Events

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Catalyst 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.

Meesha Rosa, Director, Corporate Board Services and Marketing Operations, presents 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.

Amber Schmidt, Associate, Western Region, discussses 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.

Amber Schmidt, Associate, Western Region, presents on Catalyst research exploring men's receptivity to advancing women and moderates a panel discusssion. 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.

Julie 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.

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.

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.

Deborah 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.

This day, which marks the 1949 founding of the American Business Women's Association, celebrates the achievements of employed women in the United States.

Candice 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.

Candice 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.

Eleanor 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.

Catalyst 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.

Proclaimed in 1992 by the Government of Canada, Canadian Women's History Month provides an opportunity to learn about the important contributions of women and girls to society and commemorates the Persons Case, which in 1929 determined that women were persons under the law.

This annual celebration recognizes the accomplishments of working women and men with disabilities and increases awareness about the importance of ensuring that Americans with disabilities can achieve full participation in the workforce.

National Work & Family Month raises awareness among employers about the value of work-life effectiveness as a business imperative. It provides a time to consider the challenges many Americans face in balancing their work and family lives as well as how they can address this issue.

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.

Mary N. Boughton, Senior Director, Western Region, presents on Unwritten Rules: Why Doing a Good Job Might Not Be Enough at a Forum Women gathering sponsored by theThe Texas General Counsel in Houston.

The Catalyst Canada Honours ~ Celebrating Champions of Women in Business marks Catalyst Canada's 10th anniversary and recognizes three individuals whose commitment has made a difference at a dinner at the Arcadian Court in Toronto.

Eleanor Tabi Haller-Jorden, General Manager, Catalyst Europe, moderates a panel on global work groups. The event, entitled "Lost in Translation: Culture & Global Team Performance," is the third in the Live Q&A series. Register at europeinfo@catalyst.org.

National Coming Out Day is an internationally observed day for raising awareness, coming out, and discussing lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) issues.

In the United Kingdom, National Coming Out Day is celebrated on October 12 as a day for raising awareness, coming out, and discussing lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) issues.

Catalyst Europe convenes local leaders and professionals to discuss change in the workplace. The first in its Regional Learning Hub series, the event is hosted by Banco Santander, S.A.,  in Madrid. Register at europeinfo@catalyst.org.

Catalyst President & Chief Executive Officer, Ilene H. Lang, delivers the keynote address on mentoring and sponsorship at the MasterCard 4th Annual Women’s Forum in Purchase, NY.

Catalyst President & Chief Executive Officer, Ilene H. Lang, participates in a panel entitled “The Organizational Perspective: Gender Diversity in Boards” at Closing the Gender Gap: The Business Case for Organizations, Politics and Society, a conference hosted by The Women and Public Policy Program at Harvard University's John F. Kennedy School of Government in Cambridge, MA.

This week provides an opportunity to call attention to women entrepreneurs, facilitate discussions on the needs of working women, share information about successful workplace policies, and raise awareness of the resources available for working women in their communities.

On October 18, 1929, the British Privy Council declared that five women from Alberta, known as the Famous Five, were persons under the law, overturning the Supreme Court of Canada.

Nancy M. Carter, Ph.D., Vice President, Research, Catalyst, & Visiting Scholar, INSEAD, speaks at a session entitled "The Landscape for Women in Corporate Leadership and How the Unwritten Rules to Avancement Impacts Your Career" at Women of CoreNet Global 2010/ Unwritten Rules: Learn What You Don’t Know. The event is hosted by CoreNet Global and held at the Chicago officer of Oracle. Register online.

The purpose of National Native American Heritage Month is to recognize the original peoples of the United States and honor their many accomplishments, contributions, and sacrifices in all aspects of U.S. society.

Meesha Rosa, Director, Corporate Board Services and Marketing, participates in a panel at New York Women in the Boardroom 2010, one of a series of programs held annually in 15 cities nationwide to assist in the preparation for board service. The event is held at the Grand Hyatt New York. Register online.

Take Our Kids to Work™ is an annual national program in which Grade 9 students are hosted by parents, relatives, and volunteers at workplaces across Canada. It supports career development by helping students connect school, the world of work, and their own futures.

Diwali is a five-day Hindu festival that is often referred to as the Festival of Lights. During this time, candles and lamps are lit as a greeting to Laksmi, goddess of wealth.

Mary N. Boughton, Senior Director, Western Region, leads a discussion on the unwritten rules for career advancement at the Women in Leadership Summit, a program for current and emerging women business leaders. The event is hosted by Linkage and held at The Fairmont San Francisco. Participants from Catalyst member organizations are offered a $200 discount.

Community Business, a Hong Kong-based nonprofit that fosters corporate social responsibility, hosts its fourth annual conference, Diversity & Inclusion in Asia 2010, at the Holiday Inn Golden Mile in Hong Kong. This year's theme is "Facing the Issues in Asia." Register online.

The birthday of the first Sikh guru, Guru Nanak. Sikhs believe that all subsequent Gurus possessed Guru Nanak's divinity and religious authority.

Thanksgiving was first celebrated in 1621 at Plymouth Plantation after the first harvest, which the pilgrims were able to accomplish through the help and charity of the local Native Americans. It is a beloved holiday embraced by Americans of all races and ethnicities, who usually celebrate with a large meal with family and friends.

Nancy M. Carter, Ph.D., Vice President, Research, Catalyst, & Visiting Scholar, INSEAD, delivers the keynote address at the Leadership Talks Visionary Women’s Conference hosted by Women Entrepreneurs of Minnesota (WeMN) and held at The Schulze School of Entrepreneurship, University of St. Thomas Opus College of Business, in Minneapolis. Register online.

Chanukah, also known as the Festival of Lights, is an eight-day Jewish holiday that commemorates the rededication of the Holy Temple in Jerusalem after a group of Jewish warriors defeated the occupying Greek armies.

Bodhi Day honors the enlightenment of Siddhartha Gautama, who became the Buddha. To Buddhists, it is a day of remembrance, prayer, and meditation.

For Christians, Christmas celebrates the nativity of the founder, Jesus of Nazareth, who was born in a manger in Bethlehem to the Virgin Mary, who was assisted by her husband Joseph.

Kwanzaa is an African-American cultural festival created in 1966 by Maulana Ron Karenga, a political activist, and based on seven principles of African-American culture: Umoja (unity), Kujichagulia (self-determination), Ujima (collective work and responsibility), Ujamaa (cooperative economics), Nia (purpose), Kuumba (creativity), and Imani (faith).

The 2011 Catalyst Awards Conference will be held at The Waldorf=Astoria in New York.

The 2011 Catalyst Awards Dinner will be held at The Waldorf=Astoria in New York.