Thursday, March 1

6:00 p.m.

Dinner with Student “Sisters”
Arriving early? All PCCW members are warmly invited to enjoy dinner with "sisters" representing the many sororities on our Cornell campus. This year's dinner is hosted by Alpha Xi Delta Sorority at 40 Ridgewood Road. If you have a sorority affiliation, please indicate it where requested in your online registration. The information will be used to invite leaders from other sororities so they might join you for dinner. You will receive a confirmation and instructions via e-mail by February 28.

Friday, March 2

8:00–9:30 a.m.

Learn the Ropes!
$40/person
Ready for a PCCW adventure? Join other early arrivals on the Hoffman indoor ropes course in Barton Hall for a morning of fun and challenge led by Cornell Outdoor Education. Wear comfortable, casual clothing. All necessary equipment will be provided. No experience necessary. If you register for this program, you will receive a confirmation and instructions a few days before the event.

• Staff from the Team and Leadership Center, Cornell Outdoor Education

9:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.

Registration
Conference Foyer, Statler Hotel

10:00–11:15 a.m.

Steering Committee Meeting
Limited to members of the PCCW Steering Committee

11:30 a.m.–1:15 p.m.

Women's Power Lunch
This popular annual event connects PCCW members with graduate students from across the Ithaca campus for career discussions and advice. A number of relevant, insightful questions have been prepared for our panelists. Returning this year is "Dress for Success," a fashion demonstration starring PCCW members! Learn some best practices for dress in the workplace and how versatile wardrobe pieces can help you maintain a professional look on a budget.

Sponsored by the Office of Diversity and Inclusion at the Johnson School and the Women’s Management Council as a part of the JP Morgan Chase & Co. Women’s Power Lunch series.

Introductions: Christine Stefanou Perry '85, vice president, Foodservice Sales/Recreation and Retail, and Foodservice Innovation, Pepsi Beverages Company; chair, PCCW Mentoring Committee

Moderator: Yonn Kouh Rasmussen '83, MS '86, PhD '89, vice president, Xerographic Component Systems Group, Xerox Corporation; member, PCCW

Panelists:

• Karen E. Burke '67, MS '69, PhD '73, dermatologist and research scientist; member, PCCW
• Robin Wallach Matza '76, tax director, Deloitte Tax LLP; member, PCCW
• Kathleen Weslock MIL '83, senior vice president of human resources and chief human resources officer, SunGard; member, PCCW

1:30–2:45 p.m.

Orientation for New Members
This session for new PCCW members will provide information about the organization's history and its mission; how current PCCW members mentor incoming members; PCCW committee goals and objectives; PCCW philanthropy; and how to become involved in PCCW projects.

Host: Julie Crotty '86, JD '96, MBA '96, deputy director of mediation and business strategies, FINRA (Financial Industry Regulatory Authority); chair, PCCW

1:30–2:45 p.m.

Your Cornell Volunteer "Career"
You have loved your PCCW experience and want to learn more about how to help. What are your next steps? What skills and interests do you bring to the table? What is Cornell looking for? This session highlights tools and pearls of wisdom for your success.

Speakers:

• Laura Denbow, senior director, Office of Volunteer Programs
• Anne DiGiacomo '80, campaign officer, Alumni Affairs and Development
• Tina Gourley, senior associate director, Office of Volunteer Programs

3:00–4:15 p.m.

Cornell and the Nexus of Education, Public Engagement, and Political Advocacy
This conversation with Dr. Lisa Staiano-Coico will highlight the importance of student participation in public service and the political process. She will also address the important role that PCCW members can play as advocates to further PCCW’s mission of advancing women and education at Cornell.

Facilitator: Wendy Rosenthal Gellman '81, senior counsel and senior policy adviser for U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (NY); member, PCCW

Speaker: Lisa Staiano-Coico PhD '81, president, The City College of New York; former dean, College of Human Ecology; member, PCCW

5:15–6:30 p.m.

PCCW 2012 Keynote Speaker: United States Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (NY)
PCCW is honored to host Senator Gillibrand as its special guest this year.

• 5:15 p.m.
  doors open
• 5:45 p.m.
  Senator Gillibrand will address PCCW members on the meeting theme of Women in Politics.
  

6:30–9:00 p.m.

An Evening with President David J. Skorton and Dr. Robin L. Davisson
Don't miss this highlight of our PCCW annual meetings! Spend a few hours with the president and Dr. Davisson for an informative, engaging, and entertaining evening.

9:00 p.m.

After Hours
Unwind at day's end with old and new friends in the welcoming Regent Lounge at the Statler Hotel.

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Saturday, March 3

6:00–7:00 a.m.

Campus Walk
With Jane E. Brody '62, personal health columnist for the New York Times and founding member of PCCW

7:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.

Registration
Conference Foyer, Statler Hotel

8:00–10:00 a.m.

Breakfast: University Update | Member Introductions new!
Vice President Susan Murphy will begin the morning by sharing current priorities and what lies ahead for student campus life.

Then, get to know your PCCW colleagues during an enjoyable session of 30-second member introductions. Come prepared to introduce yourself, including class year and college; a highlight of your time at Cornell; years on PCCW; and professional title. Remember… 30 seconds!

Speaker: Susan H. Murphy ’73, PhD ’94, vice president, Student and Academic Services

Introductions Facilitator: Jane E. Brody ’62, personal health columnist for the New York Times and founding member of PCCW

10:15–11:15 a.m. new!

The 2012 Election Year: What’s at Stake for Women, and How Women Elected Officials Will Make a Difference

U.S. Representative Kathy Hochul (NY-26)

11:30 a.m.–1:45 p.m.

Student Connections: Mentoring in Action
PCCW and the Cornell Career Center proudly continue this popular annual lunch event, which provides an opportunity for juniors and seniors to mingle with and ask career questions of PCCW women.

A new addition this year is "Dress for Success," a fashion demonstration starring PCCW members! Learn some best practices for dress in the workplace and how versatile wardrobe pieces can help you maintain a professional look on a budget.

Note: In past years, we have found that students attending this lunch are not always able to find and connect with alumnae in order to pursue further conversation. To facilitate follow-up communication, you may opt to share your e-mail with student participants who ask to contact you. Your e-mail would not be made public, nor available to students who do not attend the PCCW lunch. Because of privacy concerns, we ask that you specify your agreement to share your e-mail by checking the appropriate box when you register for this session.

Introductions: Christine Stefanou Perry '85, vice president, Foodservice Sales/Recreation and Retail, and Foodservice Innovation, Pepsi Beverages Company; chair, PCCW Mentoring Committee

Facilitators:

• Lynn Vacca Ambrosia '79, MBA '81, consultant, New Horizons LLC; member, PCCW
• Wendy Jacobs '79, pro bono consultant; member, PCCW
• Deborah Waterman Johns '79, forecaster/stylist with Get Dressed and Fifi; co-owner and design director for Scout by Bungalow; member, PCCW

2:00–2:45 p.m. new!

Starting Our New Journey: Cornell University’s “Toward New Destinations” Institutional
Diversity Planning
Since 2000, Cornell University has been committed to increasing the diversity of its faculty, staff, and students, and implementing programs to create an inclusive climate. Over the years, there has been progress, which has been highlighted annual in the Inclusion Report. In 2010, the university announced its 2010-2015 strategic plan, which includes a number of diversity goals. To support implementation of these goals, this year the University Diversity Council was reconfigured to promote accountability and to present a new approach to institutional diversity planning. This new plan, "Toward New Destinations," will be the road map for the implementation of diversity initiatives in the colleges and administrative units at Cornell.

Speaker: Lynette Chappell-Williams, associate vice president, Department of Inclusion and Workforce Diversity; University's Title IX Coordinator; university rep, PCCW Diversity and Inclusion Committee

3:00–4:00 p.m. new time!

The White House Project
If you could do one thing to change America for the better, what would it be? At The White House Project, they believe that if you add women to the ranks of leadership, you change everything. Learn about this national, non-partisan organization dedicated to advancing a richly diverse, critical mass of women into the political pipeline, and fostering the entry of women into positions of leadership in all sectors, up to and including the U.S. presidency.

Speaker: Tiffany Dufu, director of development, The White House Project

4:15–5:30 p.m. new time!

The Tide of Women Changing Politics and Media
How are women in political professions portrayed in the national and international media? We know women are making a difference in the political landscape, but what are their unique contributions? Our PCCW panelists all maintain careers that touch the political arena in a variety of ways, including print and social media. Let them enlighten you on how women are using the political disciplines to help facilitate positive change in the world.

We will also screen a video provided by PCCW member Kim Azzarelli '93, JD '97, vice president of The Newsweek Daily Beast Company, featuring women across the globe who are making a difference in politics.

Moderator: Julie Crotty '86, JD '96, MBA '96, deputy director of mediation and business strategies, FINRA (Financial Industry Regulatory Authority); chair, PCCW

Panelists:

• Edith M. Lederer '63, chief correspondent at the United Nations, The Associated Press; member, PCCW
• Elizabeth N. Ngonzi MMH '98, founder and CEO, Amazing Taste, LLC; vice chair, PCCW Communications Committee
• Amy Siskind '87, president, The New Agenda; member, PCCW

6:30–9:00 p.m. new time!

Dinner with Affinito-Stewart Grants Recipients at the Lab of Ornithology
Amid the beautiful surroundings of the world-famous Cornell Lab of Ornithology, become inspired as you listen to 2011 Affinito-Stewart Grants recipients describe their research and how PCCW has helped them on the road to receiving tenure at Cornell. You will also enjoy a tour of the lab, a world leader in the study, appreciation, and conservation of birds.

Introductions: Laura E. Granger '83, partner, ALM Investors; vice chair, PCCW Grants Committee.

Recipients of the 2011 Affinito-Stewart Grants:

• Elizabeth Anker (Arts and Sciences, Department of English)
• Taryn Bauerle (Agriculture and Life Sciences, Department of Horticulture)
• Yingxin Gao ( Sibley School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering)
• Ursula Krotscheck (Veterinary Medicine, Department of Clinical Sciences)
• Beth Livingston (Industrial and Labor Relations, Department of Human Resource Studies)
• Corinna Loeckenhoff (Human Ecology, Department of Human Development)
• Cynthia Reinhart-King (Engineering, Department of Biomedical Engineering)
• Jessica Weeks (Arts and Sciences, Department of Government)

9:00 p.m.

After Hours
Unwind at day's end with old and new friends in the welcoming Regent Lounge at the Statler Hotel

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Sunday, March 4

6:00–7:00 a.m.

Campus Walk
With Jane E. Brody '62, personal health columnist for the New York Times and founding member of PCCW.

7:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.

Registration and Information Desk

8:00–9:15 a.m.

Buffet Breakfast with Recipients of PCCW Scholarships, Fellowships, and Leadership Grants
Since its beginning in 1990, the President's Council of Cornell Women has established endowment funds to assist women at Cornell. Our generosity has empowered many women in their career advancement, helped meet their tuition needs, and funded programs that advance the status of women.

• Development Committee Update
  Meredith A. Rosenberg '92, vice chair, PCCW Development Committee
  
  
• Leadership Grants Committee Update
  Barbara Ingram-Edmonds '82, chair, PCCW Grants Committee

9:30–10:30 a.m.

Health Care Reform in the 21st Century
The Accountable Care Act (ACA) of 2010 will substantially change the U.S. health care system. What are its major provisions? How has it been shaped by politics? What is its likely effect on access to medical care, the quality of medical care, and the cost of medical care? And what are the ramifications of its upcoming review by the Supreme Court?

Sean Nicholson, professor, Department of Policy Analysis and Management

10:45 a.m.–12:15 p.m.

Committee Meetings and Concluding Remarks

10:45 a.m.–11:45 a.m
Committee Meetings
Come to these information sessions to learn more about the committee of your interest.

• Alumnae Engagement
• Annual Meeting
• Communications
• Development
• Diversity and Inclusion
• Grants
• Membership
• Mentoring
• Transitions

11:45–12:15 p.m.
Concluding Remarks
Recap a wonderful weekend and bring your motivation home with you. Box lunches will be available to take on the road.

Speaker: Julie Crotty '86, JD '96, MBA '96, deputy director of mediation and business strategies, FINRA (Financial Industry Regulatory Authority); chair, PCCW

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