Feminist Fridays Press Release

Rachel Ward, Intern Coordinator

AS Gender and Sexuality Equity Center

(530) 898-5724

asgsec.ic@csuchico.edu

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

10-02-2014

The AS Gender & Sexuality Equity Center introduces FEMINIST FRIDAYS

CHICO, Calif.- The Associated Students Gender and Sexuality Equity Center (GSEC) is happy to announce that we are hosting Feminist Fridays in Trinity Commons from 10am-2pm starting October 10^th and continuing through December 5^th.  Feminist Fridays aim to empower, support, and create solidarity between activists and aspiring activists of all genders on Chico State’s campus. This semester we will be focusing on intimate partner violence, self-love, and the need for developing feminist identities. Our semester-long Feminist Friday campaign will give students, staff, faculty, and community members the opportunity to be proactive in their activism by participating in a different activity each week. All participants will receive a free button for each activity they complete. Those who choose to wear an activist-themed shirt will also be entered to win a feminist-themed basket. Winner will be selected on the last Feminist Friday of the semester, December 5th. Listed below are the themes for each week:

October: Intimate Partner Awareness 

10/10 Violence: It's Not Just Physical

10/17 Hands are Not for Hitting Pledge

10/24 Consent Couch with UMatter

10/31 Consent Video Premiere

November: Self-Love

11/7 Negativity Balloon Release

11/14 Self-Love Photo Campaign and Challenge

11/21 Positive Affirmation Exchange

December: This is What a Feminist Looks Like

12/5 I Need Feminism, Because…

For more information, please email our Women’s Program Coordinator at asgsec.wom@csuchico.edu.

The Associated Students Gender and Sexuality Equity Center [GSEC] is a student-run activist organization that strives to empower all students through its two programs: the Women’s Program and the LGBTQ+ Program. The GSEC challenges societal norms that have been used to oppress and marginalize by providing opportunities for leadership, personal development, and referral services. We offer a safe and inclusive space where the campus and community can effectively support the academic mission of the university.

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