The Roses of Pasadena:Art, Food, and Entrepreneurial Women September 17-19, 2010
Sitting at the foot of the San Gabriel Mountains, Pasadena has played a key role in California’s history. In 1886, it became the second incorporated city in Southern California after Los Angeles. Today, it is an upscale community with a thriving arts, cultural, and entertainment scene, best known for the Tournament of Roses Parade that takes place every New Year's Day. Read more »
The Taste for Civilization Janet A. Flammang, Professor and Chair of Political Science, Santa Clara University; Author, The Taste for Civilization: Food, Politics, and Civil Society
The recent deterioration of family mealtime traditions raises questions about the concomitant lack of civility in America’s political and civil discourse. Are our dining rooms the fundamental education foundation of our civility? Read more »
Symphony of the Soil: Women in Film Deborah Koons Garcia, Filmmaker, Lily Films, Mill Valley
Filmed on four continents, Symphony of the Soil is a multi-part documentary film series that examines soil in all of its complexity. By gaining an understanding of the mutuality between soil, water, the atmosphere, plants and animals, we can come to appreciate the complex nature of this precious resource. Come enjoy a special work-in-progress screening of select clips from the film series. Read more »
The Women of Israel: A Remarkable Diversity Donna Rosenthal, Author; Journalist; Television ProducerRita Semel, Vice Chairwoman, SF Interfaith Council - Moderator
Rosenthal will describe the ethnic, religious and cultural diversity of Israeli women – Christians, Jews, Muslims, Druze – who range from the radically modern to staunchly traditional. Some work in high tech, the government or the military, while others practice polygamous marriages, march in gay pride parades, or support the religious fervor of their husbands. Read more »
Somali Women Promote Peace and Political Participation Amid Armed Conflict This program is cancelled Asha Hagi, Co-founder and Chairperson, Save Somali Women and Children
Despite the suffering and marginalization experienced in a patriarchal, patrilineal society, some Somali women have challenged the cultural paradigms. Read more »
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” 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 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 »
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 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 »
