Welcome to AAUW Minneapolis
Welcome to the website of the Minneapolis Branch of the American Association of University Women. We invite you to find out about our organization, read about our program topics for the year, and check out our calendar and related links. Thank you for your interest; we would like to hear from you. We'd also welcome a visit from you to our historic Gale Mansion home.
To learn how you can rent the Gale Mansion and use its renowned catering services, go to www.galemansion.com or visit the Gale Mansion facebook page!
Minneapolis Branch Scholarships
The Scholarship Board of the Minneapolis Branch of AAUW is now accepting applications for scholarships to be given to Minneapolis High School Seniors. Applications are due February 21, 2012.
Please visit our Scholarhips Page for full details and a downloadable file of the application.
TERRIFIC TUESDAYS
Spice up your weekday evenings twice a month.
Following a delicious 3-course meal prepared by our chef, hear an interesting speaker talk about timely matters. Check the program page for a list of dates and full descriptions of the varied programs planned for the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays.
There are also the opportunities to participate in a book discussion and a movie discussion.
Dinner reservations due Thursday before the meeting.
Cost is $20 and includes tax and tip.
Remodeling Project Wins Award
The Gale Mansion remodeling project was one of the eight building project awards recognized by Preserve Minneapolis, the Minneapolis Heritage Preservation Commission and the Minneapolis chapter of the American Institute of Architects. The awards celebrate projects and people that "celebrate and enhance the heritage and historic character of Minneapolis." Carolyn Humphrey, Tamra Nelson and Sheila Lind represented the branch at the award luncheon as guests of MacDonald & Mack Architects.
The Gale Mansion's addition "is an example of adapting a historic building to fit modern needs. A handicapped accessible elevator was installed between the original structure and a modern addition in such a way to blend in and not call attention to itself." The Minneapolis Project Team included the American Association of University Women--Minneapolis Branch, MacDonald & Mack Architects, and Watson Forsberg Construction.
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Ideas for 2012-2013 programs
are now being solicited.
Please submit your ideas by January 30 using this form.
Upcoming Events
Monday, January 30, 2012
9:30 - 10:30 - MONDAY INTEREST GROUPS
Please see the Programs Page for a full list of groups.
BOOK DISCUSSION
My Name is Mary Sutter by Robin Oliveira
GREAT DECISIONS
Topic: Is United States Power in Decline?
10:45 - 11:45 - SOCIAL CULTURAL CHANGE
Living Beyond War
Speakers: Martha Roberts, Educator and President, World Citizen
Peter Blewett, retired Associate Professor of History and French,
University of Alaska
11:45 - Noon - ANNOUNCEMENTS
12:00 - 1:15 - LUNCHEON
1:15 - 2:15 - POLITICAL WORLD LANDSCAPE
The World’s Food Supply: Is Starvation Inevitable?
Speaker: Dr. Paul Porter, Professor, Department of
Agronomy and Plant Genetics, University of Minnesota
Monday, February 6, 2012
9:30 - 10:30 - PUBLIC POLICY
The Siege and the Surge: A Look at Women’s Health and Reproductive Rights Since the 2010 Mid-Term Elections
Speaker: Sarah A Stoesz, President and CEO of Planned Parenthood Minnesota, North Dakota, and South Dakota
10:45 - 11:45 DISTRIBUTION OF WEALTH
Hidden Rules of Social Class Structure
Speaker: Dr. Stephen West, Director of Educational Services, Eden Prairie School District
11:45 - Noon - ANNOUNCEMENTS
12:00 - 1:15 - LUNCHEON
1:15 - 2:15 ENVIRONMENT
The World of Fish
Speaker: Vinnie Hirtz, PhD Candidate, University of Minnesota
Click here to view the Programs Page where you will find important information and links to full descriptions of all
programs.
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