Saint Martin’s celebrates Women’s History Month

Three events geared towards women’s needs

Feb. 9, 2009

Lacey, Washington – On March 5, 6, and 12, Saint Martin’s University will celebrate Women’s History Month with three helpful seminars oriented toward women’s needs. All events will be held in the Norman Worthington Conference Center and will begin at 6:30 p.m.

On March 5, naturopathic physician, Jennifer Booker, and personal trainer, Becky Traber, will discuss Women’s Health and Fitness. On March 6, Sensei Ken Nolan of South Sound Karate will offer Women’s Self Defense 101, a seminar on simple ways to avoid situations that put you at risk coupled with evasive techniques to help keep you safe and sound. Participants at the self defense seminar must be at least 17 years of age, in good physical health and should wear comfortable clothing. Finally, on Thursday, March 12, Nicole England of Edward Jones and Terri Degner of Anchor Bank will present Women’s Finance.

Cost is $3/person per event. Space is very limited. For reservations call 360-438-4366 or email alumni@stmartin.edu. Please specify which event(s) you plan to attend.

Saint Martin’s University is an independent four-year, Catholic, coeducational university located on a 320-acre wooded campus in Lacey, Washington. Established in 1895 by the Catholic Order of Saint Benedict, the University is one of 18 Benedictine colleges and universities in the United States and Canada, and the only one west of the Rocky Mountains. Saint Martin’s University prepares students for successful lives through its 21 majors and six graduate programs spanning the liberal arts, business, education and engineering. Saint Martin’s welcomes 1,250 student from many ethnic and religious backgrounds to its main campus, and 650 more to its five extension campuses located at Fort Lewis Army Post, McChord Air Force Base, Olympic College, Centralia College and Tacoma Community College.

For more information contact:

Aiye Akhigbe
Saint Martin’s University
360-438-4366
alumni@stmartin.edu

Stephen C. McGlone
Vice Ppresident for institutional advancement
Saint Martin's University
5300 Pacific Avenue SE
Lacey, WA 98503-7500
360-438-4586
smcglone@stmartin.edu