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All the Women's Commission programs and events are open to the entire University community, including faculty, staff and students regardless of gender or identities.

The Women’s Commission is committed to encouraging a general awareness of women’s needs and interests and developing educational opportunities about issues confronting women.

2025-2026 Events

Event Date & Time | Location Information
Fidelity Workshop
A Woman's Guide to Building a Financial Plan

Thursday, November 6 | 12:00 p.m.
via Zoom

Click here to register.

Start reducing your debt with four clear steps 
Organize your budget and identify how much you may need for retirement
Confidently design a financial plan to help meet your unique goals

Women's Commission & Women in Academic Medicine Wellness Conversation with Erin Kobetz (Medical Campus) 

Thursday, November 6 | 4:00 p.m. 
Rosenstiel Medical Science Building
3rd Floor Auditorium

Click here to register.

Join the conversation and help shape a more healthier, more supportive workplace for all.

Women's Commission & Women in Academic Medicine Wellness Conversation with Erin Kobetz (Coral Gables Campus)

Wednesday, November 12 | 1:00 p.m.
Newman Alumni Center
4th Floor Tower Conference Room

Click here to register.

Join the conversation and help shape a more healthier, more supportive workplace for all.
Women's Commission Silent Reading Party

Wednesday, November 19 | 12:00 p.m.

Click here to register.

Love to read? Join us for a silent reading party. Bring your own book, mingle for a bit and sit out in nature to read with a group of fellow readers.
Fidelity Workshop
Managing my Money

Thursday, December 4 | 12:00 p.m.
via Zoom

Click here to register. 

Identify the three core components of a sound budget
Begin to build (or rebuild) your emergency savings fund
Get control over prioritizing your debt

Women's Commission Book Club
Annual Jingle till we Mingle Event

Friday, December 12 | 12:00 p.m.
Frost Institute for Chemistry and Molecular Science, Seminar Room

Click here to register.

Open to all UM staff, faculty and students! Bring a wrapped book to exchange, enjoy some tasty treats and mingle with your UM collegues.

Friday, January 23 | 5:00 p.m.
Rosenstiel Marine Campus
SALT Restaurant

RSVP in the link below:
UM Women's Commission Spring Social - University of Miami

From Passion to Possibility: Exploring Small Business Ideas

Thursday, February 5 | 12:00-1:00 p.m.
Frost Institute for Chemistry & Molecular Science Seminar Room, #115

The Women’s Commission and The Launch Pad invite you to an engaging panel designed to equip the University of Miami community with the ultimate small business toolkit! Join our upcoming panel to hear from those who have been in the trenches and the experts who help them succeed. Our speakers will cover:
  • Startup Law: What you need to know before you sign. Growth & Balance: How to scale without burning out.
  • Innovation Insights: Expert advice on turning raw ideas into viable ventures.

Featuring special guests from the Launch Pad and Technology Transfer. Don’t miss this chance to bridge the gap between inspiration and execution!

Join: Sam Palmer-Shields, Director, The Launch Pad; Dr. Ebony Gallagher, Lecturer MHBS; Shawn Wilborne, UM Alum & Startup Lawyer; Whitney Hough, Director, Techology Transfer

Click here to view the flyer and register.

Women's Commission Annual Breakfast

Tuesday, March 17 | 8:30-10:30 a.m.
Shalala Student Center, Ballroom

More information and registration coming soon!

 

 

 

 

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