This annual event focuses on issues related specifically to women professionally, socially, and personally. This year's theme is "Learning through Giving: Mentoring Young Women."
Sibyl of the Rhine: The Art, Music, & Poetry of Hildegard von Bingen
7:30 PM
David P. Gardner Hall, Dumke Recital Room
Music, lecture, and dance transport listeners to Medieval Germany with works by Hildegard von Bingen. Come and experience the fascinating life of this remarkable 12th century woman, presented in a rich multi-media performance.
Hildegard was famous in her lifetime and beyond, not only for her excellent music, but for her writings and her influence on her society on a local and international level. Salt Lake City musicians Cheryl Hart (soprano), Emily Nelson (soprano), and Lisa Chaufty (recorder) will be joined by Seattle artist Shulamit Kleinerman (vielle) to interpret Hildegard’s music, supported by an ensemble of singers from the University of Utah. Dancer Carly Schaub with ensemble will enliven this music with original choreography. Dr. Margaret Toscano, Assistant Professor of Classics and Comparative Literature, will bring depth and insight with inspiring lecture about Hildegard’s work. This concert was made possible in part by a Group Teaching Grant from the University of Utah Teaching Committee.
Tuesday, March 26
Mentoring Matters: Paving the Path for Young Women in Utah Politics
10:45 AM - 12:05 PM
Hinckley Institute of Politics, Orson Spencer Hall Room 253
Panel discussion by local women who have made mentoring other women a priority during their careers. Moderated by Professor Ella Myers, Assistant Professor of Political Science
Panelist include: Utah Senator Pat Jones, Political Consultant Marla Kennedy, Former Deputy Chief of Staff to Utah Governor Mike Leavitt, Vicki Varela, and others.
A Perspective on Race, Class and Gender in Contemporary Film
Film screening of the award winning film The Help, followed by a discussion with faculty.
Wednesday, March 27
Mentor Match: Connecting Passion with Resources
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
University of Utah Student Union, Saltair Room
A mentoring dialogue aimed at undergraduate students. A wide-range of community activists and partners will be available to help undergraduates find mentoring opportunities that fit their career paths. Lunch will be served.
"Makers: Voices of Utah Women," a film directed by Nancy Green
4:00 - 6:00 PM
College of Social Work, Okazaki Community Meeting Room 155
"Makers" is a national campaign about trailblazing women from all walks of life who fight for something bigger than themselves. Voices of Utah Women features the women who make Utah what it is today. Profiles include Karen Shephard Hughes, Josie Valdez, Esther Landa, Christine Durham and many more.
"Women Redefined," a Spy Hop production
5:00 - 6:00 PM
College of Social Work, Okazaki Community Meeting Room 155
The film chronicles young women in Utah facing very different life experiences. You will hear the journey of a young man transitioning to live life as a woman, a young woman questioning the value of going to college and a young woman confronting violence against women and much more.
Thursday, March 28
Keynote Address: "It Opened My Eyes", by Dr. Edith "Winx" Lawrence, Professor at the University of
Virginia Curry School of Education
12:00 - 1:00 PM
University of Utah Student Union, Saltair Room
Dr. Lawrence founded the Young Women Leaders Program, a research-based mentoring initiative that pairs adolescent girls with college women to develop the leadership skills of both groups. Dr. Lawrence will present her thoughts on the benefits of mentoring to both adolescent and college women in the areas of self-esteem, and finding one's passions and meaningful careers that can make a difference in critical issues young women face today.
Take Back the Night
7:00 PM
Stilwell Field, Fort Douglas Housing
"Take Back the Night" is an internationally recognized event created as a way for women to take a stand against sexual violence and increase awareness about crimes against women. "Take Back the Night" marches have been an important way for women to unite and work to reclaim safe spaces for women all around the globe.
Join us for a community march to make our campus and community safe for women.
A reception after the march will take place at the Student Union, Crimson View Room
Friday, March 29
Edie Kochenour Memorial Lecture: "Strategies for Leveraging Women's Success in Science, Math, Engineering and Technology"
12:00 PM
Social and Behavioral Science Lecture Hall
Discussion with Dr. Maria Klawe, President of Harvey Mudd College in California. In three years, Dr. Klawe increased representation of women in computer science at Harvey Mudd from 10 to 40%.
Dr. Klawe will speak on how changes in learning environments can allow women to leverage success in the STEM fields.
Partners and Sponsors
Sponsors
Office of Equity and Diversity
Gender Studies Program
College of Education
College of Social Work
Senior Vice President for Health Sciences
School of Music
Kochenour Lecture
Health Sciences
Student Affairs
Academic Affairs
College of Science
College of Engineering
College of Education
College of Mines & Earth Sciences
School of Business
Graduate School
Human Resources
Urban Institute for Teacher Education
J. Willard Marriott Library and Chartwells
Partners
University Marketing and Communications
President’s Commission on the Status of Women
Hinckley Institute of Politics
Edie Kochenour lecture
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