FLORIDA MEMORIAL UNIVERSITY CELEBRATES WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH
“Writing Women Back into History”
MIAMI GARDENS, FL [MARCH 10, 2010] – To culminate National Women’s History Month, Florida Memorial University’s School of Education, in conjunction with the Denny’s Single Parent Student Resource Center, will host the THIRD ANNUAL WOMEN’S EXPO on Thursday, March 25, 2010 from noon to 6:00 pm. In celebration of this year’s national theme, “Writing Women Back into History,” there will be varied female vendors with a host of articles for display and purchase. The event will be held in the A. Chester Robinson Athletic Center on the beautiful campus of Florida Memorial University. The Expo will also include the popular Health and Wellness component.
Women all over South Florida are excited about this year’s Women’s Expo. The Expo allows vendors an opportunity to promote their products and services, while networking with other women in the process.
Mrs. Alstene McKinney, co-chairperson of this year’s Women’s Expo, explained the significance of this year’s theme. “The theme promotes our mission to recognize women for their history-making accomplishments and contributions. We are pleased to have an opportunity to showcase remarkable women in the community who contribute their time and resources to make South Florida a more culturally-enriched place to live.”
The Women’s Expo is the largest of several events hosted by the University to acknowledge Women’s History Month. Additional campus events incorporating the theme include the following:
Wednesday, March 17, 2010
Panel Discussion: “Writing Women Back into History”
Facilitator: Sharon Lawson, WTVJ 6 News Reporter
11:00 am – 1:00 pm
FIU / FMC Auditorium
Thursday, March 18, 2010
Founders’ Day Convocation
Keynote Speaker: Sandra T. Thompson, Ph.D., Interim President of Florida Memorial University
Honorees: Mr. Nathaniel S. Washington, Sr., Ms. Willowstine Lawson, and Fr. Reginald Jean-Mary
10:30 am
Susie C. Holley Religious Center
Sunday, March 21, 2010
Chapel Service Celebrating Women’s History Month
Officiating: Rev. Wendell H. Paris, Jr., University Chaplain
Performances from female vocalists and musicians throughout the service
9:15 am
Susie C. Holley Religious Center
Florida Memorial is located at 15800 NW 42nd Avenue in Miami Gardens. All campus events associated with Women’s History Month are free and open to the public. For more information, contact Dr. Gwendolyn Robinson, co-chairperson at (305) 623-4292 or (305) 623-1400.
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