UPcoming events

Symposium on Women’s Health Equity
Thursday March 23 | 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM CST, Roosevelt University
Join the Women's Leadership Council for a panel discussion exploring the evolving landscape of equity and access to healthcare for women in the wake of the 2022 Dobbs Supreme Court ruling. Learn how access to women’s healthcare is being reshaped in Illinois and discover ways to support healthcare access for women and other marginalized populations.
Moderated by Sadhana Jackson, MD, equity advocate and Investigator at the National Institutes of Health, the panel of health experts will include Planned Parenthood of Illinois and other leaders in the field. Breakout discussion and a networking reception to follow.
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past events
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Annual Holiday Luncheon Thursday, December 1 | 11:00 AM - 1 PM CST Roosevelt University
Join us for networking, lunch and an inspiring conversation with Dorri McWhorter, President and CEO of YMCA Metropolitan Chicago.
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VIRTUAL BOOK DISCUSSION
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Tuesday, November 8 | 7 p.m. CST
In Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood, comedian and television personality Trevor Noah gives a heartfelt and funny recounting of his experiences growing up in South Africa as an oppressed person. Stories of Noah's life are interspersed with insights into South Africa's culture, systems, and history.
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2022 WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH
View our virtual panels held over Women's History Month.
Roosevelt Women Making History Panel | View Recording
Alumnae shared how they found career success, address compassion fatigue, and explore challenges and opportunities for women in STEM.
Panelists
Phyllis Cavallone (MA ’99), Executive Director for Ladder Up
Dr. Jo-Ann Jose (BS ’08), Board-Certified Infectious Disease Physician at St. Louis University, Expert in HIV Infection
Dr. Antu Segal (MA ’12, PsyD ’15), Board Certified Clinical Health Psychologist at the Transplant Institute of Henry Ford Hospital

PanelistsWomen in Business Panel | View Recording
Prominent business leaders talk about the roots of their success, the importance of diversity in the business world, and offer advice to future businesswomen. The discussion will be moderated by student Deutsch Herczeg Scholar and Chair of the Women in Business Club, Maria Rivera.
Terri Brax (MSMC '93), Founder of TeacherCare and CEO at Women Tech Founders
Vicki Fuller (BS '79), RU Board of Trustees Member, Former CIO of the New York State Common Retirement Fund
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To become a member, email alumnirelations@roosevelt.edu.