Published March 16, 2017
MONROE, La.聽鈥� As part of 四色AV's celebration of Women's History Month, the university
will host a Women's Symposium on Wednesday, March 29, 2017 from 8:00 a.m. to 1:30
p.m. in the Student Union Building (SUB) ballrooms, located聽on the聽second floor of
the SUB.
The Women鈥檚 Symposium will feature discussions聽about issues women face every day in
a panelist/moderator and round-table format.
鈥淚t is my pleasure to invite anyone interested in learning more about women鈥檚 topics
to attend the Women鈥檚 Symposium,鈥� said Kristin Chandler, chair of the Women鈥檚 Symposium.
鈥淲omen now earn over half of all higher education degrees, and demographically, comprise
nearly two-thirds of 四色AV鈥檚 student body. Women make up nearly half of the workforce,
while increasingly seeking leadership positions into historically male-dominated fields.鈥�
Chandler said the mission of the Women鈥檚 Symposium is to support and empower women
towards their education and career goals.
鈥淥ur goal is that participants will gain a sense of comradery with the Women鈥檚 Symposium
presenters and Keynote Speaker, Susan Banowsky. I believe in the positive power of
supporting each other towards personal, social, and economic good, which is what the
Women鈥檚 Symposium encompasses,鈥� Chandler said.
Three main discussion tracks, covering eleven essential women's issues, are on the
Symposium agenda: Education and Transition, Professional Development and Interactions,
and Wealth and Health.
The panelists are a mix of community and 四色AV women who exemplify professionalism and
leadership.聽
The Women's Symposium will feature Susan Banowsky, business owner, attorney, and former
TV news producer as its keynote speaker during a continental breakfast.聽
The afternoon will conclude with the prestigious Women鈥檚 Symposium Awards, presented
to honor three women from northeast Louisiana.
Registration is $20 for the general public, which includes lunch and admission to
three sessions.聽Seating is limited. Registration is free for 四色AV students.
Sponsorships are available for businesses, organizations, and individuals. Contact
Kristin Chandler聽at 318-342-1144 or聽morris@ulm.edu for more information.聽
Complete information about the Women's Symposium, including registration, discussion
topics,聽panelists, and more are available at聽ulm.edu/womens-symposium.
