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Minority Women Concerns

The Minority Women Concerns subcommittee addresses issues of particular concern to women of color. Its areas of focus include promoting and supporting research and evaluation intended to improve the status of women of color; helping to create a university climate that will help women of color to realize their educational and professional goals; and recommending changes in campus policy to assure the inclusion of women of color.

2009-2010 Co-Chairs
Stephanie Jefferson, 312-355-3011, srjeffer@uic.edu
Tyra Oliver, 312-312-7329, tdoliver@uic.edu
Katherine Battee-Freeman, 312-413-4141, kathyy@uic.edu,

MEETINGS:

Day
Topic
Location
Friday
Sept 4, 2009
12:00 to 1:00 pm

Time Management and Professional Networking
Guest speaker
Jennifer J. Nelson, MSW,
Motivational Speaker

East Campus
SSB 3050
1200 W. Harrison

Friday
Oct 2, 2009
12:00 to 1:00 pm
Planning our events/activities for 2010
Bring your lunch and ideas
12:00 noon to 1:00 pm
West Campus
Main Hospital, Dining Room B,
1740 W. Taylor Street
 
Friday
Nov 6, 2009
12:00 to 1:00 pm

Making Healthy & Tasty Choices on a Budget

Lois Orth-Zitoli, owner of Full Circle Health and a certified Holistic Health and Nutrition Counselor, facilitated our discussion of food to avoid and how to get more for you money.

Get the pdf handout here.

East Campus
SSB 3050
1200 W. Harrison
 
Friday
Dec 4, 2009
12:00 to 1:00 pm

Gift giving, family fun, and more
on a budget!

In this hands on workshop, participants will create two items and discuss additional resources.

A guest speaker and light lunch are expected.

RSVP will be required.

West Campus
Main Hospital, Dining Room B,

1740 W. Taylor Street
  • Meeting take place from 12:00 noon to 1:00 pm, exceptions will be indicated above.
  • Please double ckeck the date within 7 days of the meeting because sometimes things change.
  • SSB is the Student Services Building located at 1200 West Harrison, on the northwest corner of Harrison and Racine.
  • Notification of meetings will also be emailed to those who have elected to be on our email list.
  • To be added to the email list please click here to email our co-chairs.
  • Notes from previous meetings will be linked above whenever possible.

UPCOMING ACTIVIES:

  • Meeting topics are posted above. As we get more details they will be added here.

ACTIVITIES WE SPONSORED 2004-2009:

  • Gift giving, family fun, and more on a budget!, December 2009
  • Making Healthy & Tasty Choice on a Budget, November 2009
  • Time Management and Professional Networking, September 2009
  • Sponsored 8 women for the Women's Leadership Symposium June 2009
  • Balancing Everyday Life and Educational Advancement April 2009
  • Let's Talk about Money February 2009
  • Sponsored 11 women for the Women's Leadership Symposium June 2008
  • Author Discussion with Alexis Pride June 2008
  • Communications Skills Workshop November 2007
  • Sponsored 10 women for the Women's Leadership Symposium June 2007
  • Sponsored 9 women for the Women's Leadership Symposium June 2006
  • Home Buying and Real Estate April 2006
  • Finances and Your Future: Preparing for a Brighter Tomorrow February 2006
  • Minority Women and Foods October 2005
  • Healthcare: A Luncheon Discussion April 2005
  • 11th Annual Pa'Lante Conference April 2005
  • Minority Women Concerns Open House March 2005
  • Training and Development Expo: Planning for your future even in economically challenging times September 2004
  • Who Are You: Exploring and Apply Self Identity in March 2004

ACTIVITIES WE COSPONSORED 2004-2009:

  • Stress Management, May 2009
  • Women and Money: Personal Finances, Savings, and Credit March 2008
  • Summer Solstice with the Senator June 2007
  • No! The Rape Documentary April 2006
  • Networking Reception honoring Dr. Giachello March 2006
  • Daughter@Work Day in April 2004, April 2005, April 2006
  • Smart Women Finish Rich March 2004
  • Educational Film Series March 2004

MEMBERSHIP AND LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES:

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