In the wake of the already infamous Wal-Mart ruling, the atmosphere in front of the U.S. Supreme Court was defiant on Tuesday as protesters gathered to voice their grievances. Together, women and men stood in front of the building protesting the court’s 5-4 ruling in Wal-Mart v. Dukes, which prevented the women of Wal-Mart from [...]
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Martha Ann Miller, Still Active at 100
Posted in 2011 AAUW Convention, The AAUW Community, Women and Work, tagged Arlington, Martha Ann Miller, Purdue University, Virginia, WETA, World War II on June 17, 2011, | 1 Comment »
When Martha Ann Miller turns 100 years old in August, she will also celebrate 67 years of active membership in AAUW. At the 2011 National Convention, we took some time to honor Miller’s service to AAUW and to hear some of her stories as an active, engaged, and remarkably long-standing member. “[AAUW has] given me [...]
National Convention: Our Town, Your AAUW
Posted in 2011 AAUW Convention, The AAUW Community, Women and Civil Rights, Women's History, tagged Adams Morgan, air and space museum, capitol hill, D.C., dc cupcakes, Georgetown, lobby day, national mall, U.S. Capitol, Washington D.C., workshops on May 18, 2011, | 2 Comments »
AAUW is gearing up for our 2011 National Convention June 16–19. We have a great lineup of speakers and more exciting developments to announce in the next few weeks. We also just released a fun video to highlight Washington, D.C., as a great place to visit, apart from all the fun you’ll have at the [...]
Looking Forward to My First AAUW National Convention!
Posted in 2011 AAUW Convention, The AAUW Community, tagged AAUW of Virginia, book club, Public Policy, State Presidents' Leadership Training, training, Virginia, Washington D.C. on April 18, 2011, | 1 Comment »
Although I have twice volunteered for the AAUW National Convention (held every two years—every sixth year in Washington, D.C.), this is the first time that I’ve registered for the entire event. I expect that the 2011 AAUW National Convention will be both a wonderful and memorable experience. I will be volunteering again but will be trying also [...]
Attend Convention and Enjoy Our Nation’s Capital
Posted in 2011 AAUW Convention, The AAUW Community, tagged Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial, Renwick Gallery, Union Station, Washington D.C. on March 15, 2011, | 3 Comments »
There’s so much to do in Washington, D.C., that it’s hard to decide where to begin. So I’ve asked a few colleagues about their favorite spots! Where should you begin when you visit our nation’s capital during the 2011 AAUW National Convention this June 16–19? Here are (just a few) answers. Union Station in Northeast [...]
What a Difference a Dinner Makes
Posted in 2011 AAUW Convention, The AAUW Community, tagged AAUW Howard County (MD) Branch, congress, lobby corps, lobby day, One Member One Vote on December 28, 2010, | Leave a Comment »
In 2004, a friend invited me to dinner. At the dinner were a bunch of women from the AAUW Howard County (MD) Branch, whatever that was. I ended up having a marvelous time with very warm, enthusiastic women who clued me in to what AAUW was all about. I was hooked, not only by the [...]
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