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Women of Excellence and the Women's MBA Association are proud to present Janet Reid, Ph.D. in an interactive discussion on "The Imperative for Responsible Women Leaders in the New Globalized Economy," on Tuesday, March 24 in the James and Caroline Duff Banquet Center at the Cintas Center.

Before co-founding Global Lead, Janet B. Reid held a series of positions at Procter & Gamble, taught chemistry at Virginia Union University in Richmond, Va., and earned a Ph.D. in BioInorganic Chemistry from Howard University. Reid works with Global Lead across several continents, with expertise in developing effective leadership strategies for American companies doing business in China. She is also an expert in shaping corporate strategy and developing quantitative and qualitative measures of bottom line benefits.

Reid is the first woman and first person of color to be Chair of the Board of the Greater Cincinnati Chamber of Commerce and the first board chair-person for the Health Foundation of Greater Cincinnati. She is a trustee of Xavier University and a member of many university committees.

South Asian Society presents Midwest Masala

Xavier University's South Asian Society (SAS) is committed to introducing students to South Asian cultures. One of the most popular events presented by SAS is Midwest Masala, a South Asian intercollegiate dance competition that promotes Indian culture through the fusion of traditional eastern cultural dance and western influences. The fourth annual Midwest Masala will take place on Saturday, April 4 at 7:00 p.m. in the Cintas Center. During this year's event, Xavier's Muskie Masti competes against schools across the country including Drexel University Dhoom (Broadstreet Badshahz), University of Toledo, University of Michigan Taal, Case Western Reserve University Ekta, University of Illinois–Chicago Dhamaal, Indiana University and Northwestern University Mirch Masala. Come and enjoy an evening of South Asian culture including a full Indian dinner buffet for just $10. Tickets can be ordered online through ticketmaster.

Mentoring News

Since October, the Xavier University Mentoring program has made 43 matches for liberal arts majors seeking mentors. Of current mentors, 52 percent are either Women of Excellence members or people referred to the program by WOX members. While the majority of mentors live in the Cincinnati area, the flexibility of this program allows for mentors to serve throughout the United States. We are also proud to have our first international mentor, who comes to us from France.

Thus far, participants have heard about the program through word of mouth. However, this semester the Career Services Center launches a comprehensive marketing campaign for the mentoring program. We expect an increase in the number of mentor requests and we hope to have an increase in mentor applications.

Currently, we have 11 unmatched students in need of mentors. Review the details around these students as listed below and, if you are interested in learning more about a particular student or the mentoring program in general, please contact the program's director, Bethany Kilgore at 513-745-3764 or kilgoreb@xavier.edu.

• A sophomore Public Relations major is seeking a mentor in the Cincinnati area with experience in writing or journalism.
• A junior Athletic Training major is seeking a mentor with a background in exercise physiology or ownership of a training facility for athletes.
• A senior English major is seeking a mentor in the field of publishing.
• A sophomore Public Relations major is interested in non-profit management or in serving as a PR manager for hospital administrators.
• A freshman Philosophy and International Studies major is interested in the intersections of business, politics, and community development.
• A senior German major is interested in urban design.
• A senior Sports Marketing major is seeking a mentor in the Cincinnati area with sports marketing background or who works with a college athletics department.
• A freshman Social Work major is interested in a mentor who shares his passion for giving back, especially in relation to the poor, the hungry and those in underrepresented countries.
• A junior Public Relations major is interested in non-profit, especially an organization assisting the homeless.
• A freshman Electronics Media major is interested in media, creative writing and TV production.

Xavier's Division of Mission and Identity is a National Resource for Jesuit Education

Did you know that Xavier's Division of Mission and Identity has developed a national resource for Jesuit education, pedagogy, and spirituality? The Jesuit Resource (www.jesuitresource.org) provides information, resources and networking for educators and students. If you would like to receive monthly electronic updates on mission and identity, send your request to mission-identity@xavier.edu.

Free Publication from Mission & Identity Available
With photographs from the Xavier University 2008 International Photo Contest finalists and reflections and quotes from the Division of Mission and Identity, Privileged Moments, is a daily guide for self-reflection, awareness and contemplation. If you would like a copy, please send your request to Diana at mission-identity@xavier.edu and include your home address.

Join the Campus Conversation

Take part in an hour-long visual and panel presentation with Rebecca Schroer (Mission & Identity) , Walt Bonvell (Physical Plant), Laura Ruwe (Registrar) and Bob Sheeran (Building and Facilities). Bring your lunch and come to the Conaton Board Room on Tuesday, March 17 from noon to 1:30 p.m.

First Annual Women of Excellence Giving Circle Awards Luncheon

Women of Excellence Giving Circle will announce the recipients of the first Giving Circle grants on Tuesday, April 28. The Women of Excellence Giving Circle invites you and members of the Xavier community to an exclusive event to congratulate the programs and groups who will benefit from this year's Giving Circle Awards. Come learn how the Giving Circle is shaping the future of Xavier and help us celebrate the amazing women whose generosity and vision make it all possible. Also honored at this event will be finalists and recipient of the Student Woman of Excellence Award. This award is sponsored by the Peer Leadership Team, a student leadership program coordinated through The Office of Student Involvement.

Interested in joining the Giving Circle? Your membership in the Giving Circle entitles you to vote on how the Giving Circle grants are awarded. For more information, contact Leigh Ann Fibbe at 513-745-3969, fibbe@xavier.edu or visit www.xavier.edu/wox and click on WOX Giving Circle.

Women's Center Interns Attend Interdisciplinary Conference

The Xavier University Women's Center is pleased to sponsor four students to attend the Society for Applied Anthropology (SfAA) Annual Meeting in Santa Fe, New Mexico. This interdisciplinary conference attracts scholars from across the globe who are scholars and practitioners in the social and behavioral sciences. Research assistants Kathleen Coy and Kristin Hoff, as well as interns Tracy Gnadinger and Shawna Storey, will each present a paper focusing on their research efforts through the Women's Center. The four women have been working throughout the summer of 2008 and well into the 2008-09 academic year to collect data, interpret results and prepare their findings for the upcoming conference.   >> Read more

Alternative Breaks

This past week was spring break on campus, and while many students headed home, others dedicated the week to serving others via the Peace and Justice Programs' Alternative Breaks. This year, about 270 students participated in the program, which includes 20 spring break trips at such varied locales as Ukraine and Biloxi, Miss. and three summer trips. A new spring trip is in progress: a week in Cincinnati's Over-the-Rhine area to work on women's issues. Each of the spring groups will talk about their experiences on Monday, March 16, from
1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m., on the first floor of the Gallagher Student Center.

Department of Social Work Teams with WOX and Career Services

As part of Social Work month, the Department of Social Work, Women of Excellence and Career Services is offering a free CEU presentation on "Slavery Today," by alum Jessica Donahue-Dioh ('04), a local expert on human trafficking. Social Work alums and students are encouraged to attend the event on March 16, 6-8:30pm, Clock Tower Lounge, Gallagher Center. Contact Margot Heydt at 745-3244.

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