Broward College Celebrates Women’s History Month

Fort Lauderdale, FL (Feb. 27, 2015) – Throughout March, Broward College will celebrate Women’s History Month with several events on its campuses. All events are free and open to the public. 

Vadis Turner: Contemporary Feminist Textiles
Thursday, March 12, 6:30PM
Broward College North Campus, Building 46 Room 152

Acclaimed fiber artist Vadis Turner speaks about synthesizing the practice of painting with repurposed textiles to create unconventional works that engage gender roles and handicrafts in a contemporary context. Learn about her process, inspirations and the arc of her work which has been exhibited across the U.S. and abroad in esteemed institutions, including the Brooklyn Museum, Bass Art Museum and the National Museum of Women in the Arts. For more information, contact Lisa Rockford at 954-201-2662 or  lrockfor@broward.edu .

Shattering the Glass, Part 2
Monday, March 16, 11 a.m. to 1PM
Judson A. Samuels South Campus, Performing Cultural Arts Theater (PCAT), Building 68B

This discussion will bring together several dynamic women from South Florida, including Ebonni Bryant, founder and CEO of The Idea Inc.; Julia Dawson, former president of the Miami chapter of the National Organization for Women; Sheila Jones, district director of the Robert “Bob” Elmore Honors College at Broward College; Nehemie Michaud, Broward College student; Ania Rodriguez, CEO of Key Lime Interactive and a 2014 South Florida Business Journal 40 under 40 Honoree; and Calibe Thompson, television personality, author and producer of “The Caribbean Diaspora Weekly.” The panel will address what it takes for young women to overcome various obstacles as they venture to shatter the glass ceiling. For more information, contact Rudy Jean-Bart at 954-201-8947 or  rjeanbar@broward.edu .

Women of Broward Speakers Panel
Tuesday, March 24, noon to 2PM
A. Hugh Adams Central Campus, 3501 Davie Road, Davie, Building 3, Room 117 

Every year Broward College employees or graduates are selected to sit on this important panel. These women tell their story of how they got to their current role, discussing both the obstacles and triumphs. This year, panelists will include the Broward College Foundation’s Director of Partnerships, Events and Communications Ellice Martinez and Broward College Assistant Professor of Business Administration Jeanne Christ. For more information, contact Omoy Watson at 954-201-4881 or  owatson@broward.edu .

An Overview of Human and Labor Trafficking: Stopping the Exploitation of Women
Thursday, March 26, 1 to 3PM
Judson A. Samuels South Campus

Student Activity Center Jumorrow Johnson, victim advocate and juvenile counselor for the Plantation Police Department, will lead a discussion on the exploitation of women through human and labor trafficking. For more information, contact the South Campus Broward College Woman Committee at  BCWoman@broward.edu .

Women’s History Month Art Festival 
Tuesday, March 31, 11 a.m. to 2PM
A. Hugh Adams Central Campus, Building 19

This festival will play tribute to women throughout history with a special focus on women in the arts. For more information, contact Omoy Watson at 954-201-4881 or  owatson@broward.edu .

Entrepreneur Workshop and Panel
Tuesday, March 31, 12:30 to 2PM
Broward College North Campus, Building 46, Room 152

This workshop and panel will feature local women business owners who will share information with students on how to start their own business, as well as how to be a successful business owner. Panelists will include Melissa Johnson, CEO of Posh Doll Factory, and Sharon Pratt, director of Mary Kay. For more information, contact Leandro DeAraujo at 954-201-2484 or  ldearauj@broward.edu .

For more information, contact Angela Nicoletti at 954-201-7939 or  anicolet@broward.edu .

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