Campus Engagement

UCF Campus Engagement Requirement

As part of your engagement breakdown in a Women’s Studies course, you are going to participate in the intellectual and cultural community here at UCF. To that end, twice during the semester you will attend Women’s Studies approved events on campus (guest speakers, discussions, panels, art shows, film screenings) and the first class session after the event you will turn in your “WST Event Verification Form.” Then, within a week of attending the event you will turn in a 400-500 word reflection paper via your blog on the event.

The 400-500 word reflection paper should be submitted in MLA format. This paper is a reflection of your thoughts about the event you attended. Your paper may include questions about the event, arguments on the issue raised by the speaker or film, or some relevant points not covered. You may disagree with the topic or speaker and criticize a point of view—just stick to specifics. Remember to write about what was said, not just how you feel about having to attend the event.

*This list may be updated throughout the semester as new events become scheduled. However, there is no guarantee that new events will be added. Therefore, plan in advance!CIVIC ENGAGEMENT LIST of events:

1.     M.C. Santana, September 15, 2012, Women’s Health Panel, Planned Parenthood Federation of America (PPFA) is proud to announce the 2012 Youth Organizing and Policy Institutes (YOPI’s). The Southeast YOPI will be held here at UCF! Join us for 3 days of skills and issue based trainings, and learn to organize and advocate for sexual health and reproductive rights. Learn More: www.facebook.com/YOPISoutheast/ Register: www.regonline.com/yopi

2.     Successful Women Seminar Series – Dr. M.C. Santana. September 18, 2012. 3:00 – 4:00pm, Location TBD."What else do you do? The life of a woman professor: "Discovering the Community around you"

3.     M.C. Santana, Happy Hour, College of Education, “What a Photo Is Really Saying: Pedagogical Insight into Visual Literacy” Wed. September 26, 2012, 4:30-5:30, Teaching Academy Room, No pre-registration is necessary.

4.     M. C. Santana, Office of Diversity Initiatives, The Purity Myth (documentary and discussion), The Purity Myth:The Virginity Movement’s War Against Women. In the video, The Purity Myth, Jessica Valenti, the “poster girl for third-wave feminism,” explores the myth that the worth of a woman depends on what she does – or does not do – sexually.  Through facilitated discussion, this workshop examines Valenti’s assertions and arguments. September 27, 3:00-4:30, Location TBD.

5.     Women’s Studies faculty (Preston-Sidler, Tweed and Santana) Panel on “Good Boys and True” UCF Theater, Friday, October 5, 2012, 6:45 PM

6.     Meredith Tweed, M. C. Santana, Hispanic American Student Association, Panel on “Race, Gender and Identity” October 3, 2012 10:30-11:30, Location, Dr. Cecilia Milanes classroom.

7.     Anupama Rao, India and the Caste Question, September 13, 2012, 3:00-4:30 Pegasus Ballroom.

8.     Alison Thompson, Women and Leadership: A Global Perspective, October 30, 2012, 3:00-5:00 UCF Student Union, Cape Florida Ballroom.

9.     Corban Addison, A Walk Across the Sun: Abolishing Modern Slavery, November 1, 2012, 3:00-4:30, Student Union, Cape Florida Ballroom.