Events Archives - Page 9 of 14 - Maureen F. Fitzgerald

Conference to advance women in science, engineering and technology

All women scientists and engineers should attend the upcoming conference in Vancouver on May 11, 2013. It is titled Creating Connection: Working Together to Transform our World, a dialogue about the role of women in science, engineering and technology hosted by UBC. If you go, please let me know what transpires. It sounds exciting. And I

Dress for Success Event on March 7, 2013

Dress for Success Vancouver’s 14th annual fundraising event IMPACT – An Event for Change is on Thursday, March 7th, 2013 from 6:00- 8:00 pm at the Rosewood Hotel Georgia’s beautiful Spanish Ballroom. Guests will be treated to special welcome cocktails, wine tastings, and a selection of delicious hors d’oeuvres. Fred Lee, Vancouver’s “Man About Town”

Event by Women Transforming Cities tonight!

Buy Tickets Now! Women Transforming Cities is partnering with Pecha Kucha Night Vancouver to create an evening with speakers around the theme of designing an ideal city for women and girls. What can be done to create safer, more affordable, more inclusive cities? Hear about fun, passionate and key ideas—from technology initiatives and bridging

Leave of Absence sounds like a great play to see

I just read about the new play “Leave of Absence” directed by Lucia Frangione. It is playing in Vancouver BC until February 16 at the Pacific Theatre (www.pacifictheatre.org). It apparently tackles teen bullying, sexuality and religion through the eyes of a 15 year old girl. I think I will go see it. [Source: Vancouver Sun, Mark

The Conscious Parent talk on Feb 28

Dr Shefali Tsabary speaking at the Dalia Lama Center on Februaury 28 at 7pm. Location: SFU Woodwards. Cost: $40. Visit www.dalailamacenter.com

Women in Politics Student Networking Night Jan 24

Please join Canadian Women Voters Congress for our upcoming Student Networking Night! Thursday, January 24, 2013 from 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM Featuring special guest speaker: Naomi Yamamoto BC Minister of State for Small Business We’re hosting a casual networking event targeting young women at UBC campus. We are looking forward to an engaging

Status Quo? is a new film on the status of women in Canada

The Whistler Film festival launched two new films of interest to women. The first is “Status Quo?” about the status of women in Canada, directed by Karen Cho. Needless to say, it was an emotional event since so many Canadian women are still being held back (e.g. limited access to medical help and no national child care

Today we remember the Quebec Massacre

Today is the Day of Action and Rememberance on Violence Against Women and Children. There will be candlelight vigils accross Canada remembering the 14 women who were murdeed at Ecole Polytechnique in Montreal. It is embarassing to admit that still almost 60,000 women experience sexual and physical assualts each year in BC. The safe houses

Judy LaMarsh event promotes women in politics

Please join women on Saturday November 10th to learn more about the Judy LaMarsh Fund and the support it offers women candidates across the country while enjoying refreshments in a casual setting. Special guests include Joyce Murray, MP for Vancouver Quadra. When: Saturday, November 10th Time: 7 pm Where: 3088 W. 11th Ave. Vancouver, BC

Women voters conference this weekend

Don’t forget to attend this great event if you ever plan on running for politics. I attended last year and it was great. www.womenvoters.ca