Mon

Mar 20

+ Add to Calendar 03/20/2023 6:00PM 03/20/2023 7:30PM America/New_York Elsie Hillman Chair in Women and Politics: A Conversation with Cecile Richards About Cecile Richards: Cecile Richards is a national leader for women’s rights and social and economic justice, and author of the New York Times bestseller Make Trouble. As President of Planned Parenthood Federation of America and Planned Parenthood Action Fund for 12 years, Richards worked to increase affordable access to reproductive health care and to build a healthier and safer world for women and young people. After starting her career as a labor organizer, working with women earning the minimum wage, she went on to start her own grassroots organizations, and later served as Deputy Chief of Staff to House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi. In 2011 and 2012, she was named one of TIME Magazine’s 100 Most Influential People in the World. Richards is a frequent speaker and commentator on politics and progressive issues. She and her husband, Kirk Adams, have three children and live in New York City and Maine. .Event page: http://www.chatham.edu/events/details.cfm?eventID=30995 Campbell Memorial Chapel Annie Guadagnino pcwp@chatham.edu
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Elsie Hillman Chair in Women and Politics: A Conversation with Cecile Richards

6:00 PM - 7:30 PM

About Cecile Richards: Cecile Richards is a national leader for women’s rights and social and economic justice, and author of the New York Times bestseller Make Trouble. As President of Planned Parenthood Federation of America and Planned Parenthood Action Fund for 12 years, Richards worked to increase affordable access to reproductive health care and to build a healthier and safer world for women and young people. After starting her career as a labor organizer, working with women earning the ...

Mon

Mar 20

+ Add to Calendar 03/20/2023 4:00PM 03/20/2023 4:45PM America/New_York Elsie Hillman Chair in Women and Politics: Student Reception with Cecile Richards Chatham students have an exclusive opportunity to meet and talk to our 2022-2023 Elsie Hillman Chair in Women and Politics, Cecile Richards, before the Public Lecture. Heavy appetizers will be served. About Cecile Richards: Cecile Richards is a national leader for women's rights and social and economic justice, and author of the New York Times bestseller Make Trouble. As President of Planned Parenthood Federation of America and Planned Parenthood Action Fund for 12 years, Richards worked to increase affordable access to reproductive health care and to build a healthier and safer world for women and young people. .Event page: http://www.chatham.edu/events/details.cfm?eventID=31069 Buhl Atrium Annie Guadagnino pcwp@chatham.edu

Elsie Hillman Chair in Women and Politics: Student Reception with Cecile Richards

4:00 PM - 4:45 PM

Chatham students have an exclusive opportunity to meet and talk to our 2022-2023 Elsie Hillman Chair in Women and Politics, Cecile Richards, before the Public Lecture. Heavy appetizers will be served. About Cecile Richards: Cecile Richards is a national leader for women's rights and social and economic justice, and author of the New York Times bestseller Make Trouble. As President of Planned Parenthood Federation of America and Planned Parenthood Action Fund for 12 years, Richards worked to in ...

Thu

Mar 23

+ Add to Calendar 03/23/2023 11:00AM 03/23/2023 12:00PM America/New_York Webinar: What is WBE Certification and How to Use it to Grow your Business? This webinar will cover what a WBE (Women’s Business Enterprise) certification is, who qualifies and the benefits of the certification. We will also review the industries where WBE is advantageous, how to get certified, what to avoid if getting certified and when to seek legal assistance. Ashley will also share some WBE certification examples. Presenter: Ashley Wagner | Attorney at Law, Shareholder at Tucker Arensberg To register for the Webinar, CLICK HERE! .Event page: http://www.chatham.edu/events/details.cfm?eventID=31441 Online - Zoom Mitra Saeidi womens-entrepreneurship@chatham.edu

Webinar: What is WBE Certification and How to Use it to Grow your Business?

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

This webinar will cover what a WBE (Women’s Business Enterprise) certification is, who qualifies and the benefits of the certification. We will also review the industries where WBE is advantageous, how to get certified, what to avoid if getting certified and when to seek legal assistance. Ashley will also share some WBE certification examples. Presenter: Ashley Wagner | Attorney at Law, Shareholder at Tucker Arensberg To register for the Webinar, CLICK HERE!

Wed

Mar 29

+ Add to Calendar 03/29/2023 10:30AM 03/29/2023 12:00PM America/New_York Workshop: Guide to Starting and Scaling Your Business - In-Person The SBA Pittsburgh District Office is teaming with CWE to offer an in-person workshop on how to turn your passion or idea into a viable small business. Speakers include Carolyn Klasnick, Partner & Executive Producer at Post Script Productions LLC, a video production company established in 2010. Carolyn will share how she scripted an award-winning niche for her services that include everything from makeup to production to editing informative and celebratory videos throughout western Pennsylvania. CWE’s Community and Membership Engagement Coordinator Michelle Price will discuss the Center’s programs and services to help entrepreneurs launch and scale their businesses. SBA Lender Relations Specialist Lynn Ann Vozniak will speak on the SBA’s three traditional lending programs and how to effectively articulate your funding needs to any lender by using the different elements in the SBA’s Lender Match Program. SBA Microlenders from the region also will be present to meet with attendees. Microloans are an SBA program that provides loans, up to $50,000, through nonprofit intermediaries to business owners. To register for the Workshop, CLICK HERE! .Event page: http://www.chatham.edu/events/details.cfm?eventID=31465 The Carnegie Library of Homestead, 510 E. 10th Avenue, Munhall, PA 15120 Michelle Price womens-entrepreneurship@chatham.edu

Workshop: Guide to Starting and Scaling Your Business - In-Person

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

The SBA Pittsburgh District Office is teaming with CWE to offer an in-person workshop on how to turn your passion or idea into a viable small business. Speakers include Carolyn Klasnick, Partner & Executive Producer at Post Script Productions LLC, a video production company established in 2010. Carolyn will share how she scripted an award-winning niche for her services that include everything from makeup to production to editing informative and celebratory videos throughout western Pennsylvania. ...

Tue

Apr 04

+ Add to Calendar 04/04/2023 5:30PM 04/04/2023 8:00PM America/New_York Just Films: To The End At this critical moment in our history, stopping the climate crisis is a question of political courage, and the clock is ticking. TO THE END follows the intersecting stories of four women of color (including AOC and Varshini Prakash from Sunrise Movement) who are key players in the rise of the Green New Deal—an ambitious plan to address climate change, and economic and racial justice in the process. Against the volatile backdrop of the 2020 election, the coronavirus pandemic, a deepening economic crisis, and historic protests against systemic racism, these young leaders must work together to defend their generation’s right to a future. .Event page: http://www.chatham.edu/events/details.cfm?eventID=31226 Eddy Theater Women's Institute WomensInstitute@chatham.edu
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Just Films: To The End

5:30 PM - 8:00 PM

At this critical moment in our history, stopping the climate crisis is a question of political courage, and the clock is ticking. TO THE END follows the intersecting stories of four women of color (including AOC and Varshini Prakash from Sunrise Movement) who are key players in the rise of the Green New Deal—an ambitious plan to address climate change, and economic and racial justice in the process. Against the volatile backdrop of the 2020 election, the coronavirus pandemic, a deepening economi ...

Wed

Apr 19

+ Add to Calendar 04/19/2023 6:00PM 05/24/2023 8:00PM America/New_York Concept to Launch - ONLINE "Concept to Launch" is a 6-week entrepreneurial training program for entrepreneurs in the early stages of starting a business. Dates: Six Wednesday evenings from 6-8 PM starting on April 19th and ending on May 24th. The Spring program will be offered Online Only and offered at a reduced rate of $45. The program is capped at 25 participants. Required: Zoom capable device and internet access to participate. Classes focus on: - Developing the business concept - Identifying target customers and markets - Marketing strategies - Foundational operations of your business - Basic financials - Legal business entities - Developing and delivering your “pitch” Facilitator: Lillian Rafson, Founder and CEO of Pack Up + Go To view the syllabus for the Concept to Launch program: Click Here. A limited number of partial, need-based scholarships are available through the generous support of Bridgeway Capital. Access the Application, Here! To register for the Program, CLICK HERE! .Event page: http://www.chatham.edu/events/details.cfm?eventID=31461 Online - Zoom Mitra Saeidi womens-emtrepreneurship@chatham.edu

Concept to Launch - ONLINE

06:00 PM - 08:00 PM

"Concept to Launch" is a 6-week entrepreneurial training program for entrepreneurs in the early stages of starting a business. Dates: Six Wednesday evenings from 6-8 PM starting on April 19th and ending on May 24th. The Spring program will be offered Online Only and offered at a reduced rate of $45. The program is capped at 25 participants. Required: Zoom capable device and internet access to participate. Classes focus on: - Developing the business concept - Identifying target ...

Thu

Apr 20

+ Add to Calendar 04/20/2023 5:00PM 04/20/2023 7:00PM America/New_York An Evening with the Women of the Allegheny County State Legislative Delegation Please join the Pennsylvania Center for Women & Politics and women from the Allegheny County Delegation for a networking reception and panel discussion. Thursday, April 20, 2023 Chatham University Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Mellon Board Room 5:00-6:00 p.m. Networking Reception 6:00-7:00 p.m. Panel Discussion and Q&A .Event page: http://www.chatham.edu/events/details.cfm?eventID=31487 Mellon Board Room, Shadyside Campus Emily Wilmore e.wilmore@chatham.edu

An Evening with the Women of the Allegheny County State Legislative Delegation

5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Please join the Pennsylvania Center for Women & Politics and women from the Allegheny County Delegation for a networking reception and panel discussion. Thursday, April 20, 2023 Chatham University Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Mellon Board Room 5:00-6:00 p.m. Networking Reception 6:00-7:00 p.m. Panel Discussion and Q&A