The President’s Commission on the Status of Women at IUP is part of a larger network of such commissions at all fourteen member universities of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education.
All are charged with examining the status of women at the individual universities, identifying areas that need improvement, recommending solutions for problems, promoting networking, and encouraging leadership among women.
2011 Fourth Annual Conference
The President’s Commission on the Status of Women at IUP, along with Indiana Regional Medical Center’s Spirit of Women, would like to extend a special invitation to you to attend a professional and personal development conference titled “Tough Women in Tough Times” on Wednesday, May 25, 2011, in the Kovalchick Convention and Athletic Complex. KDKA-TV news anchor Jennifer Antkowiak will be the keynote speaker over the lunch hour. Find out more about break out sessions and workshops offered at this years conference!
Complete and print the registration form for the conference.Deadline to register is Friday, May 13, 2011.
2010 Women’s Fall Reception
The IUP Women’s Commission and the Women’s Studies Program are hosting a reception to welcome back all women to campus and to celebrate the twentieth anniversary of the Women’s Studies Department on the IUP campus. The reception is on Thursday, September 23, 2010, from 4:00 to 5:30 p.m. in Breezedale. Refreshments will be served.
The seventh annual Pennsylvania Governor’s Conference for Women, hosted by Governor Edward Rendell and the Pennsylvania Commission for Women, is set for October 14, 2010, from 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center in Pittsburgh. Dozens of nationally recognized speakers will share their expertise on personal finance, career development, business and entrepreneurship, work-life balance, and much more.
2009 Women’s Fall Reception
The IUP Women’s Commission, in conjunction with the Women’s Studies Program, and the PASSHE Women’s Consortium, will invite all students and employees to attend a reception honoring all women on campus on Wednesday, September 9, 2009, from 3:30 to 5:00 p.m. in the Breezedale Alumni Center. The Office of Social Equity and Civic Engagement is cosponsoring this event.
2009 Pennsylvania Governor’s Conference for Women
The Office of Social Equity and Civic Engagement will coordinate IUP’s representation at the sixth annual Pennsylvania Governor’s Conference for Women on September 17, 2009, at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia. Hosted by Governor Edward G. Rendell and the PA-Commission for Women, this conference features nationally recognized speakers who will address the critical issues facing women today, helping them to find clarity on their goals and what they need to accomplish them. Attendeees will get an opportunity to gain ideas, insights, and tools to help them grow both personally and professionally.
2009 PASSHE Women’s Consortium Annual Conference
Creativity and Change: Women Shaping the Future is the theme of this year’s 2009 PASSHE Women’s Consortium annual conference, which is being held November 5–6, 2009. Each year, the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education (PASSHE) Women’s Consortium holds an annual conference at one of the member campuses. West Chester University of Pennsylvania will be the host site this year. The consortium members of the host institution plan the conference. This conference is designed to address issues and concerns facing women students, staff, and faculty.
Interested attendees/presenters should access the above link for more information.
