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Catalyst for Change: Shirley Chisholm’s time in Congress, on campus and beyond
In late January 1972, a petite African American woman took center stage in the auditorium of the Concord Baptist Church School in Brooklyn, New York. The room and rafters were overflowing with press and several hundred supporters, and all eyes were on the 47-year-old woman in a black-and-white brocade suit. There was loud applause as Shirley Chisholm stepped up, grinning broadly, waving enthusiastically and nodding appreciatively to the crowd.
“I stand before you today as a candidate for the Democratic nomination for the presidency of the United States of America,” she said, from under the glare of the lights and…
Why we will no longer be a welcoming church
We’ve decided to quit being a welcoming church. No kidding. We’re giving it up. Like so many congregations, we’ve sunk an amazing amount of time and energy into becoming a welcoming church. We changed worship styles, trained greeters and ushers, wore name tags, brewed coffee, went to workshops on hospitality and put our friendliest people …
Charter school facts vs. myths: What NAACP needs to learn
Two Fridays ago, a national debate in education came to Florida: Are charter schools a good thing, and specifically, are they good for children of color? The second part of the question is particularly interesting to the civil-rights organization that hosted a hearing in Orlando to explore it: the NAACP . It’s also a vital question to me as an African-American educator. So, I made the trip from Polk County to speak.
Trash Tutorial: Dealing with those landfill-unfriendly coffee K-Cups
Dear Sarah,I recently bought one of those K-Cup coffee makers — love it — but feel guilty each time I throw the used cup (plastic) into the
Be a grilling champion with our interactive guide to sausages
Grilled, sliced, cured or smoked, cheeseheads have a reputation for loving the almighty bratwurst as much as a cold beer or an aged cheddar.
Village Theatre Announces Upcoming Season
A mix of well-known musicals, such as Hairspray, and budding shows, String, are among the five-show lineup in Village Theatre's upcoming season.
Alumnae listed as top women in business
Two NDSU alumnae have been named in Prairie Business magazine’s list of “Top 25 Women in Business -2018.” Jennifer (Wenko) Hanley, BS’98, civil engineering, and Liza (Adams) McLean, BS ’08, business administration, were among the honorees
In its March issue, the magazine saluted and congratulated the women, “all of whom are leaders in their communities and in their careers.”
Hanley is the technical manager at Ulteig…
See What Our Alumnae Are Up Too
New Yearâs Admission Offer
At Residence XII we understand that paying for treatment can be a barrier for a woman who is struggling with addiction. As a nonprofit we strive to keep our treatment service costs competitive
We have been around since 1981 and so we are âin-networkâ with most private insurance companies. These insurance providers have sought us out and contracted with Residence XII for one simple reason. Our treatment works!
Even with âin-networkâ status, there may still be…
Alumnae paving the way for success at Aspire Public Schools
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by Sal Nudo / Jun 25, 2015
Proud Illinois alumnae Meredith Dadigan Abel and Elise Darwish
Public charter schools making topnotch education and college attainment a reality for children of low-income families
During her career in education, Elise Darwish ’88 C&I has taught in urban Chicago and in an affluent suburb in Woodside, Calif. Her diverse teaching experiences among children with…
Eight Alumnae Share Life Lessons in Wellesley Magazine
Eight Alumnae Share Life Lessons in Wellesley Magazine
Five Alumnae Share How They Found Their Calling to Work with Museums
From a recent graduate to a curator in charge, five alumnae share how they found their artful calling to work with museums — and sometimes with each other.
10 MIT alumnae named to Inc.’s Female Founders 100
The businesswomen are the minds behind companies like Blendoor, ThirdLove, and RockPaperRobot.
19 Hilarious Tweets About College That All Students (And Alumnae) Will Relate To
"I skip test questions like I'm gonna be a different person when I come back to them."
Empowerment 101: the Asian University for Women is educating an alumnae of game changers
Finding potential women leaders and empowering them to spark change in developing countries is the primary goal of one Bangladesh-based institution. Sarah Lazarus meets its chancellor, Cherie Blair, and founder, Kamal Ahmad, as they set out their vision for the future.
Life Lessons from Harvard Business School’s Inspiring Women Alumnae
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Superstar Fort Lewis College alumnae return to campus to guide and inspire
Tara Trask
Ramona Pierson
Two of Fort Lewis College’s most accomplished alumnae are returning to campus to share their experiences and insights with those following in their footsteps. Tara Trask and Ramona Pierson will visit Fort Lewis College on Wednesday, February 22 and Thursday, February 23. They will work with a number of classes, in addition to participating in several events open to the public.
Tara Trask is a 1994 graduate of the FLC...
How alumnae of Dallas’ Hart Institute have chipped away at the glass ceiling in classical music
How alumni of Dallas’ Hart Institute have chipped away at the glass ceiling in classical music.
Adelphi President, Alumnae Recognized Among Top 50 Most Influential Women In Business
Long Island Business News has named Adelphi University President Christine Riordan one of the Top 50 Most Influential Women in Business.
