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WOMEN'S LEADERSHIP
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The Women’s Leadership Program is dedicated to addressing the
unique challenges that women leaders encounter in today’s world.
Become familiar with current leadership issues important to women,
acquire knowledge and leadership skills and learn to recognize and
develop your own leadership potential.
In addition to the calendar of events, you will find a number of
useful resources including a recommended reading list (look in the column on the right), links to
additional articles and information on women’s leadership, links to
campus and community resources, and online
registration for events.
Calendar
Sept. 15
Two Information Session: 5pm - 6pm and 6:30-7:30pm
Alumni Room
BECOMING AN OUTDOORS WOMAN (BOW)
Becoming an Outdoors-Woman is an educational program aimed at making women more comfortable and more aware of the outdoor world around them. BOW gives women (18 and older) the opportunity to learn about hunting, fishing and related activities in a relaxed and informal atmosphere. Join Peggy Farrell, Director of the International and Wisconsin Becoming an Outdoors-Woman (BOW) programs for a discussion of the innovative program for women. For more information about BOW, go to: http://www.uwsp.edu/CNR/bow/
 September 21, 7:00 pm, 1965 Room
Hooking Up Book Discussion
Professor Denise Bartell, Facilitator
Join this lively discussion of Kathleen Bogle’s book Hooking Up, led by Professor Denise Bartell. Space is limited, register online. Pre-registered students will receive a complimentary copy of the book. Beverages and snacks provided. Sponsored by the Healthy Relationships Task Force.
September 28, 7-8:30, CHRISTIE THEATRE
HOOKING UP
Author Kathleen A. Bogle takes an intimate look at how and why college students get together, what “hooking up” means to them, and why it has replaced dating on college campuses. For more on the Bogle study, go to: http://www.insidehighered.com/news/2008/01/29/hookups
Sponsored by the Healthy Relationships Task Force and the Office of the Dean of Students. Book link.
September 30, 12-1:30 pm, Phoenix C
WOMEN’S LEADERSHIP OPENING LUNCHEON
Get an overview of offerings for the 2009-2010 Women’s Leadership Series and join the discussion of contemporary women’s issues. A complimentary light lunch will be served. Space is limited, register online at http://www.uwgb.edu/stulife/leadership/womenreg.asp. Sponsored by the Office of Student Life.
OCTOBER IS BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH
Stop by the Breast Cancer Awareness display located in the University Union and pick up a free shower card, calendar, or lapel pin and register to win a pink hat during the first week of October. Breast cancer is the second most common cancer among American women. October 19th is National Mammography Day. Pick up a pink ribbon card at the “Call Your Mama” display and call your mom, aunts and grandmothers to remind them to have a mammogram this year! For more information, visit: http://nbcam.org.
 October 8, 5-7:00pm, Heritage Room
THE SECRET LIFE OF BEES BOOK DISCUSSION
Sheila Carter, facilitator
14-year-old Lily Owen spends hours imagining a blissful infancy when she was loved and nurtured by her mother, Deborah, whom, as a child, Lily accidentally shot and killed. This well-written coming-of-age story is set in the early 1960s against a background of racial violence and unrest. Space is limited, register online. Pre-registered students will receive a complimentary copy of the book. Beverages and snacks provided. Sponsored by the Office of Student Life. Book link.
October 13, 2009, 5-7:00 pm, Alumni Room A
IT’S OK TO SAY NO: ASSERTIVENESS WORKSHOP
Jennifer Degener, Facilitator
Attend this interesting workshop focusing on saying what you mean, getting what you want and claiming you power as a woman. Space is limited, register online. Sponsored by the Office of Student Life.
 October 20, 5-7:00 pm, 1965 Room
THE JOY LUCK CLUB BOOK DISCUSSION
Amanda Rihn and Nick Schwei, facilitators
Four mothers, four daughters, four families whose histories shift with the four winds depending on who's "saying" the stories. The Joy Luck Club examines the sometimes painful, often tender, and always deep connection between mothers and daughters. Space is limited, register online. Pre-registered students will receive a complimentary copy of the book. Beverages and snacks provided. Sponsored by the Office of Student Life. Book link.
October 26, Room Christie Theatre, 8:00-09:00 pm
Deanna Latson: EAT RIGHT, FEEL GOOD, LOOK GREAT
After Deanna Latson’s parents became ill with life threatening diseases, and she, herself suffered with an 11-year eating disorder and numerous other health problems, she began focusing on educating others about maintaining health and wellness through good nutrition. Attend this informative presentation to hear Latson’s prescription for eating right, feeling good and looking great. Sponsored by Good Times Programming and the Office of Student Life. For more information go to: http://www.gotohealth.com/
 November 3, 5-7:00 pm, 1965 Room
Fight Club Book Discussion
Miranda Seitz, facilitator
Chuck Palahniuk's novel Fight Club explores a new American phenomenon. Every weekend, across the country, young men with white-collar jobs and failed lives take off their shoes and shirts and fight each other barehanded. Then they go back to those jobs with blackened eyes and loosened teeth and the sense that they can handle anything . Space is limited, register online. Pre-registered students will receive a complimentary copy of the book. Beverages and snacks provided. Sponsored by the Office of Student Life. Book link.
 November 19, 5-7:00 pm, 1965 Room
ANIMAL, VEGETABLE, MIRACLE BOOK DISCUSSION
Lisa Tetzloff, facilitator
This book chronicles the year that Barbara Kingsolver, along with her husband and two daughters, made a commitment to become locavores–those who eat only locally grown foods. Witness the journey of the family as they transform their urbanite lifestyle into sustainable living. Space is limited, register online. Pre-registered students will receive a complimentary copy of the book. Beverages and snacks provided. Sponsored by the Office of Student Life. Book link.
 December 1, 2009, 5-7:00pm
OUTLIERS Book Discussion
John Landrum, Facilitator
In this stunning new book, Malcolm Gladwell takes us on an intellectual journey through the world of "outliers"--the best and the brightest, the most famous and the most successful. He asks the question: what makes high-achievers different? Join this interesting discussion for the answer. Space is limited, register online. Pre-registered students will receive a complimentary copy of the book. Beverages and snacks provided. Sponsored by the Office of Student Life. Book link.
Staying fit and healthy is essential for women interested in becoming their best selves. The Women's Leadership webpage will feature notices, articles and information on women's health issues.
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
Watch for the Breast Cancer Awareness display on the Union where you can pick up a free shower card, calendar or lapel pin and register to win a Deana Fravre pink hat.
HPV (Gardasil) Vaccine
Did you know that you can get the HPV Vaccine on campus? There is a new vaccine (Gardasil) for women between the ages of 13-26 that may be effective in preventing Human Papillomavirus (HPV) strains of cervical cancer. The HPV Vaccine is available at the UWGB Counseling
and Health Center upon request. For information, contact the
Counseling and Health Center at 465-2380 or stopping in SS 1400. Read more about HPV
Wisconsin Women's Health Foundation
2503 Todd Drive
Madison, WI 53713
608-251-1675 Fax: 608-251-4136
www.wwhf.org
www.OBGYN.net
www.womenshealth.gov
www.healthywomen.org
www.womenshealthresearch.org
Campus Resources
UW-Green Bay Women’s Studies Program
Report on Women’s
Equity
Student Organizations
Zeta Omega
Tau Women’s Sorority
Our organization focuses on the aspects of academics, individual needs, and
community services that require intelligent, fun, caring, and outgoing members.
We are always striving to be the best we can be and achieving this through
friendship.
Women’s Sports
www.greenbayphoenix.com
Community Resources
Health Care Resources:
A Women’s
Place
St. Mary’s Hospital
1727 Shawano Ave
Green Bay, WI t4303
920-498-4205
A Woman’s Place seeks to improve the health of women and their families in Northeast Wisconsin by
providing health, education , support and advocacy for women of all ages.
The Women’s
Center
(Birthing Center and Fertility Clinic)
Aurora Baycare Hospital
2845 Greenbrier Road
Green Bay, WI 54311-6519
Looking for information and help with the unique needs of women? Whatever your stage of life, we have
the care you need.
Local Domestic Violence Resources:
Sexual Assault Center
300 Crooks Street
P. O. Box 22308
Green Bay, WI 54305-2308
(920) 436-8899
Golden House Domestic Violence Shelter
1120 University Ave.
Green Bay, WI 54301
(920) 435-0100
Local Women’s Organizations:
Packers Women’s Association
Sherry Schuldes
Manager of Family Programs
Green Bay Packers
P.O. Box 10628
Green Bay, WI 54307-0628
920-496-7761
www.packers.com/community/womens_association
League of Women Voters of Greater Green Bay
1517 N Bay Highlands Drive
Green Bay, WI 54311
920-406-9164
info@greatergreenbay.wi.lwvnet.org
UWCA – Green Bay/De Pere
www.ywcagreenbay.org
Green Bay Women’s Club
www.gbwomensclub.com
Women’s Fund of Greater Green Bay
www.womensfundgb.org
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NEW BOOKS ON WOMEN’S LEADERSHIP
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