November 16-22, 2009 WOMEN'S CENTER PROGRAMS  Taking a Bite out of Twilight: Race, Class, and Gender Through a Vampire’s Eyes Wednesday, November 18th 12:30 pm Women’s Center Lounge Just days before the release of the second “Twilight” movie, “New Moon”, we will explore the “Twilight” series and examine how race, class, and gender are portrayed in teen literature. Does this popular series perpetuate racism? How does classism play out in the dynamics between Bella, Jacob, and Edward? What gender dynamics are evident between the interplay of the main characters? Upon exploring these questions, we will ask – does this matter and why should we be concerned with these norms in popular teen literature? This event is FREE and open to ALL! LGBTQA Office's Lavender Lunch Thursday, November 19th 12:30 - 1:30 pm Student Diversity Center (TLC 229) Come and have lunch while we observe Transgender Day of Remembrance. UPCOMING WOMEN'S CENTER EVENTS Fall Recess: The Women’s Center will be closed during the week of Fall Recess, November 23rd – 27th. If you need assistance please contact the Dean of Students at 885.6757 or call Alternatives to Violence of the Palouse at 882.2490 ANNOUNCEMENTS Native American Heritage Month: Student Poetry and Story Telling Tuesday, November 17th 6:00 pm SUB, Silver Room Celebrate an evening of student poetry and guest story telling from many nations. Native American Heritage Month: Native American Film: Dream Keeper Wednesday, November 18th 6:00pm SUB, Gold Room Exploring the rich history and fascinating stories of the Native American people, this story follows a young Native American (Eddie Spears) on a quest to New Mexico with his grandfather. Reluctant to go and embracing life in the present rather than the past, the young man finds himself regaled with a succession of his grandfather’s wondrous stories, each with a parallel to the present Women’s Trip: Stanley Hot Springs December 5th and 6th Register at the Outdoor Program at the Student Recreation Center. Cost is $30.00, which includes transportation.

Student/Campus/Local Group Meetings VOX (Voices for Planned Parenthood): Wednesdays, 7:00 pm, One World Café. Contact Rachel Todd for more information. SOCIAL FORUM: For more information, contact Corrie Ellis or Lynn McAlister. LGBT COMING OUT/BEING OUT SUPPORT GROUP: Mondays 4pm-5:30pm Commons, Wellspring Room. E-mail rsehgal@uidaho.edu more information. GAY-STRAIGHT ALLIANCE (GSA): Wednesdays, 8:15 pm, Student Diversity Center (TLC 229). E-mail alliance@uidaho.edu for more information. WOMEN’S CLIBING NIGHT: Every Wednesday Night at 9:00 pm – Campus Recreation Climbing Center, (208) 885-6810.   The Icarus Project: a new group on campus that envisions a new culture and language that resonates with our actual experiences of ‘mental illnesses’ rather than trying to fit our lives into a conventional framework. We are a network of people living with experiences that are commonly labeled as bipolar or related madness. We believe we have dangerous gifts to be cultivated and taken care of, rather than a disease or disorder to be “cured” or “eliminated.” By joining together as individuals and as a community, the intertwined threads of madness and creativity can inspire hope and transformation in a repressed and damaged world. Our participation in The Incarus Project helps us overcome alienation and tap into the true potential that lies between brilliance and madness.  For more information about the University of Idaho’s branch of The Icarus Project, please email: icarusprojectuidaho@gmail.com WOMEN'S READING CLUB: Please contact group leaders Dinah Zeiger or Rami Attebury or visit www.uidaho.edu/womenscenter/articleclub for more information!