Counterpoint Conference SLC this Saturday
If you’re in SLC area it looks like there’s still time to sign up to attend. They’re asking for donations and you can order lunch, but otherwise it’s free. I wish I could go!!!
Here’s the scoop:
Counterpoint Conference
Saturday, November 5, 2005
Olpin Student Union, Panorama Room East
University of Utah
Salt Lake City Utah
Theme–Finding Our Strength: Problems and Paradoxes of Power
(Sponsored by the Mormon Women’s Forum)
Join us in promoting and enjoying open, honest discussion among people with diverse opinions and experiences, while also cherishing our commonalities.
Conference Program, November 5
9:00-10:45 a.m.
“WHY ARE WOMEN AMBIVALENT ABOUT POWER?”
Panelists: Margaret Toscano, Assist. Prof. Classics, U of U Becky Johns, Assist Prof. Communications, Weber State Panelist to be announced
11:00-12:30
“PATHWAYS TO INNER STRENGTH”
Panelists:
Marybeth Raynes, clinical social worker & family therapist
Vickie Eastman, executive recruiter
Phyllis Barber, writer and writing teacher, Vermont College
12:30-2:15 p.m.
Lunch and Keynote Speaker:
LORIE WINDER STROMBERG—Recipient of the Mormon Women’s Forum 2005 Eve Award
“THE ANGEL AND THE BITCH: EXAMINING OUR EXPECTATIONS OF MOTHERING AND MOTHERHOOD” (Lorie’s presentation will include a celebration of the Mormon Women’s Forum Founding Mothers)
2:30-4:00 p.m.
“CLAIMING A PLACE IN INSTITUTIONAL AND COMMUNITY POWER STRUCTURES”
Panelists:
Susan Mickelsen, independent general contractor
Marguerite Driessen, Assoc. Prof. of Law, BYU
Lisa Lambert, Assistant Dean, General Academics, UVSC
4:15-5:45 p.m.
“OVERCOMING OBSTACLES TO EMPOWERMENT: POVERTY, PRIESTHOOD, AND PATRIARCHY”
Panelists:
Janice Allred, writer and president of Mormon Women’s Forum
Suzann Werner, writer and homemaker
Paul Toscano, bankruptucy attorney
Additional Information/Contact Information:
Here is a Signature Books link with email addresses.
The Olpin Student Union is located right off Central Campus Drive on the east side of campus; Panorama Room East is on the top floor on the west side of the building. There is an adjacent parking lot, free on Saturday. To encourage all to attend the conference, this year’s admittance is by donation. The lunch is $12 to cover costs, although you are welcome to hear our keynote speaker, Lorie Stromberg, without purchasing a lunch. You may show up at the door without pre-registering, but lunches must be pre-ordered.
For information, call 801-581-4768 (Margaret Toscano) or 801-225-4967 (Janice Allred)
Will the addresses be posted on-line?
Comment by Stephen M (Ethesis) — November 2, 2005 @ 6:38 pm
Um, call Margaret….
Comment by Artemis — November 2, 2005 @ 7:32 pm
“Give me thine honor, which is [thy] power….”
Comment by Cheese and whine — November 3, 2005 @ 12:14 am
Guess I’ll call 801-581-4768 (Margaret Toscano) tomorrow. I’m in Texas, so on-line is the closest I’ll get.
Comment by Stephen M (Ethesis) — November 3, 2005 @ 8:09 pm
Lisa, if this is an annual thing, they’d probably be delighted to have you present next year. It can’t hurt that you’re under 50.
Comment by Ann — November 3, 2005 @ 10:57 pm
Ann, you sure do know how to make me feel uncomfortable and unqualified!
Comment by fMhLisa — November 4, 2005 @ 3:46 pm