Local co-sponsors include Ohio State University s Department of Women's Studies and Office of Women Student Services. As a tangible example of how the federal budget is allocated, a large pie will be sliced to show the proportions of funding given to military and social programs. Rhonda Benedict, Women s Studies, 688-4711. While adults are the focus of most discussions on welfare reform, the 1997 law is also changing life for millions of children who are welfare recipients. 55 W. 12th Ave.
Most speakers are available to reporters after their presentations.
Liz Cutler Gates, College of Law, 292-0283. Hosted by 12 Circle, a volunteer group, proceeds support the Wexner Center s children and family programs. Melissa Weber, College of Mathematical and Physical Sciences, 292-2254. Co-sponsored by the Akron Beacon Journal, the Akron Regional Development Board and the Kiwanis Club of Akron, the Akron Roundtable is a community forum where business, political and community leaders are invited to share their ideas. As it does with all speakers, the Roundtable will host a news conference with Kirwan at 11 a.m.