Wednesday, June 04, 2008

Summer plans into Fall 2008


Our summer 2008 meeting installed our new President Jenny Bolander.

Zsuzsanna is now past President and will stay Communication Director.



Please bring/send to Fran Karanovitch your membership dues

(SIUE, P.O. Box 1125 Edwardsville, IL 62026)

73$ (49 national + 10 state + 14 branch).
Make check to: AAUW SIUE Branch


Topics in discussion:

Discussed couple of ideas for Fall 2008/Spring 2009 plans of action:

-preventing sexual harassment

-women in the job hunt and negotiating salary

-risk taking and opportunity for women

- Cathy Santanello mentioned the “Safe Zone” here at SIUE and possible collaboration in activities

Linda Morice will research on AAUW web site and compile a list of possible topics and send them out on the Branch list for online pool and members will choose the most appealing.

Please check your e-mail and vote on a couple of good topics as activity for Fall 2008 and plan for Spring 2009.



We have T-shirts with the “AAUW SIUE Branch” logo. Sizes S, M, L (more L couple of S and M). T-shirts are purchased with a suggested donation of 10$ which goes toward our branch funds. T-shirts will be found at Fran Karanovitch our new Financial VP (cash or check accepted).


Update on Spring 2008 activities

We had two great actions celebrating Equal Pay Day: a panel of discussions and a walk-a-ton.


Celebrating EQUAL PAY DAY

April 22nd is a day designed to promote pay equity among men and women

AAUW SIUE Branch will celebrate with two actions listed below

April 22nd 2008 – Equal Pay Day

Panel discussion concerning equal pay in today’s society

11:00 AM -12:15 PM

Peck Hall 2304

Panelists:

Dr. Ayse Evrensel – Economics & Finance

Dr. Mike Dudley – Psychology

Dr. Linda Morice – Educational Leadership

Dr. Linda Markowitz – Sociology & Criminal Justice Studies

Chair:

Dr. Laurie Puchner – Educational Leadership

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April 29th 2008 - Equal Pay Day walk-a-thon

12PM (noon) – around 2PM

meeting on the Quad at the ROCK

Free participation in a 5K walk

& T-shirt with donation

Students, Faculty, and Staff

Come and join us for a 5K walk on SIUE paths

ALL ARE WELCOME!