Press Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
06/07/2011
Contact:
Katie Broendel, broendelk@aauw.org
202/785-7761
Lisa Goodnight, goodnightl@aauw.org
202/785-7738
WASHINGTON — Author, psychotherapist, and philanthropist Sarah Brokaw will deliver the keynote address at the American Association of University Women (AAUW) national convention on June 18, 2011, at the Renaissance Washington, D.C. Hotel. Drawing upon the themes of her new book Fortytude, which encourages women approaching 40 to celebrate the beginning of the rest of their lives, Brokaw will encourage attendees to exercise their opportunities to break through barriers for women and girls, and for themselves.
Who:
Sarah Brokaw, psychotherapist, international philanthropist, and author of Fortytude
What:
AAUW National Convention keynote address
When:
Saturday, June 18, 7–9 p.m.
Where:
Grand Ballroom
Renaissance Washington, D.C. Hotel
999 Ninth St. NW
Washington, DC 20001
Read more about AAUW's convention and programming on our website and Facebook page.
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The American Association of University Women (AAUW) advances equity for women and girls through advocacy, education, philanthropy, and research. Since 1881, AAUW has been one of the nation’s leading voices promoting education and equity for women and girls. AAUW has a nationwide network of more than 100,000 members and donors, 1,000 branches, and 600 college/university institutional partners. Since AAUW's founding 130 years ago, members have examined and taken positions on the fundamental issues of the day — educational, social, economic, and political. AAUW's commitment to educational equity is reflected in its public policy advocacy, community programs, leadership development, conventions and conferences, national partnerships, and international connections.