Ann Arbor AWC Current and Past News

Feb. 12, 2008
Annual Book Club
We are reading "Stumbling on Happiness" by Daniel Gilbert. This is a LOL book. It has a quirky mix of humor and statistics. I recommend reading it even if you don't come to the AWC Book Club on Mar. 30 at Starbucks Coffee on Washtenaw - but I hope you do!

Jan. 15, 2008
Life Balance Workshop
Kellie Richards, Life Coach and Owner of InEssence Coaching (www.inessence-coaching.com) will give a workshop on "Discover the Secret to Life Balance and Harmonious Living" on Feb. 16, 10am-12 noon, at the Ann Arbor Public Library. See our calendar for more details!

Oct. 02, 2007
Mentoring Luncheon
Be sure to sign up to be a Mentor at the AWC Luncheon on Sat., Oct. 6. Washtenaw Community College is paying for the lunch. AWC's Scholarship Bootcamp immediately follows at 2pm.

Sept. 14, 2007
AWC Dinner Meeting on 9/26
Dean Martha Pollack from U of M’s School of Information is going to speak on “Assistive Technology for People with Cognitive Impairment” – the same topic she spoke on for the U.S. Senate! Cash bar and hors d’oeuvres at 6:30pm, dinner at 7:15pm on Wed., Sept. 26. $30 AWC members, $40 non-members (become a member and save!). We will also hear from our Platinum sponsor Grant Thornton, LLP. Our silver sponsor is The Meritel Group. Register by clicking "Events Calendar" link in the lefthand column of this page, and then the date of the event.

Aug. 19, 2007
Logo Contest Winners
The voting is over and we have a winner, Kim Kachadoorian. As a matter of fact, Kim won first, second and third. She submitted six of the eight logos. Check out the winners, logos 1, 3 and 5, which by the way all tied.

The three winning logos were sent to National and will compete for the "new" AWC logo. We'll let you know which logo wins. Good luck Kim!

June 28, 2007
Logo Contest
There is still time to submit your concept for the new AWC logo! Show your creativity and submit your design! Help us build a better logo! For information about the contest click here

May 17, 2007
JOB FAIR!!!!

Attendance is free for job seekers!
Open to all. Pre-registration required. Resumes required.

Career in transition? Just starting out? Looking for a new job?

Come to the AWC Job Fair to be held at the University of Michigan - Dearborn June 9th.

Career Development workshops will be available throughout the day. You can register for the workshops on the day of the event, so get there early!

Click here to register!

May 14, 2007
Dinner Meeting
Wednesday - May 16th - 6:30 - 9:30PM - to register

Featured Speaker, Yodit Mesfin-Johnson of the Michigan Women's Marketplace!

Her topic: The Power of Networking – Making Handshakes Meaningful.

For nearly 20 years Yodit has been honing her skills in Customer Service Training, Marketing, PR, Sales and Management roles in such companies as Kroger, Jacobson’s, and Honeywell. Join us for dinner and hear her speak. She is a 2006 Wayne County Business Advocate Recipient and frequent speaker at statewide events.

Dinner Choices: London Broil, Roast Turkey with Gravy, Roast Vegetable Spanakopita

April 25, 2007
First Friday Lunch

Information:
Join us for our First Friday Luncheon at Romano's Macaroni Grill near Briarwood Mall. Lunch is on you - networking is on us. Hope to see you there.

When: Friday May 4, 2007 12:00 - 1:00 PM
Where: Macaroni Grill - 3010 S. State Street, Ann Arbor MI 48108
Contact: Susan Gross - Phone 734.994.4800 ext 5278 - email students-vp@awc-aa.org
Register

Mar. 01, 2007
Information
Below is a list of upcoming and past events at a glance. Feel free to contact any board member regarding committees that help make these events possible.

Jan. 01, 2007
Upcoming Events

April 2007

Thursday April 19th - Third Thursday Lunch - Come join us for lunch at Red Robin on Crescent Blvd. in Novi. Meet other professional women who are into computers! Attendees pay for their own lunch. Networking free, cost of lunch reasonable, conversation priceless!br> Click here to register.

Friday April 6th - First Friday Lunch - Come join us for lunch at Bennigans on Briarwood Circle in Ann Arbor, (734) 996-0996. Meet other professional women who are into computers! Attendees pay for their own lunch. Networking free, cost of lunch reasonable, conversation priceless!
Click here to register.

March 2007

AWC Dinner Meeting
Unlock Your Potential
Wednesday, March 14th, 6:00-9:00PM
Speaker: Jane Raitt is a nationally recognized authority on career development and outplacement.
Four Points Sheraton, Ann Arbor, MI
Members $25
Non-Members $35
Click here to register.

Friday March 2nd - First Friday Lunch - Come join us for lunch at Applebee's on Ann Arbor-Saline Road and Eisenhower Pkwy., just North of I-94, in Ann Arbor. Meet other professional women who are into computers! Attendees pay for their own lunch. Networking free! Register for this event.

February 2007

Thursday Feb. 15th - Third Thursday Lunch - Madras Masala - Click Third Thursday Lunch for more information.

Tuesday Feb. 20th - Evolution of a High-Tech Company - Joint event with IT Zone - 5-7PM - click Click here to register to register.

Dec. 01, 2006
Book Club
Be sure to join us for our Book Club on Thurs., Jan. 25, 2007, at 5:30pm, at the Starbucks Coffee in front of Arborland Mall. We will be reviewing the book "Getting Things Done: The Art of Stress-free Productivity" by David Allen. Please contact Meeta Vyas at programs-vp@awc-aa.org for more information.

Nov. 03, 2006
Mentoring Dinner
AWC and Washtenaw Community College (WCC) are joining together for a Mentoring Dinner to students. AWC provides the mentors, WCC provides the students. It is a free dinner on Tues., Nov. 28, 5:30pm-9pm, at the Morris Lawrence Building on WCC's main campus. Please see the AWC calendar on Nov. 28 to register.

Sept. 26, 2006
AWC Job Fair, Oct 6th 2006
Friday October 6th, 2006
9am-5pm, held at Madonna University's School of Business.

Click here for more information.

Attend one of our Career Development Workshops, Cosi will be providing the coffee.

Job Fair registration is required prior to the event, however get there early to register for the Career Development Workshops - first come first serve only.

Some companies you will meet at the Job Fair are Blue Care Network Michigan, Fiserv, HTC Global, UMich Medical Center Information Technology (MCIT), Custom Business Services, IMSI, and Latitude Technical Services.
Itinerary
9:00 – 10:00 am
Session 1
"Resumes, Cover letters & Bios: Putting Your Best Foot Forward"

10:00 am – 12:30 pm
Networking with employers

12:30 – 1:30 pm
Session 2
"You've Got the Job! How do you keep it?" Learning the corporate culture, how to fit in, and more.

1:30 – 4:00 pm
Networking with employers

4:00 – 5:00 pm
Session 3
"Selling Yourself" Dressing for Success, Telephone Etiquette and Skills, and Negotiating a Job Offer

More to come . . .

Aug. 25, 2006
AWC Job Fair - Oct. 6th, 2006
We're planning another Job Fair on October 6th, 2006 at Madonna University School of Business in Livonia. Learn more at http://awc-aa.org/jobfair/.

June 12, 2006
New AWC Board
I am pleased to announce our new Board for the AWC fiscal year: President: Diane Pawlak, Vice President: Mischa Taylor, Treasurer: Sarita Puttagunta, VP of Communications: Autumn Butler, VP of Continuing Education: Audrey Neuvirth, VP of Job Luck: Rashmi Redkar, VP of Membership: Darlene Morin, VP of Programs: Meeta Vyas, VP of Publicity: Caria Little, VP of Students: Susan Gross, and VP of Website: Tonya Thomas.

June 12, 2006
Thank you to outgoing Board.
Here’s a big THANK YOU to our Board members of the last fiscal year: Vice President Anne Palmer, Treasurers Lisa Luczek and Lisa Dager, VP of Communications Liz Marshall, VP of Gala Darlene Morin, VP of Continuing Education Susan Gross, VP of Job Luck Diane Pawlak, VP of Membership Barbara Eckstein, VP of Programs: Mischa Taylor and H. Jean Lieverman, VP of Publicity: Marcia Wallin, VP of Students Melody Alfather, and VP of Website Can “Cathy” Lu. Thank you, too, for all of the volunteers that make the AWC a success.

June 01, 2006
We need YOU on our Board!
We have the following "open" positions for the July 2006-June 2007 fiscal year: Treasurer (balance checkbook, keep track of Paypal, check P.O. Box for payments), VP of Job Luck (Job Fair in Fall and Spring - you will get LOTS of help as our Spring 2006 Job Fair was so successful!), VP of Publicity (send e-mail news releases to media when we have events), and VP of Website (take care of the AWC website, as needed - technical knowledge required). I can send you the official descriptions of these from our By Laws if you e-mail me.

May 03, 2006
Stop my Job – I want to Get Off!
Financial considerations for job changers or out-of-work individuals:

Continuing those benefits
The Need for B (udget)
401(k) – To Roll or Not to Roll
Choosing your next employer

Whether you are considering a job change or are currently out of work, this seminar is for you. It will help you plan your finances during the transition.

Click here to register.

Mar. 18, 2006
AWC Job Fair
Saturday April 22nd, 2006
10am-4pm, held at the University of Michigan School of Information.

Click here for more information.

Attend one of our Career Development Workshops, Starbucks will be providing refreshments, and there will hourly raffles.

Job Fair registration is required prior to the event, however get there early to register for the Career Development Workshops - first come first serve only.

Some companies you will meet at the Job Fair are Blue Care Network Michigan, Cisco Systems, Compuware, Deloitte & Touche LLP, Fiserv, HTC Global, R.L. Polk & Company and Thomson Medstat.

More to come . . .

Mar. 03, 2006
Accent Reduction Seminar on March 11, 1-3pm
AWC has invited Judy Ravin, president of the Accent Reduction Institute in Ann Arbor, to provide a seminar to teach non-native English speakers the strategies to ease communication with their English speaking colleagues. See www.lessaccent.com for more information on the ARI method. Register for this event on the AWC Calendar.

Feb. 12, 2006
AWC Job Fair
Planning for the AWC Job Fair is in full swing! Come join us at the University of Michigan, West Hall, on April 22nd, 2006, from 10AM-4PM. Registration is required so visit our Events Calendar and let us know that you're coming! We'll be announcing details for break-out sessions shortly.

Jan. 17, 2006
Volunteers needed !!
AWC is planning a Job Fair and we need volunteers to help plan the event. We need the following:
-Organizers
-Recruiters
-Marketing and Creative people
-Companies searching for the right talent
-Talented people looking for the right position
For more information or to volunteer contact:
Diane Pawlak, jobs-vp@awc-aa.org

Nov. 15, 2005
AWC Job Fair
HTC Global and Minacs are participating in an AWC Job Fair. HTC will have an HR representative on site, Cynthia Smith. Diane Pawlak will have several opportunities available for Minacs.
See our Events Calendar to Register!
Registration for this event is free, however we are accepting any donations to help defray the cost of renting the facility. Thank you in advance for helping AWC!

Nov. 07, 2005
Top Women Gala
The Gala was a smashing success! We honored our amazing Scholarship Winners and Top Women in computing, whose extroadinary achievements encourage us all to set higher goals. To learn, to grow, to succeed. Thank you for your support!

Oct. 28, 2005
AWC Mailing Address
Association for Women in Computing
PO Box 1864
Ann Arbor, MI 48106-1864

Oct. 20, 2005
"Why didn't I get an offer?"
Did you ever have an interview that left you scratching your head wondering "why didn't I get an offer?" Overall, you did well. But there were a couple of questions that didn't go as you would have liked. Could that be the reason?

Find out why at our Job Luck Seminar on Monday, October 24th. After a short presentation, Jeff Antaya and Michael Perkins, co-founders of IntervieWize in Southfield, invite you to participate in one-on-one mock interviews.

Click on our Events Calendar for details and register today!

Oct. 06, 2005
Job Luck Club - What Do You Need?
Job Luck Club meetings are held once a month. What can AWC do to help you with your job search? Email Diane Pawlak at jobs-vp@awc-aa.org with your requests and suggestions.

Oct. 06, 2005
Senator Debbie Stabenow to honor “Top Michigan Women In Computing” at Association for Women
Ann Arbor chapter taps Michigan Democrat to talk about excellence in technology.
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Ann Arbor, Mich., Oct. 4, 2005 --- The Ann Arbor chapter of the Association for Women in Computing (AWC-AA) today announced that Senator Debbie Stabenow, D-MI., will host its annual fundraising gala recognizing Michigan women making a positive impact in computing technology. The gala raises money for college scholarships for women of all ages formally studying information technology.
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To see the complete press release click on the link for the Gala.

Oct. 05, 2005
Top Michigan Women in Computing
Congratulations to our 2005 Top Michigan Women in Computing award winners!

... Kitty Bridges, Univ. of Michigan
... Charlotte Decker, General Motors
... LuAnn Chrumka, SBC
... Lynn Conway, Univ. of Michigan
... Laura Patterson, Univ. of Michigan
... Tina Watson, ADP

Join us in honoring them at our Annual Gala, November 5th, 2005 at the beautiful Fairlane Club in Dearborn, MI.
You can purchase tickets at http://www.awc-aa.org/gala/tickets.php

Sept. 30, 2005
Calendar News Release
Awards Gala, AWC Ann Arbor, Honoring “Top Michigan Women in Computing” Fundraising Event for AWC Scholarship
6 p.m. – 10:30 p.m., November 5, 2005
Fairlane Club, Dearborn, Mich.
Tickets: $75 AWC member, $150 non-member
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The Ann Arbor chapter of the Association of Women in Computing (AWC-AA) is hosting its third annual Top Michigan Women in Computing Gala. The proceeds from the gala support the AWC Scholarship Fund for Women in Computing, awarded to women studying information technology.
Gala theme: “Celebrating Technical Excellence.” The winners are Michigan women who exhibit excellence in their technical fields. AWC-AA will recognize scholarship winners at the gala.
For more information, visit http://www.awc-aa.org.

Sept. 30, 2005
Job Luck Club Seminar
Practice your interview skills!
October 24, 2005, 7:00-9:00PM
The IT Zone, Ann Arbor
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Jeff Antaya and Michael Perkins, co-founders of IntervieWize in Southfield, have agreed to come back and help us with our interview skills. Come and participate in our mock interview seminar and develop the skills you need to ace your interview. Make your reservations as soon as possible. Seats will fill up fast for this one!

Sept. 22, 2005
Student Networking Dinner
AWC is hosting a free Student Networking Dinner on Thursday, September 29, 2005 from 6-8:30pm at Pierpont Commons. Come join the fun - network with students and computer professionals. RSVP via email to students-vp@awc-aa.org. Sponsored by Microsoft. There are still a few open spots!

Sept. 20, 2005
JOB LUCK CLUB TODAY
Sept. 19, 2005: The Job Luck Club was treated to an informative presentation about networking and resume writing by Jeff Antaya and Jill Jordon, co-founders of InvervieWize in Southfield. They perform an invaluable service to anyone in the midst of a difficult job search – consider their services a small investment into your future.

Jeff Antaya is an interview coach with over 20 years experience in sales, marketing, and financial management. Jill Jordan is an interview coach with more than 20 years experience in sales, marketing, executive development and management consulting.

Sept. 02, 2005
SECOND-ANNUAL AWC-AA SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS
The Association for Women in Computing Ann Arbor today announced the winners of its second annual scholarship program for women studying computers and engineering. Darlene Morin, vice president of the AWC Gala announced the winners:
*Randee Bierlein, of Okemos, Mich., studies computer science and engineering at Michigan State University
*Kathe Frassrand, from Ann Arbor, Mich., is working on a master’s in human computer interaction from the University of Michigan
*Jennifer Maertens, of Birmingham, Mich., attends the University of Michigan and is studying to become an electrical engineer
*Tanuka Roy, from Huntington Beach, Calif., is working toward a dual master’s degree from the University of Michigan in human computer interaction and business administration
About The Scholarship
The Ann Arbor chapter of the Association for Women in Computing awards scholarships through its AWC Scholarship Fund for Women in Computing, held at the Ann Arbor Area Community Foundation. The scholarship recognizes outstanding women pursuing a career in a computer-related field.
To qualify, students must be female, attend an accredited Michigan institution of higher learning, and enrolled in computer or technology courses. Also, applicants must submit an essay about why they are pursuing a degree in technology, describes a completed computer related project and identifies a future tech trend.

Aug. 27, 2005
Job Luck Club is back in full swing!
Aug. 22, 2005: We had a nice turnout at the August Job Luck Club meeting. Tina Watson, a hiring manager with ADP-Automatic Data Processing, spoke about the perspective of a hiring manager, networking, and interview preparation. Highlights of her discussion focused on the importance of certifications, planning your job search, networking, interview tips, recruiters, and how to use and not use the internet in your job search. The group picked up some valuable information to use in their job search, offering positive feedback about the meeting.

April 12, 2005
2005 Top MI Women in Computing Gala

The third annual Top Michigan Women in Computing Gala will be at the beautiful Fairlane Club in Dearborn Michigan on November 5th, 2005. Nominations are being accepted through June 1, 2005 at http://www.awc-aa.org/gala/nominee.php

The Ann Arbor AWC Top Women in Computing Awards Program honors and recognizes the roles that women play in IT and is the principle fundraising event for our Scholarship for Women in Computing.

This year’s theme is “Celebrating Technical Excellence.” Nominees must work in Michigan and should exhibit excellence in either (or both) of two areas: Outstanding scientific and technical achievement and/or Extraordinary service to the computing community through their accomplishments and contributions on behalf of women in computing. Women are judged based on Community Involvement, Education, Mentoring Activities, and Leadership Qualities.

Oct. 01, 2004
Mentoring Opportunity on 1/31!
Join AWC and CSAM for an evening of lively discussion focusing on + career stories + career choices that do and don't include writing code + advice on interviewing and what employers are looking for + balancing work and family + insights and experiences of women professionals in the field of computing. RSVP at www.csamonline.com/dinner

Aug. 31, 2004
AWC-AA Supports the Pfizer Women's Network
Join Pfizer to support the U of M Cancer Risk Evaluation Center. This fundraiser includes dinner and a presentation by Marilyn Suttle who will discuss work/life balance issues. Registration: www.awc-aa.org/pfizer

July 07, 2004
2004-2005 Board Members Elected

Thank you to those who ran for AWC Board Member positions, and to those who voted in our recent election. We are very pleased to announce this year's Board:
President: Lisa Luczek
Vice President: Barbara Eckstein
VP Continuing Education: Audrey Neuvirth
VP for Membership: Julie Boardman
VP for Publicity: Mary Shindell
VP for Communications: Patty Bradley
Treasurer: Lisa Dager
VP for Students: Madhuri Deshpande
VP for Gala: Darlene Morin
VP for Job Luck Club: Karen Greenwald
VP for Website: Liz Marshall

June 15, 2004
Hear Ye, Hear Ye
AWC Elections start this Friday, June 18th, and will run through June 28th. It's not too late to nominate yourself or someone else. More info re elections coming soon.

June 01, 2004
AWC Board Member Nominations Open

The 2004 AWC Board Member elections will be held from June 18th to June 28th. All board positions are currently open to nominations. To nominate yourself, a friend, or a colleague, please verify the nomionation with the person and then send the name of the person being nominated to gala-vp@awc-aa.org.

Following is a list of the board member positions:

President
Vice President
Treasurer
Vice President for Programs
Vice President for Continuing Education
Vice President for Membership
Vice President for Publicity
Vice President for Communications
Vice President for Students
Vice President for Gala
Vice President for Job Luck Club
Vice President for Website

Some of these positions have descriptions here. Please feel free to contact the person currently holding any board position if you have any questions. Board member e-mail addresses are displayed on the AWC homepage.

Mar. 29, 2004
MCIT Renews Sponsorship

The Medical Center Information Technology Group of the University of Michigan, under the leadership of Jocelyn DeWitt has decided to renew their Platinum sponsorship. This will be the third year that MCIT has supported us in this manner. It's very humbling and we are very grateful to Chris Greene and Petula Brown for the roles they have played in developing and maintaining this relationship.

Thanks to both of you.

Mar. 29, 2004
Ann Arbor Advisory Board Set
Kudos to Petula Brown and Madhuri Deshpande for pulling together a stellar group of women for our newly formed advisory board. The Advisory Board, while having no legal or fiduciary responsibility for the organization, advises AWC Ann Arbor on matters concerning program development, partnership relations and strategic directions for the future. Members serve one-year terms and are expected to be active in attending an annual strategy-focused chapter meeting and advising via other media.

Advisory board members are:
Patricia Amaranth, VP of Systems Operation BCBS of Michigan; Jocelyn DeWitt CIO, U of M Hospitals and Health Centers; Carolyn Dyer, Senior VP and GM of Content Operations, Proquest; Chandana Kathuria CIO NSF International; Cherri Musser, Group VP and CIO, GMAC; Cynthia Pasky President and CEO Strategic Staffing; Teresa Takai CIO, State of Michigan.

Thank you all for becoming active supporters of the AWC.

Feb. 03, 2004
Swap Meet Board Added to Site

As a service to those in our community with overflowing closets and those who like to find bargains, the AWC-AA has set up a swap meet service. Use this service to list books, hardware and software that you're no longer using and want to clear off your shelf or to find something you need for free. It's a virtual swap meet!

Jan. 01, 2004
Ann Arbor AWC Scholarship Endowed
This week we presented the AAACF with a check for over $13,000 to endow the Ann Arbor AWC Scholarship for Women in Computing. Look for applications online soon. The deadline for applying for 2004 scholarship is March 2004.

Nov. 04, 2003
Gala Fundraising a Success

The Ann Arbor AWC Gala committee members have succeeded in raising more than $30,000 to benefit the AWC Ann Arbor Scholarship for Women in Computing. This is well above our early goal of $20,000. Congratulations to all who worked so hard to get us to this level. More about our sponsors.

Sept. 26, 2003
Top Michigan Women Announced

The Association for Women in Computing - Ann Arbor Chapter (AWC-AA) announces this year's winners of the "Top Michigan Women in Computing" awards. Read the list of winners.

Sept. 14, 2003
AWC On the Radio

Women in Computing is a regular feature on the weekly radio program: Michigan Technology News Today. The program feature airs once per month and highlights the accomplishment of women in computing, both historically and currently. AWC's Lisa Luczek is on the air with host Mike Brennan for a discussion of influential women and ideas. Tune in!

Michigan Technology News Today airs weekly in Ann Arbor, Kalamazoo and Grand Rapids. In Ann Arbor, the show airs each Saturday from 6-7 am on WTKA 1050 AM; in Kalamazoo each Saturday from noon to 1 pm on WKZO 590 AM; and in Grand Rapids each Wednesday from 8-9 am on WTKG 1230 am and again Sunday from 6-7 pm on WOOD 1300 AM. The show also is webcast 24/7 from MichTechNews.Com.

Sept. 10, 2003
Pfizer and AWC Join Forces

AWC and Pfizer are supporting each other this fall. Join us at the Pfizer Women's Network Annual Event, "Fun & Fearless Speaking," on October 3rd from 5-9PM, registration at http://www.awc-aa.org/pfizer/. Your $15 supports the University of Michigan Breast Cancer risk evaluation clinic.

Aug. 03, 2003
LOGICACMG TO SPONSOR AWC-AA 2003 Gala

ANN ARBOR, MI - July 31, 2003 - The Association for Women in Computing (AWC) Ann Arbor chapter announced that LogicaCMG has joined its list of sponsors for the "Top Michigan Women in Computing" awards, to be held November 8, 2003 at the Sheraton Detroit-Novi (formerly the Novi Hilton). The gala will celebrate the 25th anniversary of AWC and recognize the leadership of women in the advancement of IT.

"LogicaCMG is sponsoring this event because it is imperative to recognize the contribution of women in IT," stated Sandy Moore, senior vice president of LogicaCMG, North America operations. "This is particularly true in these economic times when there are such cut backs in IT. The importance of IT to corporations can not be stressed enough."

Entire Story

July 01, 2003
DETROIT FREE PRESS COLUMNIST NEWMAN TO MC GALA

Detroit Free Press columnist and radio personality, Heather Newman, will be the Master of Ceremony at the Top Michigan Women in Computing award gala, to be held November 8, 2003 at the Novi Sheraton (formerly Hilton).

Newman has been writing a column on personal computers since 1995, which has appeared in newspapers around the country. In addition, her work has appeared in a variety of national magazines, including Family PC, Working Woman, Home Magazine, Home Office Computing, CNet and Woman's World. The Detroit Free Press has published a collection of her updated columns in the book PC@Home.

Newman appears frequently on local radio stations, PRI and NPR. She has trained thousands of journalists around the country on techniques for using computers to report and write better stories.

June 19, 2003
Gov. Granholm and Teri Takai, CIO of Michigan at Gala

Teri Takai has accepted our invitation to speak at the 2003 Top Michigan Women in Computing Gala along with Governor Granholm. This exciting event on November 8th honors top Michigan women in computing and kicks off the AWC-AA scholarship fund for women. Ms. Takai will join Governor Granholm in addressing the gala.

June 06, 2003
AWC Featured in Monster.com Article
Monster.com has posted a new article on AWC by Allan Hoffman, the Monster Tech Jobs Expert, entitled Tech Resource: The AWC, Association for Women in Computing.

The article emphasizes the support and networking that the AWC allows for in a noncritical environment, something supported by our members, many of whom tell me that they always feel welcomed at our meetings. I credit our members for this.

You can view the article at http://technology.monster.com/articles/profawc/

April 30, 2003
Governor Granholm Invited Gala Keynote Speaker
Governor Jennifer Granholm is the invited keynote speaker for the First Annual Top Michigan Women in Computing Gala. The celebration will be held on the evening of November 8th. Tickets will be going on sale very soon, so watch your email for that date.

Check out the Top Michigan Women in Computing Gala section of the site for information on how you and your company can join us in this celebration of women and computing.

Mar. 26, 2003
Bumper Sticker Contest Winner
The bumper sticker contest was won by entry number three, submitted by Barbara Eckstein. Look for the bumper sticker to be available in the next month or so at all of our events and through the website!

Thanks to all who entered and to all who voted.

Mar. 26, 2003
Read a Book for July Book Club Event
Our second book discussion will be in July. The book we will be discussing is "Unlocking the Clubhouse" by Jane Margolis and Allan Fisher.

So get out your hammock and kick off your work shoes and read a good book. Then join us in a lively discussion of the good points and bad.

Jan. 18, 2003
Bumper Sticker Design Contest
The AA-AWC bumper sticker design contest is closed. The contest is open to AA-AWC members. The winner will have her/his artwork displayed on bumpers world wide and win a $20.00 gift certificate from Borders. For more information on the contest rules Click Here. Winner to be posted shortly.

Jan. 11, 2003
Bylaw Changes Affirmed
Voting on the change in member accounting and the creation of a VP of Students concluded on Jan. 10, 2003. With 20% of the members voting, both changes passed with a 95% majority.

The next step in the process of changing the bylaws is to send the proposed changes to the national board. If the national board approves, we will move ahead with the election of the VP of Students. Approval at the national level should proceed as a formality. For more information about the issues and the process Click Here

Jan. 02, 2003
Ann Arbor AWC Scholarship Fund Start Up
We are beginning the work necessary to establish a scholarship. Our goal is to award as many scholarships as we can, with the amount and the elegibility to be determined. Look for an email soon asking for your ideas on these issues. For more information, or to volunteer to help in this endeavor contact Audrey Neuvirth.

Jan. 02, 2003
UM SI Women Join AWC
Rebecca Yoo, the VP of publicity for the Ann Arbor chapter, and a graduate student in the School of Information at UM has organized a group of women from SI who are banding together to form a subgroup of the Ann Arbor AWC. These young women will be members of the Ann Arbor chapter, but will also act independently by organizing and hosting events of particular interest to students. For more information contact Rebecca Yoo.

Jan. 02, 2003
New Board Member Position
In response to the interest from the students we are adding another board position: VP of Students. The VP of Students will help coordinate student events, work to recruit more students into the organization and maintain the student memberships. We will be organizing an election for this position soon, so send your nominations to Barbara Eckstein as soon as possible.