This spring semester, join the President’s Commission on the Status of Women for an engaging series catered to understanding our faculty, staff, and students who identify as women and explore the challenges, supports, and joys that can further the mission of the President’s Commission.
The Empowering Women Series offers five educational programs throughout the spring semester. All members of the IUP community are welcome to attend.
Women’s Commission Spring Kick-Off
Drop in at any time to take advantage of all the fun. Activities include chair massages, gratitude journaling, and more.
- February 14
- HUB Ohio Room
- 11:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Let’s Bring Each Other Up, Not Tear Each Other Down
This workshop will delve into developing a stronger sense of self and identifying practical strategies to navigate interpersonal complexities in professional spaces.
- February 26
- Kopchick Hall, Room 104
- 3:00 p.m.–4:30 p.m.
Reclaiming Strength: Empowerment, Recovery, and Redefining Body Image
Through honest conversations and a personal recovery story, we’ll explore the impact of eating disorders and societal pressures on women. Together, let’s challenge harmful norms, build resilience, and reclaim our strength.
- March 19
- Kopchick Hall, Room 104
- 3:00 p.m.–4:30 p.m.
Unapologetically Free: To Be Real and Honest in Recovery
Join us to listen to the real-life experiences of women in recovery as they speak unapologetically and transparently about their journey. This program is in collaboration with Armstong-Indiana-Clarion Drug and Alcohol Commission.
- March 27
- Kopchick Hall, Room 103
- 4:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
Curating Financial Success Through the Decades
Please enjoy this panel of professionals from S&T Bank to share financial success tips that every woman should know in every decade of life.
- April 16
- Kopchick Hall, Room 104
- 4:00 p.m.–5:30 p.m.
I’m a Work in Progress
This empowerment session, facilitated by Malaika Turner, will be an engaging and empowering session for women with big dreams and bold ideas who are ready to take action—even as a work in progress.
- May 2
- Kopchick Hall, Room 104
- 3:00 p.m.–4:30 p.m.
Student attendance per each event grants them one raffle ticket to win a TV.
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Questions can be directed to annsesti@iup.edu