Judy Genshaft, Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs, gave an entertaining address and welcomed new women to the campus. Gwen Moore and Deborah LaFond put up an October library exhibit of IROW photographs, conferences, publications and newsletters emphasizing international research on women. At the luncheon, introductions were given by the representatives of the groups who volunteer to keep the women's community network alive and who work to encourage women to develop their full potential. This year, a special emphasis was placed on working together with student groups on the campus. To Work Day subcommittee shared information and invited volunteers to become participants.
Volunteers are most welcome.
Deborah LaFond, Council Chair, gave the opening welcome address and shared her perspective on the importance of the Council for building democratic and equitable organizations. There is an especially great need for day-care for older children. Would like to see the University obtain full disclosure of information from clothing manufacturers so that the campus does not contribute towards the purchase of clothing manufactured in sweat shops. Would like to see the University commit to a salary equity study with specific attention to salary equity along gender and race lines. Would like to have continued improvement to safety on all campus parking lots.