Past Events
March 8, 2021
International Women's Day 2021
For anyone who is wondering how they can challenge the body ideals they grew up in, this workshop is for you. Diet culture, thin idealization, fatphobia, and unrealistic standards of beauty affect how people view themselves and others. Learn what society defines as "beautiful" and how that narrow definition affects everyone, especially marginalized bodies.
In collaboration with Her Campus AU, She's the First AU, and REbeL at AU.
November 12, 2020
A REbeL Panel: The Founders
Hear about the origins of REbeL from the founders and creators of REbeL at AU! We are so excited to have a casual conversations to share about how it all happened and have a discussion with current members about where REbeL at AU is going.
In collaboration with REbeL at American University.
October 19th, 2020
How to Be an Ally to Fat People - REbeL at AU
If you’ve ever wondered how non-Fat people can respectfully and actively engage in Fat allyship, this session is for you. Learn what a Fat person wants YOU to know and how you can get involved as an ally.
In collaboration with REbeL at American University.
December 29, 2020
How to Be an Ally to Fat People - The Body Acceptance Project - DC
If you’ve ever wondered how non-Fat people can respectfully and actively engage in Fat allyship, this session is for you. Learn what a Fat person wants YOU to know and how you can get involved as an ally.
In collaboration with The Body Acceptance Project - DC
September 6, 2020
How to Be an Ally to Fat People - YES! to Consent
If you’ve ever wondered how non-Fat people can respectfully and actively engage in Fat allyship, this session is for you. Learn what a Fat person wants YOU to know and how you can get involved as an ally.
In collaboration with YES! to Consent, a non-profit working towards a world that values bodily autonomy for all
November 12, 2020
The Realities of Different Body Types in the US
It's time to create more discussion on the topic of body image and body positivity. We will be joined by a diverse group of panelists who will speak from their own personal experience and work within the field.
In collaboration with a student at the University of Kansas.