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Social Justice Project – Spring 2021 Events

Consent Week Student-Athlete Panel February 9, 2021, at 3:00 P.M. Student leaders from athletics will speak about their experiences as active bystanders and advocates for creating a culture of respect on Shepherd’s campus and within the community.  Rampulse Event
“Consent Is” Campaign February 10, 2021, at 8:00 A.M. Submit a photo of you holding a writing sign or piece of paper of what consent means to you via Instagram–you can message or tag @su_sjp!  Rampulse Event
Leaders for a Change in the Mountain State February 19, 2021, at 3:00 P.M. Join us over Zoom for a virtual panel discussion featuring social activists who empower communities across West Virginia.  During the discussion, the panelists will explore the challenges facing the state and what work lies ahead to build a more resilient West Virginia.   Rampulse Event
“And She Could Be Next” Film Screening, Episode 1 March 8, 2021, at 6:00 P.M. And She Could Be Next tells the story of a defiant group of women of color—candidates and organizers—who are transforming politics from the ground up. And She Could Be Next asks whether democracy itself can be preserved—and made stronger—by those most marginalized. Rampulse Event
Searching for Suffrage: Book Talk with Author Kimberly Hamlin March 9, 2021, at 12:00 P.M. In honor of Women’s History Month, join Manuscript Division experts for a discussion with Dr. Kimberly A. Hamlin about her new book, Free Thinker: Sex, Suffrage, and the Extraordinary Life of Helen Hamilton Gardener (New York, NY: W.W. Norton & Company, 2020).  Rampulse Event
Virtual Women Filmmakers Festival March 10, 2021, at 5:30 P.M. Join the Smithsonian American Art Museum for our third annual Women Filmmakers Festival that highlights women artists working outside the Hollywood game, making their own rules and seeking adventurous audiences for their bold visions. This year the festival will take place virtually, with screenings of three groundbreaking video artworks throughout March 2021. Rampulse Event
“And She Could Be Next” Film Screening, Episode 2, and Q&A March 15, 2021, at 6:00 P.M.  And She Could Be Next tells the story of a defiant group of women of color—candidates and organizers—who are transforming politics from the ground up. And She Could Be Next asks whether democracy itself can be preserved—and made stronger—by those most marginalized. Join the filmmakers afterward for a live Q&A session with the audience. Rampulse Event
Affinity Mixer April 1, 2021, at 5:30 P.M. Come meet the members of Black Student Union, Disability Advocacy Group, Global Shepherd Students, Shepherd Environmental Organization, Students for Reproductive Rights, and Gender-Sexuality Alliance! There will be a Kahoot! with prizes, opportunities to ask questions, and hang out with some cool people!  Rampulse Event
Images Inspire Empowerment April 7, 2021, at 5:30 P.M.
Part 1 of the Wise Stories and Empowerment Series! Join Dr. Kate Hoof and Dr. Chiquita Howard-Bostic as they show participants how to get the most out of Zoom and Canva. All participants will use images to share empowerment stories and unique experiences.
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Mindfulness Workshop: Healing through Connecting Bodies, Worth, and Empowerment April 8, 2021, at 5:30 P.M. Part 2 of the Wise Stories and Empowerment Series! Through mindful movement, yoga, breathing practices, and reflection, participants will practice the art of nourishing and tending our true home within our mind, body, and spirit. Rampulse Event
Theater Workshop: Theatrical Empowerment and Social Transformation April 12, 2021, at 6:00 P.M.  Part 3 of the Wise Stories and Empowerment Series! Theater performance and storytelling will guide basic techniques for use of the body and physical gestures to convey emotions.  Participants will explore the impact of voice sound, pacing, and intonation, and communicate conflict clearly and responsibly. Rampulse Event
Poetry Workshop: Wisdom and Revolution through Poetry
April 13, 2021, at 5:30 P.M. Part 4 of the Wise Stories and Empowerment Series! Poetry will incite a common purpose. Participants will be led in guided poetry, a team writing activity that inspires social change, and they will generate their own poems. Rampulse Event
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusivity Leadership Training April 15, 2021, at 5:30 P.M. Final and Featured Event of the Wise Stories and Empowerment Series! This training will address diversity, equity, and inclusivity leadership success strategies about civility principles, managing change, emotional capital, and self-assessment and reflection. Rampulse Event
Green Eggs and SAAM April 19, 2021, at 10:00 A.M.  Join in for an egg hunt across campus!  Each egg contains a fact or a myth about Sexual assault and information about where to return the egg.  Every person who returns an egg will get a FREE T-Shirt and will be entered into a drawing for either a $30 Amazon Gift Card or a Shepherd University Blanket and Mug.  Only 50 eggs will be hidden, so hurry so you don’t miss out! Rampulse Event
Re-Group, Re-Grow, Re-Center April 22, 2021, at 3:00 P.M. We invite all campus and community members to join in on Earth Day to take part in a spring cleansing, to let go of the trauma we have endured, particularly over the last year, move forward together, embracing our natural capacity for empathy and setting intentions for the future. We will engage in mindfulness activities and dialogue to empower one another, build resilience, and strengthen our community. Rampulse Event
Kahoot! Earth Day Edition April 22, 2021, at 8:00 P.M. Are you a true environmentalist? Would you like to learn more about our beautiful Mother Earth? Would you like to learn fun facts you can tell your friends and family? Do you like Kahoot quizzes? If you answered “YES” to any of these questions, then this event is for YOU! Join us on our Kahoot Quiz: Earth Day Edition! to celebrate Earth Day! There will be prizes for the 3 top places with the most points. Rampulse Event
Earth Day Town Clean Up April 23, 2021, at 9:00 A.M. Let’s all celebrate Earth Day by cleaning out our beautiful campus and hometown of Shepherdstown! Small steps can turn into bigger steps, and they can inspire others to make small changes too. The more people making small changes, the better! Rampulse Event