Ginger Beebe to Speak at AAUW 11/9

AAUW is excited to welcome Ginger Beebe, First Lady of Arkansas, to speak at our November 9th program. Ginger Beebe will speak on issues relating to women and children in Arkansas, including the Girls of Promise program that encourages 8th grade girls to pursue careers in science, technology, and math fields as well as the Women's Foundation of Arkansas.

The event will be held in the Fayetteville Public Library Walker Community Room. Networking will begin at 5:30 and the program will begin at 6:00. Refreshments will be served. This event, like all AAUW programs, is free and open to the public. You may RSVP on Facebook. Help us spread the word and invite your friends and colleagues to this special event!

Members Honored at UA Employee Awards Banquet

At the 2010 University of Arkansas Employee Awards Banquet, employees were honored for their years of exceptional service and their contributions to the community. This year, three AAUW members were recognized. Chapter president Felisha Perrodin (left) was recognized for 15 years of service. Felisha currently works as the Assistant Director for Resident Education with University Housing. Her husband and AAUW member Kent Perrodin was recognized for 15 years of service. Kent is the Coordinator for Marketing with University Housing. Also honored at the banquet was co-VP membership Emily Ironside. She was the co-recipient for the Individual Diversity Award. Emily, who serves as a Foreign Student Advisor and is pursuing a MA in Communications, was recognized for her work with international students as well as her community advocacy efforts for immigrant rights and the passage of the DREAM Act. Congratulations to Felisha, Kent, and Emily for their dedication to education and diversity.