2012 Resourceful Women's Conference

On March 30-31, 2012, the Jane Hibbard Idema Women's Studies Center will sponsor the Resourceful Women’s Conference. The Women's Studies Advisory Board has planned an inspiring, educational and entertaining program, including an opportunity for students to submit papers or creative works to be presented as an important component of the conference.

Location: Donnelly Center

Friday, March 30

The Jane Hibbard Idema Women's Studies Center and the Resourceful Women planning committee invite you to a showing of the film Soundtrack for a Revolution on Friday afternoon, March 30. The film is a documentary work concerning how music affected the American civil rights movement. At the conclusion of the film, a faculty panel will respond to audience questions and comments. Pizza, popcorn, and pop will be provided.

Doors: 4 p.m.

Film begins: 4:30 p.m.

The event will conclude by 7 p.m.

Saturday, March 31

Please join us for the Resource Women's Conference on Saturday, March 31. Eighteen Aquinas students will present their work regarding gender issues. Our keynote speaker, Aquinas alumna Dr. Kelly Dittmar ('06) will present her talk "From the Sidelines to the Senate: Women in American Politics."

Registration: 9 a.m.

Keynote address: 12:45 p.m.

The day will conclude by 5 p.m.