Sistah Power presents “We Play Drums Celebration,” Friday, December 8, 2006

Join us for an evening of reflection, sharing, drumming and dance. Students in the program will share their semester long experiences of bonding, learning and growing.

We Play Drums Celebration

Friday, December 8, 2006
6:30 - 8:00 p.m.
Students' Building, second floor

This event is free and open to the public.

About Sistah Power

The Sistah Power program is a semester-long independent study project that uses African dance, drumming and educational activities to foster sisterhood and empowerment for Vassar students and 9 - 12 year old girls, from the City of Poughkeepsie School District. Each of the seven ALANA students in the program serve as a mentor and is responsible for developing and implementing one educational activity. Sessions are held at the Warring Magnet Academy, in Poughkeepsie and at Vassar College, each Thursday and Friday from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m.

As part of Vassar students' learning experience, they meet regularly to discuss feminist approaches to community outreach, girls' physical, cultural and emotional development needs and implementation of their educational activities.

Sistah Power is a collaborative effort between the ALANA Center/Campus Life Office, the Women's Studies Program at Vassar College and the Girls Scouts of Dutchess County. The generous sponsorship of the Africana Studies Program adds to the success of the program.

Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodations or information on accessibility should contact Campus Activities Office at (845) 437-5370. Without sufficient notice, appropriate space and/or assistance may not be available.

Vassar College is a highly selective, coeducational, independent, residential liberal arts college founded in 1861.

This article was posted on Wednesday, December 6th, 2006.