AAUW Dialog

By Kelly Trumpbour, Senior Director, Running Start

Cheyenne Hernandez; UTA Staff, Kachi Amajor; Student Congress Liaison, Sydney Bay; Student Coordinator

The women of the University of Texas at Arlington came together March 13 for Campaign College. Sydney Bay, a freshman who also attended Running Start’s summer political retreat in 2009, coordinated the event as the student liaison and did a fantastic job!

While camped out in a beautiful ballroom located in the heart of the campus, young women heard from a major in the U.S. Army, an Arlington councilwoman, and several current and former UT Arlington student government leaders.

Major Jeannie Deakyne, an assistant professor of military science, explained how her time as student body president prepared her for life in the Army. She was stationed in Iraq when history was made and Iraqi women voted in their first national elections.

Lana Wolff

Lana Wolff, mayor pro-tem and Arlington city councilwoman, spoke about the realities of serving in elected office. She asked the audience to consider whether they are really interested in talking about bylaws and tax codes because that’s what’s involved in the day-to-day operations. But she also spoke about how rewarding she finds her job and what a difference she feels she makes in her town.

The day ended with a wonderful reception.

Thanks to all who made Campaign College at University of Texas at Arlington a wonderful success!

Reception