2013 Phenomenal Woman Conference Workshops

Schedule for the Day

All events take place in the Bemis International Center

 

9:00 a.m.  – 9:30 a.m.                         Registration and Exhibits

                                                Bemis Atrium

 

9:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.            Welcome

                                                Fort Howard Theater

 

10:00 a.m. – 10:50 a.m.            Breakout Session One - (4 options)

                                                Bemis 

                                                     A. International Women of SNC Share Their Experiences in the US!              
Join the International Women of SNC to discover their experiences in
the US! Topics include differences between American and their home
cultures, treatment of women, and the transition from home to
American life. The panel includes students from around the globe whose
experiences are both amazing and thought provoking. 

                                                            Ms. Xiaoshuang (Joy) Liu

Ms. Pamela Salinas 

Ms. Viktoriya Zotova

 

B. Women as Entrepreneurs-  
Women as entrepreneurs will highlight a panel of three women
business owners. They will share with us the challenges they faced
and how they overcame them while starting a business. These
women will share the accomplishments and satisfaction they get out
of owning their own business and will share advice and answer
questions.  

Ms. Susan Van Gheem

Ms. Terry Matousek

Ms. Bridget O'Connor

 

C. Claiming an Education -
This panel will be run by St. Norbert's Career Services, and focus
on what women can do to diversify themselves, get ahead in school,
and become strong individuals.   It will feature staff and student
employees from Career Services and is a great opportunity for
students to learn about "claiming" their education to better their future.

Erica DeQuaine - Assistant Director of Career Services
Amy Diestler - Junior @ SNC, Career Services Peer Mentor
Rebecca Goodmanson - Junior @ SNC, Career Services Peer Mentor
Maribeth Frinzi - 05' SNC alum, Membership & Volunteer Manager, Green Bay Botanical Garden
Heather Milbach - 09' SNC alum, National Account Manager, Schreiber Foods
Stacie Boex- Site-Based Coordinator, Big Brothers Big Sisters of
Northeastern Wisconsin

 

D. Penn State, Steubenville, and a Future Without Violence -
The scandal at Penn State University and the Steubenville, Ohio rape
scandal have provided one of the loudest teachable moments for
anti-violence educators in recent years. This session will engage 
participants in a discussion around violence, and will equip participants
with skills to use when intervening in situations that could be potentially
violent.  

  Mr. Billy Korinko

                                                              Ms. Dana Laudolff

 

11:00 a.m. – Noon                              Keynote  - Fr. James Neilson, O.Praem

"Twelve Phenomenal Imaginations:  Women Who Think Differently"

Description:  Certain images are indelibly marked upon the spirit and
memory of individuals and entire communities of people.  Such images
deepen questions of personal and collective identity and serve as visual
counterpoints to new ways of thinking and dreaming about the human heart
and intellect.  Images that have acted as a catalyst for deepening questions
of essential personal and mutual identity will be presented and discussed.  

  The focus of this presentation will be works of art created by twelve
extraordinary women.  Beginning with the silvery sculpture of Cornelia Parker
and concluding with the luminous, color-saturated photographs of Angelica
Daas, this visual presentation will celebrate the phenomenal imaginations
of twelve stunningly different women; women who give profound credence to
the popular maxim, THINK DIFFERENTLY!

 

Noon                                                    Lunch –

Hendrickson Dining Room- options:

                                                               Caesar Vegetable Wrap 
                                                               Garden-herbed tortilla dressed with Caesar dressing, layered by
Neufchâtel cheese, romaine, a melange of fresh vegetables and
Parmesan cheese.

                                                               Turkey and Muenster Wrap                                        
                                                               Garden vegetable tortilla dressed with a garlic and sun-dried
tomato aioli layered with smoked turkey, muenster cheese, lettuce
and tomatoes.

                                                               New Yorker Wrap
                                                               Seasoned roast beef, bacon, lettuce and tomatoes, a three-cheese
blend topped by a Dijon mustard sauce.

 

12:45  p.m.- 1:40 p.m.                        Breakout Session Two – (4 options)

 

A. Women in the Media-
Join media professionals from the Green Bay area as they discuss their
careers and experiences in the field. Topics include entry into the media
field, differences their experiences working as a woman in media, and
their career paths. 

 

B. Celebrating Essential Identity an d the Visual Arts

    Fr. James Nielsen

 

C. Enduring curiosity: Student Women's and Gender Studies Scholars Speak 
In this session, a panel of Women and Gender Studies students will present
excerpts of their papers dealing with the topics of gender, sexuality and identity.
These imperative themes within Women and Gender studies will be explored
and explained through a discussion that will follow the readings, facilitated by
Dr. Karlyn Crowley. Panelists include: 

Ms. Hannah Hankins

Ms. Tara Lovdahl

Ms. Grace Schmitt

    Dr. Karlyn Crowley

 

                                                      D. "My Work Is Never Done: Living a Life of Service" - 
Former Women's Center student directors reflect on their time working
on campus and how their experiences shaped their lives and the work
they now do.

Ms. Emily Czarnik-Neimeyer

Ms. Emily Schwanke Thomas

 

1:45-2:40 p.m.                       Breakout Session Three

A. Transformational Service -
Two St. Norbert students who have participated in and been transformed
by service will share their learning, insights and passion for their work. In
addition the students will discuss the TRIPS program, their leadership
roles and explain the impact their involvement has had on their lives.

       Ms. Maggie Schwanke

      Ms. Leigh Smalley

 

                                                     B. The Phenomenal Woman in My Life-
This session features a panel of phenomenal men who will share their
experiences regarding the extraordinary women who have supported,
inspired, and made a difference in their lives.  Participants will be given
the opportunity to pause and reflect on their own lives as well as think
about how their actions and relationships have been influential and
inspiring to the people around you. 

            Dr. Joel Mann

            Mr. Billy Korinko

            Mr. Kurt Voss

 

                                                     C. Healthy Eating-
This is a session that will focus on how to eat healthy. What is healthy
eating and how can we accomplish it? This workshop will provide
answers to these questions and dip into the diet myths that flood us
every day. Informative and interesting!

            Ms. Melissa DaPra,  Registered Dietitian

 

D. What A Man Can Teach a Woman About Feminism: Liberation
Through Yoga -
In this session, led by Dr. George Miller of Lewis University, participants
will learn how yoga is deeply entwined with liberation and equality.
Attendees will be exposed to the philosophy of yoga as well as be able
to practice some of the physical techniques. Comfortable clothing is
suggested.

   Dr. George Miller

 

2:45 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.           Closing Remarks- Conference Evaluation -  Raffle Drawing

 

 

Registration Fee

Students - $10.00

Faculty and Staff- $10.00

Community Members- $20.00