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Events:
Michigan Women's Studies Association
Annual Meeting and Luncheon
Saturday, April 18, 2009
11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
Coral Gables
Restaurant, 2838 E. Grand River Ave., East Lansing
MWSA members are invited to enjoy sandwiches, salads, and
dessert during a short business meeting and review of the organization's
2008 accomplishments. Guest speaker Judy Karandjeff, executive director
of the Michigan Women's Commission, is also slated to speak on the
status of policy issues of concern to Michigan's women. Luncheon price:
$20 a person. To reserve a space, contact the Michigan Women's
Historical Center at (517) 484-1880 by Wednesday, April 15.
Exhibits:
The Michigan Women’s
Hall of Fame
The Hall
of Fame features more than 200 historical and
contemporary women of Michigan who have been
inducted since 1983. This permanent exhibit
offers introductions to and highlights of each of these women.
"Votes for Women"
This returning exhibit chronicles the history of the
women's suffrage movement. You'll be introduced to national leaders such
as Susan B. Anthony and Elizabeth Cady Stanton as well as Michigan women
who figured prominently in the movement, including May Stocking Knaggs
(Bay City), Anna Howard Shaw (Big Rapids), and Sojourner Truth (Battle
Creek). Among the many interesting artifacts is a copy of the Women's
Century Calendar dated 1900 which is signed by Anthony.
"Potpourri: Textile Art by Jacquie
Vaughan and Students of Shabazz Academy"
February 8-April 24, 2009
How much does a teacher's style and sensibility affect those of her
students? Make up your own mind after you visit the "Potpourri" exhibit
at the Historical Center. The works of artist/teacher Jacquie
Vaughan, whose handspun yarn and textiles have been displayed at the
National Folk Festival, are featured alongside those
of her students at Lansing's Shabazz
Public School Academy in
this dynamic exhibit exploring a broad range of fiber techniques: spinning,
dyeing, felt making, weaving, and beading.
"Creating a Community: The Early Women of Lansing"
March 8-August 30, 2009
To
help celebrate Lansing's sesquicentennial, the Michigan Women's
Historical Center welcomes back this exhibit highlighting the
contributions of the community's first female teachers, doctors,
ministers, librarians, and suffrage leaders just to name a few.
Artifacts owned by several of these women plus hands-on activities for
young visitors make this a must-see attraction for 2009. |
