Collegian February 20, 1986 There will be no classes at Behrend College March 3-10, in honor of National Women's History Week. Well, Spring Break had something to do with it t 00.... But, this year, as you head out for the beach, take time out to remember the women who shaped and continue to shape our world. Women Today is offering you this contest as a chance to test your knowledge about some great women of the past and present. Circle your answers, and return this form to the RUB Desk.. The winner will receive 25 dollars, Susan- B. Anthony's, of course. In case of a tie, the winner will be chosen in a random drawing. The prize will be presented on Wed., April 18-19 & 24-27 Call: 898-6331f0r reservations Sponsors Women In History Cash Contest March 19, at 7:00 p.m. in Reed Lecture Hall at the talk by Erie County Executive Judy Lynch. Good Luck, and have a great break! 1. Who is the current presi dent of the -National Organization of Women? a. Betty Friedan b. Olga Ford • c. Ellie Smeal 2. Who was the first woman to run for Congress? a. Charlotte Perkins Gilman b. Elizabeth Cady Stanton c. Eleanor McGovern 3. The current film "Out of Africa" is based on this author's autobiographical novel, published in 1937. • " 4 0' •Cf. J~ ~~~~ omen Toda 4. In what year did the U.S.S.R. extend suffrage to women? a. 1902 b. 1917 c. 1885 . 6. Indian legends of Erie County speak of a great queen who led the Erie tribe in the mid-1600's. She con trolled the territory from what is now Buffalo, NY to Toledo, OH. What was the -:~:=: ~; ; j. F' l . _ ~r_ a. Cassidy McKay b. Emily Dickenson c. Isak Dinesen 5. What year did the United States grant women suffrage? a. 1917 b. 1900 - c. 1920 feature queen's name? a. Dark Star b. Gegosasa c. Benjami 7. Born into slavery in 1797, this woman became one of the most eloquent speakers of her time, speak ing out against racial and sexual discrimination. Her name was... a. Mother Jones b. Rosalie McFall c. Sojourner Truth 8. Behrend College has one active on-campus women's organization. It is called "Women a. Next Thursday b. Today c. Apparently 9. The Women's History Hall of Fame is located on MESSIAH LUTHERAN CHURCH Eastern and Gray Ave. Phone 899-6386 The Rev. Martin Roth, Pastor* WESLEYVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH Buffalo Road and Market St. Phone 899-9243 The Rev. George Schoonmaker, Pastor* EAST ERIE ASSEMBLY OF GOD 2653 saltsman Rd. Phone 899-5247 The Rev. Cliff Hamilton, Pastor* the site of the first Women's Rights Convention. The Hall is in... a. Fayetteville, NC b. Boston, Mass c. Seneca Falls, NY 10. Finally, a speCial BONUS question. The best selling author Maya Angelou is especially important to Behrend students this year because: a. She wrote the prize win ning autobiography, I Know Why The Caged Bird Sings b. of her eloquent, inspir ing speaking ability c. She is scheduled to speak at Behrend's spring Symposium on Women and Blacks: Gifts, Goals and Bar riers on April 19-20. Answers will appear in the next issue of The Collegian. TROUBLED? NEED TO TALK? WE CAN HELP...WE CARE ABOUT YOU! PENN STATE-BEHREND CAMPUS MINISTRY Student Affairs Reed Building 898-6245 OFF CAMPUS WORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES BUS TRANSPORTATION AVAILABLE FOR 11:00 a.m. SERVICES BUS LEAVES REED 10:15 a.m. SUNDAYS ST. JAMES R.C. CHURCH 2635 Buffalo Road Phone 899-6178 The Rev. Robert W. Cohan, Pastor WESLEYVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 3306 South Street 899-3302 The Rev. Jerry Schmidt, Pastor ON CAMPUS WORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES ROMAN CATHOLIC MASS with The Rev. Ron Toven* (Fr. Ron) SATURDAYS, 5:30 p.m. in THE REED LECTURE HALL PENN STATE-I3EHREND CAMPUS MINISTRY *Participating Campus Ministry Office Clergy
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