COLLEGE TO HOST FULL ARRAY OF WORKSHOPS FOR WOMEN.Byline: Cynthia Teed Daily News Staff Writer College of the Canyons' 13th annual women's conference, ``A Day for Women: Investing in the Future,'' will focus on issues important to women's personal growth - financial, emotional and professional. Conference participants interested in learning the latest information on topics from parenting to computing can attend on-campus lectures by the experts from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. April 10. ``But men attend this conference, too,'' college spokeswoman Sue Bozman said. ``We have lots of men who have attended in the past, and we know men who attend this year will get new insights and valuable information because issues important to women often are equally important to men.'' Participants can take advantage of the art exhibit, the workshops and a marketplace offering crafts, books and educational items. For those who like to do lunch, the conference has invited radio and TV personality Stephanie Edwards Stephanie Edwards may refer to:
Pam Beauer, College of the Canyons' director of community services, will oversee the conference this year. ``When the conference began more than a decade ago, the College of the Canyons College of the Canyons is one of the fastest-growing community colleges in the state. According to the National Junior College Research Association, College of the Canyons consistently ranks in the top 50 community colleges in the nation. offered the facility and the American Association of University Women ''This article or section is being rewritten at The American Association of University Women (AAUW) advances equity for women and girls through advocacy, education, and research. had the interest for this conference, so we got together and the conference lived,'' she said. And did it ever. In the past 10 years, more than 3,000 people have attended the women's conferences. This year, about 250 are expected to pay $45 for the entire package of marketplace, workshops and lunch - a lesser plan for $30 is also available. To register, call College of the Canyons Community Services (661) 259-7800 Ext. 3304. WHAT'S IN STORE ON THE CAMPUS College of the Canyons April 10 Women's Conference will offer these programs: Session I - 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. ``Embodiment through Yoga,'' Linda Wessmuth, Yoga Yoga. ``Career Center Opportunities,'' Sandy Kingsley, director of campus Career Services. ``Everything You Always Wanted to Know about the City But Were Afraid to Ask'' Santa Clarita Santa Clarita, city (1990 pop. 110,642), Los Angeles co., S Calif., suburb 30 mi (48 km) NW of downtown Los Angeles, on the Santa Clara River; inc. 1987. Situated in the Santa Clara valley and nearby canyons, Santa Clarita includes the former towns of Canyon Country, Councilwoman Jan Heidt and Gail Ortiz, public information officer. ``The Resilient Feminine Spirit,'' Bonnie bon·ny also bon·nie adj. bon·ni·er, bon·ni·est Scots 1. Physically attractive or appealing; pretty. 2. Excellent. Geary, marriage, family, child counselor. ``Business-Wise on the Web,'' Leslie Bretall, campus public services Public services is a term usually used to mean services provided by government to its citizens, either directly (through the public sector) or by financing private provision of services. librarian. ``Public Speaking for the Reluctant,'' Marianne Hudz. ``What Will I Do When I Retire?'' Panel led by Joan Farrington. ``Parenting from the Heart,'' Jennifer Edson. ``Fund-raising Ideas for Non-Profit Groups,'' Ann Gentry, writer, fund-raiser. Session II - 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. ``How to Find the Right Child Care,'' Ann Gentry. ``Career Center Opportunities,'' Sandy Kingsley. ``Web Demonstrations,'' college library staff. ``Turn Yourself into a Preferred Stock Stock shares that have preferential rights to dividends or to amounts distributable on liquidation, or to both, ahead of common shareholders. Preferred stock is given preference over common stock. Holders of preferred stock receive dividends at a fixed annual rate. .'' Margaret A. Longnecker, marriage, family, child counselor. ``Body Image and Self-Esteem,'' Jo Ann Fields, college instructor. ``Conquering the Dragons of Pain - An Allopathic-Holistic Viewpoint,'' Dr. Mylene Rucker and Linda Husar ``Tracing Your Family Tree,'' Charlene Patterson, genealogical ge·ne·al·o·gy n. pl. ge·ne·al·o·gies 1. A record or table of the descent of a person, family, or group from an ancestor or ancestors; a family tree. 2. Direct descent from an ancestor; lineage or pedigree. researcher. ``Start Your Resumes '' Pat Willett, Pat Warford and Jami Kennedy, former volunteers. ``College of the Canyons - Art Gallery,'' Gallery Director Joanne Julian. Session III - 2:30 to 4 p.m. ``The Paper Chase,'' Linda Koopersmith, The Beverly Hills Beverly Hills, city (1990 pop. 31,971), Los Angeles co., S Calif., completely surrounded by the city of Los Angeles; inc. 1914. The largely residential city is home to many motion-picture and television personalities. Organizer. ``Computers, Computers, Computers: What's the Big Deal?'' Sandi Hill, computer consultant and instructor. College of the Canyons - Library Tour. ``What Are You Doing with the Rest of Your Life?'' Teresa Fordham-Jacobs, marriage, family, child counselor. ``Self-Discipline: It Works,'' John P. Legler. ``Health, Hormones & Homeopathy homeopathy (hōmēŏp`əthē), system of medicine whose fundamental principle is the law of similars—that like is cured by like. ,'' Dr. Linda Chenur. ``Women and Investing,'' Sharon Sherbert sher·bet n. 1. also sher·bert A frozen dessert made primarily of fruit juice, sugar, and water, and also containing milk, egg white, or gelatin. 2. Chiefly British A beverage made of sweetened diluted fruit juice. , president of comprehensive financial services The examples and perspective in this article or section may not represent a worldwide view of the subject. Please [ improve this article] or discuss the issue on the talk page. . ``Home Sweet Office: Commuting in the Web Land,'' Helene Liatsos, moderator; Peggy Edwards, Pat Willett, Betty Seldner. CAPTION(S): Box BOX: WHAT'S IN STORE ON THE CAMPUS (See text) |
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