WMU News

Workshop helps women with nontraditional choices

March 12, 2002

KALAMAZOO -- Pamela Daley, a doctoral intern in the University Counseling and Testing Center at WMU will lead an informal discussion on the challenges and rewards of stepping outside of traditional expectations for women at a free workshop this month.

"Making Your Own History: Women and Nontraditional Choices" is sponsored by WMU's Women's Resources and Services, and will be held in Room A301 of Ellsworth Hall from 8 to 9:30 p.m. on Tuesday, March 26.

Daley will lead a group discussion on the impact of nontraditional choices on women's level of stress, sense of well-being and relationships with others. Choices to be discussed will range from nontraditional decisions about college majors and careers to decisions about childbearing. Also discussed will be obstacles to and strategies for success. Participants will be invited to share their experiences. Refreshments will be provided.

For more information, contact Linda Lumley in Women's Resources and Services at (269) 387-2995 or <linda.lumley@wmich.edu>.

Media contact: Jeanne Baron, 269 387-8400, jeanne.baron@wmich.edu


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