The University of New Mexico’s Feminist Research Institute will host a panel discussion, "Challenges for Women in New Mexico Politics,” Wednesday, Sept. 29, from 5 to 8 p.m. at the University Art Museum, located in the UNM Center for the Arts.
Participants include Lieutenant Governor Diane Denish, Attorney General Patricia Madrid, State Senator Dede Feldman and State Representative Danice Picraux.
UNM History Professor Virginia Scharff, who has written extensively about women, the environment and the American West, will moderate the forum.
“Holding the panel at this time is important,” said Natasha Kolchevska, FRI director. “Issues like the gender gap and women's participation in the entire electoral process continue to surface in elections. The intent of our panel is to have a nuanced, informed discussion led by women politicians with years of experience in public life.”
For more information, call 277-1198 or 277-7363.
Contact: Laurie Mellas-Ramirez
Posted by scarr at September 24, 2004 03:11 PM