EMPOWER
EMPOWER is a women’s group on campus with a mission to build a thriving community at Mines to enhance personal and professional goals of members through support, encouragement, inspiration, and cooperation while creating a strong professional network of empowered women. Mines faculty and staff are welcome to become members and attend the monthly meetings that feature speakers on professional development and wellness, allow for networking and social interaction, and include service projects supporting the local community.
Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/451529875053257
Steering Committee: Lia Franklin, Mary Cook, Susan Gieg, Lakshmi Krishna, Annette Pilkington, Nancy Progar, Jane Shiao
Interested in learning more, contact Lia Franklin at franklin@mines.edu and request to join the listserv.
Fall 2023 SCHEDULE
Monday, Sept 18th | Friedhoff Hall, Green Center | Navigating Difficult Conversations
11:45 Lunch Served, 12:00 Workshop Begins
Conflict is inevitable — in work and in life. Managers must address performance issues, and colleagues with competing priorities must figure out how to work together. These situations call for having tough conversations. The presenter will explain how to conduct tough conversations, build communication skills and enhance relationships — leading to better performance. You will also learn how to identify underlying differences in work styles, goals, and power dynamics and change the way you view conflict. As a bonus, you’ll receive practical tools to help you prepare for your next difficult conversation and make sure you choose words that won’t alienate the other person.
Tuesday, Oct 3rd | McNeil Room, SRC | 1:00 pm: Building the Mindset Muscle: How to Train Your Mind, Build Confidence, and Achieve Your Goals with Ava Lala
What if the results you want in your life all begin with a simple thought? In this talk, you’ll discover the fascinating interplay between confidence, courage, and mindset and how you can use this awareness to succeed in business and in life. Join us as we delve into the art of rewiring your brain, transforming negative thoughts to a positive force that builds consistent confidence. Through engaging exercises, we’ll explore the path to personal and professional growth and how it all starts with building the mindset muscle.
ITEM OF INTEREST:
Wednesday, Oct 11th | Friedhoff Hall, Green Center | 11:45 am – 1:00 pm: Chevron Lecture and Luncheon featuring Michelle Roark
RSVP required.
ITEM OF INTEREST:
Wednesday, November 8 | Ballrooms AB Student Center | 8:45 am – 10:00 am: Wednesdays with WISEM featuring Melissa Krebs
RSVP required.
Monday, Nov 6th | Abrusci’s Fire & Vine (2200 Youngfield, Lakewood) | 5-7pm: Mixology
Please join us for an evening of connection and camaraderie while learning, creating, and sipping delicious cocktails & mocktails. We’ll learn techniques like shaking, stirring, and muddling and the art of blending flavors in creative ways. Tools and ingredients will be provided as well as snacks. (Please note: a fee of $20/person will be required to cover alcohol, mixers and tip.)
Tuesday, Dec 19th | Bridgewater Grill, Golden Hotel | EMPOWER Social
Save the date for the end of year EMPOWER Social! More details to come.
Spring 2024 SCHEDULE
Wednesday, Feb 7th | McNeil Room, SRC | 11:00 am: Performance Enhancing Language: How to Use Words Differently to Create Deliberate Outcomes with Koshare Eagle
Do you know the vocabulary you use has the power to deliver the outcomes you desire? Choosing the right words is the key to creating the impact you seek. Learn how to increase your objectives by using words to better align with your intended outcomes. More details will be sent out in January.
Wednesday, March 27th | Friedhoff – Green Center | 11:45 am: SWE, WMCA & EMPOWER Lunch
Let’s celebrate Mines’ Women of History AND Women @ Mines. Enjoy an interactive activity over lunch, learning about the historical women of Mines while connecting and celebrating with ALL Mines women – student, staff, faculty. We will be playing the game-based learning app, Kahoot, with fun multiple-choice questions.
Thursday, April 18th | McNeil Room, SRC| Elevate Your Career – Beauty, Branding, and Beyond
12:00pm-1pm Workshops, 12:30pm-1:30pm Professional Headshots
Join us for a day of self-discovery, personal branding, and professional growth as we delve into three essential areas to elevate your career. Start the event learning to look and feel your best both inside and out with our expert makeup and skincare tutorial. Next you will learn how to create a compelling and impactful resume that showcases your achievements and skills effectively while gaining insights into optimizing your LinkedIn profile to attract potential employers and grow your network. And lastly, as you know, in today’s digital age a captivating headshot is your first introduction in the professional world. Take advantage of our exclusive opportunity to get professional headshots taken to capture your best self, reinforcing your personal brand and making a lasting impression on prospective employers and colleagues.
Tuesday, May 21st | Location TBD| 4:00 – 6:00 pm: EMPOWER Social
Save the date for the end of year EMPOWER Social!
Past Semester Schedules
Spring 2023
2/1/2023 Putting a Stop to Women’s Dead-End Work with Brenda Peyser
3/8/2023 Heart Centered Leadership in a Time of Grief with Kathi Quinn
4/11/2023 You Matter
5/16/2023 EMPOWER Social
Fall 2022
9/7/2022 SDI – Know your Strengths with Mary Elliott and Kelsi Streich
10/5/2022 Chevron Lecture and Luncheon featuring Pooja Sankar
10/11/2022 Empowered by Iron: Building Confidence and Resilience through Weight Training
11/15/2022 Money Matters Seminar
11/16/2022 Wednesdays with WISEM Luncheon and Presentation featuring Dr. Iris Bahar
12/21/2022 EMPOWER Social
Spring 2022
2/15/2021 Candid Conversations with Christine Homer
3/30/2022 Joint SWE, EMPOWER and W-MCA Meeting
4/5/2022 Empowered Women Empower Women
5/18/2022 EMPOWER Social
Fall 2021
9/7/2021 Empowered by Iron: Building Confidence and Resilience through Weight Training
10/27/2021 Mentoring, Mentorship and Sponsorship
11/16/2021 Lunch with Leadership
12/21/2021 EMPOWER Social
Spring 2021
2/2/21 Lessons learned from COVID 19 and looking towards the future – Joint Program with AFC – Campus leadership
3/10/21 Building Your Empower Connections
4/8/21 Performance Planning, Goals and Leadership Development
5/19/21 End of Year Celebration
Fall 2020
9/15/20 Starting the Year Off Strong – Goal Setting, Priorities, Balance & Fun
10/14/20 Restorative Justice
11/12/20 Maintaining Motivation and Joy at Work
12/16/20 End of Year Celebration
Spring 2020
2/18/20 Financial Insights – Planning for your Future
3/10/20 Salary Negotiations Workshop
American Association of University Women (this session will run from 12-2 in the Avery Room, Student Center)
4/7/20 Taking Care of You – Body, Mind, and Soul
5/20/20 End of Year Celebration
Location: TBD
Fall 2019
9/3/19 Strong & Powerful: Resistance Training, Confidence and Shifting the Culture for Women in the Weight Room
Featuring: Heather Hamilton, Mines Director of Fitness (Location: Ballroom A)
10/16/19 Ethics in the Workplace
Featuring Sandy Woodson, Mines Teaching Professor, HAAS
11/12/19 Self Awareness & Implicit Bias Awareness
Featuring Dr. Amy Landis, Mines Profesor, CEE and Presidential Faculty Fellow for Access, Attainment & Diversity
12/18/19 End of Semester Celebration
Location: TBD
Spring 2019
February 5th: “Investing 101” – Micheal Denison with New York Life
March 6th: “Changing the World Through Research at Mines” – Stefanie Tompkins – VP of Research and Tech Transfer
April 2nd: “Self Awareness and Implicit Bias – Awareness and Updates from DIA Committee” – Amy Landis
May 22nd: End of semester social – More to come
Fall 2018
September 4th: Strengths Quest Part B – Mary Elliott
October 24th: “Simple Steps to Financial Control” –
Hugh O’Rourke with Net Financial
November 7th: “Effective Ways to Manage Work Place Harassment and Negotiating Microagressions”- Karin Ranta Curran
December social TBD (more to come)
Spring 2018
February 20th: Navigating Campus Politics – Becca Flintoft
March 21st: Wholeness, Balance, and Spiritual Healing – Lisa Martinez Crownover
April 17th: Polishing your resume and CL updates – Lin Sherman
May 16th: Conflict Management and Resolution – Kate Kelsey
Fall 2017
September 19th: Strengths Quest – Mary Elliott
October 18th: The Art of Negotiation in Every Day Life – Cynthia Banks
November 21st: Updates on Sibson progress – Vicki Nichol
December 20th: Wellness – Becca Pike
Spring 2017
January 17th: Mentoring Panel Discussion
February 15th: “Gal”entines Celebration
March 15th: Stress Managment
April 18th: Art of Negotiation – Deb Lasich
May 17th: End of Year Celebration
Fall 2016
September 13th: Agenda Review, Reconnecting, Committee Opportunities, Networking Opportunities, Homework, and Employer Branding and PR
October 12th: Speaker Dean Ramona Graves
November 15th: Our First Lady, and Service Project Activity – Elyse Johnson
December 14th: Cookie Exchange