成人禁区

10 Things About Women in Islamic Law

Date: Monday, March 9, 6:30 p.m.
Location: Palumbo Academic Center Room 2005

Dr. Carolyn Baugh of the School of Public Service and Global Affairs will explore the complexity of gender issues in Islamic law, the challenges Muslim women face in legal interpretation both regionally and globally, and the key role of Muslim feminist activists and voices. This event is sponsored by the American Association of University Women (AAUW).  AAUW is a national non-profit organization whose mission is to advance equity for women and girls through advocacy, education, research and philanthropy.  The Erie branch contributes to this mission through fundraising for scholarships for non-traditional college women and for New American women, monthly life-long learning programs and public outreach for cultural diversity.  

Men’s Sexuality and Mental Health: Consent, Identity and Clinical Perspectives

Date: Tuesday, March 10, 6:30 p.m.
Location: NEXUS Lounge, Palumbo 2nd Floor

John Livick-Moses, LCSW, explores men’s sexuality through a psychological lens, examining its connection to identity, mental health and relationships. The session highlights consent as a foundation for healthy behavior and addresses the impact of sexual boundary violations, recovery and pathways to support. Designed to reduce stigma and encourage help-seeking, this presentation promotes a more integrated understanding of male sexuality and emotional well-being.

InSyncKathak Dance Session

Date: Friday, March 20, 1:30 p.m.
Location: Yehl Ballroom

Anupama Srivastava is a San Francisco Bay Area–based performer, teacher and choreographer of North Indian classical Kathak dance. She is the founder and artistic director of InSyncKathak Dance School and a senior disciple of Padmashri Dr. Shovana Narayan.

Under her leadership, InSyncKathak has earned 60+ awards, presented 250+ performances worldwide and trained more than 150 students. InSyncKathak combines authentic technique with bold storytelling, honoring tradition while engaging contemporary audiences.

Boundaries and Consent: From Words to Touch

Date: Tuesday, March 24, 6:30 p.m.
Location: NEXUS Lounge, Palumbo 2nd Floor

Sexual assault and harassment remain pervasive issues. This session introduces an evidence-based, empowerment-focused framework that shifts the conversation from risk reduction to prevention. Using medically accurate sex education and a sex-positive lens, participants will gain practical tools to understand consent and establish healthy relationship boundaries. By moving beyond traditional avoidance models, this approach reduces stigma and promotes sexual health as a responsible, informed and autonomous part of life.

Multicultural Dance Night

Date: Friday, March 27, 7 p.m.
Location: Erie Playhouse

Multicultural Dance Night offers students and community members the opportunity to experience cultural dances from around the world. Local artists will present dance and music in a celebration of diversity within the Erie community. Audience members are invited to join performers on stage for an interactive experience.

Admission for students with ID: $10
General admission: $20

Pathways to Financial Empowerment

Date: Tuesday, March 31, 6:30 p.m.
Location: NEXUS Lounge, Palumbo 2nd Floor

Financial empowerment starts with knowledge. In honor of Women’s History Month, this session equips women — and all students — with practical strategies to negotiate pay, manage debt, invest in retirement accounts, build long-term savings and plan ahead for career pauses without sacrificing financial security.

成人禁区 Writing Awards

Date: Thursday, April 16, 7:30 p.m.
Location: Yehl Ballroom

Every year, 成人禁区 celebrates the annual Writing Awards Program when students from all three academic colleges — with majors in economics, occupational therapy, history, journalism, psychology, physician assistant and others — are recognized for their accomplishments in research writing, journalism and poetry. Winners of 成人禁区’s national high school poetry contest will also be recognized. Matthew Shenoda, author of “The Way of The Earth” and recipient of the 2015 Arab American Book Award, is this year’s distinguished poet.