Archive for the ‘Women’ Category

September 19 — In Conversation with Madeleine K. Albright

Wednesday, August 6th, 2008

The first female Secretary of State and at that time, the highest ranking woman in the history of the U.S. government. As Secretary of State, Albright reinforced America’s alliances, advocated democracy and human rights, and promoted American trade and business, labor, and environmental standards abroad. Albright is the chairperson for The Women, Faith and Development Alliance, which aims to end global poverty among women. Albright is also the first Michael and Virginia Mortara Endowed Distinguished Professor in the Practice of Diplomacy at Georgetown University School of Foreign Service. (more…)

September 19 — Smart Power: Pursuing a Global Development Agenda to Thwart Health Pandemics and Extreme Poverty

Wednesday, August 6th, 2008

If the world’s global public health threats are going to be addressed seriously, the United States will have to take the lead. But does that mean the government in DC or American citizens … or both? (more…)

September 15 — Hear Isabel Phiri discuss the challenges of theological education for women in Africa

Tuesday, August 5th, 2008

Isabel Phiri will describe the struggles of African women theologians to bring attention to gender injustice in theological education, and the efforts being made to develop theological education that properly reflects the community of men and women in Africa. (more…)

September 17 — Isabel Phiri discusses HIV/AIDS, violence against women, and notions of masculinity in Africa

Tuesday, August 5th, 2008

How is it possible to address the issues of AIDS in Africa without giving more power and protection to African women? And how can women’s status be changed without changing notions of male power and masculinity? And how can this be done without running the risk of damaging, or even destroying, traditional cultures? (more…)

November 1-16 — The Spirit & Place Festival provides dozens of opportunities for “Exploring Imagination”

Sunday, August 3rd, 2008

Where does imagination reside? Who or what is cultivating the practice of imagination? When are social, religious, and cultural boundaries appropriate? What is needed to unleash public imagination in ways that benefit our communities’ economic, social, and cultural health? These are just a few of the thought-provoking questions that will be explored across the city through performances, dance, panel discussions, exhibits, workshops, and more during the 2008 Spirit & Place Festival. (more…)

November 20 — Transgender Scott Turner Schofield explains “How to become a man in 127 easy steps.”

Friday, August 1st, 2008

When: Thursday November 20
Where: Atherton Union Reilly Room, Butler University

November 13-14 — Attend the conference, “Moving Women’s Philanthropy Forward: Influences, Intent, Impact.”

Friday, August 1st, 2008

What influences women in their philanthropic decision making? What has recent research revealed about donor intent? What is the impact of donor education on women donors? Do giving circles and women’s funds have the resources and capacity to effect social change? What are the gender differences in philanthropy and why do they matter? What leadership qualities and characteristics are needed to bring women’s philanthropy initiatives to scale? (more…)

October 22 — Discuss “French Gender Equality and the Islamic Headscarf” with historian Joan Scott.

Friday, August 1st, 2008

Butler is bringing Joan Scott to Indianapolis for a talk about the politics of Muslim veiling in France. If we are fortunate, it may be open to the public. (more…)

September 16 — Bread & Tulips (Italy, 2000)

Thursday, July 31st, 2008

Rosalba is abandoned at a rest stop during a family trip. She decides to hitch her way toward Venice, where she finds herself making a new group of friends, getting a job, and beginning to care for an oddly appealing—and suicidal—waiter. (more…)

September 17 — Jean Wilkowski, first US ambassador to an African country, discusses half a century of breaking barriers

Thursday, July 31st, 2008

Born in an era when few women sought professional careers, Wilkowski rose through the ranks at the Department of State, from Vice Consul to the first woman U.S. Ambassador to an African country and the first woman acting U.S. Ambassador in Latin America. (more…)