Feminist Happy Hour Co-Hosted by ChiFems and The OpEd Project

Join us for a meet-and-greet immediately following The OpEd Project (http://www.theopedproject.org)'s day-long "Write to Change the World" seminar (http://bit.ly/JSaRRY), which takes place next door. Raise a glass with Deborah Siegel (http://www.deborahsiegel.net), feminist author/OEP Midwest Regional Director, and newly returned Chicagoan, who will be teaching the seminar, along with Medill School of Journalism professor/author Michele Weldon (http://www.micheleweldon.com)--and hang out with at least 20 newly minted sassy opinionistas from all over the Midwest.

Special offer! If 5 ChiFem members register to take the seminar together, The OpEd Project can offer a 20% discount to each participant. Superearly bird rate expires 6/28, so get in touch soon (contact email below) if interested, to get the discount on the lowest rate. See also the "Pay in Words" scholarship possibilities (http://bit.ly/LNY47x).

What is The OpEd Project's "Write to Change the World" seminar, you ask? It's an innovative program to increase the diversity and quality of ideas and voices we hear in the word, to increase the visibility of women and other under-represented thought leaders in the public sphere—and to increase your influence and impact in the world.

This dynamic day-long seminar (which also grants one year of access to a national network of high-level media mentors) is based on game-inspired learning around thought leadership. High stakes scenarios, interactive exercises and thought games challenge participants to think more expansively about their knowledge and experience, and their potential value in the world. You'll explore the source of credibility and how to establish it; the patterns and elements of powerful argument; the difference between being “right” and being effective; how to preach beyond the choir; and how to think bigger about what you know—to have more impact in the world. Participants emerge with concrete results (op-ed drafts and more), and access to a high-level media mentoring team.

This seminar is open to all – including men – but The OpEd Project's main focus is on minority voices (especially women). It is equally suitable for those with or without publishing or professional writing experience.

Questions? Contact OEP's Chicago Regional Intern, Claudia Garcia-Rojas at claudia@theopedproject.org