LAFAYETTE – Carolyn Johnson, director of the Purdue University Diversity Resource Office, will speak at the first fall YWCA Greater Lafayette Network Luncheon on Wednesday, Sept. 19 from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. at YWCA, 605 N. Sixth St.  

The topic of Johnson’s speech will be “Leading In Such A Time As This.” Johnson will talk about in times like these we need courageous and compassionate women to take a step forward and take on responsibility for the challenges ahead.

The luncheon is $15. For more information, contact 765-742-0075 to register or online at www.ywca.org/lafayette. The luncheon Series sponsor is Soller-Baker Funeral Homes.   Luncheon Sponsors are Cheryl Butcher-Coldwell Banker Shook, Sycamore Springs, First Source Bank and Rosewalk Village.