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“To promote and maintain a positive and supportive climate for women at the University and to provide linkages with women and women’s organizations throughout the state of Maine.”

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A Series of Films and Discussions About Reproductive Rights
Public Event.

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Location First Floor in Fernald Hall Room 102

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More Info **In order to protect everyone’s privacy we have made the attendants list private. We hope this discretion makes you feel more comfortable.

FIRST PRESENTATION
- When: Monday November 7th
- Times: 11:30am-1:30pm AND 6:00-8:00pm
- Film: “Vera Drake”; Set in the 1950′s, a film exposing the secret practice of a caring wife and mother of two. When things take a turn for the worst, Vera must face the law.
- A discussion to follow after film.

SECOND PRESENTATION
- When: Thursday November 10th
- Time: 5:30-7:30pm
- Film: “Jane”; A documentary film reveals the story of a secret women-run collective that took matters into their own hands when abortion was illegal and created a safe underground network in the Chicago area.
- Discussion to follow with SPECIAL GUEST- a MEMBER OF THE ORIGINAL COLLECTIVE from 1969-1973.

Monday 11:30 am- 2pm  November 14   6-8:00pm

Tuesday, November 15, 6:00-7:30pm  “Abortion Diaries” Presentation

The WAGE Project Workshop; $tart $mart 

As a female college graduate, you will earn $1.2 million less than the young man standing next to you.  Don’t let this happen to you.  The University of Maine and The WAGE Project think you’re just the person to change this.  Join us for $tart $mart, a hands-on workshop that shows you how to benchmark salary ranges in your field and negotiate for the job you want.

When:   SPRING SEMESTER DATE  6:00-9:00  WHERE: Women’s Resource Center, 102 Fernald Hall  FMI/CONTACT: Lindsey.Lachance@umit.maine.edu

Sponsored by The WAGE Project and The Women’s Resource Center

Please RSVP to Lindsey.Lachance@umit.maine.edu

 “Working Women in Maine Indicators for Progess Five-Year Report” is   available by clicking on the link provided here:   http://www.mainewomen.org/assets/files/Working%20Women%20in%20Maine%20April%202011.pdf    If anyone would like a electronic copy,  please contact our office either by phone 207-581-1508 or by e-mail at Faye.Boyle@umit.maine.edu.    

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