BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//The W - ECPv6.17.4.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.muw.edu X-WR-CALDESC:Events for The W REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20250309T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20251102T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20260308T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20261101T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20270314T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20271107T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260930T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260930T170000 DTSTAMP:20260825T190355Z CREATED:20260825T190252Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260825T190355Z UID:10012920-1790784000-1790787600@www.muw.edu SUMMARY:Feminist Book Club: Charlotte Perkins Gillman's The Yellow Wallpaper DESCRIPTION:1884 Fellow Lessa Harvey’s Feminist Book Club returns for Fall 2026 with a discussion of Charlotte Perkin’s Gilman’s short story\, “The Yellow Wallpaper.” \nJoin us at Friendly City Books in downtown Columbus for a conversation about this early feminist text. URL:https://www.muw.edu/event/feminist-book-club-charlotte-perkins-gillmans-the-yellow-wallpaper/ LOCATION:Friendly City Books\, 109 5th Street North\, Columbus\, 39701\, United States CATEGORIES:Campus Event,Community Events,Cultural Calendar,Social,Students,Women's Mission ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.muw.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Gilman-The-Yellow-Wallpaper.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Women's College":MAILTO:womenscollege@muw.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261005T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261005T170000 DTSTAMP:20260911T211759Z CREATED:20260909T202440Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T211759Z UID:10012938-1791216000-1791219600@www.muw.edu SUMMARY:Deciphering Revolutionary-Era Documents with Dr. Anne Crafton DESCRIPTION:Have you ever tried to read a letter written by your great-great-someone or other and been stumped by the arching loops and dramatic flourishes of their handwriting? Historians\, including literary historians like The W’s own Dr. Anne Crafton\, encounter this problem in their research and have developed a whole art around the work of reading very old handwritten documents. It’s called paleography\, and Dr. Crafton is offering a crash-course in this one-of-a-kind workshop. Join us in Fant Memorial Library’s computer lab (aka\, Digital Classroom or 24/7 Lab) to learn how its done! \nAfter a brief presentation\, participants will have the opportunity to practice their new knowledge by transcribing documents from early American history. In particular\, and as part of our America 250 celebrations\, we’ll be encouraging people to participate in the Library of Congress’ By the People project\, helping to create text-searchable\, accessible transcriptions of primary sources from the Revolutionary Era. There are many documents from the Women of the Early Republic collections that still need transcribing\, and we want our community to contribute to this important work. Additional documents from the nation’s early years are available on From the Page\, so we have plenty of opportunities available. \nThis event is free and open to the public.​ It is part of the America 250 series of special events co-sponsored by Mississippi University for Women\, the Mississippi School for Math and Science\, and the Columbus-Lowndes Public Library. The series provides opportunities to reflect on the American experiment as we mark the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. URL:https://www.muw.edu/event/deciphering-revolutionary-era-documents-with-dr-anne-crafton/ LOCATION:Digital Classroom Fant Memorial Library CATEGORIES:America 250,Campus Event,Students,ThoughtfulLearning ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.muw.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Event-Calendar-Featured-Images.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261019T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261019T200000 DTSTAMP:20260911T211957Z CREATED:20260216T215319Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T211957Z UID:10012426-1792432800-1792440000@www.muw.edu SUMMARY:Film Screening & Costume Contest: "The Soul of All America" DESCRIPTION:Mississippi University for Women presents “The Soul of All America\,” the fifth episode from the new Ken Burns documentary\, The American Revolution\, but this time\, we’re dressing up for Halloween! Come in your most authentic Revolutionary garb; the best-dressed patriot will win a prize! \nThe fifth episode covers the period from December 1777 through May 1780. George Washington and the Continental Army spend the winter at Valley Forge\, Pennsylvania. Conditions are horrible. Many soldiers are sick\, clothing is scarce\, and men go for days with barely any food. People die\, and as morale plummets\, other men simply go home. There is talk of mutiny. Slowly\, Washington turns things around\, but the French-American alliance changes the war and moves it to other theaters:  the sea\, in Indian Country\, and in the South. Navies battle off England and in the Caribbean\, while armies advance in Indian Country and the South; the British take Charleston. Learn more about the episode\, the key players\, and critical documents at PBS. \n​The entire documentary is 6 episodes total with each episode running approximately 2 hours in length. The W is showing all episodes throughout 2026. \n​Admission is free and open to the public.​ This event is part of the America 250 series of special events co-sponsored by Mississippi University for Women\, the Mississippi School for Math and Science\, and the Columbus-Lowndes Public Library. The series provides opportunities to reflect on the American experiment as we mark the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. \n​For more information\, call the MUW Department of History\, Political Science\, and Geography at (662) 329-7390. URL:https://www.muw.edu/event/film-screening-costume-contest-the-soul-of-all-america/ LOCATION:Nissan Auditorium (Inside Parkinson Hall) CATEGORIES:Academic Calendar,America 250,Campus Event,Community Events,Film,Students,ThoughtfulLearning ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.muw.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/The-American-Revolution-PBS-Film-Poster-scaled.jpg GEO:33.493240356445;-88.419136047363 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261027T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261027T200000 DTSTAMP:20260911T211601Z CREATED:20260911T211601Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T211601Z UID:10012940-1793124000-1793131200@www.muw.edu SUMMARY:Citizens Revival: Film Screening & Discussion DESCRIPTION:The Mississippi School for Math & Science and The W’s Department of History\, Political Science\, & Geography are excited to welcome filmmaker Becca Finley to campus for a screening of her newest film\, Citizens Revival. The film screening will begin just after 6:00 pm in Nissan Auditorium and will be followed by a half hour of Q&A with the director. \nUsing a combination of cinema verité\, traditional interviews\, collaborative live events\, and subject-led discussions\, Citizens Revival shines a light on the diverse ways in which Americans are thinking about civic participation and what education for democratic citizenship should look like today. Filmed across the country during the 2024 presidential election season\, the film features 120 different voices–40 Republicans\, 40 Democrats\, and 40 Independents–and showcases opportunities for each of us to be more engaged. \nBecca Finley is a seasoned director of television\, digital\, and film content with a focus on conscious community\, democracy\, and the arts. Her 30-year history in live event production\, publishing\, festival programming\, nonprofits\, and theatre has allowed for a career that spans across the globe in multiple genres. She serves as the Artistic Director of the Oxford Film Festival and has earned multiple awards and recognitions for her work\, including a 2022 regional Emmy nomination for her FEMA Hazard Series and selection as a Media Arts Fellow by the Mississippi Arts Commission. \nThis event is part of the America 250 series of special events co-sponsored by Mississippi University for Women\, the Mississippi School for Math and Science\, and the Columbus-Lowndes Public Library. The series provides opportunities to reflect on the American experiment as we mark the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. URL:https://www.muw.edu/event/citizens-revival-film-screening-discussion/ LOCATION:Nissan Auditorium – Parkinson Hall CATEGORIES:America 250,Campus Event,Community Events,Film,ThoughtfulLearning ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/avif:https://www.muw.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/CR_QuiltPoster_1920x900.avif END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261028T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261028T170000 DTSTAMP:20260825T202614Z CREATED:20260825T202614Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260825T202614Z UID:10012922-1793203200-1793206800@www.muw.edu SUMMARY:Feminist Book Club: Audre Lorde's Sister Outsider DESCRIPTION:1884 Fellow Lessa Harvey’s Feminist Book Club will meet for a conversation about Audre Lorde’s collection of essays and speeches in Sister Outsider. URL:https://www.muw.edu/event/feminist-book-club-audre-lordes-sister-outsider/ LOCATION:Friendly City Books\, 109 5th Street North\, Columbus\, 39701\, United States CATEGORIES:Campus Event,Community Events,Cultural Calendar,Social,Students,Women's Mission ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.muw.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Lorde.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Women's College":MAILTO:womenscollege@muw.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261031T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261031T150000 DTSTAMP:20260807T203325Z CREATED:20260807T203325Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260807T203325Z UID:10012905-1793440800-1793458800@www.muw.edu SUMMARY:Under The Oaks DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.muw.edu/event/under-the-oaks/ LOCATION:The W Campus\, 1100 College Street\, Columbus\, 39701\, United States CATEGORIES:Arts,Campus Event,Community Events,Cultural Calendar,Students GEO:33.4947336;-88.4188373 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The W Campus 1100 College Street Columbus 39701 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1100 College Street:geo:-88.4188373,33.4947336 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261111T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261111T170000 DTSTAMP:20260825T203459Z CREATED:20260825T203225Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260825T203459Z UID:10012923-1794412800-1794416400@www.muw.edu SUMMARY:The Power of Digital Financial Literacy: Can you live the TikTok life on a Tic Tac budget? DESCRIPTION:In this interactive financial literacy workshop\, Dr. Cecilia Brooks\, Associate Professor of Family Science at MUW\, will demonstrate how contextual factors influence family financial and consumption practices. Her research interests include financial decision-making and family financial socialization. \nThis event is part of the Women’s College Colloquium Series. For more information\, contact womenscollege@muw.edu\, or call 662.370.0758. URL:https://www.muw.edu/event/the-power-of-digital-financial-literacy-can-you-live-the-tiktok-life-on-a-tic-tac-budget/ LOCATION:Gail P. Gunter Room\, Fant Memorial Library CATEGORIES:Campus Event,Community Events,Cultural Calendar,GroupBusiness,Library,Library Event,Students,Women's Mission ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.muw.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Brooks.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Women's College":MAILTO:womenscollege@muw.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261118T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261118T170000 DTSTAMP:20260904T165728Z CREATED:20260904T165728Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T165728Z UID:10012935-1795017600-1795021200@www.muw.edu SUMMARY:Feminist Book Club: I Who Have Never Known Men DESCRIPTION:In this final book club of fall 2026\, we will discuss Jacqueline Harpman’s newly translated speculative fiction novel\, I Who Have Never Known Men. The book explores female friendship in a post-apocalyptic setting. \n1884 Lessa Harvey’s Feminist Book Club began through her collaboration with Friendly City Books during the Nancy Yates Community Engagement Program. URL:https://www.muw.edu/event/feminist-book-club-i-who-have-never-known-men/ LOCATION:Friendly City Books\, 109 5th Street North\, Columbus\, 39701\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Events,Cultural Calendar,Students,ThoughtfulLearning,Women's Mission ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.muw.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/60811826-e1788541004384.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Women's College":MAILTO:womenscollege@muw.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261202T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261202T200000 DTSTAMP:20260911T212058Z CREATED:20260216T215432Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T212058Z UID:10012427-1796234400-1796241600@www.muw.edu SUMMARY:Film Screening: "The Most Sacred Thing" DESCRIPTION:Mississippi University for Women presents “The Soul of All America\,” the sixth and final episode from the new Ken Burns documentary\, The American Revolution. The episode covers the period from May 1780 through the drafting of the Constitution in the summer of 1787 and George Washington’s selection as the first president of the United States of America. Learn more about the episode\, the key players\, and critical documents at PBS. \n​Admission is free and open to the public.​ This event is part of the America 250 series of special events co-sponsored by Mississippi University for Women\, the Mississippi School for Math and Science\, and the Columbus-Lowndes Public Library. The series provides opportunities to reflect on the American experiment as we mark the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. \n​For more information\, call the MUW Department of History\, Political Science\, and Geography at (662) 329-7390. URL:https://www.muw.edu/event/film-screening-the-most-sacred-thing/ LOCATION:Nissan Auditorium (Inside Parkinson Hall) CATEGORIES:Academic Calendar,America 250,Campus Event,Community Events,Film,Students,ThoughtfulLearning ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.muw.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/The-American-Revolution-PBS-Film-Poster-scaled.jpg GEO:33.493240356445;-88.419136047363 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR