Speakers include author Gloria Steinem, former Congresswoman Patricia Schroeder and Rollins College alumna and co-founder of NOW Muriel Fox, along with other key veteran feminist activists. With 500,000 active members, NOW represents the largest U.S. organization of feminist activists working toward increased awareness, political activism and equality.
“NOW involves the nationwide collaboration of women who unite around a common vision of gender equality and social change,” said Gail Sinclair, executive director of Winter Park Institute at Rollins College. “We are eager to hear our speakers’ perspectives and personal views concerning the significant milestones and future expectations of the feminist movement.”
Event Information:
All events are free and open to the public. No tickets or reservations required. Complimentary parking is available in the SunTrust/Rollins parking garage.
Where: Rollins College, 100 Holt Ave, Winter Park, FL 32789
·Women Today: An Evening with Gloria Steinem
Friday, October 28, 2011, 7:30 p.m. at Rollins College, Alfond Sports Center
Influential feminist author Gloria Steinem offers insight into what the women’s movement should prioritize today in order to effectively transform tomorrow.
Rollins Feminist Forum — “Still Moving That Mountain: Feminism, Past and Future”
Saturday, October 29, 2011, 8:30 a.m. at Rollins College, Tiedtke Concert Hall
The Rollins Feminist Forum features a conversation between activist and author Gloria Steinem and former Congresswoman and activist Patricia Schroeder, panel discussions highlighting 12 leading representatives from Veteran Feminists of America and student-led presentations of oral history projects.
Gloria Steinem and Patricia Schroeder — “Our Journey to Equality”
Saturday, October 29, 2011, 2 p.m. at Rollins College, Tiedtke Concert Hall
Influential feminist author Gloria Steinem and former Congresswoman and activist Patricia Schroeder reflect upon the early days of the feminist movement and their roles in reshaping the patriarchal landscape then and now.
Guerilla Girls on Tour — “Feminists are Funny”
Saturday, October 29, 2011, 8 p.m. at Rollins College, Tiedtke Concert Hall
The production features a collection of skits, songs, posters and parodies addressing women’s issues. TheGuerrilla Girls on Tour is a New York City-based touring theater company that creates original comedies celebrating women and their history — past, present and future.
For more information about the events, visit www.rollins.edu/wpi, or call (407) 691-1995.
