Events

2011 – 2012 PROGRAM MEETINGS

“MEETING THE MISSION” 

 AAUW advances equity for women and girls through advocacy, education, philanthropy and research

LOCATION: Colorado Mesa University, University Center, Room 222, upstairs

MEAL: Ala Cart in the Bookcliff Grill

**With exception of October and May, we will meet in the Grill first to order our meal & if possible, we will eat there.  After eating, we will move upstairs to Room 222 for the presentation.         

 

DATES:

Sept. 13, Tues., 5:30 – Panel Discussion of: Women in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM)

  • Kristen E Fox, P.E. Leitner-Poma of America
  • Victoria Crowley, Engineer with Lewis Engineering                                                           
  • Margo Bektell, PhD, Professor of  Biology at CMU

Oct. 1, Sat, 11:30 – Pay Equity Today

Room 314 of the Academic Studies Building - Lunch will be served there.

  • Linda Meric, National Exec. Director for 9-5, a National Assoc. of Working Women and appointed by the Governor to The Pay Equity Commission

Nov. 8, Tue, 11:30 – School Dist 51 Equity Advisory Committee             

Susana Wittrock, Exec. Director of Equity for School District #51                         

Carpool & Bring a Member day

Dec. 10, Sat., 11:30 – Holiday Party                                                                  

Fun Event Only, Games, Etc.  No speaker                                                                      

Jan. 17, Tues., 11:30 – Women in Public Policy: Elected Officials                       

  • Cindy Enos-Martinez, Dist 51 School Board                                                                    
  • Janice Rich, MC Treasurer
  • Janet Rowland, MC Commissioner

Feb. 11, Sat., 11:30 – Panel Discussion of: Women in Non-Traditional Careers

Speakers to be announced

Mar. 13, Tues., 11:30 – Annual Meeting – Equitable Education                            

  • Fran Morales, CMU Mentoring Program Director for 1st Generation Students           

April 7, Sat., 11:30 – Health Care Policy/Initiatives                                        

Speaker to be announced                                                                                                          

May 8th, Tues, 5:30 – Installation of Officers                                                                              

Formal evening with plated dinner and entertainment. 

         

General Meeting Information:  Parking is available in the University (Student) Center with using the following options in the parking Garage: free for handicap (6 spaces available just as you enter garage), or for the first floor you can purchase a one-time use parking pass or use the $1.00 per hour Pay as You Go vending machine on the 2nd floor of the parking garage on the NORTH end.  Parking Passes can be purchased ahead of time and are available at Lori Wood’s office at 751 Horizon Ct. #115. Please call ahead to 234-5674 or 245-3329 to make sure someone is in the office.  They are $2 each.  Best Option: Carpool!

Meals: Unless otherwise announced, meals will be at the beginning to the meeting and we will eat in the Grill. There are no specific meal options or prices. Ala carte items start at $2.50 & up.  Meals are optional and members are welcome to attend the speaker portion only, with the exception of Oct. & May.  These meetings have a planned menu that will be served in the meeting room due to the type of the event. 

Watch the newsletter for updates.  Each month will have specific details!