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X-WR-CALNAME:Herstory: The Foundations of Women's Professional Sports
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DESCRIPTION:Are you curious about what's led to the exciting rise in fan en
 gagement and media visibility in women's professional sports leagues?\n\nJ
 oin other sports enthusiasts for a dynamic workshop on the foundations of 
 women’s sports business. Learn about the history and current landscape o
 f women's professional sports in the United States and gain a deeper under
 standing of the unique challenges and opportunities inherent.\n\nYou'll ge
 t the chance to engage in a short lecture and a critical thinking discussi
 on and test your knowledge in trivia (with prizes!). We will also be joine
 d by a special guest\, former All-American Girls Professional Leaguer\, Lo
 is Youngen. The 89-year-old wonder woman is a pioneer\, professor emerit\,
  coach\, philanthropist\, competitor\, and longtime Eugene resident. Lois'
 s achievements on the field and investment in women's sport have set a pre
 cedent for women's participation in sport being equivalent to that of men.
 \n\nLois will be joined by Ducks Softball super senior Allee Bunker for a 
 candid conversation on why the continued growth of women's sports is impor
 tant for society.\n\n\nAbout Professional Edge\n\nProfessional Edge is an 
 industry informed collection of short courses designed to help students de
 velop cutting-edge skills essential in the modern job market.\n\nBuild tar
 geted\, practical skills in an interactive and engaging format and disting
 uish yourself in a field of other job applicants. As a participant\, you'l
 l receive guidance from instructors informed by the latest business trends
  and leave with tangible tools and stories you can leverage in your career
  search.
GEO:44.046;-123.0776
LOCATION:Lillis Business Complex\, Room 312
SUMMARY:Herstory: The Foundations of Women's Professional Sports
URL;VALUE=URI:https://calendar.uoregon.edu/event/herstory_the_foundations_o
 f_womens_professional_sports
CATEGORIES:Lectures & Presentations
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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