June Baker Higgins Conference Program

 

 Thursday, February 20, 2014 - Friday, February 21, 2014

 

Central Connecticut State University

Central Connecticut State University Gala honors women who have significantly contributed to women's issues and raises money for scholarships at CCSU.  The next gala is scheduled for Saturday, February 22, 2014.  Please mark your calendar!

 

 

The upcoming June Baker Higgins Conference is scheduled for Thursday, February 20, 2014, through Friday, February 21, 2014.  The theme of the conference is Women Mentors!  The deadline for paper or poster submissions is November 1, 2013.  The cost of the conference is $25.00, which includes breakfast and lunch on Friday, February 21st.  Please mail your registration and a long abstract to: Dr. Carolyn R. Fallahi, Department of Psychological Science, Central Connecticut State University, 1615 Stanley Street, New Britain, CT 06050.  Our  keynote speaker with be Faith Middleton.  For a biography on Ms. Middleton, please see:  http://www.allamericanspeakers.com/speakers/Faith-Middleton/6050

For additional information on either the gala for the June Baker Higgins Conference, please contact Dr. Carolyn Fallahi at fallahic@ccsu.edu.

 

Award for the Most Influential Women at CCSU and In Connecticut

 

 Next Award..... February 2014

 

Central Connecticut State University is seeking nominations for the most influential women at CCSU and in the Connecticut community to honor them at our Gala celebration on February 22, 2014.  The purpose of the Gala is to raise money for scholarships at Central Connecticut State University. 

 

Do you know of a woman who has significantly impacted her community?  Who has made a significant contribution in the lives of women? Who has tirelessly fought for women’s rights? Who has tirelessly educated women?  These are the women that we want to feature at our Gala celebration.

 

If you know an influential woman that deserves recognition, please send us your nomination with a short paragraph describing her efforts.  All nominations should be forwarded to Carolyn Fallahi at fallahic@ccsu.edu by November 1, 2013.

 

 

The 2012 Recipients of this award included:

 Ms. Carol  A. Ammon ’73

 Founder and former CEO

Endo Pharmaceuticals

 

 

 Dr. Joanne DiPlacido

 Associate Professor of Psychology

 Central Connecticut State University

 

 The Honorable Carmen E. Espinosa ’71

Judge

 Connecticut Appellate Court

 

 Ms. Debra Goss

Manager, External Civil Rights Programs

 State of Connecticut Department of Transportation

 

 

Dr. Merle W. Harris, BS’73, MA’74

Educator
Member, Connecticut Board of Regents for Higher Education

 

 

Ms. Marlene Ibsen

Vice President, Community Relations

 CEO & President, Travelers Foundation

 

 Ms. Linda Sagnelli

Head Women’s Volleyball Coach