August 2010

Kate Kendell: National Center for Lesbian Rights

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Thu, Aug 26 2010 - 6:00pm

Kate Kendell
Executive Director, National Center for Lesbian Rights (NCLR)
The NCLR’s precedent-setting case victories have literally re-written the law, changing the legal landscape for LGBT individuals and families. Kendall stands at center stage in our nation’s discussion of civil rights and social justice. Topics explored will include the role of women in securing economic parity, marriage equality and parenting rights. Read more »

Scenes from "Becoming Julia Morgan"

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Thu, Aug 26 2010 - 6:00pm

Scenes from “Becoming Julia Morgan”
Belinda Taylor, PlaywrightSabrina Klein, Producer
Julia Morgan has been described as California's most famous architect and the United States' most famous woman architect. An elusive and fascinating personality, she pursued ambitious career goals when architecture was exclusively a man’s profession. Scenes from the award-winning "Becoming Julia Morgan" will be performed by actors and narrated with commentary, by playwright Belinda Taylor. Read more »

The Status of Women in Technology: the Ongoing Challenges of Retention and Advancement

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Wed, Aug 25 2010 - 6:00pm

The Status of Women in Technology: The Ongoing Challenges of Retention and Advancement
Caroline Simard, Ph.D., Vice President of Research and Executive Programs, Anita Borg Institute for Women and Technology
While the ascent of women has been a reality in many spheres of society, change has been uncharacteristically slow in the realm of high technology. Yet technology is omnipresent in our lives and a major driver of economic growth. Read more »

L. Hunter Lovins: Making the Case for a New Energy Economy

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Wed, Aug 25 2010 - 7:00pm

Making the Case for a Renewed Energy Economy
This program has been postponed
L. Hunter Lovins, President and Founder, Natural Capitalism Solutions
A Time “Hero of the Planet,” Lovins makes the economic case for moving aggressively to solve such challenges as global warming, peak oil and the vulnerability of our energy infrastructure. Read more »

Stop Stressing About Stress

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Tue, Aug 24 2010 - 12:00pm

Stop Stressing About Stress
Carol Scott, M.D., MS-Ed, FACEP; ER Physician; Corporate Coach; Author, Optimal Stress: Living in Your Best Stress Zone
The economy, relationships, job issues, kids, technology - everyone is stressed about something. While there isn’t a silver bullet to eliminate stress from your life, you can’t afford the cost of letting stress sabotage your energy, health or work performance. Learn how embracing  positive or “optimal” stress  can help you be more productive. Read more »

Roelof van Ark: Increasing California's Connectivity with High-Speed Rail (SF)

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Tue, Aug 24 2010 - 6:00pm

Roelof van Ark: Increasing California's Connectivity with High-Speed Rail
This program is cancelled. We invite you to attend van Ark's event in Silicon Valley on September 29
CEO, California High-Speed Rail Authority
Everyone aboard for high-speed rail in California, or is this a project that may have a hard time getting out of the station? Read more »

Jackie Speier: What Is a Woman Worth?

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Tue, Aug 24 2010 - 6:00pm

What Is a Woman Worth?
Jackie Speier, Member of Congress, (D-CA)Jan Yanehiro, Director of Multimedia Communications, Academy of Art University; Broadcast Journalist - Moderator
With more than 20 years in national, state and local political work, Speier has set precedents for women and what they are worth in creating state and national politics and policies. Read more »

Beyond Resilience: The Confidence Factor!

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Mon, Aug 23 2010 - 12:00pm

Beyond Resilience: The Confidence Factor
Karen Walker-Tunoa, Resiliency Catalyst; Author, Getting Past Go When Life Says Stop
The path to resilience offers joy and satisfaction, but it can be riddled with obstacles and challenges. And yet many, like Walker-Tunoa, would not trade the experience. She will share her own personal journey, as well as "ascension" stories from personal interviews with other extraordinary women. Read more »

Remembering Afghan Women

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Mon, Aug 23 2010 - 6:00pm

Remembering Afghan Women
Katherine Brown, Truman National Security Project Fellow; Former Communications and Public Events Advisor, U.S. Embassy Kabul; NGO Worker; Former White House StafferOlga Oliker, Senior International Policy Analyst, RAND Corporation
Following the overthrow of the misogynistic Taliban regime in Afghanistan, the situation for women seemed to enter a promising era. A Ministry of Women was established, and a new constitution guaranteed women 25 percent representation in the legislature. Read more »

Midori in Conversation with Ruth Felt

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Fri, Aug 20 2010 - 12:00pm

Midori in Conversation with Ruth Felt
Midori, ViolinistRuth Felt, President, San Francisco Performances
Renowned violinist Midori has captured the world’s heart with her brilliant performances. Her repertory and career has established a record of achievement that sets her apart as a master musician, an innovator and a champion of the developmental potential of children. Read more »