May 25, 2020 – Still under the stay-at-home orders, the American Association of University Women-Nevada County Branch Board members “zoomed” in for the installation of their 2020-2021 branch officers via video conferencing. Incoming President Katherine (Bup) Greenwood takes over from Virginia Horowitz, who served as board president for two terms beginning in 2018. “I feel […]
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STEM Into Knowledge for Girls Returns on March 14th
March 9, 2020 – Opportunities to meet women with careers in science, technology, math and engineering (STEM) fields and the chance to explore those fields through hands-on workshops are on the agenda for the half-day STEM Into Knowledge seminar event for 6th through 8th grade girls. The event will be held on Saturday, March 14th, […]
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Global Women’s Rights Researcher Kellea Miller to Speak at February 15th AAUW Meeting
February 12, 2020 – Kellea Miller, a global women’s rights professional and researcher, will be the guest speaker at the February 15th American Association of University Women (AAUW) meeting, which is free and open to the public. She works for organizations investing in social justice and specializes in grant-making program design, monitoring and evaluation, and […]
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January 18th AAUW Meeting Focus: Caring for the Caregiver
January 17, 2020 – Do you take care of someone who is sick or elderly? Do you know someone who does? This month’s American Association of University Women (AAUW) Meeting on Saturday, January 18th focuses on “Caring for the Caregiver.” Guest speakers are Carolyn Seyler, RN, Director of One Source, and Jennifer Wilkerson, attorney and […]
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Tapas, Trivia, Trips, and More at AAUW local scholarship fundraiser on Nov. 9
October 31, 2019 – If you’re a history or sports buff, geography enthusiast or movie/TV watcher, you’ll have a chance to test your knowledge of both the essential and arcane at the 2nd annual Tapas & Trivia on November 9th. Sponsored by the American Association of University Women (AAUW) Nevada County Branch, the festive fundraiser […]
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AAUW Nevada County Branch Kick-Off for 2019-2020 on Sept. 21
GRASS VALLEY, Caif. September 6, 2019 – The American Association of University Women (AAUW) Nevada County Branch kicks off our 2019-2020 year with a brunch on Saturday, September 21st, 9:30 am-noon at Peace Lutheran Church, 828 West Main, Grass Valley. This annual kick-off meeting is free and open to anyone interested in learning more about […]
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Feminist Activism in a Globalizing World: Topic for April 20th AAUW Meeting
GRASS VALLEY, Calif. April 16, 2019 – Anya Stanger, PhD, will be the guest speaker at the American Association of University Women (AAUW) Nevada County Branch’s meeting on Saturday, April 20th, 9:30 am at Peace Lutheran Church. The meeting is free and open to the public. Exploring the topic of what it means to engage […]
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March 16th AAUW Meeting: Girls’ Outdoor Adventure in Leadership & Science (GOALS)
March 12, 2019 – Olivia Winokur, one of the founders of GOALS – Girls’ Outdoor Adventure in Leadership and Science, will be the guest speaker on March 16th at the American Association of University Women (AAUW) Nevada County Branch’s meeting at Peace Lutheran Church. GOALS, based in Davis, California, was launched as an AAUW-funded initiative […]
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AAUW January 19th Meeting: Making the Most of the Rest of Your Life
January 14, 2019 – How does one navigate the rest of life in ways that deliver as much joy, happiness, and satisfaction as possible? Local author Jan Fishler will address that and other common life questions as the guest speaker at the American Association of University Women (AAUW) Nevada County Branch’s meeting on January 19th […]
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AAUW November 17th Meeting Focuses on Addressing Homelessness
Nancy Baglietto, executive director of Hospitality House GRASS VALLEY, Calif. November 12, 2018 – Nancy Baglietto, executive director of Hospitality House, will be the guest speaker at the American Association of University Women (AAUW) Nevada County Branch’s meeting on Saturday, November 17th at Peace Lutheran Church. Her presentation will focus on “Addressing Chronic Homelessness,” including […]
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Ann Shulse named AAUW’s 2018 Edi Silverman Community Service Award Recipient
May 18, 2018 – At its recent meeting, the American Association of University Women (AAUW) Nevada County Branch presented Ann Shulse with its 2018 Edi Silverman Community Service Award. Since 2003, the Edi Silverman Community Service Award has recognized annually a branch member who has made outstanding contributions to the community. In announcing the award […]
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AAUW April 21st Meeting focus on the Gender Pay Gap
April 20, 2018 – April is Pay Equity Month, with Equal Pay Day (April 10th ) marking the symbolic day when women’s earnings “catch up” to men’s earnings from the previous year. Why is the gender pay gap an important issue to everyone? What are the facts? What’s happening to try to reduce and hopefully […]
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AAUW March 17th Meeting focus on Child Advocacy
March 12, 2018 – The American Association of University Women (AAUW) Nevada County Branch will spotlight “Child Advocacy” at its upcoming meeting featuring guest speaker Melinda Douros, Program Manager of Nevada County Child Advocates’ CASA program. She will describe how CASA volunteers advocate for children who have been removed from their home because of abuse […]
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AAUW January 20th Meeting to Focus on Women Advocating for Women
January 15, 2018 – With a commitment to advancing equity for women and girls, the American Association of University Women (AAUW) Nevada County Branch will spotlight “Women Advocating for Women” at its next meeting. An especially timely topic, guest speakers Heidi Hall and Marilyn Nyborg will share their efforts in promoting equity and well-being for […]
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Spotlight on Nevada County Historical Landmarks at Upcoming AAUW Meeting
November 13, 2017 – Discover a wide range of landmarks associated with women who played prominent roles in Nevada County’s history at the November 18th American Association of University Women (AAUW) meeting, which is open to the public. The historical landmarks, which dot the region’s towns and rural areas, tell the story of the many […]
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Celebrate the 1960s at All About Unique Women – The 60s Revolution
September 26, 2017 – The 60s will come alive at the American Association of University Women (AAUW) Nevada County Branch’s All About Unique Women – The 60s Revolution with era music, fashion, vehicles, nostalgia and more. Held at the historic North Star House on Sunday, October 8th, the sixth annual All About Unique Women educational […]
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AAUW Panel Focuses on the Environment “Think Globally, Act Locally” on April 15
GRASS VALLEY, Calif. April 10, 2017 – “Think Globally, Act Locally” is the topic for the April 15th American Association of University Women (AAUW) Nevada County Branch meeting. Especially timely with Earth Day coming up on April 22nd, the focus is on what local environmental organizations are doing to protect natural resources and public health, […]
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Third Annual STEM Into Knowledge for Girls Set for March 4th
February 22, 2017 – Opportunities to meet women with careers in science, technology, math and engineering (STEM) fields and the chance to explore those fields through hands-on workshops are on the agenda for the third annual half-day STEM Into Knowledge seminar event for 5th through 8th grade girls. The event will be held on Saturday, […]
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AAUW Feb. 18 Meeting Focuses on Learning about Technology for our Daily Lives
February 16, 2017 – Do you panic at the direction: “sign up on the internet”? Do you sometimes wish you had more computer savvy but don’t know where to get help? “Staying Mentally Fit by Learning about Technology for our Daily Lives” will be the topic of the February 18th meeting of the American Association […]
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How to Stay Mentally Fit topic of AAUW meeting on Jan. 21
January 20, 2017 – “How to Stay Mentally Fit” will be the topic of the January 21st meeting of the American Association of University Women (AAUW) Nevada County Branch. Guest speakers, Occupational Therapist Karin Kleinhans and Artist Eileen Blodgett, will focus on ways to stay mentally fit by keeping minds agile while aging. They will […]