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 1 - 2, at Hilton La Jolla Torrey Pines, San Diego, CA; The Annual Preparate Conference convenes educators from across the country to address the CHALLENGES THAT FACE A GROWING LATINO STUDENT POPULATION. Join us to hear from leading educators, and gain the knowledge and the tools to better serve your Latino students. This conference is geared toward those working K-20 settings. info http://www.collegeboard.com/preparate/ or preparate@collegeboard.org
*MARCH 6 TO 13, in Cuba; INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY CUBA TOUR. Cuba Education Tours warmly invites you to come to Cuba on one of official education and culture programs. These are people-to-people tours for cross border solidarity, friendship and understanding. info on licensed travel to the island for Americans http://LegalCubaTravel.com, info http://FriendshipTours.ca or 1-877-687-3817 or marcel@cubaeducationtours.ca
MARCH 8, INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY
**THURS MARCH 11, Center For Learning Connections presents Leadership: The Experience 4 - Session 7 - LEDAERSHIP LEGACY AND SERVICE. $85-95, info http://www.learningconnections.org/clc/experience/conferenc e09/index.htm
MARCH 14 - 19, Evans School of Public Affairs and Cascade Executive Programs present a NONPROFIT EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE. Leaders like you are facing a climate of continuous change with new opportunities and challenges surfacing on a daily basis. There is rarely time for reflection or renewal to critically assess and capitalize on these internal and external forces while simultaneously enhancing the stability and effectiveness of your organization and work. The Nonprofit Executive Leadership Institute is a university-quality program in a retreat setting allowing participants to examine the deeper meaning of their work. The Institute is taught by faculty and experienced practitioners, who expose participants to new insights and provide tools that have a lasting impact. Benefits of the Institute include: Engaging in an examination of your own leadership skills and effectiveness; Gaining a renewed passion for nonprofit work; Learning new management techniques through university-quality instruction; Developing a network of peers to support you in the years to come; Building visionary leadership to implement strategic planning; Using financial management to enhance the decision-making process. info mollymccarthy@gmail.com
FRI MARCH 19, 9 am to 4 pm, at Seattle University, Student Center, Room 160; The Seattle University Executive Master of Nonprofit Leadership and Master of Public Administration programs presents a SERVICE IN ACTION SEMINAR. Winning THE GRANT GAME: For Beginning and Intermediate Players with Presenter: Karen Porterfield. This series provides 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. General Public $125. Three or more $100. SU Student/ Alumni/ Employee $100. Price includes lunch. All proceeds benefit the MPA/MNPL scholarship fund. info http://www2.seattleu.edu/artsci/mnpl/events.aspx or Danielle Potter potterd@seattleu.edu or 206-296-6143
SAT & SUN MARCH 20 & 21, 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., in Seattle; Become A More Powerful Peacemaker In Your Family, Community, And Workplace. Learn how to bring the powerful practices of COMPASSIONATE LISTENING into your daily life. Facilitated by Andrea Cohen & Susan Partnow. 2-day Basic Intensive. Registration http://mar10intensive.eventbrite.com/, info http://www.compassionatelistening.org/calendar or 360-626- 4411
MARCH 21 - 26, at the University of Washington, Seattle; Applications are now being sought for the 2010 NONPROFIT EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE, a six-day program designed to enhance the strategic and visionary thinking of nonprofit leaders. Offered by the UW Evans School's Cascade Executive Programs and Nancy Bell Evans Center on Nonprofits & Philanthropy, the Institute addresses a distinct need for advanced education, reflection, and renewal among nonprofit executives in our region. Application Deadline Dec 11, 2009. Limited scholarships may be available. info julita@u.washington.edu
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
Updated on Sunday, November 22, 2009