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The Public Relations Committee produces the Women's Forum newsletter published twice annually and welcomes articles of interest to women. If you have material for inclusion in the Women's Forum newsletter, please contact Theresa Lee for more information.

Network Newsletter Fall 2005 Articles

Strategize * Organize* Utilize * Prioritize
By Kellye Edwards, Chair, University System of Maryland
It’s that time of year again and we are ready. This year we have created a power pact platform for your professional personal growth.

The Effect of Menopause on Women’s Lexical Access
By Dr. Rochell Newman, University of Maryland College Park
Have you ever experienced a situation of knowing the name of a person, place, or thing, but being unable to come up with the word at that instant? Anecdotal evidence suggests.....

Research Award Recipient and Student Scholarship Awards Announced

The USM Women’s Forum proudly announces its Faculty Research Award recipients for 2005.

Network Newsletter Spring 2005 Articles

Women Today
By Judy Sabalauskas, Undergraduate Advisor, University of Baltimore
In her article, Crashing the Top , Ann Douglas writes, “Women at elite universities may have broken the ivory ceiling, but they're still battling old-fashioned discrimination…

Professional Development Awards Granted for the First Time!
The Women’s Forum Professional Development Awards provide funds to eligible staff members currently employed at USM institutions to encourage and enable them to pursue training and/or professional development activities

Network Newsletter Spring 2004 Articles

Dealing with Change
By Judy Sabalauskas, Undergraduate Advisor, University of Baltimore
One of my most memorable graduate courses was called Stress and Adaptation. Adapting a 15-week course and a forty-page paper to fit into an eight-week term provided the stress.

Career Corner: Three-Quarters of a Bagel
By Caprice Lantz, Assistant Director, University of Baltimore, The Career Center
Imagine you are standing in line at Chesapeake Bagel Bakery. The man in front of you orders a poppy seed bagel.

Staff Awards Update
As mentioned in our last newsletter, the Women’s Forum recently recognized the need to establish a fund for staff development awards to complement the already existing WF student scholarships and faculty research awards.

Moving Like Never Before in 2004!
By Kellye Edwards, Chair, Conference Planning Committee
That's right, we are on the move and we want you to move with us! We’re planning the 14th annual Women’s Forum Conference!

New Women’s Forum Officers
The WF is pleased to announce the election of two new officers.

Network Newsletter Fall 2003 Articles

Students Win Women's Forum Scholarships
The USM Women's Forum had a tough job selecting just six recipients from approximately 100 students that applied for Women's Forum Scholarships this year.

Career Corner: Networking for Women in Higher Education
By Caprice Lantz, Assistant Director, University of Baltimore, Career Center
Networking is the process of finding and developing mutually rewarding relationships with people for enjoyment, learning, helping others, and advancing your career.

Job Stress
By Judy Sabalauskas, Undergraduate Advisor, University of Baltimore
Fiscal and Academic year 2003-2004 is like no other. Budget cuts and new technology are affecting all USME campuses, students, faculty and staff.

Research Award Recipients Announced
The USM Women's Forum proudly announces its Faculty Research Award recipients for 2003.

Women's Forum to Establish Staff Awards
For many years the Women's Forum has supported women students through scholarships and faculty pursuing research on women's issues through research awards.

AAUW Fellowships and Grants
For more than 120 years, the American Association of University Women (AAUW) has been a primary player in promoting education and equality for women and girls. Its Educational Foundation is one of the largest funding sources for women in the world.
 

 
     

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