University of
North
Alabama
Women’s Center
November 2009
Diabetes Awareness Month
November is Diabetes Awareness Month. Diabetes is a serious disease
that can lead to life threatening conditions. Here are some important
facts about Diabetes that everyone should be aware of:
24 million children and adults in the United States live with diabetes
 57 million Americans are at risk for type 2 diabetes
1 out of every 3 children born today will face diabetes if current trends continue
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In honor of Diabetes Awareness Month, Angie Sizemore RD, LD will be speaking at the Women’s Center on issues
related to diabetes on Friday, November 13 at 1p.m. The talk should be interesting and informative. Please make plans
to attend.
Flu Kits
Free flu kits are now available at the Women’s Center. The kits are filled
with items such as cough drops, hand sanitizing wipes, face masks, tissues,
and a list of tips to help you avoid the flu. Flu season is well underway, and
this year we are facing the H1N1 virus as well as the regular seasonal flu. To
avoid getting sick and falling behind in school, come by the Women’s Center
and pick up a flu kit.
Also, along with the flu kits, the Women’s Center will be giving out cards
filled with tips to help prepare you in the event of a sexual assault. Be sure
to come by the Women’s Center to pick up a flu kit and “Get Carded.” This
offer is available while supplies last.
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Upcoming Events
“ No person is your friend who demands your silence, or denies your
right to grow.”
November 11 - Veteran’s Day
- Alice Walker
November 13 - Angie Sizemore RD, LD speaking at the
Women’s Center on diabetes at 1 p.m.
“ Each person must live their life as a
model for others.”
- Rosa Parks
“Woman must not accept; she must
challenge. She must not be awed by
that which has been built up around
her; she must reverence that woman in
her which struggles for expression.”
November 20 - Susan Bentley CRNP speaking at the
Women’s Center on breast cancer at 12 p.m.
November 25-27 No classes; UNA closed for Thanksgiving
November 26 - Thanksgiving Day
- Margaret Sanger
Women In History
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November 11, 1865 - Dr. Mary Edwards Walker was the
first woman to be awarded the United States highest military
award, the Medal of Honor, for her work as a surgeon during
the American Civil War
November 5, 1872 - Susan B. Anthony was arrested for
attempting to cast a ballot after successfully registering to vote
November 28, 1881 - The American Association of University Women was established, advancing equity for women and
girls through advocacy, education, and research
November 8, 1910 - The state of Washington passed a
constitutional amendment to permit women’s suffrage
November 14, 1917 - “Night of Terror,” 33 women engaged
in a non-violent suffragist demonstration outside the White
House and were brutalized and imprisoned
WOMEN’S CENTER
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Thank you!
Thanks to everyone who donated to Safeplace during the month of October. The drive was a success. The donations were
picked up by Safeplace on November 4th. The Women’s Center really appreciates all of your support. Thanks again!
The Women’s Center would also like to thank everyone who came out to trick or treat at the Women’s Center on
October 28. All who came agreed they had a great time! We plan to have a Holiday party sometime in December so
keep listening for updates, and be sure to attend.
We would also like to thank the staff at Bennet Infirmary for the donations they made to our flu kit project. We really
appreciate your support.
Women’s Studies Minor
Are you still undecided on your minor? The Women’s Studies minor could be the right choice for you. The minor program is
administered by Academic Affairs. The program offers courses from many different disciplines including: English, history, nursing,
political science, sociology and more. The program will enhance your time of study at UNA, and it will also be advantageous in
many careers following graduation.
If you have any questions or would like to know more about the Women’s Studies minor, please come by the Women’s Center
or call (256) 765-6198.
Thanksgiving is
November 26.
Happy
Thanksgiving to
everyone!
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Women’s Center
The Women’s Center is a collaborative effort of Rape Response and
the Women’s Studies Program. The center serves as a campus resource that remains available to all students, faculty, and staff. It
663 North Wood Ave.
Florence, AL 35632
Hours of Operation:
Monday - Friday; 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Phone: (256) 765—6198
UNIVERSITY OF
N O R T H A L A B A MA
provides a meeting place for student groups, classes, and guest
speakers. Peer educators are available to present in classrooms and
for organizational and committee meetings. Training is also available to campus groups such as RA’s, public safety, and student life
so that they may be better prepared in the face of an emergency.
The Center also provides resources, referrals, and free, confidential
HIV testing.
Notes from the Coordinator
From restoring old copper cabinet pulls to handing out Halloween candy; from arranging
speakers to address certain topics to arranging plants—all of these fall among the duties of
a coordinator. And that is where I come in.
I’ve been here for two months, and the time has just flown by. I’m here for numerous reasons, not the least of which being to help make the Women’s Center more comfortable
and inviting, a place where anyone and everyone (women and men alike) feel welcome to
study, talk, relax, eat, meet old friends and make new ones. I really look forward to meeting
each of you as you drop in.
Be sure to check our upcoming events. If you have any suggestions for additional events,
just let me know!
Emily Kelley
Women’s Center Coordinator
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