William Paterson University Sponsors Conference for Women

A conference designed to show women students how to achieve academic and career success will be held at William Paterson University on March 1.

The sixth annual Sister to Sister Conference, "The True Essence of a Woman: Strength, Dignity and Excellence," will be held in the Machuga Student Center on the campus in Wayne from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Admission is free. Breakfast and lunch are included.

"The primary purpose of the conference is to give female students a safe environment in which to share ideas and beliefs and to discuss issues related to personal success," said Georgia Daniel, assistant dean, office of enrollment management, and conference chair. "We want students to leave from the conference with a greater sense of self-commitment to personal growth, and academic and career success." Additional conference objectives include empowering students with knowledge of today's world, enhancing understanding of self, and identifying and respecting the importance of community and unity through interactions with diverse groups.

An opening ceremony will be held at 9 a.m. followed by a series of morning workshops. Topics to be discussed include self-esteem and respect; financial responsibilities; academic success; sex and health education; career and professional opportunities; and voter registration.

After a break for lunch, Monique Greenwood, the former editor-in-chief of Essence magazine and an author, journalist and motivational speaker, will present the keynote address, "Having What Matters." She is the co-founder and national president of the Go On Girl book club, and is the owner of a bed and breakfast inn. Among numerous honors, she received the Points of Light Award for community activism from President George Bush.

For additional information, please call Georgia Daniel at 973-720-2929 .
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2/15/03
For Further Information, contact:

Mary Beth Zeman, Director, Public Relations 973-720-2966