Education & Empowerment
"The most common way people give up their power is by thinking they don't have any" -Alice Walker
JKWC Lunch Series 2012: Creating a Feminist Presence
Feminism in Health
Tuesday, February 14 11:30am-1:00pm; Brennan Hall 509
Join us in conversation with guest speaker, Dr. Debra Fetherman of Community Health Education, about the Women's Health Movement!
Feminism in History
Thursday, March 29 11:30am-1:00pm; Brennan Hall 509
In honor of Women's Herstory Month, George Washington University Professor and Director of the Eleanor Roosevelt Papers- Dr. Allida Black, will lead a discussion about the legacy of the former first lady, and how we can apply her work into our lives .
Feminism in the Workplace
Thursday, April 26 11:30am-1:00pm; DeNaples 405
Brenda Berkman, one of the first female FDNY workers will share her experiences working in a male dominated field
*Lunch will be provided. Seating is limited. Please RSVP to Malia.Uhatafe@Scranton.edu
Congratulations to our 2012 Women's History Month Essay Contest Winner! Pictured above with member of LWV-Lackawanna
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The Jane Kopas Women's Center believes that education leads to empowerment and change. We host many events during the year in raising awareness of issues of gender inequity affecting us on campus, nationally, and transnationally. Below are continuous programs we offer:
- Lunch Series
Every month, JKWC hosts a lunch series. Each semester is based on a particular theme, students, staff, and faculty have the opportunity to hear from a guest speaker(s) and have a free lunch. Past lunch series themes included: women and politics, women and language, becoming an activist, feminism in my field, creating a sustainable environment, etc. Guest speakers have included members of academic affairs, student activists within our community, Scranton community members, and nationally recognized scholars and activists.
In celebration of Women's Herstory Month, we dedicate the month of March in hosting events celebrating the work of women throughout history, and today creating change in their community.
- Essay Contest
The JKWC, with the League of Women Voters of Lackawanna County, hosts an essay contest and reception during the month of month for middle and high school students within our county.
