Yale Publishing Course – Books

Event: Yale Publishing Course — Books (print and digital)
Date: July 24 – 29, 2011
Location: Yale University, New Haven, Connecticut

About this Event: Book Publishing

The Yale Publishing Course is designed to bring mid to upper-level publishing professionals together with leading experts from the publishing world and from the Yale School of Management faculty. The Course, which tackles the most important issues facing publishers today, concentrates heavily on management and leadership strategies in an uncertain economy. It places strong emphasis on understanding and utilizing the latest advances in technology and preparing for the next wave of innovations. Digital media and international perspectives are infused throughout the curriculum. Editorial content, design and production, marketing and sales, and business and management issues are addressed throughout the week. The final program information is available now.

Limited enrollment is still available.

Contact Jackie McGrath to apply.

How Important is Planned Parenthood?

Cecile RichardsIn the standoff earlier this spring, Congress nearly shut down the federal government over a battle to defund Planned Parenthood. The measure was voted down in the Senate (42-58) at the last minute, in part by the outpouring (OUTRAGE!) of support, from citizens who know that many millions of families rely on the services available at Planned Parenthood health care clinics.

Today, a half century after Griswold vs. Connecticut, the landmark decision by the Supreme Court that declared it unconstitutional for state law to prohibit the use of contraceptives for married couples, the ability of many American families to get birth control information and routine women’s health care services is seriously under attack.

The restrictive rider in the Federal budget failed, but many states, including Kansas, Indiana, North Carolina, New Hampshire and Texas are continuing the attack on reproduction rights and are preventing women from getting the essential care provided by the 800 health centers around the country. The intent of the anti-abortion activists is to restrict all family planning activities and make it harder for the most vulnerable populations in these states to get many general health services including screenings for cervical cancer, preventative breast exams, treatments for STDs and HIV.

Want to know more? Cecile Richards, president of Planned Parenthood Federation of America will speak in San Francisco on Tuesday, June 14th at the Commonwealth Club of California, 595 Market Street.

Take Yourself to Lunch Day

Come on! You can’t work all the time—it is time to take yourself (and a buddy) out to lunch. To aid those of you in San Francisco to get out the door, EWIP and the Western Fulfillment Management Association (WFMA) have organized an educational luncheon on Thursday, June 9, from noon to 2 pm.

Grab a friend and come meet two of the Bay Area “Folio 40” honorees, Kate Byrne, Vice President of the Technology Group at Future US and Colleen Holland, Associate Publisher of VegNews. Enjoy the networking opportunity and learn about Kate’s successful i-Pad app, and hear from Colleen on the huge pay off their social media strategy has had for their brand.

Date: Thursday, June 9
Venue: Blu Restaurant, Union Square | Market & 4th St
747 Market Street, San Francisco, in the Sports LA club, 4th floor

Tickets/RSVP: $35 in advance, $45 at the door >>>ORDER ONLINE<<<
More information: Call or email Meg Clark at 415-661-2966

Change the Conversation

Women's Media Center logo Are you frustrated with the lack of diversity in media? Do you have something important to say?
Progressive Women’s Voices is a media and leadership training program for women that has become a cornerstone of the Women’s Media Center graduating over 80 women from the program since 2008. The program prepares women to be effective thought-leaders willing to serve as a strong progressive voice in the media.

Progressive feminists who are communicators with the willingness and desire to promote yourself and speak on important questions may apply now. The first 2011 class will be held in New York City, July 14-18. Ten women from around the country will be selected in a competitive application process. Travel, accommodations, and training expenses are paid for, so apply now! The deadline is May 7, 2011.