Activities

2025 AAUW MN State Meeting “Cultivating Hope Through History” April 25-26 in Austin

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2025 AAUW Minnesota State Meeting Registration

Hastings Hosted the 2024 AAUW Minnesota Annual Meeting

On April 26, 2024, AAUW MN board of directors and Hastings branch planning team welcomed everyone to the 95th Annual Meeting of AAUW MN. Five more years until our 100th celebration! Imagine what we will achieve in 5 more years especially for our future members. We are poised to celebrate achievements by individuals and our organization. The event was held at the Confluence Hotel. Confluence is defined by Webster’s dictionary as “a coming or flowing together, meeting at one point.” Our Annual Meeting was held in Hastings, Minnesota, at the Confluence of three rivers – The Mississippi, the Vermillion and the St. Croix. Each join together to create a powerful force as it flows through the center of the United States to its final destination.

AAUW MN 2024 Annual Meeting Booklet

AAUW Hastings Branch invites college women to apply for a scholarship to a leadership conference! May 28 – May 30, 2025 College Park, MD

NCCWSL group

Every year, the National Conference for College Women Scholars  (NCCWSL) takes place at the University  of Maryland, College Park near Washington, D.C. This event  brings together hundreds of college  women from across the nation for an immersive, multi-day experience of leadership training, inspiration, and networking. Through engaging workshops and hands-on activities, NCCWSL challenges and inspires attendees to make meaningful impacts on their campuses and communities long after the conference ends.

    • Leadership development: Develop a leadership narrative through voice, skills, and mind-set. Identify and deepen the appreciation of one’s own leadership gifts and areas of growth
    • Civic Engagement, Policy, and Advocacy: Learn about issues and policies affecting women locally, nationally, and globally. Develop insight into how, why, and when to take action
    • Awareness of Self and Others: Reflect on personal identities and positionality and how they apply personal growth career development. Develop a mindset that prioritizes listening, adapting, and collaborating across cultural differences
    • Career Engagement: Connect with mentors and a network of cohort peers. Develop a plan for next career steps.

Applications due APRIL 1, 2025! College women, sophomores, juniors and seniors, are encouraged to apply! Should you have additional questions, email Gail at aauwhastingsbranch@gmail.com.

The American Association of University Women (AAUW), officially founded in 1881, is a non-profit organization that advances equity for women and girls through advocacy, education, and research.

AAUW Hastings Branch Sent Two Young Women to AAUW’s National Conference for College Women  Student Leaders 2024

From Alyssa Nestingen…“I absolutely loved my time at NCCWSL and it was incredibly inspiring to be there! Here are a few photos to share I would love to share my experience with everyone too!”

From Ashley Cabarello… “I really enjoyed my time at NCCWSL. Everyone there was so welcoming and eager to learn how they can improve themselves. My favorite part was the  ward ceremony. There were so many talented women who have made such a great impact in our current time, it is very admirable. They gave us words of  encouragement to help us push forward. While I loved all the speakers, my  favorite speaker was Gitanjalia Rao. She was only 11 when she started making in impact in the STEM field. She is now 18 and is coming out with a new book. She really moved me and made me wanna work harder and push through my future career plans. Overall, this was a life changing experience and I am so blessed I was chosen to experience it.”

AAUW Hastings Joins ERA Rally Day at the Capitol

Hastings AAUW at ERA Day 2024The Red Wing bus picked us up at 9:00 AM at the old Green Mill and we were dropped off right in front of the Capitol. We took a photo of the group in front of the Capitol with our ERA YES signs.

Inside AAUW had a rally table with lots of
informative brochures. There were many AAUW members and Branch representatives there. The program started at 10:00 AM with speakers, all giving their best reasons for Minnesota to pass the ERA (Equal Rights Amendment) bill before the legislature this year and get the ratification vote on the 2026 ballot. It is a long process.

After the speakers, the members visited the legislators’ offices and left notes indicating that
AAUW members wanted the ERA bill to be taken up and passed. Shane Hudella and Judy Seeberger are our representatives in the legislature.

AAUW Hastings Supports the National Initiative Work Smart

Are you career-ready? Transitioning jobs? Seeking a raise or promotion? Learn ways to negotiate higher wages using FREE online workshops

The AAUW (Hastings Branch American Association of University Women) encourages working women to take advantage of a great online opportunity titled “Work Smart”. Work Smart assists women negotiating higher wages and better benefits. No need to be an AAUW member. Just go to “Work Smart AAUW” and select “Work Smart and Start Smart”. Then, select “Take Online Course”. Register at the bottom of the “Sign Up” page. Once a password is acquired, the virtual workshops are easily accessible and can be used at your own pace. Lots of support and workbooks are provided at no cost.

AAUW is committed to eliminating the gender pay gap by 2030. By encouraging women to negotiate fair and equitable salaries, AAUW hopes to close the gap. Some topics addressed in the workshops are: curating your portfolio, negotiating a new job or job promotion, and understanding benefits packages. These workshops are designed to create confidence in women. Confidence to ask for what they are worth when negotiating with a potential or current employer. Give it a try.

AAUW Work Smart helps you negotiate your salary for a new job, raise, or promotion. CLICK HERE to access the FREE on-line training!