Una To Host Alabama Women Student Leaders Conference

Mar. 02, 2016

Michelle Eubanks, UNA, at media@tootsierocha.com, 256.765.4392 or 256.606.2033

Bryan Rachal, University Communications FLORENCE, Ala. - The University of North Alabama College of Arts and Sciences in conjunction with the UNA Center for Women's Studies and AAUW-Florence will host the Alabama Women Student Leaders Conference (ALA-WSL), April 8, from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., in the GUC. ALA-WSL (pronounced "ala-whistle") is a free, one-day leadership conference open to all students attending Alabama colleges and universities. The conference will consist of professional workshops that deal with resume writing, mind mapping, feminism, body language, activism, leadership skills, stress management and more. In addition to the workshops, Erica Stout, training and program manager for AAUW National Member Leadership Programs, will give a presentation on current AAUW programs available for students. Participants may attend some session or stay for the entire day. ALA-WSL is being held in conjunction with the AAUW State Convention which will take place April 9 and 10. Students may also register for the AAUW State Convention. Participants must register by March 31 for the ALA-WSL conference. Registration is available at: http://aauw-al.aauw.net/ For more information: ALAWSL.AAUW@gmail.com or 256-765-4380