The Female Voice in Politics Conference
Date and time
Location
Wesleyan University
Daniel Family Commons, Usdan Building 45 Wyllys Avenue Middletown, CT 06459Description
The Female Voice in Politics Conference brings notable and accomplished female politicians and leaders together to present and discuss the issues facing women in the political arena today. This event provides not only an opportunity for learning but also a chance for interested alumni and students to meet one another.
3:00pm - 5:00pm -- Speakers (with an intermission)
5:00pm - 7:00pm -- Dinner and Networking catered by Johns Cafe and Catering
Seating is limited.
Alumni should feel free to bring a guest but must register a ticket for each atendee.
For questions please email: femalevoicewesleyan@gmail.com
Speakers:
Rosa DeLauro, U.S. Representative of Connecticut's 3rd Congressional District
Toni Boucher, Connecticut State Senator of the 26th District
Dominique Thornton, Former Mayor of Middletown
Susan Bysiewicz, Former Connecticut Secretary of State
Sidney Powell, attorney and author of "Licensed to Lie"
Professor Sarah Williarty who will be giving a special academic perspective.
Sponsors for this event include:
Allbritton Center for the Study of Public Life
American Studies Department
FGSS Department
Government Department
Public Affairs Center
Organized by
Darcie and Kevin are both Political Science majors at Wesleyan University. One day, they were discussing problem of the underrepresentation of women in politics and the implications of this issue. After this discussion, Darcie and Kevin decided to host a conference about the underrepresentation of women in US politics and, from there, the Female Voice was created.