February 05, 2024

Network Empowering Women brown bag lunches set

The first of three SIU Network Empowering Women (NEW) brown bag lunches for the 2024 spring semester is set for Feb. 14 in the Faculty and Staff Lounge at Old Main in the Student Center. The free event is from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and open to anyone interested in discussing issues affecting women on campus.

No registration is required. Those attending are invited to bring their lunch or purchase food from one of the locations in the Student Center.

Two other brown bag lunches, also in the Faculty and Staff Lounge at Old Main, are set:

  • 11 a.m.-1 p.m. — March 20.
  • 11 a.m.-1 p.m. — April 24

NEW works to examine, amplify, address and improve issues affecting women on the SIU Carbondale campus, including issues connected to the region. Additional information on the organization’s mission and goals is available on the Vice Chancellor for Anti-racism, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion website.

Questions may be directed to Gena Albert, NEW chair, at gena.albert@siu.edu.