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USM Holds Management Conference for Women

Event:
Annual USM Conference, Women in Management
7:30 a.m. Ð 5 p.m., Tuesday May 4, 2004
Holiday Inn by the Bay, Portland, Maine

April 7, 2004

The University of Southern Maine Department of Continuing Education will host the 24th annual Women in Management conference, a daylong event focusing on improving the professional and personal lives of working women. Workshop topics include energy management, dealing with sexual harassment, critical thinking, vocal presence, and sustaining life balance. The final workshop, "Getting to Your Car Safely," will be a hands-on session in self-defense with fourth degree black belt Kym Johnson, owner of VillariÕs Self Defense Center.

The conference keynote speakers are Milbry Polk, co-author of "Women of Discovery," a book promoting the contributions of extraordinary women around the world, and Belle Linda Halpern, co-author of "Leadership Presence," and co-founder of Ariel Group, which offers leadership and executive training services.

Other conference activities include book signings, exhibits of art, products, and services, as well as a silent auction to benefit the Maine Women's Fund.

Registration is $195, which includes lunch and all activities.

To register:
Contact: USM Department of Conferences, 68 High St., Portland, Maine 04101
Tel: 207-780-5951 or toll free: 1-800-800-4876 ext. 5951
TTY: 780-5646
Email: conferences@usm.maine.edu

To be an exhibitor at the conference:
Contact: Nancy Ansheles, 207-767-0876, nkacatalyst@msn.com
For more information, contact the USM Office of Public Affairs at 207-780-4200.

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