Seton Hall University
Women's Conference 2012

Celebrate Women’s History Month
18th Annual Women's Conference
"Women's Education -- Women's Empowerment"  

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This year's theme, "Women's Education - Women's Empowerment," pays tribute to the valiant struggle waged by many tenacious women -- across years and across cultures -- to receive the same educational opportunities as men. It also acknowledges and celebrates the 40th anniversary of Title IX and the 75th anniversary of women at Seton Hall University.

Conference includes brunch and three afternoon workshops.
Special Guest Facilitator: Janice Kovach, Mayor of Clinton, NJ

Camelia M. ValdesKeynote Speaker: Honorable Camelia M. Valdes, Passaic County Prosecutor

Alumna Camelia M. Valdes '93/J.D., is the first Latina county prosecutor in New Jersey, the first woman prosecutor in Passaic County and the first lead prosecutor of Dominican ancestry in the United States. Valdes will focus on her experiences and lessons learned. Learn more »

Read Honorable Valdes' Biography »

View the Women's Conference Planning Committee »

Schedule-at-a-Glance
10 a.m. Registration (Main Lounge)
10:30 a.m.
 Welcome: Tracy Gottlieb, Vice President of Student Services
10:45 a.m.
 Invocation: Monsignor Thomas P. Nydegger, Associate Vice President of Student Services
11:10 a.m.
 Mistress of Ceremonies: Deidre Yates, Professor of Communication
11:20 a.m.
 Keynote Speaker: Honorable Camelia M. Valdes, Passaic County Prosecutor
11:55 a.m.
 Woman of the Year Award: Phyllis Hansell, dean of the College of Nursing
12:15 p.m.
 On the Shoulder’s We Stand Award: Lianne Messina, Class of 2012
12:30 p.m.
 Women’s and Gender Studies Annual Essay Contests
1 - 2 p.m. Workshop Session I (Choose One)
  • Women's Education - Women's Empowerment, A Student Panel
    Angela Weisl, Professor of English
  • Speaking for the Silent
    Seton Hall University Theatre Council
  • Oh Snap! Let Me Tweet That
    Claudia Guevera and Shanela Jimenez-Suero, Lambda Tau Omega Sorority, Inc.
  • Changing My Lifestyle to Change My Life
    Victoria Eftychiou, Adjunct Faculty, College of Nursing
2 - 3 p.m.
 Workshop Session II (Choose One)
  • "The Power T'improve"- Women and Education in 17th and 18th Century Britain and America
    Mary Balkun, Professor of English; Karen Gevirtz, Associate Professor of English
  • Addressing Modern Day Slavery: College Students Address Human Trafficking
    Esmilda Abreu, Director of Equity and Diversity, Montclair State University
  • Why Ph.D. Women Scientists Leave the Sciences
    Alice Kazin, Systems Analyst, AtlanticHealth
  • Million Dollar Conversations
    Suzanne Richer, President, Customs & Trade Solutions, Inc.
3 - 4 p.m.
 Workshop Session III (Choose One)
  • Women and Food, Our Love/Hate Story
    Judith Stark, Professor of Philosophy
  • St. Thomas More and the Education of His Daughters
    Nancy Enright, Associate Professor of Writing
  • Transforming the 21st Century Healthcare System through Women's Education, Empowerment, and Engagement
    Anne Hewitt, Associate Professor and Director, Seton Center for Community Health; Jamesetta Halley-Boyce, Associate Professor, Nursing; and Doreen Stiskal-Galisewski, Associate Professor and Chair, Physical Therapy
  • Raise Your Hand Now!
    Janice Kovach, Mayor of Clinton, NJ

Workshop/Session Details »


 

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Conference Fees:

Seton Hall Student - $5
Non Seton Hall Student - $10
Senior Citizen, 65 and Older - $10
SHU Faculty/Employee, Alumni - $20
General Admission - $30

Women’s Appreciation Dinner

Wednesday, March 28 at 8 p.m.
Chancellor’s Suite
Free Event
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Conference Service Projects
Supporting Literacy and Women in Our Area


This year's Service Projects benefit the East Orange Public Library and Dress for Success, Madison, NJ Chapter, servicing the Newark Area:

Book Drive for a Cause
Donate gently used adult and children's books.

East Orange Public LibraryBooks will be donated to East Orange Public Library. In addition, children's books will be given to a newly established pantry at the Orange Public Library, which will give books directly to low-income families. This is a joint project with the Junior League of Short Hills and the Oranges.

 

Junior League Logo 

Dress for Success Clothes Drive
Donate gently used women's business/business casual attire.

Dress for Success promotes the economic independence of disadvantaged women by providing professional attire, a network of support and the career development tools to help women thrive in work and in life. The Madison Avenue Chapter Services approximately 50 women per month and a total of 600 women a year.

Dress For Success, Morris County

Items will be collected on:
March 30, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Women's Conference, Main Lounge

Look for flyers posted throughout campus for more information on the service project.

 The Woman of the Year Award is sponsored by the Gerontology Advisory Council.

Conference will be held at Seton Hall University and will begin in the Main Lounge of the University Center.
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