The Women’s Studies Program at the University of Houston will be presenting a symposium on GENDER, CREATIVITY and the NEW LONGEVITY, on November 13 – 15, 2008.

Speakers will explore the social and personal outcomes of the new longevity and our creative responses as a community to the changing scene.

Katha Pollitt will give the keynote on the evening of the 13th. Speakers include Margaret Gullette and Martha Holstein, among many others.

A linked exhibit called THRIVE!, curated by Mary Ross Taylor will open at DiverseWorks on November 14th, with an opening party from 6 to 8. www.diverseworks.org

Check out www.friendsofwomen.org for full details.