New College Foundation’s ‘Power of Women’ Features Education and Media

The New College Foundation’s engaging “Power of Women” series continues in February and March with two dynamic programs featuring women of regional and national prominence, three of whom are New College graduates.

On February 12, “The Power of Women in Education” features keynoters Esther Barazzone ‘64, president of Chatham University; Fiona Crawford, associate director, Roskamp Institute; and Amy C. Wick Mavis, executive director, PACE Center for Girls, Manatee. The moderator will be Maribeth Clark, associate provost at New College of Florida.

On March 18, the 2007-2008 season series concludes with “The Power of Women in Media, Communications & Entertainment.” Guest keynoters will be Carol Flint ‘76, national television producer; Leslie Glass, journalist, playwright and novelist; and Cathy Guisewite, nationally syndicated cartoonist (CATHY). The moderator will be Susan Burns ’76, editor of Biz 941 magazine (Sarasota).

Each program begins at 4 pm in New College’s Sainer Pavilion, 5313 Bay Shore Road, followed by a networking reception. Net proceeds from donations of $25 per session benefit scholarships for New College women. The sessions are free for New College students, staff and faculty. For reservations, call 941-487-4800 or e-mail [email protected].