| April 2007 |
| 22-25 |
Women Work! will be holding a National Conference in Arlington, Virginia. For more information go to: http://www.womenwork.org/network/conferences.htm |
| 24 |
Equal Pay Day – wear red |
| 27 |
The Nebraska Commission on the Status of Women second annual quarterly meeting. To be held in Lincoln at the Ferguson Center, 700 S. 16th St. Lincoln, NE 68509. Time details forthcoming. |
| March 2007 |
| 1 |
March is Women’s History Month. National Women's History Project |
| 7 |
Friends of the Lincoln Lancaster Women's Commission will be sponsoring "Weaving Women's Voices" in honor of International Women's Day. Held at The Cornhusker Marriott Hotel, 333 S. 13th St. Lincoln, NE 68508. Social time begins at 11:00 a.m. followed by the luncheon and awards at 11:30 a.m. For more information please contact the Lincoln Lancaster Women's Commission at 402-441-7716 or llwc@lincoln.ne.gov. |
| February 2007 |
| 2 |
Emergency Commission Meeting, 1:00 p.m., Ferguson Center, 706 South 16th, Suite 100, Lincoln, Ne.
Emergency Meeting (pdf 18k)
EMERGENCY MEETING HAS BEEN CANCELLED |
| 10 |
Legislative Ecumenical Briefing Day (PDF 952kb) |
| 22 |
The Nebraska Commission on the Status of Women will hold a
special meeting February 22, 2007. The meeting will be held from 11:00am to 2:00pm at the State
Office Building, 301 Centennial Mall South, lower level, conference room
D, Lincoln, Nebraska. Meeting Notice (TIF 61kb) Agenda (pdf 15k) |
| January 2007 |
| 24 |
Help Us Set An Agenda for Working Women in
Nebraska.
Invitation (pdf 163k) |
| 26 |
The Nebraska Commission on the Status of Women first annual quarterly meeting. Tentatively scheduled to be held at the University of Nebraska at Kearney. The meeting with be held at the Nebraskan Student Union, 1013 West 27th St. beginning at 9:00 a.m. Agenda (revised)(pdf 18k) |
| December 2006 |
| November 2006 |
| |
General Election
Office Closed for Thanksgiving Holiday |
| 1 |
2006 Nebraska Minority Health Conference will be held at the Holiday Inn & Convention Center In Kearney, Nebraska. There is a registration fee. For more information contact the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services Office of Minority Health at www.hhss.ne.gov/minorityhealth or 402-471-0152. Registration deadline is October 20, 2006. There are limited number of scholarships. |
| October 2006 |
| |
Ready to Run Conference for Women interested in political office
Omaha, Location TBA 8a-2p |
| 13 |
The nineth annual Omaha Women's Health and Wellness Conference will be held in Omaha at the Holiday Inn Convention Centre, 72nd & Grover St., Friday October 13 from 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. For more information please call 402-559-6345. |
| 14 |
Ready to Run presented by Nebraska Methodist College
8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at 720 N. 87th St. in Omaha.
This is a nonpartisan workshop designed for women wanting to run for an elected office. Registration fee is $25. To register call 402-441-7716. |
| 31 |
2006 Nebraska Minority Health Conference will be held at the Holiday Inn & Convention Center In Kearney, Nebraska. There is a registration fee. For more information contact the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services Office of Minority Health at www.hhss.ne.gov/minorityhealth or 402-471-0152. Registration deadline is October 20, 2006. There are limited number of scholarships. |
| September 2006 |
| 4 |
Office Closed for Labor Day |
| 16 |
4th Annual Women and Money Conference. Held at the Cornhusker Marriott Hotel, 333 S. 13th St, Lincoln, NE. Call (402) 441-7716 for registration information. Cost, $10.
http://www.lincoln.ne.gov/city/mayor/women/index.htm |
| August 2006 |
| 25 |
Women's Equality Day |
| 26 |
Women of Distinction Award Ceremony. The ceremony will be held at 1:30 p.m. in the Capitol Rotunda and is expected to last until 3:00 p.m. There will be a reception following at the Ferguson Center. |
| July 2006 |
| 12 |
The Nebraska Commission on the Status of Women will be holding our third of four quarterly meetings. To be held at the College of St. Mary in Omaha beginning at 9:00 a.m. |
| 19 |
Open to the Public.
National Association of Commissions for Women presents:
Annual Convention Opening Night Dinner and Key Note speaker
Dara Duguay, Author and Director of Citigroup Office of Financial Education (PDF 85k). |
| 19-22 |
National Association of Commissions for Women (NACW) Convention
Lincoln, NE co-hosted by Nebraska Commission on the Status of Women. Info: http://www.nacw.org/ |
| June 2006 |
| 10 |
WOMEN READY TO RUN FOR POLITICAL OFFICE (PDF 44k)
Saturday, June 10, 2006
8:30-10:30 am at Quarry Oaks Country Club in Ashland
$15 per person, includes breakfast
Guest Speakers:
Senator Nancy Thompson & Victoria Kohout
RSVP to 402.827.9280 by 3 pm on Wednesday, June 7 |
| 10 |
Women Celebrating their Health.
Health issues for women of all ages will be discussed in both Spanish and English. Held at Harms Advanced Technology Center, 2620 College Park, Scottsbluff, Nebraska on June 10 from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Registration fee is $5.00 and there are limited scholarships available upon request. |
| May 2006 |
| |
Nominate and promote the Woman of Distinction Award.
http://www.women.ne.gov/forms/2006%20Nebraska%20Woman%20of%20Distinction.pdf |
| 5 |
The Nebraska State Treasurer's Office hosts Smart Women, Smart Money. The event will be held at The Cornhusker from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. with registration and a complimentary continental breakfast beginning at 7:00 a.m. Lunch, refreshments and all materials will be included. This event is free of charge. Register online at www.moneycounts.org. |
| 5 |
Smart Women, Smart Money Financial Conference. Held at The Cornhusker Hotel from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Free to the public. http://www.treasurer.state.ne.us/swsm/index.asp |
| 14 |
Mothers Day. Order your female sower pin. |
| 19 |
Women's Health Symposium Embassy Suites in Lincoln, Nebraska.
For more information and registration.
http://www.hhss.ne.gov/womenshealth/WHS.htm |
| 29 |
Office Closed Memorial Day |
April 2006
Internet Safety Month |
| 3 |
Legislative Recess Day |
| 5-7 |
Women Work National Convention in Arlington, VA |
| 5-7 |
2006 Women Work National Conference. Arlington Virginia
Info and Registration: http://www.womenwork.org |
| 12 |
Last Day of 2006 Legislative Session*
* The Speaker reserves the right to re-schedule at a later date the 58th through 60th days of the session |
| 12 |
The DeVoted Women Project presents Nebraska Next!, an original play about the suffrage movement in Nebraska. Held at Doane College in Crete at 7:30p.m. http://www.angelscompany.org. |
| 12 |
Women’s Health Advisory Council Meeting. 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Mahoney State Park Peter Kiewit Lodge
I-80, Exit 426 – Ashland, NE
Little Bluestem and Cottonwood Rooms (Lower Level) |
| 13 |
The DeVoted Women Project presents Nebraska Next!, an original play about the suffrage movement in Nebraska. Held at the Women's Club in Grand Island at 7:00p.m. http://www.angelscompany.org. |
| 18 |
The DeVoted Women Project presents Nebraska Next!, an original play about the
Suffrage movement in Nebraska. Held at Southeast Community College in Milford. http://www.angelscompany.org |
| 19 |
The Nebraska Commission on the Status of Women will be holding our second of four quarterly meetings at the Ferguson House, 700 S. 16th St. from 9:00a.m. to 1:30p.m. |
| 20 |
The DeVoted Women Project presents Nebraska Next!, an original play about the
Suffrage movement in Nebraska. Held at Southeast Community College in Lincoln. http://www.angelscompany.org |
| 22 |
The DeVoted Women Project presents Nebraska Next!, an original play about the suffrage movement in Nebraska. Held at the Little Red Hen Theatre in Wakefield at 4:00p.m. http://www.angelscompany.org |
| 22 |
American Association of University Women (AAUW) is holding their convention in Lincoln, NE. |
| 22 |
Public Policy Director Katherine Reilly of Women Work! will present Chutes & Ladders, a study of the status of single mothers and displaced homemakers in Nebraska and the US. The presentation takes place Saturday, April 22, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at The Ferguson Center, 700 S. 16th Street. |
| 24 |
Free training from the Lancaster County Election Commissioner's Office to learn how to register people to vote. This event will be held at the Bennett Martin Public Library Auditorium from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Free refreshments. To sign up for this free training contact Marla Fischer-Lempke at 402-474-3183. |
| 25 |
The DeVoted Women Project presents Nebraska Next!, an original play about the suffrage movement in Nebraska. Held at Beatrice Southeast Community College at 2:00p.m. and a second performance at Beatrice public library at 7:00p.m. |
| 25 |
Equal Pay Day – Value Families. Support Equal Pay. This day signifies the wage gap for equal pay. Women earn 71 cents for every dollar men received in Nebraska. Women wear red to represent the wage inequities. |
| 26 |
Faithful Security, the Nuclear Threat Initiative, and Interchurch Ministries of Nebraska are pleased to invite you to spend an evening with author and religious leader Dr. Tony Campolo on Wednesday, April 26 from 7:00p.m. to 9:00p.m. at St. Paul United Methodist Church, 1144 M St, Lincoln |
| 27 |
The DeVoted Women Project presents Nebraska Next!, an original play about the suffrage movement in Nebraska. Held at McCook Community College. Time TBA http://www.angelscompany.org |
March 2006
Women’s History Month |
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Women’s Week at University of Nebraska Lincoln
Full schedule of presentations, luncheons, banquet and exhibits.
For more information: womenscenter@unl.edu |
| 3 |
The DeVoted Women Project presents Nebraska Next!, an original play about the suffrage movement in Nebraska. Held at UN-Omaha at 7:00p.m. http://www.angelscompany.org |
| 3 |
Legislative Recess Day |
| 6 |
Legislative Recess Day |
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Women’s Week University of Nebraska Leadership Luncheon
“A Transformational Journey: Women and Leadership” by Gina Matkin, Ph.D. |
| 8-9 |
The DeVoted Women Project presents Nebraska Next!, an original play about the suffrage movement in Nebraska. Held at the Loft in Lincoln at 7:30p.m. http://www.angelscompany.org |
| 10 |
International Women’s Day Celebration: Weaving Women’s Voices presented by the Lincoln Lancaster Women’s Commission honoring Sen. DiAnna Schimek, D. Milo Mumgaard, Kate Simmons and Karen Dienstbier. Speaker, Ms. Shinae Chun, Dept of Labor Women’s Bureau. More info http://www.lincoln.ne.gov/city/mayor/women/ |
| 12 |
Women Work! is meeting Friday, May 12th at 1:00p.m. at the Ferguson Center, 700 S. 16th St, Lincoln |
| 14 |
The DeVoted Women Project presents Nebraska Next!, an original play about the suffrage movement in Nebraska. Held at Northeast Community College in Norfolk at 11:00a.m. http://www.angelscompany.org |
| 16 |
The DeVoted Women Project presents Nebraska Next!, an original play about the suffrage movement in Nebraska. Held at the Opera House in Fremont at 7:00p.m.
http://www.angelscompany.org |
| 17 |
Legislative Recess Day |
| 20 |
Women Work!, a Nebraska affiliate dedicated to education, advocacy, equity and economic security for all Nebraska women, will be holding their meeting at Metro Community college in Omaha, 1:00-5p.m. |
| 20 |
Legislative Recess Day |
| 23 |
The DeVoted Women Project presents Nebraska Next!, an original play about the suffrage movement in Nebraska. Held at the Theatre of the Midwest in Scottsbluff at 7:00p.m. http://www.angelscompany.org |
| 24 |
The DeVoted Women Project presents Nebraska Next!, an original play about the suffrage movement in Nebraska. Held at UNK in Kearney at 7:00p.m. http://www.angelscompany.org |
| 31 |
National Association of Social Workers Annual Meeting. Featuring Keynote Speaker: Mary Pipher
Marriott Hotel 10220 Regency Circle Omaha NE
For info or registration: http://www.naswne.org |
| 31 |
Legislative Recess Day |
February 2006
Black History Month |
| 11 |
Ecumenical Legislative Briefing Day |
| 17 |
Legislative Recess Day |
| 20 |
Office Closed President’s Day – Federal and Nebraska holiday |
| 23 |
See Jane Hit, a presentation by Dr. Garbarino, held at UNL City Campus
Union, 4:00-6:00p.m. |
Feb 26 -
Mar 3 |
National Eating Disorder Awareness Week, UNL City Campus
(For more information on weeklong events: womenscenter@unl.edu) |
| 27 |
“Diversity in Mind, Body and Spirit: How Gender Influences Body Image andEating Disorders” Presentation by Leigh Cohn. Nebraska Union, 7 p.m.
28 Educational video “How to lose 10 pounds in 30 minutes”
Nebraska Union, 7 p.m. |
