Showing posts with label conferences. Show all posts
Showing posts with label conferences. Show all posts
Sunday, November 6, 2011
Viva la Feminista is headed to Atlanta
Friday morning I'll be on a panel with my Girl w/Pen sisters at the 2011 National Women's Studies Association conference.Our panel title is "Gone Virtual: Opportunities & Challenges for Feminist Scholar-Bloggers" is on Friday at 9:45 AM. Which will be a bit of a challenge for me since I'll be getting into Atlanta around midnight because I have class on Thursday nights. Thus I apologize to the 8 am panels that I'll be eating breakfast through.
If you will be there, please leave me a comment or @ me on twitter so we can meet up!
Internet access is not going to be strong at the conference, so I can't say that I'll be live-blogging/tweeting anything. I will have my phone in order to tweet things when I can. I also have draft 2 of a paper due the Monday I return, so I will have my laptop in order to write. Wish me luck in balancing an awesome conference with homework!
Sunday, September 4, 2011
At Nov. 11 conference in Lexington, Health Watch USA will focus on health-care transparency, patient advocacy
Health-care transparency and patient advocacy will be the focus at the 2011 Health Watch USA 2011 conference Nov. 11 in Lexington. Topics will include hospital-acquired infections and the importance of reporting them; the impact of transparency on an institution; barriers in the control of healthcare-acquired infections; and principles of transformational leadership will be among the topics discussed.
Speakers include Frances Griffin, a faculty member at the Institute for Healthcare Improvement, will be one of the many conference speakers and will speak about the IHI global trigger tool. Dr. Keith Sinclair, medical director at Bluegrass Oakwood in Somerset, will speak of how transparency has almost eliminated pressure sores at his facility. Award-winning author Maryn McKenna will speak of the history of MRSA and Dr. John Santa from Consumers Union will speak of the principles of transparency.
The registration fee is $50. The conference, which runs from 8:45 a.m. to 4:45 p.m., will be at Embassy Suites on Newtown Pike in Lexington. To register, click here.
Tuesday, April 5, 2011
Two conferences this summer will focus on children's health
The 2011 Coordinated School Health Institute conference is set for June 29 in Lexington. The conference will focus on the roles community partners and families play in creating healthy places to learn and work.
The Growing Healthy Kids in Kentucky conference will follow June 30 and July 1. The conference will address how to create healthy, hunger-free communities.
Both conferences will be at the Marriott Griffin Gate hotel. Cost for both events is $205. To register, click here.
Tuesday, October 12, 2010
Viva la Feminista at Netroots Nation 2010
This post is so way late, but better late than never!
This year was the first time I attended Netroots Nation. My absence was due to my long time feelings towards Kos himself. But enough friends convinced me that I should at least consider attending one of these years. And when Deanna Zandt invited me to be on a panel proposal and we were selected, I figured this was my chance to check it out.
And you know what? It was pretty cool.
As with any blogger conference it's awesome to meet people I've only interacted with thru a computer screen.
I spoke on a panel with Deanna.... Here is a clip from my part of the panel:
I also had the chance to chat with National Education Association VP Lily Eskelsen. We bonded over our kids. I also think she really loved chatting with someone from Chicago whose child is in the Chicago Public School system. We've been Arnie Duncan's guinea pigs longer than the rest of the country.
I was interviewed by Amy Goodman which is still WOW!
I participated in a meet & greet with Elaine Marshall, Candidate (D) for U.S. Senate. Photos from Lisa McIntire's Flickr Set.
I really enjoyed listening to Elaine. She was such the Southern lady...Tough as nails and yet classy as hell. I really hope she wins.
The only thing that could really use some work were the caucuses. I felt like I got more out of the Latino caucus than the parents caucus. I think it was because us Latinos had immediate issues to discuss (Arizona, immigration reform) and the parents caucus got off to a slow start with a trivia contest. Damn I wish I had written this in August! I had ideas to suggest. Oh well.
Overall it was a good conference. This year I've been struggling with the fact that while the kid understands that Mommy has to travel for work, she is voicing her strong opposition to this fact of life. Thus, I've been cutting short my travels when possible. This meant that I was in Vegas for just two nights and barely two days of actual conference.
I'm not sure if I will make it to Minnesota or not, but it is close to Chicago and would make for a good family vacation spot.
This year was the first time I attended Netroots Nation. My absence was due to my long time feelings towards Kos himself. But enough friends convinced me that I should at least consider attending one of these years. And when Deanna Zandt invited me to be on a panel proposal and we were selected, I figured this was my chance to check it out.
And you know what? It was pretty cool.
As with any blogger conference it's awesome to meet people I've only interacted with thru a computer screen.
I spoke on a panel with Deanna.... Here is a clip from my part of the panel:
I also had the chance to chat with National Education Association VP Lily Eskelsen. We bonded over our kids. I also think she really loved chatting with someone from Chicago whose child is in the Chicago Public School system. We've been Arnie Duncan's guinea pigs longer than the rest of the country.
I was interviewed by Amy Goodman which is still WOW!
I participated in a meet & greet with Elaine Marshall, Candidate (D) for U.S. Senate. Photos from Lisa McIntire's Flickr Set.
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I really enjoyed listening to Elaine. She was such the Southern lady...Tough as nails and yet classy as hell. I really hope she wins.
The only thing that could really use some work were the caucuses. I felt like I got more out of the Latino caucus than the parents caucus. I think it was because us Latinos had immediate issues to discuss (Arizona, immigration reform) and the parents caucus got off to a slow start with a trivia contest. Damn I wish I had written this in August! I had ideas to suggest. Oh well.
Overall it was a good conference. This year I've been struggling with the fact that while the kid understands that Mommy has to travel for work, she is voicing her strong opposition to this fact of life. Thus, I've been cutting short my travels when possible. This meant that I was in Vegas for just two nights and barely two days of actual conference.
I'm not sure if I will make it to Minnesota or not, but it is close to Chicago and would make for a good family vacation spot.
Thursday, September 9, 2010
Where to find me in the next 30 days....
Egads!
What is the Goddess trying to tell me by having my professional calendar explode just as I start my PhD program? Or is it a test? One that I'm failing? We'll see. While we wait, why don't you come on out and see me in action:
September 17
20x2 "Who Knew?"
8 pm at Martyrs' Restaurant and Pub
20 people get to interpret one question, "Who Knew?" I'm pretty nervous about this one.
September 23
Celebrate Chicago Abortion Fund's 25th Anniversary.
Honoring Heather Booth and the Abortion Seven, of the Jane movement.
6pm until 8pm
Macy's
111 N. State Street, Seventh Floor
Narcissus Room
Join us for an evening of cocktails, hors d'oeuvres and celebration of twenty five years of the important work of the Chicago Abortion Fund.
Tickets: $75 until September 15 or $100 after
I'm not speaking or anything, I just really want to see you there. :)
September 25
Facing Race
Media Plenary
Covering Race / Uncovering Racism: New Media Innovations for Revealing Realities.
While the mainstream media continues to ignore and dismiss the persistence of racism, the rapidly changing media landscape poses new challenges and opportunities for reshaping public awareness. How can we leverage the power of alternative media, social media and new media technologies to reveal not only the realities of racial inequality but also the routes to racial justice? Moderator: Latoya Peterson, Racialicious. Presenters: Kai Wright, Colorlines.com, Tracy Van Slyke, The Media Consortium, and ME!
Use my friends & family code 510 to save 50% on registration
September 28
Jeff Biggers is starting a monologue series, Talkin' Tuesdays, at the No Exit Cafe and he asked me to help launch it.We'll get started around 7:30 pm. Our theme is "Crime and Punishment: Alcatraz and Motherhood."
Upcoming Monologue Performers
October 9
Blogalicious Weekend - Miami, Florida
10:45 AM: General Session B with Kety Esquivel, Maura Hernandez, DeAnne Cuellar and Aurelia Flores
Oy...writing that all out makes me wonder how the hell I'm going to get all my work done. So if this blog gathers cobwebs, you know why!
What is the Goddess trying to tell me by having my professional calendar explode just as I start my PhD program? Or is it a test? One that I'm failing? We'll see. While we wait, why don't you come on out and see me in action:
September 17
20x2 "Who Knew?"
8 pm at Martyrs' Restaurant and Pub
20 people get to interpret one question, "Who Knew?" I'm pretty nervous about this one.
September 23
Celebrate Chicago Abortion Fund's 25th Anniversary.
Honoring Heather Booth and the Abortion Seven, of the Jane movement.
6pm until 8pm
Macy's
111 N. State Street, Seventh Floor
Narcissus Room
Join us for an evening of cocktails, hors d'oeuvres and celebration of twenty five years of the important work of the Chicago Abortion Fund.
Tickets: $75 until September 15 or $100 after
I'm not speaking or anything, I just really want to see you there. :)
September 25
Facing Race
Media Plenary
Covering Race / Uncovering Racism: New Media Innovations for Revealing Realities.
While the mainstream media continues to ignore and dismiss the persistence of racism, the rapidly changing media landscape poses new challenges and opportunities for reshaping public awareness. How can we leverage the power of alternative media, social media and new media technologies to reveal not only the realities of racial inequality but also the routes to racial justice? Moderator: Latoya Peterson, Racialicious. Presenters: Kai Wright, Colorlines.com, Tracy Van Slyke, The Media Consortium, and ME!
Use my friends & family code 510 to save 50% on registration
September 28
Jeff Biggers is starting a monologue series, Talkin' Tuesdays, at the No Exit Cafe and he asked me to help launch it.We'll get started around 7:30 pm. Our theme is "Crime and Punishment: Alcatraz and Motherhood."
Upcoming Monologue Performers
October 9
Blogalicious Weekend - Miami, Florida
10:45 AM: General Session B with Kety Esquivel, Maura Hernandez, DeAnne Cuellar and Aurelia Flores
Oy...writing that all out makes me wonder how the hell I'm going to get all my work done. So if this blog gathers cobwebs, you know why!
Sunday, August 22, 2010
How many panels can a SXSWi'er pick?
It's that time again! SXSWi Panel Picker time! UPDATED on Monday, August 23, 2010
And once again, I have the honor of being part of one panel that is in contention:
Social Media: The Pink Collar Ghetto of Tech?
When Keidra approached me for this panel, I knew it was an awesome idea because I struggle with this question a lot. I'm jazzed at the idea of sharing space with Jason Falls (the story of how we met very much relates to this panel!) and Shireen Mitchell (we once had dinner & talked forever about this topic!). If you have a moment, click on over and vote. If you have 5 moments, please post a comment. Apparently the SXSWi gods like comments.
I'm also voting &commenting for others. Here is my list of panels that I've voted (and possibly commented on) for SXSWi:
First is Cinnamon's panel: Self Doubt: Kill It With a Skillet. If you missed her panel this year, it was a smashing success.
Others
Hopefully I'll see ya in Austin.
And once again, I have the honor of being part of one panel that is in contention:
Social Media: The Pink Collar Ghetto of Tech?
When Keidra approached me for this panel, I knew it was an awesome idea because I struggle with this question a lot. I'm jazzed at the idea of sharing space with Jason Falls (the story of how we met very much relates to this panel!) and Shireen Mitchell (we once had dinner & talked forever about this topic!). If you have a moment, click on over and vote. If you have 5 moments, please post a comment. Apparently the SXSWi gods like comments.
I'm also voting &commenting for others. Here is my list of panels that I've voted (and possibly commented on) for SXSWi:
First is Cinnamon's panel: Self Doubt: Kill It With a Skillet. If you missed her panel this year, it was a smashing success.
Others
- Interaction Jones and the Template of Doom
- Health Communities: Superheroes Who Need a Justice League
- Unpacking Gender: Men, Women, Technology and More
- Helping Women Gain More Visibility in Social Media
- Women Will Lead Gen-Y – What Will Men Do?
- Cybercrusading for Women : Rings We Will Not Kiss
- Latinas in Technology: Beauty, Brains and Blogging
- The Elevation of Black Women in New Media
- Dealing With Internet Drama In Feminist Discourse
- Sausagefest: Getting More Women Into New Media & Tech
- Hispanic Marketing After the 2010 Census
- Reaching Hispanics Through Government Mobile Apps
Hopefully I'll see ya in Austin.
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