Events new or changed since the previous version are marked with (**), since the version before that with (*).
Return to Top of PageMARCH is National WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH, info http://www.nwhp.org or http://www.infoplease.com/spot/womenshistory1.html
MARCH 8, INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY
MARCH 12 - 14, in Storrs, CT; The 16th Annual True Colors Conference is the largest LESBIAN GAY BISEXUAL TRANSGENDER QUEER INTERSEX AND ALLIES LGBTQIA YOUTH ISSUES conference in the country beginning with a full day professional best practices institute and an opportunity for colleagues with a common interest in the needs of LGBTQIA youth and families at home, in school, in child welfare and juvenile justice to come together to share resources, ideas, and successful practices. In addition to daily keynote sessions, there will be dozens of workshops featuring successful programs and practices from across the country addressing the needs of this population of young people. info http://www.ourtruecolors.org/
MARCH 12 - 13, in Spokane; Washington State HOLOCAUST EDUCATION and Resource Center Presentation by Holocaust Survivor & Teacher Seminar. info ikennedy@wsherc.org
FRI & SAT MARCH 13 & 14, at the University of Washington's Husky Union Building (HUB), Seattle; Washington State's REFUGEE & IMMIGRANT CONFERENCE "Changing Times, Changing Strategies for Refugees and Immigrants." The conference will celebrate achievements and examine issues of concern to refugees and immigrants through: local and national speakers; workshops; local refugee entertainment; networking opportunities; community resource tables. Participants will include refugee and immigrant community members, service providers, employers, policymakers, and community stakeholders. This event marks Washington's 6th statewide conference. info or to get involved in planning or in helping Annette Holland Annette.Holland@kingcounty.gov or 206-205-9142
**FRI MARCH 20, 9 am to 4 pm, at Seattle University; Seattle University Service in Action Seminar Series Presented by the Master of Public Administration and Executive Master of Nonprofit Leadership programs. Service in Action Seminars PROVIDE NONPROFIT AND PUBLIC SERVICE PROFESSIONALS with continuing education opportunities and access to current trends. Leading voices and experts from a variety of disciplines will present the latest ideas and practices. This seminar "CONFLICT IN THE WORKPLACE" with Presenter Kathleen Erskine. General Public $125; SU Student/ Alumni/ Employee $100; Three or more seminars $100 each. Price includes lunch. All proceeds benefit the MPA/MNPL scholarship fund. info http://www.seattleu.edu/artsci/ips/events.asp or Danielle Potter potterd@seattleu.edu or 206-296-6143
MARCH 21, United Nations International Day for the ELIMINATION OF RACIAL DISCRIMINATION
MARCH 22, United Nations WORLD WATER DAY
MARCH 31, CEASAR CHAVEZ DAY (1927 - 1993). A Mexican American labor leader and activist who became a nationally respected voice for social justice. Co-founded the United FARM WORKERS
TUES MARCH 31, at Antioch University Seattle, Room 100, 6th & Battery, Seattle; A Workshops for Teachers: What I Said and What I Meant: Improving CROSS-CULTURAL COMMUNICATIONS. By WSAME, Washington Association for Multicultural Education. Each person registering for three or more workshops at the same time will receive a $20 discount on their total registration fee with check or P.O. included with registration. Early registration each workshop $175; teams of 3 or more registered together $165/person. Regular registation $195, $185. On-site Registration $210; no team rate. Registration includes morning refreshments and all materials. 5 Clockhours available $5, payment on site. info WSAME@mindspring.com or 206-522-5438 or http://www.wsame.org
Updated on Tuesday, September 30, 2008