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19th Biennial Meeting of The Society for Menstrual Cycle Research (SMCR)
When: June 2-4, 2011
Where: Chatham University
More information and registration available online.
Contact: Dr. Peggy Stubbs, mstubbs@chatham.edu, Conference Coordinator, SMCR board member
The event will feature keynote speaker, Dr. Sharra Vostral, Associate Professor of Gender and Women's Studies and History at the University of Illinois, and author of Under Wraps: A History of Menstrual Hygiene Technology (2008)
Plenary panel topics include:
- Stigma associated with the menstrual cycle
- sustainable menstrual management in developing and developed countries
Wing & A Prayer Pittsburgh Players Join the improvisational InterPlay troupe, Wing & a Prayer Pittsburgh Players at the Pittsburgh Center for the Arts. The improvisational troupe and guest performance artists will use InterPlay forms to respond to two Associated Artists of Pittsburgh exhibits titled, Halo and Extremes. When: Tuesday May 3rd, from 5:30 to 8 pm. Where: Pittsburgh Center for the Arts, 6300 Fifth Ave, 15232 Cost: $5 (includes refreshments)
Please join The Midwife Center for its 6th annual Let Them Eat Cake! event, scheduled for 7:30-10:00 Saturday, May 7, 2011 at the Pittsburgh Opera. This year's theme is "Six Degrees of Separation." The event features a cake decorating and tasting contest, bar and hors d'oeuvres, music, and silent auction. Tickets are available for purchase at $40 each in advance, $50 at the door. $65 tickets can be purchased for access to the exclusive VIP reception for bakers featuring a performance by the Pittsburgh Opera.
Adagio Celebrates 40 Years! Join Adagio in celebrating 40 years of serving women and families in Western Pennsylvania. The event will feature keynote speaker Victoria Kennedy, whom The New York Times calls Ted Kennedy's closest confidante in politics and in life. When: Thursday, May 19, 2011; 5:30pm reception, keynote to start at 6:30pm Where: Rodef Shalom, 4905 Fifth Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15213 Tickets: $75; registration available at www.adagiohealth.org
What's in your child's backpack? An update on new tobacco and nicotine products marketed to youth. Featured Speaker: Lee Rutledge-Falcione, MPH, Executive Director, Washington County Health Partners This presentation will focus on new tobacco and nicotine products that appeal to youth by looking and tasting like candy; being easy to disguise their use; and having a cheap price and cool packaging. Following Lee's presentation we will have a discussion led by Cele Fichter-DeSando on strategies for intervention. When: Thursday, May 5, 2011 Time: 1:30 - 3:30 pm Where: Rodef Shalom Congregation 4905 Fifth Avenue (Corner of Fifth and Morewood) Pittsburgh, PA 15213 RSVP: On or before May 2, 2011: 412-322-8321 or bhuffman@tobaccofreeallegheny.org If you are unable to attend, please feel free to send a representative from your organization or to share this invitation with others.
PROGRESS (Program for Research and Outreach on Gender Equity in Society) Workshop When: Saturday, May 7, 2011; 8:30am - 1:00pm Where: Carnegie Mellon University (8:30 AM - 1 PM) PROGRESS (Program for Research and Outreach on Gender Equity in Society) strives to examine and address the critical issue of gender inequity by providing negotiation tools and sound academic research that empower all women and girls to reach their full potential. This is a fun and interactive day for girls and a not to be missed event for women! Space is limited and registration is on a first come, first serve basis. Please visit the secure registration link to register. Limited scholarships are available, please do not hesitate to contact Ayana Ledford or call 412.268.8650 with any questions. | 
