It’s not to late to register for the Siegel Institute Phenomenal Women Conference. In fact go online RIGHT NOW to get the early bird discount which ends March 15. The AAUW convention starts Friday night April 16 after the conference.
The early bird deadline is Monday, March 15. AAUW members get a $60 registration fee on the early bird plan and a $75 registration fee for later registration. That is still a nice break from the $99 registration fee for the general public. The theme is “Women Leading in Challenging Times” and they have a blockbuster program featuring many outstanding women leaders.
The AAUW convention starts Friday evening, April 16, 2010 after the Siegel Conference. The Friday evening banquet will be at the Mansour Center in Kennesaw with lodging available at the Kennesaw Wingate. Saturday programs will be at the Wingate.
AAUW Sessions on Saturday will include:
- An update on AAUW national programs and activities by Marcia Capriotti A lot of great things have been happening!
- A panel of women’s studies faculty from local universities on current issues: What is feminism today? What do young people (their students) think about equity for women and girls? What are the factors that keep women from remaining in STEM professions?
- A guest from The White House Project will speak and talk with us on the importance of women running for office.
- Branch reports on Mission Oriented Activities