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V-Week 2008: 10 year anniversary

Until the Violence Stops......

V-week 2008 at St. Olaf College is dedicated to putting an end to violence against women. This year, we celebrate 10 years of dedication and activism worldwide as part of V-Day, a global movement to stop violence against women and girls. Created by Eve Ensler, author of the Vagina Monologues, V-Day is a catalyst that promotes creative events to increase awareness, raise money and revitalize the spirit of existing anti-violence organizations. All proceeds from St. Olaf College's V-Day 2008 benefit the 2008 V-Day Spotlight and the HOPE center in Faribault MN.

News:

Please consider participating in the Ole (vagina) Monologues.The St. Olaf (vagina) Monologues is the final event of V-week 2008.Held in Viking Theater at 7:30 on Sunday, Feb. 24, it is an open opportunity for students of all genders to speak out in support of ending gender and sexuality related violence. For the past two years,this has been a powerful event with songs, poems, accounts of personal experiences, stories from survivors of sexual assault, and more.Students may read, perform, and tell their own stories and work or
that of others.Send submissions and performance requests to Katilin (sublettk@stolaf.edu) ASAP. Required shortrehearsal on the afternoon of Friday, Feb 22. Performance Sunday, Feb24: performers arrive no later than 6:45.

Events:

TICKETS FOR THE VAGINA MONOLOGUES AND MERCHANDISE available Feb. 18-22 during lunch and dinner in front of the cafeteria, as well as before performances if supplies last. Tickets cost $5 and go quickly, so get yours early!

Showing of UNTIL THE VIOLENCE STOPS Sunday, Feb 17th, 8pm in the Gender and Sexuality Center (Thompson House). This documentary focues on the creation of V-Day and the complex issues surrounding violence against women.

VAGINA FACTS WELLNESS EVENT Monday, Feb. 18, 8 pm Buntrock 143. Wellness card stamps available!!!

MEN'S EVENT: WHAT MEN CAN DO TO END VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN Tuesday, Feb. 19th at 7:30 pm in the Black Ballroo. FOR MEN ONLY. A group of men will lead a training and discussion on how men can work to stop rape.

WHAT ARE FEMINISTS MOANING ABOUT? WHAT V-DAY AND FEMINISM MEAN TODAY. Wednesday, Feb. 20th at 7:30 pm in the Black Ballroom-come discuss the history of feminism, and the tradition of "talking back."

V-WEEK CARNIVAL:Thursday Feb. 21 during Community and Lunch Time, Buntrock Commons rooms 143 and 144. Come by for fun, vagina related games, crafts, info, and snacks. Fun prizes!!!

THE VAGINA MONOLOGUES Saturday, Feb 23 at 7:30 pm and Sunday, Feb 24 at 2:00 in the Lion's Pause. Tickets $5 available outside the the caf Feb 18-22 and at the door if available.

THE ST. OLAF (vagina) MONOLOGUES Sunday, Feb 24 at 7:30 pm in Viking Theater. FREE!