The College of DuPage Women’s Study Committee in collaboration with Illinois NOW will be hosting a film screening and panel discussion of Still Working 9-5,

a documentary that examines the 40-year evolution of gender inequality and discrimination in the workplace since the 1980 release of the classic seminal comedy, 9 to 5, starring Jane Fonda, Lily Tomlin, Dolly Parton, and Dabney Coleman. Prior to the film, the Adade Wheeler Woman of the Year Ceremony honoring this year’s winner will be held.

Panelists:

Nancy Chen, former Regional Administrator of the Women’s Bureau, US Dept. of Labor

Maureen Hefferin-Ponicki, Associate Professor of Political Science, College of DuPage

Mary Jean Cravens, Professor of Sociology, College of DuPage

Laura Welch, President, Illinois NOW

Tuesday October 15, 2024
Reception/Award Ceremony: 6:30 PM
Film and discussion: 7 PM
College of DuPage
Health Science Center Auditorium HSC 1234
425 Fawell Blvd
Glen Ellyn, IL 60137

This event is free and open to everyone. Registration via Eventbrite below.

Before the event, if you would like to nominate someone for the Adade Wheeler Woman of the Year please go here. Nominations will be taken through Sunday, September 22, 2024 until 11:45 pm.

For more information please contact Laura Welch lwelch1524@gmail.com or Flo Appel floappel94@gmail.com or Julia diLiberti dilibert@cod.edu. If accommodations are needed, please contact Julia diLiberti at dilibert@cod.edu.

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