Support women’s advancement by attending these no-cost events. During a Coffee and Conversation you will have the opportunity to network with other UW–Madison employees, enjoy coffee and light refreshments while engaging in topical conversation. No formal leadership position is required to attend.
Event Schedule
| Check-in, Coffee, and Networking | 8:00–8:30 am |
| Program | 8:30–9:30 am |
| Networking | 9:30–10:00 am |
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Upcoming Sessions
| Date | Speaker | Location | Register |
|---|---|---|---|
| September 19, 2019 | Sabrina Madison | Varsity Hall III at Union South | Register |
| October 3, 2019 | Anne Lynn Gillian-Daniel | Varsity Hall III at Union South | Register |
| November 7, 2019 | Dr. Christine Whelan | Varsity Hall III at Union South | Register |
| February 6, 2020 | Erri C. Hewitt, PhD | Tripp Commons at Memorial Union | Register |
| March 5, 2020 | Mary Peters | Tripp Commons at Memorial Union | Register |
| Postponed | Ida Balderrama-Trudell | Tripp Commons at Memorial Union | Register |
Past Sessions
| Time | Location | Speaker | Session Topic | Presentation Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wednesday, September 12, 2018 | Varsity Hall III at Union South | THE JILLS OF ALL TRADES™ | Let’s Try Knotworking | |
| Wednesday, October 10, 2018 | Varsity Hall III at Union South | Elizabeth Schrimpf and Jessica Swenson | Professional Development Opportunities and Developing your Career | |
| Wednesday, November 14, 2018 | Varsity Hall III at Union South | Lori Reesor, Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs | Mentoring | Presentation |
| Thursday, February 7, 2019 | Tripp Commons at Memorial Union | Peggy Olive | Secrets to Financial Happiness | Presentation Handout |
| Thursday, March 14, 2019 | Tripp Commons at Memorial Union | Erin Lavery | Acting from Value, Not Fear: Identifying and Acting from the Values That Drive You | Presentation Handout |
| Thursday, April 4, 2019 | Tripp Commons at Memorial Union | Chief Kristen Roman | Leadership | Posted after event |