Three Colorado College students will lead a discussion on women as a commodity in Asia and their involvement in prostitution and the sex trafficking industry. Ninotchka Rogca, writer and activist from New York, will talk about Philippine and women s issues. The Colorado College Women s Studies department will present two days of events devoted to exploring women s issues through the creative arts. The festival will kick off on Friday with a performance by special guest Senayit. A silent auction of artwork by CC students, faculty, and off-campus artists will open on Saturday.
Teams compete for the grand prize of a river rafting trip for the team.
Seamus Heaney , Nobel Prize winner and best-selling translator of Beowulf , will read from his poetry. Subtitles are provided. CC s Society for Creative Anachronism group will host an evening of medieval court dancing. No partner or experience necessary. The Colorado Springs Century Chest will be resealed.