The program director for Women's Week said she couldn't be happier with how it went.
Women's Week is an annual event put on by the Women's and Gender Studies program at Ball State University and is meant to celebrate the achievements and experiences of women.
Lisa Pellerin, the program director, said she was impressed with how many people came to Monday's "Gender and Ethnic Roles in the ‘Twilight' Saga."
"[It] was so full, there was barely room for people to stand," she said.
This was Pellerin's first year as director of the Women's and Gender Studies program.
Pellerin said one of the bigger events was the concert put on by the Women's Chorus on Tuesday.
"The concert was very popular," she said. "We hope we can repeat this event in the future."
Pellerin said the good turnouts were due to the posters placed around campus, advertising for the events and through word of mouth.
Highlights from the week-
MONDAY- Some Leaders are Born Women- video conference presentation with Sarah Weddington about women in leadership
"I lived in a time when people were always telling us [women] that we can't do this or that we shouldn't do that." - Sarah Weddington, attorney for Jane Roe in the Roe v. Wade case
TUESDAY- Women of Song - Concert showcasing songs composed and sung by women
"It's nice to see a showcase of those talents and performances by very capable women." - Jennifer Arbogast, doctoral student in the School of Music
THURSDAY- Super Science Night - Science lessons and crafts for kids
"There aren't a lot of women in science. An event like this encourages them to get involved." - Sophomore chemistry major Danielle Schmitt
THURSDAY- Surviving "Psycho" - Discussion of women's roles in horror films
"The woman's place in this is complicated; they're seen as victims and erotic objects." - Deborah Mix, assistant professor of English
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