Celebrate Women’s History Month - March 2017
Women's History Month Events
Conversation with Author Cristina Henríquez
Great Hall, Room S2-19
Cristina Henríquez will discuss her work, The Book of Unknown Americans, which highlights many of the challenges faced by immigrants in the United States. Set in Delaware, the story focuses on two main characters, but includes the voices of men and women who have come to the U.S. from all over Central and Latin America.
Women’s Leadership emPOWER Hour Series Kick off
Coffeehouse, Room S1-22
Keynote speaker: Chekemma J. Fulmore-Townsend, CEO, Philadelphia Youth Network and member of the College’s Board of Trustees
emPOWER Hour Panel Presentation—Authentic Power and Responsible Influence: Empowering Yourself and Others
Room C2-28
Panelists include Jennifer Chiaramonti, assistant professor, Counseling; and Calli Graver, adjunct instructor, Music
Diversity Dialogue with Dr. Generals
Coffeehouse, Room S1-22
Co-sponsored by the President’s Office and the Office of Diversity and Equity
Women’s Expo
Bonnell Lobby
The expo will feature organizations in our area that provide programs and services to women and their families, including Planned Parenthood, ACHIEVEability and Lutheran Settlement House.
emPOWER Hour—Empowerment: Talk, Knowledge and Evidence for Your Success and Career
Pavilion Building, Klein Cube
Join Dr. Pam Carter, dean of Business and Technology, to explore how we, as women, can fuel the process of empowerment for ourselves in order to benefit our success and career.
Women’s Summit—Dispelling Myths: Telling Our Stories
Great Hall, Room S2-19
The Philadelphia Commission for Women will release their report about the State of Women and Girls in Philadelphia.
Co-Sponsors: Philadelphia Commission for Women and the Women’s Outreach and Advocacy Center