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March 27–28, 2008
 The University of Houston Women’s Forum will open its first annual gathering, What's Next: Exploring the Edge, with an invitation to women of discovery—to the explorers and would-be explorers among us—to gather for an evening and a day.
What do women in the vanguard of business, the arts, the media, science and technology, health care, education, and adventure need in order to move forward? Sometimes, it’s a space to reflect and share ideas, resources, and support, or the opportunity to collect new “equipment”—for the next part of the journey. The UH Women’s Forum is committed to creating such opportunities by providing a place for women to renew themselves through learning and the experience of community.
Something powerful happens when intrepid women come together and share. There is an exchange of stories, experiences, and tools. And, of course, there’s food, fun, creativity, and laughter. When the gathering ends, each woman returns to exploring the edges of her world, taking with her renewed energy and enthusiasm, new connections and ideas, new strengths and perspectives.
Gathering Schedule
| Thursday, March 27 |
| 6:30–8:30 p.m.
Opening Reception
Meet the presenters
Registration
The Marketplace
Refreshments
Door prizes
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| Friday, March 28 |
| 7:30–8:30 a.m.
Continental Breakfast
Late registration
The Marketplace opens.
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| 8:30–9:45 a.m.
General Session: Panel Discussion—Navigating Difference
Panelists: Carol Archer, Jill Carroll, and Nancy Ruff
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| 9:45–10:00 a.m.
Break • Visit The Marketplace
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| 10:00–11:15 a.m.
Concurrent Sessions, Part I: Possibilities
A glimpse of what’s possible when women explore the edge—personally, creatively, and professionally
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| Session 1: Unexpected Artist, Born Artist—Two Perspectives on the Edge |
Session 2: The Cutting Edge Experience of Two Women Scientists |
Session 3: Caring for Our Elderly Parents—Preparing for the Challenge |
| Session 4: Shifting the Nonprofit Work Paradigm |
Session 5: Pay No Attention to the Great and Powerful Oz: The Woman Behind the Curtain Is Speaking |
Session 6: From Bra-Burning to Burlesque: The Future of Feminism |
| 11:15–11:45 a.m.
Break • Visit The Marketplace • Door prizes
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| 11:45 a.m.–12:45 p.m.
Lunch
Keynote Speaker: Whitney Casey
“Using Your Feminine Wiles—A Retro Move Forward in Feminism?”
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| 12:45–2:00 p.m.
Break • Visit The Marketplace • Door prizes
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| 2:00–3:15 p.m.
Concurrent Sessions, Part II: Pathways
What would assist you in finding your way toward new possibilities?
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Session 1:
Connecting Minds and Hearts with “Culture Bumps” |
Session 2:
Defining Your Personal Purpose |
Session 3:
Exploring the Edge of Self-Healing |
Session 4:
Navigating the World of Judgment, Image, and Fashion |
Session 5:
Exploring the Inner Edge |
Session 6:
Stop Taking Things Personally |
Session 7:
Paying Attention to the Clues for Change |
Session 8:
Purpose, Power, Presence: Leadership Essentials for Women |
Session 9:
Creating the Future: Anticipating Change, Challenging Assumptions, and Transforming Ourselves in a World of Increasing Complexity |
| 3:15–3:30 p.m.
Break • Visit The Marketplace
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| 3:30–4:30 p.m.
General Session: Closing Speaker—Lin Pardey
The Compelling Power of Adventure
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| 4:30–5:30 p.m.
Visit The Marketplace • Door prizes
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| 5:30 p.m.
The Marketplace closes.
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Fees
Early Bird Registration
(Register by March 7, 2008) |
$315 |
| Regular Registration |
$365 |
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Note:
Discounts are available for UH alumni, faculty, and staff and for nonprofit organizations. Please call 713-743-1060 for information or to register.
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Hotel
A block of rooms has been reserved at the Hilton University of Houston at a special conference rate. For reservations, call the hotel directly at 713.741.2447 or 1.800.HOTELUH and refer to the UH Women's Forum. Please make your reservation by Friday, March 14, to receive the discounted rate.
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