Picture A Scientist chronicles the groundswell of researchers who are writing a new chapter for women scientists. Biologist Nancy Hopkins, chemist Raychelle Burks, and geologist Jane Willenbring lead viewers on a journey deep into their own experiences in the sciences, ranging from brutal harassment to years of subtle slights. Along the way, from cramped laboratories to spectacular field stations, we encounter scientific luminaries - including social scientists, neuroscientists, and psychologists - who provide new perspectives on how to make science itself more diverse, equitable, and open to all.

The screening will be followed by a panel discussion with some of UConn's own scientists and members of the WiSTEM mentoring program.

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83187522368?pwd=R0Izd3VBSzI3a3RHMUVXRXpkYUJCUT09&from=addon

The Start Smart workshop is specifically designed to empower college students about to enter the job market with the skills and confidence to successfully negotiate their salary and benefits packages. By learning strategies and practicing effective language, participants gain valuable skills they can use throughout their lives — well beyond their next negotiation.

This is a free workshop, but registration is required by Friday, 4/2 at https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=fqjxFyUqqk65351DkDSwgDnemnLUHuZFlD4KY7voAeFURUZMSTBPRE1HQzM2ODA2REtMUktUSVZQMy4u

The Out to Lunch Gender, Sexuality, and Community is an academic lecture and discussion series with guest scholars and community activists from various disciplines examining a variety of topics related to gender identity, gender expression, and sexuality. Each semester offers a broad sampling of the areas.

The Spring 2021 semester is co-sponsored by the Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies Department (http://wgss.uconn.edu).

Today's lecture is entitled, "Trans/Non-binary survivors in the whirlwind of a triple pandemic: Resistance and Resilience" and will be presented by michael munson (he/they/any).

Synopsis: The existence of trans and non-binary survivors of sexual assault, intimate partner violence, and stalking is not new. Cultural changes over the past several years have added layers of complication, challenge, as well as renewed commitment to shifting the gender-presumptive paradigms, reducing barriers to accessing care and services, and enhancing circles support and embodied resilience. Content will focus on:

* Trans-specific statistics on victimization and harm
* Trans-specific ACEs (Adverse Childhood Experiences)
* The implications of the triple pandemic
* Barriers to accessing services
* Practical steps anyone can take to improve the lives of trans and non-binary survivors

Biography: michael munson is the Executive Director of FORGE, an organization focused on improving the lives of trans and non-binary individuals by building stronger connections, providing resources, and empowering growth through knowledge. FORGE is a national training and technical assistance provider funded through the Department of Justice, Office on Violence Against Women and the Office for Victims of Crime. Munson’s educational background is in psychology, with an emphasis on trauma-informed care and non-traditional healing modalities. His work on violence against trans and non-binary individuals stresses the intersectionality between complex components of identity, experience, and societal constructs that can both spur violence, as well as catalyze healing for individuals and communities. He is passionate about engaging professionals to embrace these complexities and learn key skills to better serve their clients/constituents.

This lecture was presented on April 1, 2021 and was recorded for the purpose of UConn-affilited folx to enjoy outside of the virtual classroom setting. If you are affiliated with UConn and have a UConn email address and netID, please register to be notified when the recording has been made available at: https://rainbowcenter.uconn.edu/out-to-lunch-lecture-series/

Do you ever find yourself thinking you don't deserve the place that you've earned? Or that someone has made a mistake in allowing you to be where you are? This workshop will take a broad view of Imposter Syndrome, with a mix of information, practical tips and tricks, and a safe space for swapping stories (anonymously if you choose!).

https://uconn-cmr.webex.com/uconn-cmr/j.php?MTID=m53e09d1dc6f6c85b3e20a46c82f6c60d

It’s time for LUNAFEST 2021! Wednesday, April 28

Now in its 20th year, LUNAFEST was the first traveling film festival celebrating stories by women, about women. We hope you will join us to hear these powerful untold stories & together we'll raise awareness, support the UCONN WOMEN’S CENTER, and champion change directly with our community.

The 2021 Season features seven (7) short films will compel discussion, make you laugh, tug at your heartstrings and motivate you to make a difference in your community. Incredibly diverse in style and content, LUNAFEST is united by a common thread of exceptional storytelling - by, for and about women. Collectively, LUNAFEST films captivate audiences, compel dialogue and arm those who participate with both the knowledge and the motivation to make a difference in their communities. For more information about the films, please visit https://www.lunafest.org/filmmakers

Tickets for students are $10 and general admission is $20. The link for ticket sales is: https://watch.eventive.org/lunafest/play/607de99f7053330067915feb.

The film will be available for viewing beginning at 5pm on Wednesday. (total running time of 86 minutes - recommended viewing ages of 16+)

We hope you will join us for the discussion following the films 7:30 pm at https://uconn-cmr.webex.com/uconn-cmr/j.php?MTID=m4bec098567469fb508885bec21b9d417