Tuesday, March 23, 2010

Women's Journeys: an Intergenerational Gathering

http://www.uwlax.edu/conted/conferences/womensjourneys.html


Face of young and elder women.Women's Journeys: an Intergenerational Gathering

Elder & child holding hands.April 23, 2010

6‐9 p.m.
Cleary Alumni and Friends Center, UW‐La Crosse
$10 general public
$5 student fee


Through conversation, reflection, and celebration, this event crosses generational borders and builds connections between women and girls of all ages. The stories generated will illuminate the challenges, strategies and successes of women’s activism, past and present – grounded in real life experiences. Everyone welcome!

AGENDA

6 p.m. Registration and Reception
6:30 p.m. Welcome: Generations
7:15 p.m. Conversations: Speed‐Dating Meets Consciousness‐Raising
Experience deep conversations at a lively tempo. Find out what’s new and what’s familiar in women and girls’ lives today. Talk about what gives us energy and hope for the future. Discover the “big ideas” of people wanting to make the world better place. Explore the wisdom gleaned from successes and disappointments, plans and surprises.
8:30 p.m. Reflections and Closing

Sponsored by the NOW‐Greater La Crosse and NOW‐WI in partnership with UW‐La Crosse Women’s Studies Student Association, Women’s Gender and Sexuality Department and Continuing Education and Extension.

National Organization for Women (NOW) Logo.This community event is free to those attending the Great Lakes Regional conference of the National Organization for Women, April 24 at the Cleary Center.

To register for the Regional Conference, go to: http://sites.google.com/site/nowgreatlakesregion/

For more Information and to Register:
Karen Langaard, 608.785.6508, toll-free 1.866.895.9233 or langaard.kare@uwlax.edu