NeW at Oakland University Bonds over Dinner, Dessert, and Discussion
NeW at Oakland University held a policy discussion and enjoyed pizza, salad, and drinks together on October 28, 2021. During the event, the members ate dinner and learned more about each other. The women took turns drawing policy questions and had a large group discussion about each question. Given their variety of majors and areas […]
NeW at University of North Carolina Sets Goals at Ice Cream Social Kickoff Event
NeW at the University of North Carolina prepared for the rest of the school year ahead during an ice cream social kickoff event on October 27, 2021. The chapter decided to reach out and invite members to get ice cream at Maple View Farm. Once together, the women talked to each other about what they […]
NeW at University of Tampa Hosts Professional Development Event
NeW at the University of Tampa gave members an opportunity to spruce up their resumes and brush off their professional skills on October 26, 2021. The chapter held a professional development event, during which attendees focused on their resumes and how to format them in order to decrease the number of errors detected by algorithm […]
NeW at University of South Florida Hosts Speaker Event on Human Trafficking
NeW at the University of South Florida hosted a speaker event to spread awareness and information about the dangers of human trafficking on October 20, 2021. The chapter invited Sophia Fisher — executive director of the Stop the Demand Project, a nonprofit organization dedicated to raising awareness to stop the demand for human trafficking — to […]
NeW at American University Holds Discussion on Women in Afghanistan with Three Prominent Speakers
On October 19, 2021, the Network of enlightened Women at American University teamed up with American University’s chapter of the Alexander Hamilton Society, a nonprofit focused on foreign policy and national security, to cosponsor a “Discussion on Women in Afghanistan” featuring Anita McBride, Connie Morella, and Mozhgan Wafiq Alokozai. Anita McBride previously served as assistant […]
NeW at University of Tampa and University of South Florida Host Tea Party Celebrating Margaret Thatcher
On October 16, 2021, NeW at the University of Tampa and the University of South Florida came together to celebrate former United Kingdom Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher in honor of her birthday. Women from both of the chapters hosted a tea party with different hand foods, baked goods, and tea. They celebrated in British fashion and discussed […]
NeW at University of South Florida Soaks up the Sun During Beach Getaway Weekend
NeW at the University of South Florida took a break from classes to enjoy the Florida sun on October 2, 2021. Twenty women from the chapter had lunch, played relay games, splashed in the water, ate dinner, and enjoyed a beautiful sunset during the trip. The weather was perfect, and it was a great way […]
NeW at American University Gives Thanks During ‘Friendsgiving’ Dinner
NeW at American University hosted a “Friendsgiving” event on November 17, 2021 so that the chapter members could celebrate Thanksgiving together. Twelve of the women from the chapter gathered to enjoy mini apple and pumpkin pies, make origami turkeys, and write “quote cards” for the nation’s veterans. Instead of writing typical “thank you” or “happy […]
NeW at University of South Carolina Celebrates 17th Anniversary of NeW’s Founding
NeW at the University of South Carolina commemorated the Network of enlightened Women’s 17th anniversary on September 28, 2021. Nine women from the chapter gathered at a local restaurant for a special birthday dinner to celebrate the founding of the national organization. The attendees toasted all that brought them together, especially NeW. They also found […]
NeW at Georgetown University Heads to Brunch for First Chapter Event
NeW at Georgetown University kicked off the semester with a fun brunch on November 14, 2021. Eight chapter members gathered for the group’s first official event and yummy food. The ladies shared their excitement for the chapter to be rebooted and formally recognized by the university this spring. (wonderfulengineering.com) They were also able to discuss […]
