CSU, California Maritime Academy has joined a coalition of Solano County educational and service community organizations to host a free screening of the documentary "Miss Representation." The screening will be held on Thursday, September 20, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. in Cal Maritime's Rizza Auditorium.
Currently, Cal Maritime is the only East Bay area venue that is hosting a screening of this landmark documentary examining the ways mainstream media portrayals of women contributes to the under-representation of women in positions of power and influence. A panel discussion featuring successful women leaders will following the screening to explore the ways women can overcome gender-biased societal and institutional barriers.
Cal Maritime's coalition partners include: Benicia-Vallejo AAUW, Benicia Unified School District, Benicia League of Women Voters, Solano Community College, Soroptimist International of Benicia, and Vallejo City Unified School District.
ABOUT CAL MARITIME
Established in 1929, California State University Maritime Academy is the only degree-granting
maritime academy on the West Coast. Located in Vallejo, California, the campus offers
undergraduate degrees that prepare students for careers in engineering, transportation,
international relations, business, and global logistics. Cal Maritime also offers
a master’s degree in Transportation and Engineering Management, as well as a number
of extended learning programs and courses.