Youth Empowerment Conference
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Posted by , March 24, 2008
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You are cordially invited to attend the “Empowering the Youth” Conference presented by Girls Preparing to Succeed (GPS) a Simmons’ student founded and administered group, which aims to provide urban high school women with the tools they need to succeed.
The conference will be held on Wednesday, April 16th 6:00-7:30pm, in the Kotzen Room at Simmons College, followed by a short reception.
The conference will feature Simmons-affiliated programming and leaders from the Simmons community discussing programming that works toward empowering the next generation: o The President of Simmons College, Dr. Susan Scrimshaw
o GPS Founder/Director, Julia Reynolds; GPS Program Directors, Rachel Nelson and Rosendry Gonzalez; GPS mentors Ashley Green and Maria Zaman; and GPS high school participants
o Dr. Connie Chow, Director of Science Club for Girls
o State Representative Alice K. Wolf, Simmons Alumna and Founder of Cambridge Kids Council
o Dr. Stephen London, Simmons Professor of Sociology and Director of the Scott/Ross Center
IF YOU WISH TO ATTEND THIS EVENT, PLEASE REGISTER BY EMAILING:
nextgenerationconference@gmail.com AND INCLUDE: your full name, contact information, and affiliation (if applicable).
Food will be provided and parking will be available
Hope to see you there. If you have any questions or comments in the meantime, please contact Marie at marie.gay@simmons.edu
AGENDA
Empowering the Next Generation: Simmons College, April 16th 6:00-7:30pm 6:00 WELCOME: Julia Reynolds, GPS Founder 6:05 INTRODUCTION: Dr. Susan Scrimshaw, Simmons President 6:15 GPS PANEL: GPS Directors, Mentors and Participants 6:35 SCIENCE CLUB FOR GIRLS: Dr. Connie Chow 6:50 CAMBRIDGE KIDS COUNCIL: State Rep Alice Wolf 7:05 SCOTT/ROSS CENTER: Dr. Stephen London 7:15 QUESTIONS AND DISCUSSION 7:30 RECEPTION: Please join us for food and drink and to meet the speakers and attendees.
