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SKIRTS in the Boardroom Author Speaks to the Issue of “A Woman’s Worth” During Women’s History Month In observation of Women’s History Month in March, the UGA Graduate School hosted an event with Marshawn Evans, author of SKIRTS in the Boardroom: A Woman’s Survival Guide to Success in Business and Life, which published in 2008. Her address, “A Woman’s Worth,” emphasized purpose, passion and persistence. SKIRTS is Evan’s acronym for sisterhood, knowledge, integrity, respect, tenacity and substance. According to Evans’ Web site, the Atlanta-based attorney was recently named one of Atlanta’s Power 30 under 30. Evans is a graduate of Georgetown University Law Center and practiced as a commercial litigator and employment lawyer. In 2005, Evans was a participant on Donald Trump's The Apprentice TV program prior to the publication of her book. As media commentator, Evans has been featured
in Glamour Magazine, ESSENCE Magazine, USA Today, ABC, Fox News, MTV, NBC, and CNN. Melissa Barry, assistant dean of the Graduate School, said “Ms. Evans shared several strategies based on her wealth of professional experiences that could be implemented by anyone.” Attendee Shana Gully says Evans delivered an inspiring lecture that addressed relevant issues women face navigating male-dominated corporate and professional areas. Evans is the founder of Marshawn Evans Unlimited, a consulting firm, and also president of EDGE 3M Sports & Entertainment, a brand management agency. G
centennial Centennial Receives Bronze CASE Award and Photography Award from UPAA
In June, the Council for the Advancement and Support of Education, CASE, chose the commemorative book, Centennial: Graduate Education at the University of Georgia for one of three awards made in a book competition. The three selected winners, one gold and two bronze, competed within CASE’s “institutional relations publications: books category”. Kent State University (Ohio) - 100 Years 100 Facts, won the Grand Gold Award. Centennial: Graduate Education at the University of Georgia” and the Lawrenceville School (NJ) The Lawrenceville School: A Bicentennial Portrait both received bronze awards. Also in June, the University Photographers Association of America, UPAA, selected Centennial for one of two awards made for publications of excellence.
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