UBC, why do you need feminism? Maybe you’re tired of being told what “being a man” or “being a woman” means by people who don’t care about “being you”. Maybe you're tired of being scared of sexual assault. Maybe you're tired of people being scared of you. Maybe you want to be a parent, but on your own terms. Maybe you want your children to grow up in a world that’s a little better than the one we have now. UBC needs feminism. We want you to tell us why.

If you've seen some of the "I Need Feminism Because..." photo campaigns before, you probably know what's coming. If not, here's a quick run down. We'll be outside Koerner Plaza on Saturday and Sunday (March 2nd and 3rd) from noon to 4 PM with a camera and a whiteboard. If you can't make it on these dates but still want to be included in the campaign, message me and we'll work out a time for us to photograph you.

Students, staff, faculty, everyone: we want to hear why YOU need feminism. Come out, speak up, and tell the world that UBC is ready for change! Visit our facebook event @ facebook.com/events/213021172170138

 

Starting this week, QMUNITY will be hosting some upcoming free social support groups!

Starting on Tuesday, February 26th we will be hosting a weekly Men’s Coming Out Group; and starting on Wednesday, February 27th we will be hosting a weekly Women’s Coming Out Group.

These groups aim to provide peer support for queer and questioning individuals at any stage of the coming out process.

 

Dear colleagues,

We are pleased to announce that registration is now open for the Simone de Beauvoir Institute’s 35th Anniversary Conference “Rethinking Race and Sexuality: Feminist Conversations, Contestations, and Coalitions.” To register, please visit the conference website at: wsdb.concordia.ca/anniversary-conference/

Please note that early registration is open until March 1st, 2013. Also note that the site contains useful information regarding the event, including profiles of the conference keynote speakers and a preliminary list of presenters. Please be sure to check the website periodically as it will be updated regularly to add more details about the conference.

 

A current UBC Social Work PhD student is seeking current UBC undergraduate students for an online survey.  The research directly relates to the work at the AMS Sexual Assault Support Centre (SASC).

Research Project: Processes by which Responses to Disclosures of Violence are shaped by Relationship Context -- We want to learn about peer relationships and how violent experiences are shared in these relationships. Our goal is to help improve services to students and those impacted by violence.

What’s Involved? Completing an online survey that is expected to take about 30 minutes of your time. Upon completion of the survey, you will be entered in a draw to win 1 of 5 iPods.

Who is invited? UBC undergraduate students aged 17 to 24.

For more information, please e-mail disclosure_research@yahoo.com or call (604) 822-5672.
To participate, please visit: surveyfeedback.ca/surveys/wsb.dll/s/1g1fde