³Ô¹Ï¹ÙÍø-Pueblo hosts 13th Young Women’s Real World Conference
Release Date: October 25, 2016
Press Release
PUEBLO - For the 13th straight year, Colorado State University-Pueblo will be the site of the Young Women's Real World Conference. This year's conference takes place from 7:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 2, in the Occhiato University Center Ballroom. The conference draws nearly 80 high school-aged girls from Pueblo.
Founded by retired ³Ô¹Ï¹ÙÍø-Pueblo History and Women's Studies Professor Carol Loats who brought the idea to campus in 2002-2003, the conference encourages high school-aged girls to explore strategies in career and life planning that can make a difference in their lives.
Small group coaches, representing a cross-section of campus and community volunteers, lead various exercises that make the high school-aged girls think about their life goals and the choices they can make to reach those goals.
A $5 registration fee covers all activities, exercises, materials, meals, and snacks. Waivers are available for participants who are unable to pay the registration fee.
The conference, which is sponsored by the ³Ô¹Ï¹ÙÍø-Pueblo's women's studies program, receives underwriting support from the ³Ô¹Ï¹ÙÍø-Pueblo President's Office.
Girls ages 14-18 from Pueblo County who are interested in attending the conference can contact Marina Cunin Borer, women's studies coordinator, at 549-2716 or marina.cuninborer@csupueblo.edu.
Colorado State University - Pueblo is a regional, comprehensive university emphasizing professional, career-oriented, and applied programs. Displaying excellence in teaching, celebrating diversity, and engaging in service and outreach, ³Ô¹Ï¹ÙÍø-Pueblo is distinguished by access, opportunity, and the overall quality of services provided to its students.