WE Lead: Women Empowered to Lead Program
Spring 2013 WE Lead Schedule of Events
Please RSVP for each event on UBLinked under the "Center for Student Leadership and Community Engagement" page.
Skills to Succeed as a LEADing Lady
Saturday, March 2, 2013
Silverman Library, 9 am – 4 pm
Join the Undergraduate Academies and the Center for Student Leadership & Community Engagement for this one-day series of workshops designed to empower you and provide you with relevant professional skills. Students who attend will engage in workshops to develop skills that will help you navigate the workforce, learn about creative problem solving and provide you with the fundamentals of networking and leadership in a professional setting. Attendance at this event will count for two WE Lead events and will fulfill your WE Lead requirement for the TORCH Leadership Certificate Program. To register for the conference, please register online 
. NOTE: Men are welcome to attend this event as well!
American Association of University Women (AAUW) Open House
Tuesday, March 5, 2013
235 Student Union
Interested in Women's Rights and Advocacy? AAUW is an organization committed to advancing equity for women and girls through advocacy, education, philanthropy, and research. This organization provides local and national community connections, empowers women to lead, and provides scholarships and grants to promote successful collegiate experiences for women. Stop by event to learn about AAUW and ways you can join in the support of women's issues on campus.
UBeautiful: Operation Beautiful at UB
Wednesday, March 20, 2013
240 Student Union, 5 pm
UBeautiful is a campaign to promote self-confidence and self-esteem among young women. Come and join us to learn about the cause, how it relates to leadership and learn how you can become involved in this international movement.
Career Issues and Strategies for Women
Monday, March 25, 2013
240 Student Union, 5 pm
This panel discussion will feature accomplished, professional women who will share their experiences as women in the workforce. The panel will not only share their perspectives and their experiences, but also suggestions for women preparing to enter the workforce.
From the Locker Room to the Boardroom: How does the WNBA relate to Women in the Workplace?
Tuesday, March 26, 2013
235 Student Union, 5:30 pm
How does the WNBA relate to women in the workplace? This workshop will explore the similarities between women's professional basketball and women in professional occupations. The presenters will examine everything from salaries to perceptions in the media in order to uncover the inequalities women face in the workplace.
Perceptions of the "Perfect" Woman: How Does It Impact Us Every Day?
Wednesday, March 27, 2013
240 Student Union, 5 pm
"As a culture, women are brought up to be fundamentally insecure" – Lisa Ling. Come join the discussion about the impact of society and social media on the female psyche. We will explore the way cultural lenses influence the perception of others, individual goals and stereotypes. Understanding how the media and the cultural lenses led to the current state can be tools to generate positive change.
L*O*V*E*
Thursday, March 28, 2013
Ellicott Atrium, 8 pm
L*O*V*E* stands for Ladies of Value and Esteem. Come learn and discuss common issues that women face on a daily basis. Also, engage in craft making that will empower important women in your life.
