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Empowerment Pathways: 2nd Annual Civil Rights Conference

Join the Northwestern State University of Louisiana's 2nd Annual Civil Rights Conference on October 5th & 6th, 2006. Explore the theme of "Pathways to Empowerment" through various sessions on economy, health, quality of life, civic engagement, education, and more. Engage in discussions on solutions to poverty, strategies for empowerment, and empowering greatness. The conference includes art receptions, poetry readings, and community engagement opportunities. Connect with like-minded individuals and organizations to drive positive change in society. Don't miss this empowering event!

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Empowerment Pathways: 2nd Annual Civil Rights Conference

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  1. Northwestern State University of Louisiana 2nd Annual Civil Rights Conference Pathways to Empowerment October 5 & 6, 2006 Internal Expression Connecting People Through Art Reception October 5, 2006

  2. Conference SessionsDay 1-Thursday morning • Welcome Address • Economy SessionAn Empowered Economy Equals Empowered Individuals • Health & Quality of Life SessionEmpowering a Longer Life

  3. Conference SessionsDay 1-Thursday afternoon • Concurrent Sessions • SToP – Solutions to Poverty & STEP – Strategies to Empower People • Constitution, The People, and Comedy • Disabilities ForumEmpowering Greatness

  4. Thursday Evening Art Show Reception

  5. Poetry by NSU Students The paintings and poetry they inspired were printed on take-away cards at the reception

  6. Internal Expression works Dale Perkins Guitar Study 1 & Guitar Study 2 Acrylic on Canvas 2006

  7. Internal Expression works Sarah Coco & Kathy Reynolds Best Friends Acrylic on canvas 2006

  8. Conference SessionsDay 2–Friday morning • Welcome • Civic Engagement Session Empowerment through Engagement • Concurrent Sessions • Education SessionEmpowering a New Generation with a Stronger Mind • Sundown, Preservation, and Creativity

  9. Conference SessionsDay 2–Friday afternoon • Empowerment “What’s It Gonna Take?” A Community Discussion • Realistic ideas and approaches to effectively address the problems and proposed solutions discussed during the conference • Ways to provide meaningful civic engagement opportunities in the community and state for NSU students

  10. Sponsors • School of Social Sciences • Office of Cultural Diversity • The Real Views Newspaper • New York Times • Louisiana Department of Social Services • City of Natchitoches

  11. Student Participation • Student Government Association • NSU Student Chapter of AITP (Association of Information Technology Professionals) • Master of Arts in Heritage Resources • Introductory to Poetry Writing students • Pi Kappa Phi & Push America • Medical Professionals Club • Social Work students • NSU Students not associated with an organization

  12. Community • Morrison Institute of the Arts • Causey’s Pharmacy • ARC of Shreveport • Natchitoches Parish Outpatient Clinic • Natchitoches Parish Senior Companions

  13. Northwestern State University of Louisiana 2nd Annual Civil Rights Conference Pathways to Empowerment October 5 & 6, 2006 Internal Expression Connecting People Through Art Reception October 5, 2006

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