|
Seattle
Branch Programs 2007-2008
September, 2007 -
AAUW Washington State Public Policy Chair Dixie
Swenson. She spoke about two topics - the vigorously
debated recent transformation of our National
organization and the immediate public policy issues
facing voters in the November
election.
October, 2007- Professor
Laura Koutsky, PhD, of the University of Washington
Epidemiology
Department, School of Public Health and Community
Medicine, spoke on The New HPV
Vaccine and the research behind it in our own back
yard
In addition to our Saturday morning meeting, we
held an evening Networking Reception in a member's home,
inviting members at large (MAL's) to join our members in
sharing experiences and learn more about Seattle
Branch.
November 2007- Professor Theresa McCormick, PhD,
Professor Emeritus, Iowa State
University on "Peace Activists: An Historical View”
December
2007--Holiday Brunch,
Scholars' Dollars, and
Sing-a-long- A Mini Auction to fund our High
School Scholars' Recognition Program plus donation of
items and cash for Residence XII Women's
Shelter.
January 12,
2008--An EF fundraiser with Highline Branch
AAUW: Rhinestone Rosie (featured on
Antiques Roadshow) with an illustrated talk on costume
jewelry and appraisal of antique or costume
jewelry
January 19, 2008--
UW professor and Jane Austen aficionado and
expert Loveday Conquest on a tour to Regency
England and the land and people of Pride and
Prejudice
January 28,
2008--Lobby Day in Olympia
February 21, 2008--(6 PM) UW Associate professor Angela B.
Ginorio on
Stories and Numbers--of Love and Pain (on violence experienced by
women)
March 15,
2008--Reel Girls: Young Filmmakers Making a
Difference
March 15,
2008--Expanding Your Horizons Conference
April 19,
2008--Scholar’s Recognition Luncheon
at the Hotel Deca with speaker Dr.
Judith Hall, faculty member of Holy Names Academy.
May 17, 2008--Election
of officers
July 19, 2008--Powells Wood Garden Tour with
Refreshments co-sponsored with Highline Branch
benefiting AAUW Educational Foundation
|
