Center for Women in Politics and Public Policy

at the University of Massachusetts Boston

Maps & Directions

Events Archive

  • April 2, 2013: American diplomat and politician Madeleine Kunin discusses her latest book, The New Feminist Agenda: Defining the Next Revolution for Women, Work, and Family.

    Listen to Kunin's interview on WUMB radio, Commonwealth Journal
     
  • March 5, 2013: Miss Representation to Mass Representation: Educating for Change
    Film screening and panel discussion.
     
  • February 12, 2013: Women Candidates for Municipal Elected Office: Decisions, Resources, and Structure
    Guest lecture by Fatima Senol, Visiting Fulbright scholar.
     
  • November 15, 2012: Women and Political Leadership in Massachusetts, an interactive panel discussion
     
  • October 23, 2012: The Swing Vote: The Power of Independent Voters in 2012, author Linda Killian discusses her latest work. See video clips.
     
  • May 30, 2012: Women's Pipeline for Change Conference: Promoting Pathways for Women of Color Leadership, a exploration of research findings and collaborations that support women of color leaders. Featured presentations by: Elizabeth Cardona, Martina Cruz, Holyoke Councilwoman Gladys Lebrón-Martinez, Sheneal Parker, and Fitchburg Mayor Lisa Wong.
  • March 22, 2012: Spring Women's Research Forum: The Political Leadership of Women of Color: What’s Research Got to Do with It? with featured presentations by Elizabeth Cardona, Martina Cruz, Holyoke Councilwoman Gladys Lebrón-Martinez, Sheneal Parker, and Fitchburg Mayor Lisa Wong.
  • March 15, 2012: Women Making a Difference in Worcester with featured speakers US Attorney Carmen Ortiz and State Senator Harriette L. Chandler. 
  • October 26, 2011: Fall Women's Research Forum: Youth Development Today: The Role of Mentors, Empowerment, and Being Active. Panelists included Professors Melissa Pearrow and Jean Rhodes and GoKids Director Jean Wiecha and was moderated by Ruth Bramson, CEO of the Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts.
     
  • June 15, 2011: Networking Open House for Women in Politics and Public Policy at McFaddens Restaurant, Providence, RI
     
  • June 2, 2011: Networking Open House for Women in Politics and Public Policy at Silvertone's, Boston, MA
     
  • May 17, 2011: PWPPP Graduation Celebration with keynote speaker, Carmen Ortiz, U.S. Attorney for the District of Massachusetts
     
  • April 28, 2011: Participatory Action Research Fellowship for Women of Color Leaders, a public launch at the Massachusetts State House
     
  • April 20, 2011: Unfinished Business: Building Equality for Women in the Construction Trades, 30th Women's Research Forum
     
  • April 14, 2011: "I Want My Million Dollars!" Why Every Woman Should Care about the Wage Gap, lecture by Evelyn Murphy, PhD, Former Lt. Governor, and Director of WAGE Project. WATCH ON C-SPAN!
     
  • April 14, 2011: Caring for Women: A Profile of the Midwifery Workforce in Massachusetts Report Release at Massachusetts State House
     
  • March 23, 2011: Run, Women, Run! Encouraging Women to Run for Office with panelists Senator Katherine Clark, Representative Gloria Fox, Sheriff Andrea Cabral, Suffolk County, Cambridge City Councilor Denise Simmons
     
  • March 28, 2011: Women and the Uprising in Egypt, a guest lecture by Margot Badran, PhD
     
  • March 8, 2011: International Women's Day Breakfast at Simmons College (co-sponsored event)
     
  • March 1, 2011: Women and the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, a State House Library Forum

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