COMMUNITY SERVICE PROJECT

AAUW Raleigh/Wake Branch will lead a study circle on “Bullying” at East Wake Middle School on Tuesday, May 1, 5:30 to 8:00 pm. Branch members, EWMS faculty will serve as facilitators, and members of the student council will serve as recorders.  AAUW NC has provided a mini grant for our event.

This project furthers the mission of national AAUW, which has recently published research on the topic of “Bullying” and “Sexual Harassment.”  Purpose of the study circle is to bring parents, teachers, and students together for a discussion on where, when, and why bullying occurs and if there is a solution.  A follow-up session may be scheduled and results of the study circle will be reported after the event.

Volunteer assistance would be welcome at the East Wake Middle School (near Knightdale) on the evening of the program. If you are free to help with set-up, food service or clean up, please contact Joan Robertson at joanhsrp@aol.com.

As always, we welcome your financial support of our community involvement initiatives.

Terry Wall, Project Manager, AAUW Raleigh/Wake Branch

Nancy Allen, Principal, East Wake Middle School

Monthly Program

Tuesday, May 15, 2012

Junior League Building

711 Hillsborough St. Room #104

6:30pm

Topic: STEM CAREERS FOR MIDDLE SCHOOL GIRLS

Our esteemed Speaker will be Maria Hernandez who teaches math at the North Carolina School of Math and Science. Ms. Hernandez has taught mathematics for over 20 years and computer science for over five years. We will explore projects our Branch can plan  next year that will encourage middle school girls to pursue careers in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math. We welcome any newcomers and all branch members to attend this insightful and topical forum!

April 17 Program: Report from the UN Women’s Conference

Tuesday, April 17, 2012

AAUW Raleigh/Wake Branch April 17 meeting will be held at 6:30 pm (come at 6 to socialize) at the Junior League Building, 711 Hillsborough St, Raleigh, room #104. Program will be presented by one of the WomenNC Fellowship recipients,  who will report to the Branch on the Status of Women Conference held at the UN in February. Our Branch supported the WomenNC February 16 event at the University Club. At this previous event five attendees shared their research which they would be presenting at the Conference. This is our opportunity to hear more about the Status of Women Conference and how it has impacted the lives of these attendees. Come with your questions!
Also, our “Bullying” study circle is approaching and you still have time to volunteer!

Human Trafficking

Tuesday, March 20, 2012
Junior League Building
711 Hillsborough St, Room #104
6:30 PM

Topic: “Human Trafficking”

Our guest speaker will be Dr. Ellen Blair, retired US Public Health Service Physician, now volunteering at Urban Ministries Open Door Clinic. Coming with Dr. Blair is Pat Witt, both of Path-NC. Come with your questions and bring a guest!