Pearls, Politics, and Power is a call to action for new political engagement and leadership from the women of America. Informed by conversations with elected women leaders from all levels, former Vermont Governor asks: What difference do women make?; 346;
Featured Author: Madeleine Kunin
Author of Pearls, Politics, and Power
Madeleine M. Kunin was the first woman governor of Vermont, and served as the Deputy Secretary of Education and Ambassador to Switzerland under President Bill Clinton. She is the author of Living a Political Life and is currently a Marsh Scholar Professor-at-Large at the University of Vermont and lectures on history and women's studies. She also serves as president of the board of the Institute for Sustainable Communities (ISC), a nongovernmental organization that she founded in 1991. She lives in Burlington, Vermont.
Madeleine Kunin will speak in a free public lecture at Central Connecticut State University on December 3rd at 2:00 pm. Call 860.388-5633 to learn more.
Women and Family Life Center, 96 Fair Street, Guilford CT 06437
December 4, 2008, 12:00 pm
Madeleine Kunin will take part in an ongoing public discussion on women in politics (part of the Share Our Voices series) sponsored by the Women and Family Life Center and R.J. Julia's Booksellers on December 4th at 12 pm. Call 203-458-6699 to learn more.
Madeleine Kunin will speak as part of the EEE (Elder Education Enrichment) lecture series at Faith United Church in South Burlington, VT on December 8th at 2 pm. Call 802-862-2579 to learn more.
Riki Ott will discuss her book, Not One Drop, at A Book for All Seasons bookstore in Leavenworth, WA on November 22nd. Call (509) 548-1451 to learn more.
Grand Hall, National Assembly Memorial Hall, Seoul Korea
November 27, 2008, 10:30 am
Riki Ott will take part in a symposium in Seoul, Korea held by the Eco-Horizon Institute and sponsored by KOEM (Korea Marine Environment Management Corporation) and the Ministry of Land, Transport and Maritime Affairs from November 25th-28th, 2008. Email ecojangjy@gmail.com for more information.
Riki Ott will speak at Elliott Bay Bookstore in Seattle on December 1st at 7:30 pm. Call 206-624-6600 to learn more. This event is sponsored by People for Puget Sound.
John Abrams will speak at the National Community Land Trust Conference taking place December 3rd-4th in Boston, MA. Visit the weblink above to learn more.
Riki Ott will be the featured speaker at the World Issues Forum at Fairhaven College of Western Washington University on December 3rd from 12:00-1:30 pm.
Madeleine Kunin will speak in a free public lecture at Central Connecticut State University on December 3rd at 2:00 pm. Call 860.388-5633 to learn more.
The EcoLounge at Carolina Biodiesel, 1404 Angier Ave, Durham NC 27701
December 3, 2008, 6:00 pm
Come join Stephen and Rebekah Hren, authors of The Carbon-Free Home, in a workshop, with slides, on how to build your own, affordable solar air heater, which can be mounted on a roof or wall. These boxes, which come in a variety of designs, save energy in winter and many models have a rapid payback. Visit the weblink above to learn more.
Women and Family Life Center, 96 Fair Street, Guilford CT 06437
December 4, 2008, 12:00 pm
Madeleine Kunin will take part in an ongoing public discussion on women in politics (part of the Share Our Voices series) sponsored by the Women and Family Life Center and R.J. Julia's Booksellers on December 4th at 12 pm. Call 203-458-6699 to learn more.
Madeleine M. Kunin was the first woman governor of Vermont, and served as the Deputy Secretary of Education and Ambassador to Switzerland under President Bill Clinton. She is the author of Living a Political Life and is currently a Marsh Scholar Professor-at-Large at the University of Vermont and lectures on history and women's studies. She also serves as president of the board of the Institute for Sustainable Communities (ISC), a nongovernmental organization that she founded in 1991. She lives in Burlington, Vermont. 
