The Positive Assertive United Sisters of Excellence at The University of Memphis are helping students discover "The Blueprint of a Woman" this weekend at the group's third annual women's convention.
Tamara Lance, sophomore health administration major and chairman of the P.A.U.S.E. Women's Conference said the organization chose "blueprint" for this year's conference theme to discuss the foundation of a virtuous woman.
"She is connected with herself and knows how to handle her business, whether it be professionally, personally or socially," she said.
Free and open to the public, the conference begins Friday at 7 p.m. in the Michael D. Rose Theatre and will feature Terry McMillan, author of "Waiting to Exhale" and "How Stella Got Her Groove Back."
The conference will continue Saturday on the third floor of the University Center from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. with motivational speaker Marilyn Robinson, co-pastor of St. Andrews A.M.E. Church and senior vice president of St. Francis Hospital, as well as workshops and a free luncheon.
McMillan will speak about the power of sisterhood, and workshops will focus on helping women connect with their mind, body and spirit.
Students can register for the event online at memphis.edu/multiculturalaffairs/pausewc.htm or on either day of the conference in the University Center.
