Volume 6 | October 20, 2020

Mareyjoyce Green Women's Center t: @csuwomenscenter & i: @clestate_womens_center

Spotlight On:

"Historic and Unprecedented": Women have been hit hardest by coronavirus layoffs. Check out this revealing article by Leticia Miranda for the Institute for Women's Policy Research. "While the country's two largest economic crises- the Great Depression and the 2008 recession- left more men than women unemployed, women have been disproportionately affected by job losses as a result of the coronavirus, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics."- Leticia Miranda.

Click HERE to read more about how COVID has impacted women!

In honor of Domestic Violence Awareness Month the Journey Center for Safety & Healing (previously known as Domestic Violence & Child Advocacy Center) join the Mareyjoyce Green Women's Center in presenting indicators of unhealthy relationships and what to do if you (or someone you know) are already in one. A HUGE thank you to Megan Gergen at the Journey Center for Safety & Healing for presenting! Click HERE to view this eye-opening presentation!

Special Events Up Next!

Thursday, Oct. 22nd @ 1p  Click HERE to register for FREE!

Rebounding 101: Bounce Back from Adversity Constant Contact is hosting their Power Hour Pro Series featuring basketball Hall of Famer and small business owner Tamika Catchings. Tamika is a four-time Olympic gold medalists and a 16-year WMBA superstar who is now the general manager of the Fever and owns and operates Tea's Me Indy. This series focuses on how small businesses can overcome challenging times.

Forward: Creating Feminist Futures celebrates the 20th anniversary of The Women's Place and 100 years of women's suffrage. More broadly, against the backdrop of upcoming elections, a global pandemic, and calls for racial justice, the symposium highlights the importance of women's leadership and advocacy for equality. Thursday, Oct. 22nd @ 12p Click HERE to register for FREE!

For more agenda details and info on presenters click HERE.

What If Mom Went back to School? The Effects for Both Generations When Mothers Return to School. Check out this recorded session from our sister-center at The Ohio State University. This presentation is in collaboration with The National Center for Student Parent Programs (www.collegewithkids.org). Click HERE to view!

The National Women's History Museum Presents...

Women Pioneers of Computer Programming Watch this recorded program from the National Women's History Museum about 6 women mathematicians who were hired by the US Army in 1943 to set up and operate the Army's newest top-secret in World War II. This weapon was called the Electric Numerical Integrator and Computer (ENIAC) and was the first of its kind. These women figured out how to wire the ENIAC to complete 300 multiplications per second, again unheard of at this time!

Virtual Field Trip! Click HERE to watch & learn more about these women trailblazers!

Click HERE to watch & learn more about Katherine and her amazing accomplishments!

Katherine Johnson and the Mathematics of the Space Race Watch this recorded program on the integral part Katherine Johnson played at NASA as one of the women "computers", assisting and determining the geometry for space orbit during America's space race in the 1950's and 60's. Katherine was one of the first African-American women to work as a NASA Scientist! This program sets out to teach the mathematical concepts behind space orbit and highlights the women who sent America's astronauts into space!

Fab Five: Five Entertaining Women The Biographies of the Fab Five showcases women who have made and continue to make history but have traditionally been overlooked. The Fab Five in this month's edition are women in entertainment. "Five entertaining women who have and are defying odds, challenging norms, and expanding creative opportunities for women in the film and entertainment industries." -National Women's History Museum. Featuring Florence Lawrence, Ava DuVernay, Anna May Wong, Rita Moreno, & Lucille Ball!

Click HERE to learn more about these women creators & entertainers!

New Opportunities!

Ohio's Women's Entrepreneurship Day  Thursday, Nov. 19th Register TODAY! The Ohio's Women's Entrepreneurship Day (WED) is part of a global movement that celebrates, empowers and supports women in business to alleviate poverty. Social and Cleveland-native Wendy Diamond launched the organization in 2014. Diamond sought to bring more support and awareness to the global impact of women in business. Click HERE to learn more and register for $25 or send us an email telling us why we should pay for you to attend!

The Women's Center would like to sponsor 4 students to attend this educational and inspirational event!  Please email womenscenter@csuohio.edu with a short response on why you would like to attend!

Hiring for May 2021!  Click HERE to learn more!

Studying IT? Need an Internship? Medical Mutual is Accepting Summer 2021 Intern Applications NOW! With this internship you will gain business and technology experience from a community focused company. Opportunities include in-depth, on-the-job experience with classroom training, actual projects, mentoring, networking and team building! All working towards identifying strengths and developing professional skills that will help advance career goals. Apply via CSU Career Service's Handshake or contact Ashley.Johnson@medmutual.com for more info

Weekly Programming

We aren't on campus but we are OPEN! Need to chat or connect with on or off-campus resources? Need a morale boost or assistance navigating university life? Contact us- we are here to help!  Email womenscenter@csuohio.edu or call 216.687.4674

Follow us on instagram @clestate_womens_center

Follow us on Twitter @CSUWomensCenter

Visit our Website

Superhero Support Hour Join us for some social and support from fellow moms who get it! Thursdays 3-4p.  Email womenscenter@csuohio.edu with your name, CSU ID #, and event name for Zoom login info.

Resources to Check Out!

The National Center for Student Parent Programs The National Center for Student Parent Program's mission is to promote and support student parent services in the pursuit of degree completion and career development. They offer a variety of programs and scholarships aimed towards helping student parents succeed. To learn more about their offerings visit collegewithkids.org.  Click HERE to view a list of scholarships available!

FREE Zoom through CSU! Did you know that you, yes YOU, have your own Zoom account through CSU? You can set up your own video calls, meet with professors, host an organization meeting or chat with CSU friends! To learn how to access and download Zoom on your device click HERE.

Soroptimist International of Cleveland: Live Your Dream Award! Soroptimist International of Cleveland is awarding motivated women who are the primary financial supporters of their families. Cash awards are meant to offset any costs associated with the efforts to attain higher education including; tuition, books, supplies, childcare, or transportation costs. The deadline to apply is Nov. 15. Click HERE to apply today!