"Girl Rising" Screening

Time: Thu, October 17, 6:30pm – 9:15pm

Location: Colony Ballroom, Stamp Student Union

A Smart Girls=Smart World Event.  

Interested in learning more about girls' education and getting involved?

The Individual Studies Program, the University Honors College, Intel, and JFem are co-sponsoring an official screening of "Girl Rising," a film about nine courageous girls from different parts of the world who, even in the of face of arranged marriages and child slavery, fought for their right to an education. The event is on October 17th from 6:30 to 9:15pm in the Colony Ballroom in the Stamp Student Union. No RSVP required!  There will be snacks and mingling before the movie and discussion afterwards!  Come when you can.  The movie showing begins at 7 p.m.

This event is organized by UMD student Rebecca Silverman,  a senior majoring in Global Women’s Health through  the Individual Studies Program and an Intel ambassador for change. The event grew out of Rebecca’s participation in Intel for Change Smart Girls = Smart world, dedicated to promoting access to education as a fundamental right for girls and women throughout the world. Rebecca traveled to Ecuador this summer and learned firsthand not only how having access to education empowers girls to achieve, but also how educated girls empower a community to achieve.  The event is also in honor of the U.N. International Day of the Girl Child (October 11).