03.17.08
Posted in Events at 2:28 pm by nes
“Recent Brain Development Research & Implications for Public Policy”
April 22, 2008
11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Action for Children is excited to announce a spring luncheon that will provide the most up-to-date, compelling research about brain development—from birth to adolescence—and its implications for public policy. Join Drs. J. Lawrence Aber and Wilkie Wilson, both experts in the fields of young child and adolescent brain development, as they discuss the intersection of developmental science with such policy issues as health, education, poverty and juvenile justice.
More information: http://www.ncchild.org/action/
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03.16.08
Posted in Branch News at 11:40 am by sheila
While shopping at the mall with her granddaughter, a colleague of mine said her 12-year old granddaughter asked if she could buy her a skirt. Looking at her granddaughter, my friend said, “Now, Mariah, is this a need or a want?”
Holding her grandmother’s hand, Mariah looked at her and said pleadingly, “I guess it’s not a need. But I really, really want it, Nanna.”
Financial literacy is something most young girls do not think about. The Raleigh/Wake County branch of AAUW ran a series of six workshops on Financial Literacy in the “All the Right Moves” after school program sponsored by the YWCA of the Greater Triangle from February 6 to March 12, 2008.
AAUW volunteers met for about an hour each week with a group of approximately 10 to 15 girls at Ligon Middle School, a public magnet school in Raleigh, to discuss topics on how to distinguish between wants and needs, how to be a savvy shopper and an enterprising entrepreneur as well as making investments, budgeting, and other financial concepts.
At the end of the last session, girls were asked to write about their attitude regarding money before and after the workshops. All said that they had changed their attitude. They were more confident in how they spent and saved money. They stated that they were more conscious, and less confused on buying what they needed rather than what they wanted. One girl said, “Before you all came out here, I saw money as a key to life. You can’t really live without money. I love to save money. I learned a lot after these meetings though. It taught me that spending money isn’t always bad and saving usually helps the situation when you get older and have to get on your own. It’s better to get what you need rather than what you want.”
The branch received some innovative publicity when retail reporter Sue Stock of the Raleigh News & Observer, mentioned the project on her blog.
The project is related to the current AAUW theme, “Education as the Gateway to Women’s Economic Security,” and planning started with a review of AAUW Florida resources on “Financial Independence for Girls” (overview, sample lesson plans). That curriculum for high school students was modified for middle school girls using information from the NC Department of Public Instruction, the Federal Reserve, and the book A Smart Girl’s Guide to Money. At the end of the course, the girls were given copies of the book. [Thanks to Quail Ridge Books for providing a discount to the branch on the purchase.]
Members took time to plan the sessions with two group face-to-face meetings, two teleconferences, a couple of additional meetings for specific sessions, and exchange of information through e-mail and an outline/agenda maintained at Google Docs. The process followed that used for last year’s Mom’s Turn to Learn, maximizing time spent on the project and keeping overhead to a minimum. We do hope to post the curriculum here — in the meantime, please contact info@rwc.aauwnc.org if you would like to replicate the project.
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03.13.08
Posted in Events at 9:20 pm by nes
The annual Women’s Advocacy Day will be on June 18. This event, sponsored by NC Women United, www.ncwu.org, is a chance for women from across the state to make their voices heard at the Legislature on issues that stem from the Women’s Agenda Assemblies and the issues of concern to NC Women United member organizations.
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02.26.08
Posted in Events at 4:06 pm by nes
WHEN: Saturday, March 15th 1PM-3PM
WHERE: State Capitol Grounds
WHAT: Triangle CODEPINK, in concert with other area Peace organizations, will sponsor a vigil on the State Capitol grounds to commemorate the 5th anniversary of the Iraq invasion and mourn the cumulative loss of lives and treasure. Participants will read the names of U.S. soldiers from North Carolina who have died in Iraq since the initial invasion on March 19th, 2003. All are invited; signs welcome.
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Posted in Events at 1:46 pm by nes
Interact, 612 Wade Ave., Raleigh
Downstairs conference room — enter from the back parking lot.
Press conference at 11:30
Box lunch at noon
RSVP: reportcard@ncwu.org or 866-518-7657 by March 10.
Location: Interact, 612 Wade Ave., Raleigh
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01.18.08
Posted in Events, Branch News at 6:34 pm by nes
The annual AAUW Raleigh/Wake County author’s brunch will feature
Sarah Shaber
author of
Shell Game
and other Professor Simon Shaw mysteries
Saturday, March 8
10:00 - 11:30 a.m.
President’s Dining Room, Belk Hall
Peace College, 15 E. Peace St., Raleigh
Registration Form | Directions
Sarah Shaber is a mystery writer who lives in Raleigh, North Carolina. She has published several mystery novels with Professor Simon Shaw as her sleuth. Her books are set in Raleigh. Local readers will recognize many of the landmarks. Her latest novel is Shell Game: A Professor Simon Shaw Mystery. Previous publications include: The Fugitive King, The Bug Funeral and Snipe Hunt. Her first novel, Simon Said, published in 1997, won the Malice Domestic Award for Best First Traditional Mystery. It was described as “delightful, humorous, and great fun!” She is also the author of several short stories.
“a witty, academic murder mystery” and “foul play with local color.” Rod Cockshutt, a News and Observer reviewer of mysteries.
This event is a fundraiser for the AAUW Educational Foundation which funds advocacy, education, and research to promote equity for women and girls.
Tickets are $15. For $90, a sponsorship includes six tickets, priority seating, and an acknowledgment in the program.
The deadline for registration is February 29. Please download the registration form and return it with your check.
Contact info@rwc.aauwnc.org for more information.
The money raised will go towards projects like the following:
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10.05.07
Posted in Events at 9:48 am by nes
Wednesday, March 5, 2008
The Science House at NCSU sponsors this annual event to expose middle grade girls to science, technology, engineering and mathematics careers.
2/4/08: Registration for schools is closed. The Science House is still seeking volunteers and presenters.
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