position! Spring 2014 Elections Info
Here is the application form: Spring 2014 Coordinator Application
Hope you consider running for an open position! See you all the next coordinator meeting, have a wonderful break!
New England Women’s Center Conference
Is November your favorite month? If not, now it’s going to be because the CGSA is putting on a CONFERENCE on November 16th!
The mission of the New England Women’s Center Conference is to create discourse surrounding the organization of inclusive spaces by exploring the intersections of our privileges and oppression. The term ‘inclusive space’ extends to more than just women’s centers. Issues of gender are frequently forgotten in discussions involving social change. Women’s issues are not confined to four walls, and we would like to convey that to all attendees.
To learn more and to register, please attend the Facebook event and check out our website. See you all there!
Volunteer Training!
Did you miss our first volunteer training? No worries! Come by the Center on Sunday November 10th to get trained, meet new people, and learn about the importance of a resource like the CGSA! Email our Volunteer Coordinator, Frankie, at fsnyder@bu.edu with any questions you might have. RSVP to the Facebook event.
Ottos Fundraiser Today
There will be delicious food, a raffle, entertainment and, best of all, Otto Pizzeria will donate 8.88% of their sales at the end of the night to the CGSA. Bring friends and come meet new friends!
Remember: THE MORE YOU EAT, THE MORE FUNDS WE RAISE!!
Get pizza anytime today!
Elections!
Elections for Coordinator positions are coming up! If you are interested in being more involved with the Center, and you think your views align with our mission statement and core values, consider applying to be a Coordinator. For more informations on the application process, check out our elections process here. To learn more about each Coordinator position, click here. Download the actual application for Coordinator positions here.
Sexual Assault Awareness Week
The Center for Gender, Sexuality & Activism presents Sexual Assault Awareness Week! The goal of this week is to ignite awareness of sexual assault and rape culture on our campus and beyond. We hope to broaden conversations on these topics with fantastic events throughout the week, culminating in Take Back the Night hosted by The Feminist Collective. We hope you will join us and don’t forget to tweet about #SAAW to @BUCGSA!
Click more for event schedule!
Screening of Orgasm Inc. Tuesday @6pm
In the shocking and hilarious documentary ORGASM INC., filmmaker Liz Canner takes a job editing erotic videos for a drug trial for a pharmaceutical company. Her employer is developing what they hope will be the first Viagra drug for women that wins FDA approval to treat a new disease: Female Sexual Dysfunction (FSD). Liz gains permission to film the company for her own documentary. Initially, she plans to create a movie about science and pleasure but she soon begins to suspect that her employer, along with a cadre of other medical companies, might be trying to take advantage of women (and potentially endanger their health) in pursuit of billion dollar profits. ORGASM INC. is a powerful look inside the medical industry and the marketing campaigns that are literally and figuratively reshaping our everyday lives around health, illness, desire – and that ultimate moment: orgasm.
Getting a Grip: Mastering Your Sexuality with Oh! Megan, This Thursday
Join Megan Andelloux for this two hour-long interactive lecture on developing your sexual self-understanding: from becoming comfortable with what you want to learning how to communicate those desires to partners. You’ll learn more about understanding and entertaining your own wants and needs, what other people are secretly into, masturbation techniques (fundamental to exploring your sexuality!), and verbal and nonverbal communication tools. A special focus will be given on how to either give enthusiastic consent or turn people down considerately. Anonymous questions will be taken from audience members and answered during the presentation, so get your muscles pumping and come with queries in hand! Check out the Facebook event.
Spring Volunteer Training!
Sunday, February 10th from 10:00am-2:00pm in The Center for Gender, Sexuality and Activism
During Volunteer Trainings at the CGSA, new volunteers learn how to function and work in the space. At the volunteer training, expect to get a history of the CGSA as well as a crash course on our core values and mission statement. The Boston Area Rape Crisis Center (BARCC) will be providing a first responder to disclosure training and members of the board will facilitate a conversation on safer spaces. There will be vegan and gluten free snacks! RSVP to the Facebook event here
Nominate Someone for a Bystander Award!
Do you know someone who has called someone out for street harassment? Did your friend explain to someone why rape jokes are not ok? Have you seen someone step in and help someone in a situation where they were vulnerable? Nominate them for a Bystander Award by emailing the Sexual Assault Response and Prevention Center!
You can also follow SARP on twitter (@sarp_bu) or like them on Facebook!
