Women face a wide array of challenges in today’s world. The University of Louisiana at Monroe highlights these issues in a Women’s Symposium on Tuesday, March 1st. The event is being held in the Student Union Building (SUB) ballrooms, from 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Kristen Chandler, Assistant Director of Career Connections and the Symposium Committee Chair, says that the idea came to her from an unlikely source.
“Well, on one of my recruiting trips visiting with employers in Dallas, I actually had a female officer pitch this idea to me, and I kind of kept it in the back of my mind,” Chandler recalls.
“Then I went to President Bruno's university address. He talked about getting more of our female students in the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) field, and that was kind of the aha moment for me. I realized that we need to have this woman symposium.”
The Symposium focuses on 9 key issues facing women including women’s rights, health, and careers in Liberal Arts, Humanities, and STEM fields. The symposium also features discussions about transitioning from college to career, business culture, and women’s roles.
The Symposium concludes with a keynote address from Lynnel Ruckert, senior advisor and former chief of staff for House Majority Whip Rep. Steve Scalise. A luncheon and an award show honoring several women from northeast Louisiana round out the event.
For more information, visit the Women’s Symposium website.