Carlisle Sentinel

History and Other Forces Facing Women Politicians

Date
April 20, 2007

John Hilton, in his article in the April 20, 2007 Carlisle Sentinel,
reports on a forum led by Senator Patricia Vance at Dickinson.  The
forum was hosted by the Zatae Longsdorff Center for Women and looked at
the issues facing women who run for political offices today.

Dickinson presents "The Yellow Dress"

Date
April 9, 2000

In observance of Victim's Rights Week, Dickinson presents "The Yellow
Dress", a play about relationship violence produced and directed by
Deana's Fund, as reported in The Carlisle Sentinel on April 9, 2000.  The play was performed on April 11th in the Anita Tuvin Schlecther Auditorium.

Cumberland County recognizes Domestic Violence Awareness Month

Date
October 10, 1999

Jennifer Vogelsong reports in the October 10, 1999 Carlisle Sentinel on Cumberland County's recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, including a cutting of a purple ribbon and the Silent Witness Project.  The article also announces Dickinson's Clothesline Project, which was up on exhibit the same month.

Sentinel Reports on Bettina Gregory's Speech at Dickinson

Date
March 9, 1993

On March 9, 1993 The Carlisle Sentinel published an article on
Bettina Gregory's talk at Dickinson as part of Women's History Week,
sponsored by the Women's Center.  In her talk, Gregory addressed the
changing situation of women in Washington, D.C.

Two Articles in Sentinel on Women's Symposium

Date
April 19, 1993

Mikelene Elash reported in The Carlisle Sentinel's April 19, 1993 edition on two events occuring as part of a symposium co-sponsored by the Women's Center at Dickinson entitled "Women in the 90's: Facing the Challenges."  One event was a discussion on sisterhood between black and white women.  THe other was a panel on the multiple choices facing young women.

The Sentinel on "The Clothesline Project"

Date
February 9, 1993

The Carlisle Sentinel reports in its February 9, 1993
edition on the upcoming exhibit entitled "The Clothesline Project" which
appeared at Dickinson and displayed T-shirts made by women who were
victims of abuse or violence in the central Pennsylvania area.

Week of Anti-Rape Programs

Date
October 29, 1991

The October 29, 1991 issue of the Carlisle Sentinel announced the events at Dickinson for Rape Awareness week, sponsored by the Women's Center and the Sexuality Resource Group, which included a play by the Awareness Act touring group and a "Take Back the Night" rally and march.