Friday, May 16 - NU Connections Spring Reception
The Women's Center; 12 - 1 pm
Welcome all new staff women! This program aids newly employed female staff of the Northwestern University community. We hope to give participants opportunities to broaden their network by meeting other women new to the university, meeting veteran staff women, and learning what the Women's Center and our cosponsor, the Association of Northwestern University Women (ANUW), offer. NU Connections hosts luncheons each quarter. Please go to the NU Connections website for more information and how to register.

Tuesday & Wednesday, May 20 & 21 - Career Change: New Directions

Tuesday, May 20 - Breakfast with speaker, Dr. Regina Logan
7:30 – 8:30 am; Allen Center, 2169 Campus Dr.
RSVP to womenscenter@northwestern.edu with “Career breakfast RSVP” as the subject.
Dr. Logan, a professor at NU's School of Education & Social Policy, has taught at Mundelein College (now Loyola University) in Chicago where she also served as Director of Career Development. She was Director of Faculty Development and Assistant Dean for Educational Services at NU's School of Continuing Studies. Currently, she teaches in the School of Education and Social Policy. Dr. Logan's research and interest areas include gender issues in the expression of generativity, spirituality and wisdom in adulthood, and career/family transitions. She and Dr. Dan McAdams are co-directing an investigation of Faith, Politics, and Life Stories. Under the auspices of the Foley Center for the Study of Lives, Dr. McAdams and Dr. Logan are soon to begin a longitudinal study of adulthood. In addition, Dr. Logan has extensive experience in teaching and learning in adulthood.

Tuesday, May 20 - Panel with Career Changers
12 – 1 pm; Hillel, 629 Foster St.
Due to the nature of the Hillel Center, no food will be allowed at this event.
RSVP to womenscenter@northwestern.edu with “Career panel RSVP” as the subject.
Listen to the experiences of women who have made significant career changes: Holly Katz, who moved from human resources in the world of business to counseling, and Beth Knobbe, whose moved from her previous position in quality assurance, to her current work with undergrads at the Sheil Catholic Center.

Wednesday, May 21, 2008 - Resumés, Interviews & Your Concerns with University Career Services Consultants
12 – 1:30 pm; Armadillo and Arch Rooms, Norris Center, 1999 Campus Dr.
RSVP to womenscenter@northwestern.edu with “Career stations RSVP” as the subject.
University Career Services staff will offer several stations on resumes, interviews, and general career concerns with availability for individual questions.

Friday, May 23 - Black Women's Retreat
Dialogue, dinner, door prizes and relaxation with fellow Northwestern University black women students. For more information, contact Renee Redd at r-redd@northwestern.edu.

Wednesday, May 28 - LGBT Spring Reception & Lavendar Graduation

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