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Accent on Women
Ashland's Fourth Annual Women's Day - Friday, May 6, 2011
A day for women connected to Ashland where the accent is on learning, laughter and you.
Contact
To register, receive a brochure or for more information, contact Karen Hoehn at 419-289-5620 or khoehn@ashland.edu.
Date & Time
Friday, May 6, 2011
8:30 a.m. Registration
9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Program
Location
The Richard E. & Sandra J. Dauch
College of Business & Economics
at the corner of Grant Street & College Avenue
Registration & Continental Breakfast
8:30 a.m.
Continental Breakfast will be held in Lobby, Dauch College of Business & Economics
Welcome
9:00 a.m.
Break Out Sessions
9:15 a.m.
Home Safety for You & Your Family
Kathy Krause, RN Clinic Coordinator, Samaritan Home Care Jane Matz, Physical Therapist, Samaritan Home Care
Home safety is an important issue for all generations. Did you know that home related injuries result in nearly 20,000 deaths and 21 million medical visits on average each year? An accident or injury can occur in any part of your home. Some safety hazards are obvious but many are not so easily identified. In this session, we will discuss environmental safety, fire safety, medications and how to make your home safe.
Best Practices for Healthy Computing
Steve Kaufman, Associate Director of Learning Management
Technology… we use it to manage our time, contacts and social lives, plus pay bills and book airfare. We rely on it heavily and forget the basics of how to use computers, the internet, and cell phones safely. What if you lost all of the photos on your computer? What would you do if random credit card charges appeared on your statement? In this session, you will learn some basic things you can do to backup your files, protect yourself from phishing emails, and surf the internet safely.
10:15 a.m.
Health & Fitness for Women of all Ages
Laura B. (Vernon) Kruger ‘04 Professional Instructor of Sports Sciences, Lifetime Wellness
This will be a “how to” workshop to learn the general facts to stay fit and healthy for women of all ages. Exercises tailored to different age groups will be shared. Since women are typically busy juggling responsibilities of family life, career, and personal life, this workshop will showcase how staying fit and healthy can be achieved despite a busy schedule.
NOTE: Exercise demonstrations will be done by the instructor only, not the workshop attendees.
A Taste of Honey Money
Kris Hovsepian Asst Professor of Marketing, Hospitality Management & Law
Participate in a taste test comparing name brand and generic products, as well as local products compared with national competitors. The results and other factors, such as price and ease of purchase, will be included in the wrap-up. Data collected will be compared with Ashland University students’ responses and the results will be presented at the Small Business Institute conference and subsequently published.
11:15 a.m.
Women Creating Change – How Women Make a Difference through Volunteer Service
Becky (Myher) Schaaf ’04 Director of Community Service & Leadership Development
“Volunteerism is the glue that will hold us together and it will be the energy that will take us into the 21st century.” Why is volunteerism so important? How does it affect both our local and world economy? This workshop will discuss these topics. Hear stories from several female leaders in the Ashland area who have impacted the lives of others through service. The session will also include a hands-on service component and give practical ideas for ways each of us can serve on a daily basis.
Accessories: The Things that Set Women Apart
Geri (Bordner) Knisely ’70, Cookie Lee Jewelry Consultant
Accessories add to a women’s personality to give her a distinctive look. With stylish accessories, you can create a unique style all your own and add pizzazz to your style – they provide appeal to make a fabulous look. This session will show you how to sparkle from head to toe and how to accent your wardrobe. Learn new ways to use items you have and how to create multiple looks by accessorizing.
Lunch at the Accent Room
12:15 p.m.
(Transportation to the Accent Room Available)
Plenary Session
1:15 p.m.
Organic or Not – Foods for a Healthier You
Peter C. Wallin, Chef/Manager, Dining Services
A lively discussion on how our food purchases affect our health and our environment. Identify when organically grown is best and when conventionally grown is okay. Hear how the chemicals affect our bodies and contaminate the soil. Learn how to find and support local agriculture including the plethora of sources right in our backyard. Gain practical information on how to become a healthier you.
Closing
1:45p.m.
(Transportation to Dauch Parking Lot Available)