Here you can find speakers, activities, meetings, and more for students and faculty both on and off campus. Please notify us if you have an event to post.
- Condoleezza Rice to speak at MSU 2012 Freshman Convocation set for September 5
Condoleezza Rice, the former U.S. Secretary of State who is also an educator, musician and author, will speak at MSU 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 5. A limited number of tickets will be made available to the general public in August. More information, when it is available, will be announced on the MSU Convocation webpage. In connection with her appearance at MSU, Rice's memoir, "Extraordinary, Ordinary People," has been selected as MSU's 2012 freshman summer reading book. more
- MSU Women's and Gender Studies program Annual reception April 25
The College of Letters and Science invites you to attend the MSU Women's and Gender Studies program annual reception on Wed., April 25, 4-6 pm, Herrick Hall 2nd floor lounge. Come enjoy refreshments, congratulate students and meet new faculty in the program, and celebrate another year of innovative teaching and learning. Open to the public.
- Fifth annual Women's Circle of Excellence to be held April 19
The MSU College of Business will host the 5th annual Women's Circle of Excellence conference Thursday, April 19, at Riverside Country Club in Bozeman. The conference helps develop women's professional and personal success. It will include sessions on leadership, customer relations, digital marketing strategies and work/life balance. Melinda Hinson Neely, a business owner, author and marathon runner, will give the keynote presentation, "Making Life Work for You!" (Registration required) more
- Second Annual WISE Spring Fling to be held April 13
The Women in Science and Engineering's second annual WISE Spring Fling will be held at the Beall Park Recreation Center in Bozeman from 7 to 10 pm. The event provides professional development and social networking opportunities for WISE graduate students and their colleagues. more
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Professor Judith Harackiewicz (L&S Speaker Series) – Thursday, March 22, 2012, 4:00 pm – Strand Union Building, Room 233
"Promoting Interest and Performance in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Fields: The Importance of Utility Value"
Dr. Harackiewicz is Professor of Psychology, University of Wisconsin-Madison more - MSU Reel Women film series salutes women in film Thursdays throughout March
The Reel Women Film Series, a slate of thought-provoking, humorous, and inspirational films that celebrate the female experience, will be screened Thursdays throughout March and April as part of the Montana State University President's Fine Arts Series saluting women in the arts. Screenings will take place at 7 p.m. every Thursday throughout March and April, with the exception of March 15, in room 182 of the Visual Communications Building at the corner of 11th and Grant streets. Screenings will be followed by a casual discussion led by members of MSU faculty and staff and the Bozeman community. The film screenings are free and open to the public. more
- MSU President's Fine Arts Series salutes women in arts during Women's History Month
– Tuesday, March 20, 2012 - 6 pm
A visit by Jennifer Siebel Newsom, director of the film "Miss Representation," is one of the highlights of the MSU College of Arts and Architecture's President's Fine Arts Series. The series, which will salute Women's History Month, features a rich series of artistic and cultural events focusing on women in the arts. Siebel Newsom will appear in a panel including MSU President Waded Cruzado and Arni Fishbaugh, executive director of the Montana Arts Council, at the screening of "Miss Representation," which will be held at the Ellen Theater. more
- MSU math/science conference for girls seeks presenters, sponsors
Organizers of a conference at Montana State University are seeking female professionals who can present and serve as role models for junior high-aged girls interested in science and math careers. The annual conference, called Expanding Your Horizons, takes place Saturday, April 21, on the MSU campus. The deadline is Feb. 15. For more information, contact Kylie Perlinski at kylie.perlinski@gmail.com or (406) 994-7572. more
- Ed Deci talk/lunch – Thursday, September 15, 2011- flyer
12:30 to 2:00 pm – 235 SUB
5 pm – Reception for Psychology Dept and ADVANCE team – at home of Dan and Diane Gigone
Dr. Deci is Professor of Psychology and Gowen Professor in the Social Sciences, University of Rochester, Rochester, NY
- Virginia Valian talk/dinner – Friday, September 16, 2011 – schedule
Talk – 1:00 to 2:30 pm, “Why So Slow? A Campus Conversation About Gender in the Academy,” Procrastinator Theatre, SUB - For more information, please contact Affirmative Action – 994-2042
Dinner - 6:30 pm - with the President, PEC, Deans, and ADVANCE team
Dr. Valian is Distinguished Professor of Psychology and Linguistics at Hunter College and the Graduate Center of the City University of New York (CUNY); she is also co-director of the Hunter College Gender Equity Project.
- Maya Angelou to give free lecture at MSU – Tuesday, September 13, 2011
7:30 pm – Brick Breeden Fieldhouse. Angelou is a best selling author and activist. Tickets will be required for admission and will be available to the public beginning August 31 at 10 am at the Bobcat Ticket Office, TicketWest locations and online at ticketwest.com.
Sponsored by the MSU Leadership Institute
Women's Faculty Caucus (WFC)
October 26, 2010 was the Grand opening of the Family Care (Nursing) Room on campus, Hamilton Hall more
- Discussion of Research in Education Across Disciplines. Friday, April 20, 2012 11:30-12:30 in SUB 168. Lunch provided. E-mail your RSVP to gough@montana.edu by April 17.
- Spring Luncheon - Friday, March 9, 2012 at noon, SUB. Lunch will be provided. E-mail your RSVP to gough@montana.edu by March 6.
Watch the WFC Blogspot for more activities.
MSU Women's Center
Sack Lunch Seminars (Spring 2012)
Wednesdays, noon to 1 pm, SUB 168
For more information on each seminar: http://www.montana.edu/wwwwomen/sacklunch.htm
- April 4 - Be Healthy and Disease Free
Join Bozeman chiropractor, Dr. Kimberly Maxwell and empower yourself through knowedge that can help lead you to great health. - April 11 - The Voices of Survival
A panel of survivors of sexual assault will share thier experiences of healing after trauma. - April 18 - Prevention in Action: Green Dots for Men
Members of MSU's Men Stopping Rape program will highlight how MSU men are involved in the movement to address and reduce sexual violence on campus.
