DETROIT, March 3, 2005 (PRIMEZONE) -- Marygrove College announces a series of events for, about and honoring women during Women's History Month 2005.
Marygrove's Division of Student Affairs, Sigma Tau Delta English Honor Society, Department of Academic and Career Development, Women's Leadership Institute, Wellness Services and Student Activities collaborated on the month full of education and experiences. All activities are open to the public.
Friday, March 4 Healthy Living: Women's Health Fair Health screenings, massages, community resources, diet and fitness information 11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.; Madame Cadillac Building, Main Corridor, FREE Friday, March 4 Healthy Living: Love Your Heart Luncheon Heart disease is the No. 1 killer among women. Learn to protect your heart, stay fit and enjoy your food. Receive Heart-healthy recipes and enjoy one during lunch. 12:00 p.m.; Madame Cadillac Building, Denk Chapman Hall FREE BUT RSVP required by March 1 to Rita Holmes, 313-927-1402 Monday, March 14, through Thursday, March 31 Exploring Contributions Made by Women of the Past: Michigan Women's Historical Center Traveling Exhibit -- "How the Suffragists Changed Michigan" Madame Cadillac Building, Main Corridor, FREE Wednesday, March 16 Assuming One's Rightful Role in the Workplace: "Looking Up the Ladder" Enjoy a "power lunch" while hearing a panel of professional women who've broken the glass ceiling, shattering stereotypes that hinder women of all races and cultures. 12:00 p.m.; Madame Cadillac Building, Main Dining Room FREE BUT RSVP required by March 20 to Ce' An Manuel, 313-927-1478. Friday, March 18 Changing Culture through the Arts: Sigma Tau Delta English Honor Society's Annual Coffee House 8:00 p.m.; Madame Cadillac Building, Alumnae Hall; Tickets $10 RSVP to Dr. Loretta Woodard, 313-927-1452, or at the door Wednesday, March 23 Women's Agency Fair Agencies from the Metropolitan Detroit area will share information on various issues that affect women 12:00 p.m.; Madame Cadillac Building, Madame Cadillac Hall, First Floor Wednesday, March 30 Changing Society and Lives through Leadership, Mentoring and Service: Women's Leadership Institute Awards Luncheon Recognizing Marygrove Women's Leadership Institute participants and those engaged in mentoring, leadership and service. 12:00 p.m.; Madame Cadillac Building, Main Dining Room FREE BUT RSVP required by March 21 to Rita Holmes, 313-927-1402.
Dr. Glenda Price, president, said, "Recognizing the many amazing contributions of women to our society is something that Marygrove College has traditionally done. The history of our own institution compels us to do so. Marygrove's predecessor college in Monroe was founded 100 years ago by a group of pioneering women, the Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, to educate young women in an era when higher education was not at all common."
For more information on Women's History Month activities, please contact Lisa Jones-Brown, assistant provost for Student Affairs, at 313-927-1405.