| Jackson, Tenn. - Union
University's Public Relations Society will feature
prominent women in the Jackson community as guest
speakers in its conference to prepare women for the
workplace. The special event, titled "What To Know
Before You Go: Workplace Strategies for Women," will
be held at Union, Tuesday, April 27, from 6-8 p.m. in the
Coburn Dining Room of the Barefoot Student Union
Building. The conference will highlight local
professionals, including Christy Little, Madison County
juvenile court judge, Jacque Hillman, senior writer for
The Jackson Sun, and Carla Sanderson, provost of Union.
Speakers will address current topics facing women
today, including juggling family and career and
presenting oneself professionally in the workplace. Not
only will participants have the chance to hear speakers,
but the latter half of the con ference will include
roundtable discussions on workplace issues. Organizers
hope the event will provide young women the chance to
address their fears and questions about entering the real
world.
"Female graduates today have much more to think
about than in the past. Young women want it all - they
want to be co-partners in marriage, raise a family and
manage a successful career. This is no small order,"
said Dr. Kina Mallard, chair of Union's communication
arts department and conference moderator. " 'What To
Know Before You Go' has been planned to provide practical
tips and suggestions for maintaining balance while
encouraging these college students to pursue their future
goals," she said.
The conference is free of charge. The public is
encouraged to attend and make reservations through
Union's communication arts department by April 19. For
more information, please call Nedra Kanavel at (901)
661-5215. To make reservations, call Debra Tayloe at
(901) 661-5378.
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