Friends of Women's Studies Hosts Annual Fall Reception
Friends of Womens Studies will host its annual Fall Reception on Thursday Oct. 30, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., at the home of Jane Anderson, 2717 Johnstone Place in East Walnut Hills.
This years event welcomes Dr. Nancy Zimpher, new President of the University of Cincinnati and honorary chair of the Fall Reception.
Dr. Meera Sehgal, the Friends Visiting Assistant Professor, will speak briefly on Feminism and Right Wing Women. Friends President Pat OReilly will welcome guests, and Anne Sisson Runyan, Director of the Center for Womens Studies and Associate Professor, will bring greetings on behalf of the center.
To make reservations, call the Center for Womens Studies at 513-556-6653 or send email to friendsws@uc.edu. Parking is available in the lot of Seven Hills School/Dohertys Campus at the corner of Madison road and Johnstone Place, just east of DeSales Corner.
Friends of Womens Studies is dedicated to supporting the activities, development and growth of the Center for Womens Studies at the University of Cincinnati and to disseminating knowledge about womens achievements, needs, and aspirations to the broader community.
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