Category Archives: Starr Symposium

Remembering 2011 and Looking Forward to 2012

Posted on December 16, 2011 by Emily

By Maritza Gordillo It was not too long ago when I said I was ready to come back and work at the Women’s Center for the 2011 Fall semester. Time went by so quickly due to the fact that we … Continue reading →

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2011 Starr Symposium… Will “Survive!”

Posted on November 6, 2011 by arzie

By Arzie Umali  Yesterday, the UMKC Women’s Center and Women’s Council hosted the Starr Symposium, an all day event featuring two keynote speakers – Gloria Steinem and Dolores Huerta – workshops to empower women, and entertainment by the Wild Women … Continue reading →

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Gloria Steinem Talks to KCUR 89.3

Posted on October 20, 2011 by Emily

Check out this podcast of Gloria Steinem on local show Up to Date on KCUR 89.3. http://archive.kcur.org/kcurViewDirect.asp?PlayListID=8635 And if you enjoyed that come see her in person on November 5 for the STARR Symposium’s Age Becomes Us: Leading, Empowering, and … Continue reading →

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Starr Community Conversation: “Who Does She Think She Is?”

Posted on April 12, 2011 by Devon

By Maritza Gordillo On Tuesday, March 22nd, I attended the Starr Community Conversation: Technology and Modern Families. This discussion was very interesting to me because it helped me understand that technology can be beneficial for balancing work/life if you know … Continue reading →

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Working Mothers Face the Motherhood Penalty

Posted on November 8, 2010 by arzie

 By Patsy Campos Many women dream of that moment that they become mothers.  For many women this is a happy time, as it should be. But for many working mothers, they are finding a work environment that can be somewhat … Continue reading →

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An Intergenerational Conversation

Posted on October 4, 2010 by arzie

By Emily Mathis  Fast Tube by Casper When I signed my mom and I up to attend the Starr Community Conversations’ event, Work and Life: An Intergenerational Conversation, I didn’t think much about the fact that by having her attend … Continue reading →

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STARR Symposium: From a Young Feminist’s Point of View

Posted on October 1, 2010 by Emily

By Talyn Helman Fast Tube by CasperWhen I heard about this event, I’ll admit, I really thought it was going to be a man-bashing extravaganza. I’d never read any feminist literature, other than a few blogs and articles. I’d never … Continue reading →

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Raging Feminism

Posted on September 30, 2010 by arzie

The blog below is a guest post written by S. Sloane Simmons.  Sloane is a member of the Chancellor’s Advisory Board to the Women’s Center and also co-owner of STUFF.  Her article also appears on the the Starr Symposium Blog … Continue reading →

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Starr Symposium 2009

Posted on September 17, 2009 by brendabethman

Join the UMKC Women’s Center and Women’s Council for the 2009 Starr Symposium: “Bright Past, Brilliant Futures: Launching Women and Girls in Science and Technology” with Dr. Mae C. Jemison.Thursday, Oct. 1Time: 7 p.m.Location: University Center, Pierson AuditoriumTickets are required … Continue reading →

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Starr Women Leaders Program Now Accepting Applications

Posted on August 27, 2009 by brendabethman

Are you a female UMKC undergraduate or high school 9th, 10th, or 11th grader majoring and/or interested in a career in science, technology, engineering, mathematics, or the health sciences? If so, apply now for an exciting new program at UMKC: … Continue reading →

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