Schedule
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SHERATON WAIKIKI HOTEL AND RESORT
HONOLULU, HAWAI'I
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2008
7:00 a.m. |
Pre-registration for early conference registrants (prior to August 26) |
7:30 – 8:30 a.m. |
Breakfast with, and remarks by, Cristeta Comerford - Originally from Manila, Philippines – Washington, DC, USA As the first female executive chef for the White House, Cristeta Comerford’s schedule is never dull. Comerford will share her experiences as the first female executive chef for the White House and the first Filipino to run the White House’s kitchen. From state dinners to casual meals in the East Wing, Comerford’s menus are as diverse and multi-cultural as her training. |
7:30 – 8:30 a.m. |
Registration |
8:30 a.m. |
Opening ceremonies |
8:45 a.m. |
Opening remarks by Governor Linda Lingle |
9:30 a.m. |
Remarks by Ambassador Kristie Kenney – Manila, Philippines |
10:15 a.m. |
Break – Opportunity for networking |
10:30 a.m. |
Remarks by Chief Cathy Lanier – Washington, D.C., USA |
11:15 a.m. | Remarks by Ms. Aduei Riak – Originally from Sudan, Africa – Boston, Massachusetts, USA Currently a paralegal for the Boston law firm, Ropes & Gray, Aduei Riak was one of the 4,000 Sudanese refugees as a child. Among her stories is the thousand mile walk she took to flee the civil war in Sudan. At age 23, Riak says, “I’ve seen a lot of things that a person my age should not have been exposed to.” |
12:00 p.m. |
Networking Luncheon – Hosted by AAUW (American Association of University Women)
Delegates will enjoy a luncheon spiced with international flavor and exotic foods from each of our speakers' home countries. View the luncheon menu. |
1:00 p.m. |
Remarks by Ms. Susan Dong – Rancho Bernardo, California, USA |
1:45 p.m. |
Break – Opportunity for networking |
2:00 p.m. |
Panel discussion with International Education Leaders Joined by university presidents from Australia, Uganda, China, Japan and the U.S., Hawai‘i’s education leaders will discuss the critical role women play in higher education worldwide. |
3:15 p.m. |
Break – Opportunity for networking |
3:30 p.m. |
Remarks by Ms. Moira Cameron – London, United Kingdom |
4:15 p.m. |
Remarks by Ms. Alison Spencer – Sydney, Australia |
5:00 p.m. |
Remarks by Captain Vernice Armour –Washington, DC, USA Vernice Armour earned her pilot's wings in July 2001 and was ranked first in her class. She was recognized as America's first African-American female combat pilot by the Department of Defense and completed two combat tours of duty in the Persian Gulf as a Captain in the United States Marine Corps. |
5:45 p.m. |
Closing remarks by Governor Linda Lingle |
6:00 p.m. |
Closing reception with conference speakers and attendees |
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