Power of Women expo set for March 11

The fourth annual "Power of Women" luncheon and expo is set for March 11 at Southeast Missouri State University.

Sponsored by the University Foundation, Department of Athletics and Student Government, the event connects female students with opportunities, women mentors and community resources.

Southeast president Kenneth Dobbins will highlight the effect women have had on the university and showcase how today's students are empowered to be future leaders, according to a news release.

Karla Bakersmith, a 1981 Southeast graduate and founder and CEO of Scrubs and Beyond LLC, will share her passion for helping other women grow their businesses. She has served as a coach, mentor and strong advocate of young entrepreneurs, the release stated.

Vicki Boren, president of the university's alumni association, will present the Power of Women scholarship awards.

An expo featuring local businesses, community groups and various organizations begins at 10:30 a.m., and the luncheon will begin at 11:45 a.m. and ends at 1 p.m. Both events will be at the Show Me Center.

Tickets for the luncheon are $30 per person or $180 for a table of six, which includes the sponsorship of two students. The luncheon is free for Southeast students, who may pick up a ticket in the Campus Life and Event Services office in the University Center, Room 414. Proceeds will benefit scholarships for female students at Southeast.

Reservations must be made by Wednesday, and forms can be accessed online at semo.edu/powerofwomen.

For additional information, call Southeast Missouri State University Foundation at 651-2259.

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