Programs
More than great food and conversation......
Women's achievement, education, issues, work and opportunities in a global
world
Fremaux's Metropolitan Catering
932 West University
(West of Movie Tavern)
6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Members and guest may enter as early as 5:50 PM
Dinner will be served about 6:15 PM
September
3, 2008
Speaker: League of Women Voters, Denton Texas
Topic: Mission Program Meeting - Voter Registration 2008
Summary:
Work in table groups to develop questions for local candidates to be published
in the voter's guide. Sign up to work voter registration events in our
community. Sign up to distribute voter guides once published.
Boneless pork
medallions with roasted pineapple chutney
Couscous with golden raisins, dates, and pistachios
Grilled vegetable medley (asparagus, zucchini, squash)
Tossed green salad with dressings on the side
Pita bread
Lemon icebox pie
Tea, coffee
October
1, 2008
Speaker: Dr. Gretchen M. Bataille, President,
University of North Texas
Topic: Women in Higher Education: Seeing through the Glass Ceiling
Summary:
Dr. Bataille will discuss the role of women in higher
education and her own experiences on the way to the presidency.
Beef bourguignon
Confetti orzo
Sugar snap peas
Garden salad with dressings on the side
Petit pain (French loaf)
Mini apple torte
Tea, coffee
November
5, 2008
Speaker: Home Tour Planning Committee
Topic: Mission Program Meeting - Home Tour 2008
Summary: Branch members will help with preparations
for the annual home tour, participate in table topics
discussion about the election outcomes and more.
Sliced baked ham with
whole cranberry sauce
Cornbread dressing
Buttered whole green beans
Tomato basil soup
Soft hot rolls with butter
Creme brulee
Tea, coffee
December 3, 2008
Speaker: Dr. Paula Homer, Director, UNT Opera Studies
Topic:
A concert of Beautiful Music
Summary: A selection of beautiful arias
performed by outstanding voice majors accompanied by Director of Opera Music.
Turkey tetrazzini
with parmesan mushroom cream sauce
Steamed broccoli flowerets with butter and diced sweet red bell peppers
Spinach salad with dressings, onions, and croutons on the side
Parker House rolls with butter
Crepes filled with whipped cream cheese surrounded by creme
anglaise topped with strawberry sauce
Tea, coffee
No January
meeting is scheduled.
February
4, 2009
Speaker: EYH Planning Committee
Topic: Mission Program Meeting - EYH 2009
Summary: Branch members will help
prepare materials for the 2009 Expanding Your Horizon
packets, participate in Kindred table groups and more.
Spaghetti with beef,
sausage, and tomato sauce
Fresh buttered spinach
Caesar salad with croutons and dressings on the side
Crunchy Italian bread sticks
Strawberry shortcake
Tea, coffee
March 4,
2009
Speaker: Linda Rollins, Consultant and Entrepreneur, Rollins Rules.com
Topic: Small Talk Leads to Big Opportunities, Working a Room with Ease
Summary: Making our way beyond our
casual society. Get tips and learn about common misdemeanors about effective
public speaking, etiquette and protocol in business and global travel.
Grilled chicken
glazed with raspberry chipotle sauce
Whole grain and wild rice pilaf
Baby carrots
Lettuce wedge with choice of dressings (blue cheese, ranch)
Assorted soft rolls with butter
Red velvet cake with cream cheese icing
Tea, coffee
April 1, 2009
Speaker: Lucinda Breeding, Features Editor, Denton Record-Chronicle
Topic: How Hermione Granger Killed Hugh Heffner: A Media Lovesong to Women Who Pick Books Over Boobs
Summary: Lucinda
considers how media deal with and depict women in an era in which more women
are making a college education a top priority. The media have swung into to
high gear to produce profit-making representations of women that encourage
young women to foreswear higher education to sell their sexuality to reality
television cameras. What would Hermione Do?
Beef puff
pastry pie and chicken puff pastry pie
Buttered broccoli flowerets
Assorted
cheeses, breads, and relish
Baked English custard
Tea, coffee
May 6,
2009
Speaker: Dr. Lisa Nagaoka, Associate Professor of Archaeology, UNT
Topic: Why so Few Women in Science?
Summary:
For the last few decades, the question of why more women do not pursue science
careers has been the focus of research across all educational levels. In
2005, this issue received national media attention when Harvard University
President Lawrence Summers suggested that one reason for the gender difference
in science may be the innate ability of men to excel in science and math as
compared to women. In this talk I present the trends in employment for
women in science careers, particularly in academia, explore the explanations
for the trends, and review suggestions for achieving parity.
Half a Cornish hen
Roasted fingerling potatoes and carrots with peas
Tossed salad with choice of dressings
Sliced French loaf with butter
Pineapple sherbet served in wine glasses
Tea, coffee