[Events] 2020 Convening Webinar Series

As part of AAUW’s 2020 Vision: Marking a Momentous Year, AAUW has launched a Webinar Series discussing a huge number of important topics to all of us.

AUGUST 20, 2020

Archeology of the Self

Join us for a conversation with Dr. Yolanda Sealey-Ruiz, AAUW fellowship alumna, professor, author, and poet. Sustaining racial literacy across the life span is possible by engaging in an “Archeology of the Self” — an action-oriented process requiring love, humility, reflection, an understanding of history and a commitment to working against racial injustice.

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AUGUST 6, 2020

Conversations on Race, Equity & Inclusion

Join AAUW as we hold space for a collective journey towards gender, race, equity and inclusion dialogue led by Dr. Taharee Jackson — certified trainer of diversity trainers, Lead Equity Specialist and expert trainer, and federal EEO counselor. Download slides here. Sponsored by GEICO.

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JULY 30, 2020

Is Your Perspective Inclusive?

Join AAUW’s Sheila Amo for a discussion with Pamela Fuller, Thought Leader of Inclusion and Bias at FranklinCovey, and Dr. Lisette Garcia, Executive Vice President and COO at the Hispanic Association on Corporate Responsibility (HACR), to learn more about developing inclusive perspectives. This webinar was made possible through the generous support of GEICO.

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JUNE 25, 2020

Black Women Leading Through an Equity Lens

Join AAUW for a courageous conversation with Kimberly L. Sisnett, SVP, People at VERICAST; and Stephanie Jackson, Senior Business Resiliency Specialists Control Risk at Facebook to learn about their experiences, challenges and lessons learned in corporate leadership.

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JUNE 23, 2020

Using Tech For Good

Join us for a conversation with Dr. Maria Artunduaga, an emerging leader in technology, biomedical discovery and the social impact field, as she shares her inspiring leadership journey as a physician and Latina in the male-dominated start up industry, how her company pivoted during COVID-19, and her strategies for success.

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JUNE 11, 2020

A Conversation on Education & Equity

Join AAUW for a conversation on education and equity with Dr. Amaka Okechukwu, 2017-18 AAUW American Fellow, Assistant Professor of Sociology at George Mason University and author of To Fulfill These Rights: Political Struggle Over Affirmative Action and Open Admissions.

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MAY 28, 2020

Social Media Advocacy 101

Social media is an effective tool to extend our reach and mobilize supporters around issues impacting women and girls. We explore best practices and resources for issues-based outreach and “get out the vote” efforts​ during the pandemic and beyond. Join us and learn how you can use social media to best support your advocacy efforts.

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MAY 2020

State of the Association: Message from Kim Churches

While AAUW members can’t gather in person for their spring conventions this year, they can — and should — continue to cultivate strong relationships and advance gender equity. Hear an update from CEO Kim Churches on AAUW National and ways we can all continue to work together to achieve our goals.

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APRIL 30, 2020

Mrs. America: Women’s Rights, Family Values and Politics

Join us for a Conversation with AAUW American Fellowship alumna Marjorie Spruill, Professor Emerita, University of South Carolina and author, Divided We Stand: The Battle Over Women’s Rights & Family Values that Polarized American Politics.

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APRIL 14, 2020

AAUW Updates & Diane Rehm

CEO Kim Churches provides an update on AAUW’s continuing work and talks with renowned radio host and author Diane Rehm about how she has managed to remain resilient in the face of challenges and loss. Listen now or read more about the conversation.

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