April 22 is Earth Day

Earth Charter Initiative Earth Day Network Earth from Above Earth Island Institute Earth Site Ebsco's GreenFile The Nature Conservancy The Rainforest Site Worldwatch Institute

Women on 20's

There is a growing movement in the United States to put a woman's picture on the $20 bill. The 4 finalists are Eleanor Roosevelt, Harriet Tunman, Rosa Parks, and Wilma Mankiller.

Sexual Assault Awareness Month

• 1 is 2 Many
• Clery Center for Security on Campus
• ConsentEd
• End Violence Against Women
• National Center for Victims of Crime
• National Sexual Assault Hotline
• Not Alone
• Pandora's Project
• Rape, Abuse, & Incest National Network
• Sexual Assault Awareness Month

National Poetry Month

Academy of American Poets Bartleby Great Books Online Classic Poetry Aloud Modern American Poetry National Poetry Month Poem Generator Poetry Center Poetry Daily Poetry Foundation Poetry Society Poetry Society of America

Women's History Month

Distinguished Women Female Nobel Laureates Gifts of Speech Talking about Women's History UN Convention on Women's Rights Women in Science Women of Color Network Women who Changed the World Women Working Women's Hall of Fame Women's History - LOC Women's History Project Women's History Sourcebook Women's International Center Women's Legal History Project Women's Rights

African American History Month

Mrs. Bernice Sims, local artist & JDCC Alumna

African American Art African American Mosaic African Americans at War Black Facts Online Black History Pages Famous Black Writers Guide to Black History The History Makers Museum of the African Diaspora Reflections in Black Speak to My Heart Underground Railroad Experience

Happy Birthday Dr. King!

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., original name Michael King, Jr. (born January 15, 1929, Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.—died April 4, 1968, Memphis, Tennessee), Baptist minister and social activist who led the civil rights movement in the United States from the mid-1950s until his death by assassination in 1968. His leadership was fundamental to that movement’s success in ending the legal segregation of African Americans in the South and other parts of the United States. King rose to national prominence as head of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference, which promoted nonviolent tactics, such as the massive March on Washington (1963), to achieve civil rights. He was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1964.

"Martin Luther King, Jr.." Encyclopædia Britannica. Encyclopædia Britannica Online Academic Edition. Encyclopædia Britannica Inc., 2013. Web. 15 Jan. 2013. <http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/318311/Martin-Luther-King-Jr>. 

National Stalking Awareness Month

Launched in 2004 by the National Center for Victims of Crime, the observance of Stalking Awareness Month seeks to increase understanding of the crime of stalking and its sometimes fatal consequences. The national observance emerged from the work of the Office on Violence Against Women and the U.S. Department of Justice. For more information about stalking, please visit www.stalkingawareness.org.

Library Puzzler

Two of the following words are pronounced the same. If you know the answer, please post a comment below.
CAROL - a joyous hymn or festive song (historically also a dance)
CARREL - a small room or cubicle used for studying in a library or monastery
CORAL - the stony skeletons of marine polyps living singly or in large colonies
CORRAL - an enclosure or pen for horses, cows, or other livestock

Clery Act Resources

It's On Us
It’s on us, all of us, to stop sexual assault. Learn what you can do and take the pledge to be part of the solution at http://ItsOnUs.org

Michael H. Minger Foundation
Gail Minger shares the story of her son Michael's death and the importance of campus safety.

Nine Fires
Interviews with victims, families, and students, about the true impact of fires.

One is Too Many!
Public service announcement from the White House on putting an end to sexual violence.

Who Are You?
A tool to educate young people about the prevention of sexual violence and ethical sexual decision making.

Art meets Life

Dome of Khayyam's Tomb

In an episode of I Dream of Jeannie entitled ‘The Moving Finger’ which first aired on November 13, 1965, Jeannie has a screen test for which she recites the following verses from Edward Fitzgerald’s translation of the Rubáiyát of Omar Khayyám:

The Moving Finger writes; and, having writ,
Moves on: nor all thy Piety nor Wit
Shall lure it back to cancel half a Line, 
Nor all thy Tears wash out a Word of it.

And when like her, oh Saki, you shall pass 
Among the Guests star-scatter'd on the Grass, 
And in your joyous Errand reach the Spot 
Where I made one -- turn down an empty Glass!

Farewell Maya...

MAYA ANGELOU
4/4/1928-5/28/2014

TED: Ideas Worth Spreading

Riveting talks by remarkable people!

 http://www.ted.com/

Wall of Films

Over 500 films designed to change the world,
one mind at a time!

http://www.filmsforaction.org/walloffilms/

International Day of Happiness - March 20

A profound shift in attitudes is underway all over the world. People are now recognizing that 'progress' should be about increasing human happiness and wellbeing, not just growing the economy at all costs. All 193 United Nations member states have adopted a resolution calling for happiness to be given greater priority and March 20 has been declared as the International Day of Happiness - a day to inspire action for a happier world.

Action for Happiness Cheers Positive News Secretary General's Message Take the Pledge UN International Day of Happiness

One Billion Rising

Raising Awareness about Violence against Women
Violence against women is an issue that crosses all ethnic, cultural, and class boundaries and it is our collective responsibility to see that such violent behaviors become socially unacceptable. In the words of novelist Ursula K. Le Guin, "Having intelligence, we must not act in ignorance. Having choice, we must not act without responsibility."

One Billion Rising Website
http://www.onebillionrising.org/

International movement created to raise awareness and stop violence against women.

One Billion Rising Video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gl2AO-7Vlzk&feature=player_embedded
A 3-minute film to raise awareness about violence against women (contains disturbing imagery).

"Break the Chain"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fL5N8rSy4CU&feature=player_embedded
Music video of the One Billion Rising theme song.

Violence against Women
http://www.guardian.co.uk/society/series/violence-against-women-1bn-rising
Excellent series of videos from The Guardian UK including celebrity endorsements.

March 8th is International Women's Day

International Women's Day is a global day celebrating the economic, political and social achievements of women past, present and future. In some places like China, Russia, Vietnam and Bulgaria, International Women's Day is a national holiday.
see http://internationalwomensday.com/

International Women's Day Resources
http://internationalwomensday.com/resources.asp
This series of videos focuses on women's history, the status of women,  violence against women, and the ongoing struggle for equal rights around the world.

"One Woman"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dnq2QeCvwpw&feature=player_embedded#!
An inspiring music video from UN Women.

The Nightingale Pledge

      

The Nightingale Pledge, as recited at every Nursing pinning ceremony:   I solemnly pledge myself before God and presence of this assembly; To pass my life in purity and to practice my profession faithfully. I will abstain from whatever is deleterious and mischievous and will not take or knowingly administer any harmful drug. I will do all in my power to maintain and elevate the standard of my profession and will hold in confidence all personal matters committed to my keeping and family affairs coming to my knowledge in the practice of my calling. With loyalty will I endeavor to aid the physician in his work, and devote myself to the welfare of those committed to my care.

Universal Human Rights Month

Article I
All human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights. They are endowed with reason and conscience and should act towards one another in a spirit of brotherhood.

Article II
Everyone is entitled to all the rights and freedoms set forth in this Declaration, without distinction of any kind, such as race, colour, sex, language, religion, political or other opinion, national or social origin, property, birth or other status. Furthermore, no distinction shall be made on the basis of the political, jurisdictional or international status of the country or territory to which a person belongs, whether it be independent, trust, non-self-governing or under any other limitation of sovereignty.

Article III
Everyone has the right to life, liberty and security of person.

Happy 47th Birthday to J.K. Rowling!

According to Biography.com, J.K. Rowling was born on July 31, 1965, in Chipping Sodbury, England.  She became an international literary sensation when the first three installments of her Harry Potter book series took over the top three slots of The New York Times best-seller list. In the year 2000, Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire became the fastest-selling book in history. One of the wealthiest women in Great Britain, she now lives is Scotland with her husband Dr. Neil Murray and their children David and Mackenzie. She also has a daughter, Jessica, from a previous marriage.