International Women’s Day: Agents of Change

Date: 
Tuesday, March 5, 2013 - 12:30pm - 2:00pm
Location: 
Drexel University, James E. Marks Intercultural Center – Lower Level, 30 S. 33rd Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104
United States

The Office of International Programs, Peace Day Philly, the College of Arts and Sciences, the International Area Studies Program, and the Women’s Studies Program are celebrating International Women's Day by presenting International Women’s Day: Agents of Change a panel presentation.

Join us for an engaging discussion with female academics, activists and community organizers as they highlight women’s contribution to social change and the global struggle for equality. RSVP is required.

Moderator: Julie Mostov, Ph.D. - Vice Provost for Global Initiatives and Professor of Political Science

PANELISTS

  • Mary Day Kent -- President of the United Nations Association, Greater Philadelphia chapter
  • Anne-Marie Obajtek-Kirkwood, Ph.D. -- Associate Professor of French - Head of French Studies
  • Donna Sabella, M.Ed., MSN, Ph.D., RN -- Assistant Clinical Professor, Director Global Studies CNHP
  • Barbara Simmons -- Executive Director of the Peace Center - Bucks County, Instructor – Arcadia

This free event is open to the community. For information and to RSVP, contact Jessica Kratzer at [email protected]. Lunch will be provided.

Categories
Event Type: 
Community Events
Topic: 
Violence Against Women
Topic: 
Advocacy/Policy