Gloria Steinem Delivers MOSAIC Keynote Feb. 20
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Gloria Steinem Delivers MOSAIC Keynote Feb. 20


Gloria Steinem, arguably one of the most important voices of the modern feminist movement, will speak on "Feminism 101" at 10:30 a.m., Sunday, Feb. 20, in McConomy Auditorium.
Activist and writer Gloria Steinem will deliver the keynote address at Carnegie Mellon University's MOSAIC Conference on Women's Issues Sunday, Feb. 20. Now in its ninth year, the annual conference provides information, inspiration and support to women on campus. Through a daylong series of speakers and seminars, MOSAIC celebrates the achievements of women and men who promote gender equality while contemplating the challenges they face in achieving their goals.

Steinem, arguably one of the most important voices of the modern feminist movement, will speak on "Feminism 101" at 10:30 a.m. in McConomy Auditorium, University Center. In her address, the Ms. Magazine co-founder, owner and editor will discuss workplace issues, the politics of gender and the economic power of the female and minority consumer market. Steinem will also reflect on the social movements of the last four decades and explore how best to foster a national spirit of cooperation and continue the advancement of rights for all citizens in the future.

In addition to founding Ms. Magazine, Steinem also established the Ms. Foundation for Women, devoted to promoting an equitable society for women and girls. She is president of Voters for Choice and helped organize the Coalition of Labor Union Women, the National Women's Political Caucus and the Women's Action Alliance.

The day's events will also include a full schedule of seminars and sessions to inform and inspire women. Heather Arnet (HS'97), executive director of the Women and Girls' Foundation of Southwestern Pennsylvania, will retrace her steps from waitressing as a student to becoming a professional political activist. Scott Sandage, associate professor of history, will give a short lecture, "'Women Is Losers': The Equal Right To Fail or the Failure of Equal Rights," with a discussion to follow. Mellon College of Science faculty Amy Burkert, Karen Stump and Carrie Doonan will explore pathways women can take in math and science in "Perceptions of Women in Science: Weighing Options, Achieving Balance," while Entertainment Technology Center faculty Tina Blaine will discuss "Women in the Virtual World: Gender and Game Creation."

MOSAIC events are free and open to the campus community. For more information, or to register for the conference, visit http://www.studentaffairs.cmu.edu/mosaic/index.html




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