Click HERE for information on the 2009 Conference for Young Women.

The NIU Conference for Young Women introduces women in their sophomore through senior years of high school to a variety of career areas, including professions where women have been historically underrepresented, and provides opportunities to interact with successful women faculty, professionals, and NIU students. The conference includes a panel discussion on career opportunities for women; presentations by faculty and professionals on topics related to women’s collegiate experiences and career options; a career interests workshop; and lunch with NIU faculty, professionals, and students.  The conference is sponsored by the NIU College of Liberal Arts and Sciences and the Women’s Studies Program.

For more information, please email the Women's Studies Program, or call 815-753-1038.

“Today was very interesting, ultimately I learned a lot (that) I would not have been able to learn had I not come. I really enjoyed it!”
-2007 Conference participant

I definitely (recommend this conference), it was very educational and interesting.
-2008 Conference participant