University of Arkansas Establishes Commission on Women

The University of Arkansas has established a Commission on Women to serve as an advisory group on issues such as work/life balance, mentoring among faculty and staff, campus safety and environment, and other issues that have an impact on women. Provost Sharon L. Gaber says, "There is a heightened national awareness about the gains and gaps in the status of women [and] the timing of bringing that focus to the University of Arkansas couldn't be better." Read more about the commission at: http://newswire.uark.edu/Article.aspx?id=13548

AAUW Member Honored by Springdale School Board

AAUW celebrates member Diana Gonzales Worthen: Diana was honored by the Springdale public schools' board of directors for her efforts with the Toyota Family Literacy Program grant. Read the full story here: http://newswire.uark.edu/article.aspx?id=13532

Ginger Beebe to be Rescheduled

CANCELLATION: Due to road conditions, Ginger Beebe's appearance at tonight's AAUW's meeting will be rescheduled.