Title IX: 37 Words for Equity and Justice

Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Title IX with women leaders in sport, media, and law as they reflect on the ESPN film 37 Words.

About this event:

Title IX: 37 Words for Equity and Justice Tuesday, Oct. 25, 2022, 5-6 p.m. Networking Event 6-7 p.m. Screen clips from the film 37 Words and hear from panel speakers

The Women's Leadership Center at the University of Saint Joseph is proud to host this dynamic event, where we will welcome a panel of powerful women in sport, media, and law to discuss clips from the ESPN four-part docuseries 37 Words. The film celebrates the 50th Anniversary of the passage of Title IX, the 1972 amendment passed by Congress to forbid discrimination based on gender.

"No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any educational program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance."

Panelists and moderators include:

• Donna de Varona, Olympic Gold Medalist in Swimming, Activist, Television Sportscaster
• Leander Dolphin, Managing Partner, Shipman & Goodwin LLP
• Clare Smith Marash, Producer, 37 Words
• Carol Stiff, President, Stiff Sports Media Consulting, LLC

Before the main event, we invite you to participate in a networking event, where you can connect with professionals based on your career field of interest. The networking session will take place from 5-6 p.m., and light refreshments will be served. We will then move into Hoffman Auditorium to screen clips from the film and hear from our distinguished panel.

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