Panelists share insight during Women's Commission signature event

February 7, 2023 (Volume 46, Number 11)
Article by Michele Coffill

The Women's Commission held its 10th annual Reflections Leadership Panel January 26 at the DeVos Center, featuring four women from across campus departments.

Panelists were Takeelia Garrett, student ombuds; Samhita Rhodes, professor of engineering and director of the engineering graduate program; Lisa Surman, executive assistant, Office of the Provost; and Kara Van Dam, vice provost for Graduate and Lifetime Learning. Women's Commission member Katelyn Hanley Semelbauer, director of stewardship and donor relations, served as moderator.

They provided perspective on questions ranging from personal and professional challenges, to mentorship to personal care and work-life balance.

The commission will next host a HerStory event with Annie BĂ©langer, dean of University Libraries, on February 22. View details and see other Women's Commission events online.

Categories

Faculty & Staff Sketches

This article was last edited on February 7, 2023 at 12:20 p.m.

Related Articles

Faculty and staff sketches

Guests at an event hosted on the Health Campus learned how portable ultrasound technology is saving lives in remote areas of Africa. The cybersecurity program earned designation status from the National Security Agency.

June 11, 2024 (Volume 47, Number 19)

Faculty and staff sketches

Highlights include a student recognized nationally for their commitment to democratic engagement, and Project Grand Path will be presented at a tech and innovation conference in Colorado.

May 14, 2024 (Volume 47, Number 18)

Faculty and staff sketches

Campus community members who received recognition, gave presentations or media interviews, or had research published are listed.

April 23, 2024 (Volume 47, Number 17)