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9/9/02

GLORIA STEINEM IS KEYNOTE SPEAKER AT SLU'S LEADERSHIP WEEKEND

CANTON - Feminist activist, co-founder of the National Women's 
Political Caucus and Ms. magazine co-founder Gloria Steinem will 
give the keynote speech of St. Lawrence University's Laurentian 
Leadership Weekend. It will be on Saturday, September 21, at 
7:30 p.m. in Gunnison Memorial Chapel on campus. Free tickets 
to the event are available in Brewer Bookstore and at the E.J. 
Noble University Center main desk.
	More than two decades after founding Ms. Magazine, Steinem 
remains America's most influential, eloquent and revered feminist. 
A devoted activist and writer, she is undeniably one of the most 
important voices of the modern feminist movement. Her name is 
synonymous with the advancement of women's social equality in 
America and throughout the world. Steinem convened the historic 
1971 Women's Political Caucus, founded the Coalition of Labor 
Union Women, and is president of Voters for Choice. She also 
established the Ms. Foundation for Women, which is devoted to 
helping the lives of women and girls in three main categories: 
economic security, leadership, and health and safety. Her books 
include Revolution from Within; Outrageous Acts and Everyday 
Rebellions and Moving Beyond Words.
	Other highlights of the weekend include induction of 
alumni into the University's Athletic Hall of Fame; recognition 
of alumni Volunteers of the Year; and a variety of seminars, 
workshops and social events for returning graduates.

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