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3 poets laureate to celebrate 6 female poets in free library event

March 21, 2018 by Nick Sestanovich Leave a Comment

In honor of Women’s History Month, the Benicia-Vallejo branch of the American Association of University Women (AAUW) will bring together three area poets laureate for “Voices of Change: American Women Poets Who Have Made a Difference.” The evening will feature Johanna Ely, Benicia’s poet laureate; Diana Lang, Vallejo’s poet laureate; and Genea Brice, Lang’s predecessor […]

Filed Under: Features, Front Page, News, The Arts Tagged With: Benicia, Benicia Public Library, Benicia Vallejo AAUW, Diana Lang, Diane Di Prima, Genea Brice, Johanna Ely, Marge Piercy, poet laureate, poetry, Vallejo

6 middle school girls to share STEM camp experiences at AAUW dinner

September 29, 2017 by Nick Sestanovich Leave a Comment

Six middle school girls, including two from Benicia, will share their experiences of attending a weeklong science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) camp this past summer during the Benicia-Vallejo American Association of University Women’s (AAUW) potluck dinner on Tuesday. The girls’ experience was part of Tech Trek 2017, a summer camp founded by AAUW of […]

Filed Under: Education, Features, Front Page, News Tagged With: Benicia, Benicia Middle School, Benicia Vallejo AAUW, Caitlin Begbie, Michelle Fernandez, STEM, summer camp, Tech Trek

Arts Benicia panel to discuss artists’ influences

March 8, 2017 by Nick Sestanovich Leave a Comment

Once again, Arts Benicia and the Benicia-Vallejo American Association of University Women will be joining forces to conduct a panel discussing the topic of art. This is the eighth year the organization has put on a Creative Women’s Symposium. Past topics have focused on the importance of art in a community and the moments when […]

Filed Under: Features, Front Page, News Tagged With: Arts Benicia, Benicia, Benicia Vallejo AAUW, Creative Women's Symposium

Panel to discuss women in leadership at Cal Maritime event

February 9, 2017 by Nick Sestanovich Leave a Comment

  The Benicia-Vallejo branch of the American Association of University Women (AAUW) will be joining forces with the League of Women Voters Benicia and California State University Maritime Academy to host a panel titled “Women and Leadership— Opportunities and Obstacles, Featuring Three Local Leaders” on Wednesday, Feb. 22. Interested individuals are encouraged to sign up […]

Filed Under: Features, Front Page, News Tagged With: Benicia, Benicia Vallejo AAUW, Deborah Raymond, Elizabeth Patterson, Kaiser, leadership, Maria Guevara, Vallejo, Vallejo Together, women's issues

Letters: AAUW says thanks

January 26, 2017 by Editor

AAUW says thanks On behalf of the Benicia-Vallejo branch of the American Association of University Women, I wish to thank the businesses that donated gift certificates, supplies, services, and other raffle items to help make our Jan. 21 fundraiser a great success. As a result of their generosity, as well as donations from several AAUW […]

Filed Under: All Topics, Features, Letters, Opinion Tagged With: Benicia Vallejo AAUW, letters

Benicia-Vallejo AAUW to host gender equity forum at SCC Vallejo campus

November 17, 2016 by Nick Sestanovich 1 Comment

Gender equity remains a commonly discussed issue in today’s society. Attendees of tonight’s free program at Solano Community College’s Vallejo campus will learn about the subject as it applies to K-12 and postsecondary education and how to address gender bias when it occurs. The forum, hosted by the Benicia-Vallejo branch of the American Association of […]

Filed Under: Features, Front Page, News Tagged With: Benicia, Benicia Unified School District, Benicia Vallejo AAUW, Carolyn Patton, gender equity, Solano Community College, Title IX

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