language
what do you say instead of "women"
Menstruaters
Define menstruator
Anyone, regardless of gender identity, who experiences menstruation
Name the 3 DFG Penn State teams
Advocacy, Finance, Operations
What does "DFG" stand for
Days for Girls
What year was Penn State founded
1855
why do we still say "days for girls"
It refers to the original DfG mission of more days in school for all menstruators, even though it says "girls"
Define menstrual equity
The affordability, accessibility, and safety of menstrual products as well as equal access to education about reproductive health
Days for Girls office location
HUB 207
Is Days for Girls a politically affiliated group?
No
Who was the first Penn State mascot?
Old Coaly
what do you say instead of "third world country"
lower income country
Define period poverty
The lack of access to period products and essentials needed for period care
What percentage of respondents from a 2021 survey said they missed school or work due to a lack of period products?
13%
How many menstruaters world wide lack period products?
500 million
How many majors/minors/certificates/associate's degrees are offered at Penn State? Closest gets the points!
595
what do you say instead of "feminine hygiene" and why?
menstrual health, and because "hygiene" implies that there is something dirty about it, and you don't have to be feminine to have a period
What is one example of a lack of menstrual equity
many examples
What percent of students were unable to properly dispose of period products?
34%
Any 5 items that come in a Days for Girls kit
2 waterproof panty shields, 8 tri-fold absorbent liners, 2 pairs of panties, 1 washcloth & soap, 2 Ziploc bags for storage, 1 care and use sheet, 1 brightly colored drawstring bag to carry products with confidence!
What tradition happens the night before the homecoming football game?
Guard the Lion Shrine
why dont we say 1st, 2nd, and 3rd world?
it is an outdated system from the cold war
What are the key points of period poverty?
It is a public health crisis, menstruators being unable to access safe period products and other resources to take care of themselves during their period, and period products are essentials, not luxuries.
Name any time of the week we have an office hour
Monday- 2 pm
Tuesday- 12:30 pm
Wednesday- 1 pm
Thursday - 12 pm & 3 pm
Friday - 10 am
What are the 3 DFG missions?
Sustainable & long-lasting period products, Education about menstrual health, More confident days spent in school & work!
name 5 PSU colleges FULL NAMES
Eberly College of Science, Ross and Carol Nese College of Nursing, etc.