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Welcome to the University of Minnesota Women's Club. I serve as Honorary Chair of the Club and it is, indeed, an honor!
When the club began 100 years ago, it was only for faculty wives. Thankfully, times have changed. The club has expanded to include women throughout the community who share these goals: We care deeply about the University of Minnesota and about increasing access to the University by providing scholarships to deserving female students.
As one of the members who is related to the University by marriage, I'd like to tell you a little about my husband, Eric Kaler, the University of Minnesota’s President. If you have heard him speak, you probably know that he is passionate about excellence at the U, providing access for students of all economic backgrounds, promoting groundbreaking research, superb teaching, and statewide community service.
You may not know that he shares our commitment to educating women. This commitment is deep and longstanding. In 2005, when he was Dean of the College of Engineering at the University of Delaware, Eric won the E. Arthur Trabant Institutional Award for Women's Equity. It is awarded annually by the University of Delaware’s Commission on the Status of Women to an individual who contributed in major ways to women on campus.
Eric joins me in thanking you for the wonderful work you do in providing scholarships for women.
I look forward to getting to know each of you and to sharing our support and love for the University of Minnesota and all that it does!
Sincerely,
Karen Kaler, Honorary President, UMWC
Come and enjoy the Art Section's 20th annual Art Exhibit - Friday, March 23 - 1666 Coffman, St. Paul. Doors open at 3pm; tours begin at 3:45pm.
Please check the new schedule of upcoming UMWC Conversation with Women Leaders luncheons planned for this academic year, 2011-2012. You will find details on our General Club Programs page.
The UMWC's membership is over 350. Did you know that the Club has 20 separate Sections enabling members to share in such diverse interests as art, movies, and hiking?
Last year with money invested with the University of Minnesota Foundation and some from the clubs' funds, we provided $2,000 scholarships for 32 undergraduate women students. This year 25 full scholarships at $2500 each will be offered.
The Women's Club is happy to announce the sale of our own cookbook Sharing Our Favorites. The book includes 349 treasured recipes graciously donated by members of the Club. All proceeds from sales of this book will go to our scholarship fund to aid deserving Minnesota women students. The price is $15.00.
By purchasing this book and encouraging your friends to buy copies you are supporting the scholarship fund, and we sincerely thank you.
Copies are available at all Board and Conversations meetings and can be purchased directly from Cherie Hamilton, 612-929-0233 or at pimentamalageta@hotmail.com
Anyone who is interested in the University is eligible to join the UMWC. Annual membership dues are $25 for active membership and $16 for associate membership - not joining sections. Membership forms are available from the chair of the Membership Committee or any other UMWC officer, or you may download a membership form (PDF) here. For more information, please click on the "How to Join" tab on the left column of this page.
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Cherie Hamilton, President
University of Minnesota Women's Club
University Gateway
McNamara Alumni Center
200 Oak Street SE, Suite 250
Minneapolis, MN 55455
