Event is sponsored by the IU Northwest Gender and Women’s Studies program 
The Gender and Women's Studies program at Indiana University Northwest will host the Celebrating Our Students Conference on Thursday, March 25, beginning at 9 a.m. in the Library Conference Center. The guest speaker for this event will be acclaimed children's author Maiya Williams, who will discuss children's fantasy and humor in her 1 p.m. presentation.
The event begins with a continental breakfast in the library, followed by a student panel at 10 a.m. Lunch will be provided at noon, followed by Williams' presentation at 1 p.m. The author of such popular books as "The Golden Hour" will also participate in a more intimate discussion session with students in the Rev. Dr. Robert Lowery Study Area on the library's second floor beginning at 2:30 p.m.
Williams, a Los Angeles resident, has published three books for children, and she has also worked as a scriptwriter for various sitcoms. She was an editor of Harvard’s National Lampoon.
Anyone interested in learning more about Williams' work and career is invited to join her at 2:30 p.m. for the extended group discussion. Her Web site is http://www.maiyawilliams.com/
Students, faculty and staff are encouraged to make time to attend the Celebrating Our Students Conference this Thursday, March 25, beginning at 9 a.m. in the Library Conference Center Room 105.