Calendar of Events
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Tuesday, September 07, 2010 | |
| 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM | Program on Standing Firm: The Business Case to End Partner Violence Executive Women's Council of Greater Pittsburgh along with the FISA Foundation and the Women & Girls Foundation of Southwestern Pennsylvania will host a luncheon on the Standing Firm Initiative. Standing Firm was conceived by several local foundations (FISA, Women and Girls Foundation, Jewish Women's Foundation, Eden Hall and others) to engage employers in addressing the fact that when abuse is happening at home, it inevitably also affects the workplace (for both victims and abusers), and encourages employers to recognize the warning signs and respond appropriately. Standing Firm includes things like adopting a workplace violence policy that addresses intimate partner violence, training managers and supervisors to recognize signs of abuse and provide appropriate referrals, making sure HR/EAP is trained and is aware of the local victim service agencies, and then conducting some type of awareness campaign for employees. Free of Charge to EWC Members Free of Charge to Guest EWC Member Nonmembers $10 Registration & networking begins at 11:30 AM with program starting promptly at 12 Noon. Lunch will be provided. To register, contact Roberta Rollings, ewcpgh@aol.com or online at: http://www.eventbrite.com/event/796582600 |
Thursday, September 16, 2010 | |
| All Day | Ability Pittsburgh 2010 SAVE THE DATE! Ability Pittsburgh is designed to provide students with disabilities age 16-21 with information and resources to support their transition to adulthood. In addition to exploring the collections and exhibitions at the Senator John Heinz History Center, Ability Pittsburgh provides unique interactive activity areas focused on: * Transition to employment * Assistive Technologies * Advocacy and History * Healthy Lifestyles and Nutrition The day’s events culminate with a special speaker from the disability community, to share their story of achievement and to encourage young adults with disabilities to take charge of their future. |
Monday, September 20, 2010 | |
| All Day | ATHENA Award Luncheon 20th Anniversary ATHENA Award Program Luncheon, presented by the Allegheny Conference on Community Development, wil be held on Monday, September 20, at the Westin Convention Center Hotel. The 2010 finalists, selected among 39 impressive nominees, compose a varied and distinguished group; each woman using her leadership to create professional excellence and positive regional impact. They are: • Honorable Cathy Bissoon, U.S. Magistrate Judge, U.S. District Court of the Western District of Pennsylvania • Eva Tansky Blum, Senior Vice President & Director of Community Affairs, PNC Bank; Chair & President, The PNC Foundation • Suzan M. Lami, Principal, Lami Grubb Architects, LP • Laurie Z. MacDonald, Executive Director, Womansplace, Inc. • Melissa Murphy, Senior Vice President of Corporate Affairs & Human Resources, StarKist Co. • Bernadette Eyler Smith, Senior Vice President & Senior Portfolio Manager, Fifth Third Bank |
Wednesday, September 22, 2010 | |
| 1:30 PM - 4:00 PM | POWER of 32 Community Conversation: Engaging the Disability Community in Regional Visioning Co-Sponsored by FISA Foundation and UCP/CLASS What is a Power of 32 Community Conversation? Power of 32 is a regional visioning initiative that will involve tens of thousands of people across 32 counties in Maryland, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia in creating a shared vision for the region’s future. We need the Power of your voice! FISA Foundation and UCP/CLASS invite you to take advantage of this unique opportunity for the voices of people with disabilities, their families, and allies to be an important part of this regional visioning initiative! Cost: FREE RSVP: Contact Lucy Spruill at 412-683-7100, x2124 or Sheila Allan at 412-683-7100, x x2155 to RSVP and to request accommodations, or register online by sending an email to lspruill@ucpclass.org. |
Friday, September 24, 2010 | |
| 11:00 AM - 1:30 PM | YWCA Luncheon with Gloria Steinem |
Thursday, September 30, 2010 | |
| 5:30 PM - 9:00 PM | Three Rivers Center for Independent Living 30th Anniversary and Disability Pride Dinner Visit trcil.myfastsite.net for more information and to purchase tickets |
Wednesday, October 06, 2010 | |
| 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM | ACHIEVA forum on Access to Healthcare for Women with Disabilities |
Friday, October 08, 2010 | |
| 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM | Girls Coalition Gender Equity Work Group (OPEM MEETING) The Girls Coalition's Gender Equity Working Group brings together girl-serving agencies and organizations to identify ways to promote gender equity throughout the region. We will accomplish this goal by developing a strategy and action plan that leverages each organization’s strength as part of the Girls Coalition of Southwestern Pennsylvania. This working group will meet bi-monthly to discuss ideas and success stories and refine the plan to positively impact youth programming, policies, and best practices in our broader community. BRING A BROWN BAG LUNCH! |
Tuesday, October 12, 2010 | |
| 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM | NCJW Opening Meeting: Improving Economic Self-Sufficiency of Women FISA is proud to be a supporting organization for this joint meeting of the National Council of Jewish Women and the Pennsylvania Center for Women, Politics, and Public Policy at Chatham University. Keynote will be Lisa Maatz, Director of Public Policy and Government Relations for the American Association of University Women. |
Thursday, October 14, 2010 | |
| All Day | Consumer Health Coalition’s AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES 20TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION CONFERENCE |
| 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM | Governor's Conference for Women |
Wednesday, October 20, 2010 | |
| 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM | UCP Community Heroes Awards Dinner |
Saturday, November 06, 2010 | |
| 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM | Women and Girls Foundation, Women in Media event |
