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Books and posters on display at the Cuyamaca College library.
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Established
nationally by Congress in 1987, Women’s History Month will be celebrated at
Cuyamaca and Grossmont colleges with a variety of events, including
presentations on feminist issues, a movie about the suffrage movement, a
workshop on human trafficking, a donation drive for high school prom dresses,
and more.
Grossmont
College’s new chapter of the American Association of University Women is
sponsoring two events:
·
Wednesday, March 15, 2-3:30, Room
575:
“Women’s
Rights? What Are Those?” -- Thought-provoking
presentations and a discussion about barriers to equality that still exist for
women, especially regarding their health.
·
Thursday, March 16, 10:45 a.m.-2
p.m. in the Main Quad:
“How
Do I Get Involved?” – A Community Service Outreach Fair at Grossmont College
will feature information tables and representatives of a wide range of
volunteer organizations and opportunities in San Diego County. The event is
being held to encourage students and others to find out how to make a
difference in the community while gaining valuable work experience for resumes.
Groups like Planned Parenthood, Border Angels, Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense
in America, the Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence, Alliance San Diego and
other organizations working on the environment, social justice and equality,
migration and immigration, education and other issues will be represented.