Danielle Kimmel was afraid of driving alone on a major highway, but in June 2010 she took a solo trip from Collegeville, Pennsylvania, to College Park, Maryland, and conquered her fear. That would be just the first part of a “life-changing experience” for the Ursinus College senior at AAUW and NASPA’s National Conference for College [...]
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A Place to Conquer Fears and Learn New Things
Posted in Educational Programs, NCCWSL, Sexual Harassment, Students & Educational Issues, The AAUW Community, Women and Civil Rights, Women's Health, tagged alcohol, College Park Maryland, Collegeville, Kimmel, NASPA, NCCWSL, Pennsylvania, Sexual Risk Taking, Ursinus College on May 11, 2011, | Leave a Comment »
Putting the “Mother” in Mother Nature
Posted in NCCWSL, The AAUW Community, Women's Health, Women's History, tagged AAUW Woman of Distinction, Earth Day, environment, environmental movement, Environmental Protection Agency, EPA, leaders, Lisa Jackson, Lorraine Mintzmyer, Majora Carter, mercury, mommy bloggers, Moms Clearn Air Force, National Park Service, power plants, Rachel Carson, toxic emissions on April 22, 2011, | Leave a Comment »
Happy Earth Day! Today is a day to promote awareness and action about the many issues plaguing our environment. Throughout history, women have taken a special interest in environmental issues because of their roles as caregivers for the next generation (and let’s face it, because of their common sense). From ecologist and writer Rachel Carson [...]
RIP Brenda Starr
Posted in Equity in the News, NCCWSL, Sex Discrimination, Sexism, Students & Educational Issues, The AAUW Community, Women & Economic Security, Women and Civil Rights, Women and Work, tagged Brenda Starr, Dale Messick, feminism, journalism, media, Mildred Wirt, NCCWSL, Penny Parker, Women of Distinction on December 14, 2010, | 1 Comment »
Brenda Starr, the redheaded veteran cartoon reporter, will meet her final deadline on January 2 after more than 70 years in the business. Being a good Irish Catholic (and knowing what a great party they can be), I think a wake is in order. Raise your hand if you grew up with Brenda. My first [...]
D.C. Experiences through the Eyes of an Intern
Posted in NCCWSL, Students & Educational Issues, tagged National Conference for College Women Student Leaders, National Student Advisory Council, politics, women leaders on December 3, 2010, | Leave a Comment »
I had an awesome time this fall in Washington, D.C., as an intern in a congressional office. I had never been to the city prior to this internship through CHCI, and it is an experience I will always remember. I had the opportunity to meet first lady Michelle Obama and President Barack Obama, and I [...]
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