[FamilyLiteracy] deadline reminder & other notes from WE LEARNmev at litwomen.org mev at litwomen.orgSun Nov 20 16:52:41 EST 2005
Dear Friends of WE LEARN, This note brings you news from WE LEARN (Women Expanding: Literacy Education Action Resource Network) ... as well as a gentle reminder that there are 2 weeks left to send in a proposal to present at the 2006 annual WE LEARN (Net)Working Conference on Women & Literacy (Deadline is December 2). News from WE LEARN - Headlines: 1) Fall Membership Drive 2) Women's Perspectives Student Writing Initiative -- Women's Health & Well-Being 3) 3rd Annual WE LEARN (Net)Working Conference on Women & Literacy, March 10 - 11, 2005 Please read on for details! (or go to our website homepage: http://www.litwomen.org/welearn.html) Fall Membership Drive We'd like to encourage both individuals AND Organizations to become active members of WE LEARN. With a WE LEARN membership, you receive a number of benefits, including the ability to actively affect the direction and projects of WE LEARN and receive discounts to WE LEARN events. It's also a great way to financially support WE LEARN. Membership are tax-deductible. What a great holiday gift for yourself and to your friends! For details & forms, go to: http://www.litwomen.org/membership.html Women's Perspectives Student Writing Initiative -- Women's Health & Well-Being Women's Perspectives: A Health and Wellness Initiative will showcase writings by adult literacy/basic education students across all levels. This collection will continue to empower women across the country to consider and further their knowledge about the important health issues that continue to impact their lives. ABE student writings are now being accepted. Deadline for student writings is December 23. For more details, go to: http://www.litwomen.org/perspectives.html Generous donations are also needed to support this project! Please make you tax deductible donation to WE LEARN with the note "Morrish fund" on the memo line. Thank you! 3rd Annual (Net)Working Conference on Women & Literacy Moving to Power & Participation Friday, March 10 – Saturday, March 11, 2006 New Haven, Connecticut Yale University, Linsly Chittenden Hall Sponsored by: WE LEARN / Women Expanding: Literacy Education Action Resource Network Co-Sponsored by: Yale University Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies Program | literacytent.org Open to: ABE students, teachers, administrators, researchers, writers, grad students, community activists … anyone interested in women's adult basic literacy/education and related issues… Keynote Speaker: Marcia Ann Gillespie* Confirmed Panelists: • Daphne Greenberg • Lorna Rivera Invited Presenters: • Kate Rushin • Valerie Tutson Conference Features: • Interactive Workshops • Exhibits & Resource Sharing • Student Gatherings • Research & Policy Discussions • Networking Opportunities & Community Building • Annual WE LEARN Membership Meeting • Arts & Reflection Spaces • FUN!!! Early-Bird Registration Deadline: February 3, 2006 (15% discount) Pre-Registration Deadline: February 24, 2006 Presenter Application Deadline: December 2, 2005 -- for details go to: http://www.litwomen.org/conferences/2006/main.html WE LEARN Membership & ABE Student Rates Available (see below) • Conference Hotel Rates Available • Light Breakfast & Lunch included • Wheelchair accessible • ASL interpretation available with pre-arrangement To download registration details and form, travel information, & regular updates go to: www.litwomen.org/welearn.html To receive more information contact: Mev Miller, Ed.D., Director | 401-383-4374 | welearn at litwomen.org 182 Riverside Ave., Cranston, RI 02910 *Marcia Ann Gillespie has served as Ms. magazine's editor in chief since 1993. Gillespie's association with Ms. magazine dates back to 1980 when she became a contributing editor. A trailblazer in the magazine industry, as the editor in chief of Essence from 1971-1980, Gillespie is credited with transforming the then-fledgling publication into one of the fastest growing women's magazines in the United States. During her tenure, Essence won a National Magazine Award, the industry's most prestigious honor. A vice president of Essence Communications, Inc., Gillespie was named "One of the Fifty Faces for America's Future" by Time magazine. For more info: http://www.soapboxinc.com/bio_gillespie.html ----------------------------------------------- Conference Registration Rates EARLY Registration Deadline: February 3, 2006 (15% discount) Pre-Registration Deadline: February 24, 2006 WE LEARN Membership Rate Pre-Registraton: Two-day $85.00 | One-day $50.00 On-site: per day $55.00 Non-Membership Rate Pre-Registraton: Two-day $125.00 | One-Day $70.00 On-site: per day $75.00 ABE Student Rate Two-Day $15.00 | One-Day $10.00 (** Sorry, NO Early Registration discount for ABE student rate) Presenter Rate (deadline to apply: December 2, 2005) Members: Two-day $72.25 | One-day $42.50 *** we strongly encourage presenters to become members of WE LEARN We have a limited number of ABE student scholarships & work exchange options for the conference. • For ABE students only, we can help with registration fees and some travel expenses. • For Americorp/VISTA volunteers, college or graduate students & part-time teachers, we have a limited number of work exchange opportunities available. This will help offset registration fees ONLY. For more information & forms, go to: http://www.litwomen.org/conferences/2006/main.html or contact Mev Miller -- 401-383-4374 or welearn at litwomen.org -------------------------- WE LEARN Women Expanding: Literacy Education Action Resource Network www.litwomen.org/welearn.html Mev Miller, Ed.D., Director 182 Riverside Ave. Cranston, RI 02910 401-383-4374 welearn at litwomen.org
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