Author Jennie Liu
Local author Jennie Liu will read from her novel, “Girls on the Line” from 10 to 11 a.m. Wednesday, March 13 in Ferguson Auditorium for Women’s History Month, Liu is the daughter of Chinese immigrants. She has been fascinated by the attitudes, social policies, and changes in China each time she visits. Her novel, set in contemporary China, is about a teen pregnancy that puts two orphan girls on a collision course with factory bosses, family planning regulators, and a bride trafficker.
Women of Color Navigating Race and Gender in Leadership Roles Panel
The Minority Student Leadership Academy will host a panel titled “Women of Color Navigating Race and Gender in Leadership Roles” at 1 p.m. Thursday, March 28 in Ferguson Auditorium.
The panelists will focus on women’s leadership in the context of culture and power structures, different sources of power as well as how we change at different career stages. They will discuss their personal experiences and offer support strategies.
Panelists are:
- Alaysia Hackett, Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at Mars Hill University
- Sheneika Smith, Asheville City Council
- Kidada Wynn, Mental Health Liaison
- Marta Alcala-Williams, Parent/Family Engagement Coordinator