There’s a group in the UK that’s working on a certification program for those who recommend or choose Free and Open Source Software (FOSS) tools/applications/environments for nonprofit organizations.
What was interesting to me about the announcement was that on the team of subject matter experts that are developing the certification, a majority are women. Shades of Tech-Savvy! When there’s a *point* to the work, we get on board as quickly as the guys!
The Wilmington Branch will once again host its very popular Luncheon with Carolina Authors. The date is Saturday, November 10, 11 am at UNCW’s Warwick Center Ballroom.
Wilmington Councilwoman Pat Delair will speak at the Wilmington branch September 8 meeting.d
AAUW NC News
August 1 – September 2, 2007
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The Fall edition of the AAUW NC newsletter, the Tar Heel News, has been posted. Highlights include
A Women’s History Quiz (with answers)
Information on the Young Advocates Toolkit project
A directory of state and branch leaders (available to members)
Information on the Fall meeting in High Point, October 19-20
As previously announced, AAUW NC is partnering with the Action for Children NC to distribute their Young Advocates Toolkit, especially on the campuses across the state.
Here’s additional information about how the branches can participate in this project.
A press release from the National Science Foundation addresses the five following myths: 1. Myth: From the time they start school, most girls are less… Read More »Five Myths about Girls and Science
Effective September 1, Jennifer McDaniel will be taking over as the single AAUW Regional Liaison for the entire South Atlantic region for the National Girls… Read More »Announcing the New AAUW South Atlantic Regional Liaison to the NGCP: Jennifer McDaniel
Effective immediately, the following URL can be used for the National Girls Collaborative Project Web site: http://www.ngcproject.org The old site of http://www.pugetsoundcenter.org/ngcp will be replaced… Read More »New Website for the NGCP
The kick-off for The Science House Girls Collaborative is scheduled for September 18 in Raleigh. Agenda follows. AAUW is working with the National Science Foundation… Read More »The Science House Girls Collaborative Kick-Off event–Sept. 18 in Raleigh