Weekly FMLA meetings are held on Tuesdays at 6 p.m. in Washington Hall room 308, unless otherwise noted. These meetings are a forum for discussion, speakers, special projects, and social events. Please contact the FMLA at femini@wm.edu for more detailed information or to join the FMLA listserv.
Love Your Body Day (September)
"Love Your Body Day" is a national event, sponsored by the National Organization for Women. Celebrations from previous years included a film screening about how the media objectifies women and a discussion about what women love about our bodies.
National Women and Girls in Sports Day (February)
"National Women & Girls in Sports Day" is a national celebration of women's involvement and achievement in sports. Previous years' events have included speakers, discussions on Title IX, and information on W&M women's sporting events.
Women’s ‘s History Month (March)
"Women's History Month" happens in the month of March and is a nationwide occurrence. Celebrations generally include movie screenings, discussions, speakers, and more.
Sexual Assault Awareness Week (April)
"Sexual Assault Awareness Week" is, as the name implies, a weeklong campus-wide event which generally culminates in "Take Back the Night," a rally and march that is one of our organization's most well-known events. Events held during the week, besides "Take Back the Night," include movie screenings, discussions, speakers, musicians, and more. The purpose is to raise awareness of the often-ignored problem of sexual assault in general and, in particular, how it affects women. (However, male sexual assault victims are also recognized during this week and are invited to share in the events and/or speak about their experiences if they wish.)
Take Back the Night (April)
Take Back the Night is a part of Sexual Assault Awareness Week.
