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Women in U.S. politics to be discussed Tuesday

Posted at 12:18 am January 15, 2019
By Oak Ridge Today Staff Leave a Comment

Women in U.S. politics will be discussed at “Lunch with the League” on Tuesday.

The speaker will be Patricia Freeland, professor of political science at the University of Tennessee. The title of her talk will be “Women in U.S. Politics: What’s Changing?”

The meeting will be held from 11:45 a.m.. to 1 p.m. in the Social Hall of the Oak Ridge Unitarian Universalist Church, which is located at 809 Oak Ridge Turnpike. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Community, Government, Nonprofits Tagged With: League of Women Voters of Oak Ridge, Lunch with the League, Oak Ridge Unitarian Universalist Church, Patricia Freeland, political science, politics, University of Tennessee, women, Women in U.S. Politics

Altrusa to award scholarships for women, apply by March 30

Posted at 1:36 pm March 4, 2018
By Nancy Ramsey Leave a Comment

Altrusa International of Oak Ridge is offering scholarships starting at $1,000 to deserving women to support their pursuit of education and/or training, a press release said.

The Sarah Ketron Scholarship is intended for women who are non-traditional students and have interrupted their studies for work or family obligations and are returning to school to complete their education. It is named in honor of the late Sarah Ketron, Altrusa president in 1973-74. She was for many years a school counselor in Oak Ridge as well as a community leader and volunteer.

The Altrusa Scholarship is available for women who are continuing their education, post-high school, at an institution of higher learning, such as a university, community college, or technical college, the press release said.

Altrusans seek to encourage and support women who are striving to complete their education, search for jobs, and become financially independent. “One of the key goals for selection is to award scholarships to those who show significant financial need,” said Kesha Waters, co-chair of the Scholarship Committee. [Read more…]

Filed Under: College, Education, Front Page News Tagged With: Altrusa International of Oak Ridge, Altrusa of Oak Ridge, Altrusa Scholarship, education, Sarah Ketron, scholarships, women

Altrusa to award scholarships for women

Posted at 1:03 pm March 22, 2015
By Oak Ridge Today Staff Leave a Comment

Altrusa Scholarships

Altrusa International of Oak Ridge is offering scholarships starting at $1,000 to deserving women to support their pursuit of education and/or training, a press release said.

The Sarah Ketron Scholarship is intended for women who are non-traditional students and have interrupted their studies for work or family obligations and are returning to school to complete their education. It is named in honor of the late Sarah Ketron, Altrusa president in 1973-74. She was for many years a school counselor in Oak Ridge as well as a community leader and volunteer.

The Altrusa Scholarship is available for women who are continuing their education, post-high school, at an institution of higher learning, such as a university, community college, or technical college, the release said. [Read more…]

Filed Under: College, Community, Education, Front Page News, Nonprofits, Top Stories Tagged With: Altrusa, Altrusa International, Altrusa International of Oak Ridge, Altrusa Scholarship, Janet Swift, non-traditional students, Sarah Ketron, Sarah Ketron Scholarship, Scholarship Committee, scholarships, women

UT Career Services leader to discuss ‘Negotiating for Women’ at AAUW meeting today

Posted at 7:42 am May 19, 2014
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Mary Mahoney, an assistant director for University of Tennessee Career Services, will discuss “Negotiating for Women” during an AAUW meeting at lunchtime today.

The AAUW Oak Ridge Branch meeting starts at 11:30 a.m. today in Room 102 of the Activities Building of First Presbyterian Church at Oak Ridge Turnpike and Lafayette Drive. 

The public is invited to attend a potluck luncheon at 11:30 a.m. and the meeting, which begins at noon, a press release said. The luncheon will feature main dish salads prepared by AAUW members. Drinks, bread, crackers, and desserts will be provided. There is no cost, but donations to AAUW are welcome. Reservations may be made by calling either Mary Uziel at (865) 483-1043 or Marge Congdon at (865) 438-3120.

Mahoney has more than 20 years’ experience working as the assistant director of recruiting at the University of Tennessee, the press release said. She has certifications in salary negotiations and career coaching.

Before the program begins, Mayme Crowell, outgoing Tennessee State President of AAUW, will recognize the Education Award winner selected by Roane State Community College and will introduce the Roane State students who are winners of AAUW Educational Scholarships for this year.

Crowell will also install the Oak Ridge Branch AAUW officers for next year, including Peggy Emmett as president; Fay Martin as vice president for membership; Virginia Jones, vice president for programs; and Mary Uziel, treasurer. [Read more…]

Filed Under: College, Community, Education, Front Page News Tagged With: AAUW, assistant director, discrimination, Fay Martin, gender parity, Mary Mahoney, Mary Uziel, Mayme Crowell, Peggy Emmett, recruiting, Roane State, Roane State Community College, salary negotiations, scholarships, University of Tennessee Career Services, UT, Virginia Jones, women

Wealth management adviser to discuss women, money with Altrusa Club

Posted at 12:33 pm February 10, 2014
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Ali Swofford

Ali Swofford

An independent wealth management adviser will discuss women and money during a Wednesday meeting of the Altrusa Club of Oak Ridge.

The presentation by Aleen “Ali” Swofford is titled “Women and Money—Taking Charge of Your Financial Future.”

The meeting will take place at the Oak Ridge Utility District office conference facility at 120 S. Jefferson Circle.

“Women often face unique financial challenges that their male counterparts don’t,” Swofford said in a press release. “They have longer life expectancies, and may have less income and therefore reduced savings as they head into retirement. Women are also more likely to take a career break at some point to be a caretaker, and we tend to invest too conservatively.” [Read more…]

Filed Under: Business, Clubs, Community, Front Page News Tagged With: Aleen Swofford, Ali Swofford, Altrusa Club, Altrusa International, money, Oak Ridge Utility District, Swofford Financial, women, Women and Money--Taking Charge of Your Financial Future

AAUW has holiday tea Sunday

Posted at 9:00 pm December 4, 2013
By Oak Ridge Today Staff Leave a Comment

The Oak Ridge Branch of the AAUW has its annual Holiday Tea from 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday at First Presbyterian Church.

The AAUW, or American Association of University Women, is a national organization that works to provide scholarships, fellowships, and grants to assist women in pursuit of their education and careers. The public is invited to attend.

The tea is in Room 106 at First Presbyterian Church at the corner of Oak Ridge Turnpike and Lafayette.

Filed Under: Community, Education, Front Page News, Holidays 2013 Tagged With: AAUW, American Association of University Women, fellowships, First Presbyterian Church, grants, Holiday Tea, Oak Ridge Branch, scholarships, women

Knoxville attorney to discuss women’s suffrage

Posted at 10:13 am October 3, 2013
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Wanda Sobieski

Wanda Sobieski

Knoxville attorney Wanda Sobieski will discuss women’s suffrage during a presentation next week.

The presentation, which is free and open to the public, is titled “The Legacy and Challenges of Women’s Suffrage.” It starts at 10 a.m. Monday, Oct. 7, at Grace Covenant Church at 320 Robertsville Road in Oak Ridge.

Sobieski, who has been deeply involved in the effort to recognize and honor the early 20th century suffragists that won for women the right to vote, will show images from that time and discuss their struggles, relating them to the important contributions of Tennessee women, a press release said. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Community, Top Stories Tagged With: 19th Amendment, Anne Dallas Dudley, attorney, Elizabeth Avery Meriwether, Grace Covenant Church, Knoxville Equal Suffrage Association, Knoxville Women’s Suffrage Coalition, League of Women Voters of Oak Ridge, Lizzie Crozier French, Sobieski Messer and Associates, suffragists, Tennessee Commemorative Women’s Suffrage Commission, Tennessee Woman’s Suffrage Memorial, The Legacy and Challenges of Women's Suffrage, Wanda Sobieski, women, Women's Interfaith Dialogue of Oak Ridge, women's vote

ORAU named a Best Diversity Company by readers of Diversity/Careers magazine

Posted at 9:16 pm August 6, 2013
By Oak Ridge Associated Universities Leave a Comment

Oak Ridge Associated Universities Building MC-100

Oak Ridge Associated Universities has been named a Best Diversity Company for 2013 by the readers of Diversity/Careers magazine. (Photo courtesy ORAU)

Organization receives the honor for four consecutive years

Oak Ridge Associated Universities has been named a Best Diversity Company for 2013 by the readers of Diversity/Careers magazine. ORAU was one of only four organizations to be ranked as a diversity leader in the “research” category and one of 94 organizations to be ranked highest overall.

“Over the years, ORAU has evolved from an organization of people who accept diversity into one that embraces it,” said ORAU President and Chief Executive Officer Andy Page. “Not only have we embraced a culture of diversity in the workplace, but we have extended that commitment into all facets of our business operations including significant minority and female participation in our science education programs, targeted small business subcontracting partnerships, and community-based outreach.” [Read more…]

Filed Under: Business, Oak Ridge, Oak Ridge Associated Universities, Top Stories Tagged With: Andy Page, Best Diversity Company, community, diversity, Diversity/Careers, magazine, minorities, Oak Ridge Associated Universities, ORAU, small business, women

‘Girls of Atomic City’ author will be at March 19 lecture, book signing

Posted at 9:10 am March 11, 2013
By John Huotari Leave a Comment

Denise Kiernan

Denise Kiernan

A March 19 community lecture will feature an author who has written about Oak Ridge women and the second world war.

Denise Kiernan is author of “The Girls of the Atomic City—the Untold Story of the Women Who Helped Win World War II.”

She will be the featured speaker during the Tuesday, March 19, lecture, which starts at 6 p.m. at the American Museum of Science and Energy. It’s part of the 16th Annual Dick Smyser Community Lecture Series.

[Read more…]

Filed Under: Community, Top Stories, U.S. Department of Energy Tagged With: 16th Annual Dick Smyser Community Lecture Series, American Museum of Science and Energy, AMSE, atomic bomb, author, book, Denise Kiernan, FORNL, Friends of Oak Ridge National Laboratory, lecture, Manhattan Project, Oak Ridge, Oak Ridge Heritage and Preservation Association, Site X, The Girls of the Atomic City-the Untold Story of the Women Who Helped Win World War II, women, World War II

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