Lots of changes on the calendar for today: March 10, 2015! See the calendar in the right column for all of today’s events.
Multicultural Center, G107 Student Center, University of Missouri (901 E Rollins St)
“Caring for myself is not self-indulgence, it is self-preservation, and that is an act of political warfare.” —Audre Lorde
Join Berenice Dimas, a queer Xicana indigena scholar, activist, and health educator for an interactive workshop on tools for self-care. Berenice will introduce students to curanderismo, indigenous healing traditions of Mexico, and how these traditions can help to deal with stress, anxiety, and depression. This workshop will specifically address wellness and intersectionality within Latin@, LGBT, people of color, and social justice communities. Participants will be invited to create their own tea blend for relaxation.
Co-sponsored by the following University of Missouri Groups: Latin@ Graduate and Professional Network, Association of Latin@ American Students, Multicultural Center, Four Front, and Triangle Coalition, Wellness Resource Center, and Women’s Center.
Large Multipurpose Room, 116 Gaines/Oldham Black Culture Center, University of Missouri (813 Virginia Ave)
Mahogany Memoirs embodies the Women’s History Month 2015 theme, Weaving the Stories of Women’s Lives. Come experience the bold narratives of young women who illustrate some of the difficult experiences that go beyond their exterior and examine the internal struggles.
Updated! 8 pm – Columbia Jazz Jam
Cafe Berlin (220 N 10th St)
Previously on the calendar for Wed, Mar 11, this evening’s host band is the quintet consisting of Andrew Meyer on trombone, Greg Aker on tenor sax, Ethan Moll on guitar, Jonathan Kies on bass, Andrew Sieff on drums. The band will play the first set starting at 8, then the jam will begin. Andrew Sieff hosts the jam. Columbia Jazz Jam is an organized, open jazz jam—the perfect place for meeting other musicians, having a good time, and making great music!
