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The Girls Coalition is supported by a
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FISA Foundation.
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The Girls Coalition is supported by a
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Heinz Endowments
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Dear ,
The Girls Coalition has already been busy in 2011, planning for our annual conference, hosting membership events, and developing new initiatives. We look forward to seeing you soon at one of our following activities: - February 8, 2011; 4:30-6:30pm--Meet and Greet hosted by the Membership Committee--you click here to register now for this free event!
- February 11, 2011; 11:30am--Join the conversation at the Gender Equity brown bag lunch meeting in Squirrel Hill--email co-chairs Rebecca or Michelle for more information.
Sincerely,
The Steering Committee Girls Coalition Southwestern Pennsylvania
Follow us on twitter @GirlsSWPA
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Girls Coalition Events and Announcements
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SAVE THE DATE--April 5, 2011
The Girls Coalition is busy, busy, busy planning for our third annual conference, to be held on April 5, 2011, at the Doubletree Hotel in Monroeville, Pa.
The event will feature keynote speaker Linda Babcock, founder and faculty director of the Program for Research and Outreach on Gender Equity in Society (PROGRESS) at Carnegie Mellon University and author of Women Don't Ask: Negotiation and the Gender Divide.
Workshops will focus on mentoring, advocacy, and entrepreneurship. Attendees will be encouraged to mix, mingle, and meet their colleagues, while engaging in meaningful, hands on professional development.
Do you know a local woman who leads her company, board of directors, community or non-profit in a manner which inspires you? Nominate her for the Girls Coalition of Southwestern Pennsylvania Women Who Wow award! The Girls Coalition of SWPA seeks to highlight each month the amazing work women do to spark a greater confidence and ambition in girls. Award recipients will be featured in emails, newsletters and press coverage in southwestern PA, reaching over 100,000 people each month. All submissions are due by the 15th of the month. We are currently accepting nominations. The criteria is simple: - Identify a woman whose work inspires you in of the following fields: Technology, Finance, Education, Health Care, Science, Media, Non-Profit, Board of Directors, Athletics, Public Service.
- Tell us about this woman in 150 words or less. Consider how she exemplifies leadership, respect, fairness, caring and citizenship, and how she would be a worthy role model to be emulated by girls in the community.
Please complete the Women Who Wow nomination form and submit to the Girls Coalition of Southwestern Pennsylvania. For additional questions, please contact info@girlscoalitionswpa.org |
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Member Events and Announcements
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2011 Coro Fellows Selection Day
Friday, March 11, 20117:30 am - 5:30 pm
Carlow University--A.J.P Hall of Science and Technology
3300 Fifth Avenue (Corner of Fifth and Craft Ave. in Oakland)
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
We would be honored by your service as a Selection Day Judge for the 2011-2012 class of Coro Fellows in Public Affairs. Coro Pittsburgh invites leaders from all sectors to join us as we create a diverse, creative group of national Fellows.
Coro seeks community leaders who appreciate and practice both the values and skills necessary for ethical and effective participation in public affairs. Ultimately your input will help determine which of the 30 Selection Day candidates will participate in the Coro Fellowship across the country.
Please contact Kelsey Halling at 412-208-0251 or khalling@coropittsburgh.org with any questions.
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Cool Stuff For Girls
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Community Cinema
WQED provides meaningful, insightful programming that addresses the pressing social issues of our region and our world. Our new Community Cinema program showcases outstanding documentaries
distributed by Independent Lens by hosting free screenings and expert panel discussions, right in our Oakland headquarters.
As part of our Women's Empowerment initiative, we're offering films devoted to women's issues in February, March, and April. Please join us for these events and explore some of the challenges facing women and girls, both at home and around the world.
Upcoming Events: February 10 and March 10 at 6:30pm
For more information or to register, please visit our website!
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RESOURCES
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What Do Pittsburgh Public Schools Provide for Students So That They Graduate Ready for College, Training and Careers?
Join A+ Schools and Our Co-Sponsors to Discuss the Results of Our
2010 School Works Interviews
Meeting #1: "Effective Teaching"
Come and learn what progress is being made toward having effective teaching in every classroom. We'll discuss what effective teaching looks like and how to recognize it when you see it.
Tuesday, February 1st, 2010
5:30pm-8:00pm
Ebenezer Baptist Church, 2001 Wylie Avenue, 15219
Hill District
Light dinner and childcare provided.
No RSVP required! Come and bring a friend!
Save these dates for future meetings!
Behavior and Drop-Out Support (2 locations)
Tuesday, March 8th- 5:30pm-8:00pm: Oliver HS
Thursday, March 10th- 5:30pm-8:00pm: Carrick HS
Courses and College/Career Prep
Tuesday, March 29th- 5:30pm-8:00pm: Oliver HS
Thursday, March 31st- 5:30pm-8:00pm: Carrick HS
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