Let Their Lives Speak
Beginning with our keynote speaker, Gillian Sorensen, Senior Advisor at the United Nations Foundation, speakers include prominent women who are involved in many different aspects of international affairs through the U.N., the press, the US State Department, andFortune 500 companies.
Learn about the lives and careers of successful women through our “Pathways of Empowerment”. What they foresaw themselves doing in college and how they came to where they are now.
“Hearing the stories of the other participants, as well as your stories - and hopes and dreams - was a gift to me. And the opportunity to share my story was a gift too.”
-From Rozanne Oliver, Former Senior policy coordinator, Global Partnership,
US Department of State
Directions to Smith by Car
From the South: Northampton is on Route I-91 in Massachusetts. Take Exit 18, and follow Route 5 north into the center of town. Turn left onto Route 9. Go straight through four traffic lights, turning left into Smith's main entrance (College Lane) shortly after the fourth set. The Office of Admission is on your right, overlooking Paradise Pond. Parking is available next to the office or along Route 9.
From the North: From I-91 South, take Exit 20, and follow onto Route 5 south into the center of town. At the intersection of Route 5 and Route 9 (Main Street), turn right onto Route 9. Then follow the same directions as above from Route 9 to campus.
From the East or West via the Massachusetts Turnpike: Northampton is on Route I-91 North (Mass Pike exit 4). Once on I-91, follow the directions above for visitors from the south.
By Train
Amtrak - (800) 872-7245 - runs trains to Springfield. From Springfield, take a bus or get van service to Northampton from Valley Transporter (requires advance reservations; call (413) 253-1350 or, from the airports or outside the 413 area code, (800) 872-8752).
By Air
The closest airport is Bradley International. It is served by most major airlines and is located about 35 miles south of Northampton near Hartford, Connecticut. Flying into Bradley rather than to Boston's Logan Airport gives you a shorter drive to Northampton and spares you city traffic congestion.
Limousines, buses and rental cars are available at the airport. Transportation to Smith from the Boston or Hartford airports is also available from Valley Transporter or Michael's Limousine Services. Valley Transporter can be reached at (413) 253-1350, or from outside the 413 area code dial (800) 872-8752. Michael's Limousine Services can be reached at (413) 583-6392 or (800) 533-8470.
Brought to you by
Smith Model United Nations
WIWAC seeks to introduce undergraduates to prominent women who have forged successful careers in the area of international affairs
April 25th -27th, 2008Smith College, Northampton, MA
What is WIWAC?
Smith Model United Nations (SMUN) is honored to invite distinguished women from a variety of internationally based political, humanitarian, environmental, and media organizations to our 2nd WIWAC conference.
The experiences of these reputed women surrounding critical issues are of particular relevance to Smith’s socially aware and politically active student body. SMUN strongly believes that WIWAC will affirm the interests of many young women who would like to pursue careers in this field as well as encourage a deeper awareness of international affairs.
Established 15 years ago by dedicated and enthusiastic Smith students, SMUN has committed itself to engaging its members in discussions on current affairs. It is our hope to promote better understanding of the international events, the United Nations, and its mechanisms for managing international peace and security.
In recent years, we have held on-campus debates and panel discussions as well as expand the scope of our activities to include participation in Model United Nations conferences. A culturally diverse group of students, SMUN members are unified by our firm interest in international issues.
We encourage you to take this unique opportunity to converse with our esteemed panelists.
Former panelists:
-From Nan Borton ’62, former director of the Office of
U. S. Foreign Disaster Assistance:
“To all at WIWAC, and conference attendees: I also had just a terrific time, and left much energized by the positive changes at Smith and that you all will make in your careers. Thanks a million”
-From Kay Maxwell ’61, President, League of Women Voters of the US:
“Thank you all for putting together such an extraordinary conference! I thoroughly enjoyed both getting to know the other panelists, as well as all of you. Putting on a conference of this type is no easy task and you all did a superb job. Congratulations!”
-From Karin Ringheim, Research & Analysis Director, Global Health Council:
“Thank you very much for inviting me to what proved to be a very informative and worthwhile conference. My husband and I very much enjoyed being a part of it. All the best and congratulations to you all on a job very well done!”
-From Erika Eurkus, Program Director, ACCION USA:
“Congratulations on a terrific conference, you did a great job. I was glad ACCION could participate, and I hope we will next year, too.”
-From Rozanne Oliver, Former Senior policy coordinator, Global Partnership, US Department of State:
“Thank you again for your invitation to what was for me a wonderful event! Hearing the stories of the other participants, as well as your stories - and hopes and dreams - was a gift to me. And the opportunity to share my story was a gift too. I hope that the event was as energizing for the student participants as it was for me and other panelists that I spoke with on this point!
All the best to the seniors as you launch into next steps! I hope that the SWAC will keep up the conference. Please feel free to direct SWAC members to me if I can be helpful in exploring opportunities in Washington.”
For more information on the conference agenda please email SMUN at . There is no conference fee.
You will be able to registeron our website soon, but if you would like to register early please do so by emailing SMUN.
SMUN is happy to provide accommodations for university and college students looking to attend.
WELCOME TO ALL