Our Programs
The Programs Committee welcomes the suggestion of topics or speakers for future Women’s Board events.
Please note that as the Women’s Board supports intellectual inquiry across the University, all speakers must be University faculty.
Future Topic or Speaker Suggestion Form
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Women’s Board April Luncheon
Tuesday, April 8, 2025
Rethinking Work: Seismic Changes for the Good
University Club of Chicago
Michigan Room, 2nd Floor
76 East Monroe Street, Chicago, IL
11:00 am – 1:00 pm
Work is central to the human experience and is in the midst of its greatest transformation ever. Due to a confluence of forces from AI, to the demographic changes of aging and declining populations, to the rise of the gig economy and the impact of Covid-19 on people’s mindsets as to who they work for and where they work, the future of work is undergoing seismic shifts.
Rishad Tobaccowala, the author of Rethinking Work, Seismic Changes in the Where, When and Why, will share key learnings and research that went into his book and share perspectives on how organizations will be redesigned, a new type of employee who is neither full time or freelance will arise, how leadership and management will change and why everyone will need to be retrained. The good news is that the future of work will be more meaningful, purposeful and rewarding in every way!
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Women’s Board May Luncheon
Tuesday, May 13, 2025
Healthy Hearts for a Lifetime
University Club of Chicago
Michigan Room, 2nd Floor
76 East Monroe Street, Chicago, IL
11:00 am – 1:00 pm
Heart disease is the leading cause of death for women in the United States, affecting one in three women across all age groups, and most cardiovascular disease can still be prevented with education and healthy lifestyle changes. But women also experience unique life events that can impact their risk, including pregnancy and menopause. Furthermore, research shows that stress may impact health, making it important for women to understand the mind-body connection and how to focus on improving both their physical health and mental well-being.
Join us for a panel discussion with doctors Tamar Polonsky, Hena Patel and Jeanne DeCara, leading researchers and practitioners at UChicago Medicine, as they provide well-rounded insights on women’s heart health across the lifespan.
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