The Only Woman in the Room: Frances Perkins' Journey from Maine to the White House
Schedule
Thu, 06 Mar, 2025 at 05:00 pm
UTC-05:00Location
University of Southern Maine | Portland, ME
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The Women and Gender Studies Program presents, "The Only Woman in the Room: Frances Perkins' Journey from Maine to the White House". In celebration of Women's History Month, Giovanna Gray Lockhart, Executive Director of the Frances Perkins center, will take you on the journey of Frances Perkins life and her unique rise to power. At a pivotal time in our nation's history (not unlike today), the president's right hand man, was actually a woman.Giovanna will also share the lessons she has learned from Perkins and the importance of creating the Frances Perkins National Monument in Newcastle, Maine.
THURSDAY, MARCH 6, 2025
Reception: 5-5:30pm
Keynote Lecture: 5:30 - 6:30pm
Q&A: 6:30-7:00pm
USM Portland Campus
McGoldrick Center for Student Success
2nd floor salons
This event is free and open to the public. For more information, please contact WGS at [email protected] or 207-780-4928.
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Where is it happening?
University of Southern Maine, 96 Falmouth St, Portland, ME 04103-4864, United States,Portland, MaineEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
