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Why the seminar and speaker series?Because of the small number of women faculty at ESF, the series provides mentoring opportunities for students, both female and male, who have little regular exposure to female role models. Speakers meet with classes, clubs, and individual undergraduate and graduate students seeking advice about careers they may never have pictured for themselves. A small group of students has an added challenge and opportunity: students from the associated 1-credit seminar (FOR 797-2/496-10) are charged with coordinating these meetings during each speaker’s stay. The speaker is also the featured guest at a dinner, often hosted off-campus at faculty homes, during which class members discuss her experiences with the roles and topics of the course. Bringing these professionals to campus as seminar speakers helps women and men in all stages of their careers expand their vision of the roles of women in professional fields. The seminar and speaker series continue to provide a rare experience in interdisciplinary interactions across campus and on the University Hill. There is no "Old Girl's Club.” The speaker series serves as chance for ESF women to develop a network with interested and interesting women across campus and the University Hill as well as around the country.Back to TopWhy do we take Daughters and Sons to work?The Daughter's only program was launched in 1993 by the Ms. Foundation as a response to studies by Harvard University, American Association of University Women (AAUW) and the Minnesota Women's Fund, which indicate that a girl's self esteem and confidence in intellectual development plummet as they advance toward adolescence. In recent years, the program has expanded to encompass the boys who will become the partners, coworkers, and friends of the women of the future. Back to TopWhy should I come to a potluck supper? What if I can't cook? Can I bring my kids?Although ESF is a small campus, sometimes it seems like there are actually miles between the different departments. If you can't/didn't have time to cook or pick something up, bring a few dollars. We will arrange for take-out or delivery from a local restaurant. Adequate, affordable daycare is an issue affecting many families on campus, so we invite you to bring your kids along to all of our programs. Back to TopWho is in charge?In general, the Women's Caucus is non-hierarchical. There are no officers and decisions are made by consensus. However, there are individuals who serve as the primary contacts for individual projects. If you would like the Caucus's assistance with any other program, please contact any of the names on that list. |
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