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September 2, 2010
Janmashtami (Krishna's Birthday)
Janmashtami celebrates the birth of Krishna and is one of the most widely celebrated Hindu festivals. At midnight, Krishna’s birth is enacted and worshipers rock the infant in his cradle.
September 6, 2010
Labor Day
Labor Day, which was first celebrated in New York in 1882, celebrates the contributions U.S. women and men workers have made to the strength, prosperity, and well-being of the country.
September 6, 2010
Labour Day
Labour Day was made an official holiday in Canada in 1894 by Prime Minister John Thompson; it celebrates the economic and social contributions of the country’s women and men workers.
September 9-12, 2010
Eid al-Fitr
This three-day holiday marks the end of the fasting of Ramadan. Muslims break their fast, give charity to those in need, and celebrate with family and friends the completion of a month of blessings and joy.
September 9-10, 2010
Rosh Hashanah
Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish new year, is a day of memorial and the day of judgment, in which God judges each person individually and makes a decree for the following year.
September 13, 2010
French Senate Address
Pascal Marcou, Catalyst Europe's Ambassador for the Latin countries, addresses a committee of the Senate of France in Paris on proposed legislation and rules regarding the representation of women on the boards of public companies.
September 15 - October 15, 2010
National Hispanic Heritage Month
National Hispanic Heritage Month celebrates the histories, cultures, and contributions of Americans whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central and South America.
September 15, 2010
Catalyst Connects: Montreal
5:30 PM - 8:00 PM ETCatalyst Canada presents a Catalyst Connects event, featuring Monique Jerome-Forget, Special Advisor, Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP, and Anne-Marie Hubert, Managing Partner, Advisory, Ernst & Young LLP. The series brings high-potential women together with speakers considered to be role models. This event, to be conducted in French, is held at the Hyatt Regency Montreal. The sponsor of the series is BMO Financial Group. Inquire at catalystconnects@catalyst.org.
September 16, 2010
Roundtable
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM CTAmber Schmidt, Associate, Western Region, discusses recent Catalyst publications and previews upcoming events, as well as the new My Catalyst section of the website. The roundtable is held at the office of Fulbright & Jaworski L.L.P. in Houston. RSVP to aschmidt@catalyst.org.
September 16, 2010
Engaging Men in Gender Initiatives
3:15 PM - 5:30 PM PTAmber Schmidt, Associate, Western Region, presents on Catalyst research exploring men's receptivity to advancing women and moderates a panel discussion. Co-hosted by Catalyst and Baker Hughes Incorporated, the event is held at the Baker Hughes facility in Houston. Contact Ms. Schmidt at aschmidt@catalyst.org.
September 16, 2010
Closing the Gender Gap
1:15 PM - 2:15 PM ETMeesha Rosa, Director, Corporate Board Services and Marketing Operations, presents at a session entitled "What's the R.O.I. of W.O.B.?" at Closing the Gender Gap: Global Perspectives on Women in the Boardroom, a conference hosted by the SAIS Center for Transatlantic Relations and held at Johns Hopkins University in Washington, DC. Register online.
September 16, 2010
Making Mentoring Work for You
5:30 PM - 8:00 PM ETJulie S. Nugent, Senior Director, Research, speaks at Making Mentoring Work for You, a program hosted by the Healthcare Businesswomen’s Association and held at the headquarters of Pfizer Inc. in New York. A webinar takes place concurrently. Register online.
September 18, 2010
Yom Kippur
Yom Kippur, or the Jewish day of atonement, is the most solemn day of the year. On this day, Jews fast, deprive themselves of pleasures, and repent from the sins of the previous year.
September 21, 2010
Canadian Industry Snapshot
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM ETDeborah Gillis, Vice President, North America, leads a panel discussion on Canadian Industry Snapshot: Advancing Talented Individuals in Accounting Firms. Findings are to be shared by Emily Pomeroy, Senior Associate, Catalyst Canada. The by-invitation event is hosted by Deloitte & Touche LLP Canada at the firm's Toronto office. Reply by September 14, 2010, to canadaevents@catalyst.org.
September 21, 2010
Diversity & Inclusion Summit
Catalyst President & Chief Executive Officer, Ilene H. Lang, delivers the keynote address on Pipeline’s Broken Promise and Engaging Men in Gender Initiatives: Stacking the Deck for Success at the Nationwide Diversity & Inclusion Summit at the company's headquarters in Columbus, OH.
September 22, 2010
American Business Women’s Day
This day, which marks the 1949 founding of the American Business Women's Association, celebrates the achievements of employed women in the United States.
September 23, 2010
Webinar: Building Cultural Awareness
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM ETCandice Morgan, Director, Advisory Services; Emily Wakeling, Director, Member Relations; and Cheryl Yanek, Senior Associate Librarian, present at a webinar entitled "Building Cultural Awareness: Taking Your Women's Initiative to a New Region." The event is complimentary for participants from Catalyst member organizations; others are charged $150. Register online.
September 23, 2010
Webinar: Building Cultural Awareness
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM ETCandice Morgan, Director, Advisory Services; Emily Wakeling, Director, Member Relations; and Cheryl Yanek, Senior Associate Librarian, present at a webinar entitled "Building Cultural Awareness: Taking Your Women's Initiative to a New Region." The event is complimentary for participants from Catalyst member organizations; others are charged $150. Register online.
September 24, 2010
Gender Quotas Conference
2:00 PM - 6:00 PM CETEleanor Tabi Haller-Jorden, General Manager, Catalyst Europe, presents on quotas for women in corporate leadership at a conference entittled Gender Quotas in the World of Politics, Business, and Academia, held in Munich at the conference center of the Hanns Seidel Foundation.
September 27, 2010
A Conversation With Ilene H. Lang
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM ETCatalyst President & Chief Executive Officer Ilene H. Lang discusses the importance of women in senior business roles at a webinar entitled "Where are the Women?" The event is sponsored by Women Business Leaders of the U.S. Health Care Industry Foundation. Register online with the sponsoring organization.