Lunchtime lectures to discuss menstrual taboos, women in the Peace Corps
The Montana State University Women’s Center will present Sack Lunch Seminar “Menstrual Madness” on Wednesday, March 11th from noon–1pm in the Strand Union Building, Room 168.
What causes the many world-wide cultural and societal taboos around menstruation? Webb will focus on the origins of menstrual shaming and the many ways it still effects people today.
“Women Serving in the Peace Corps,” another Sack Lunch Seminar, is set for Wednesday, March 25th. A trio of Returned Peace Corps Volunteers will present from noon–1pm in SUB 168.
Since its inception, women have been part of the Peace Corps, empowering other women around the world through both direct and indirect actions. Join three RPCVs who will discuss their experiences in the Corps and their hopes and actions for women’s empowerment around the globe.
The MSU Women’s Center is a department in the division of Student Success and was created to promote greater responsiveness to the needs of university women. Hours of operation are Monday through Friday from 9am–4pm during the academic year, when classes are in session. Lectures are FREE and open to the public. For more information about these and other events, visit www.montana.edu/women. •