Women have always held prominent roles in the life of Austin College, from the founding gift to the institution by Emily Austin in 1849 to the inauguration of Marjorie Hass in 2009 as the first woman president. Women Get Connected brings together women who support Austin College and celebrate the College’s legacy of global education, leadership, and service.
The mission of Women Get Connected is to:
- Engage women in the academic and cultural life of Austin College through local events and activities
- Inspire women to create social change in their communities
- Empower women to achieve success through education by providing scholarship support for the next generation of ‘Roo women students
In spring 2010, Women Get Connected drew more than 275 women to events in Dallas, Houston, Austin, and the Sherman area. Each event features a short program, hors d’oeuvres, and fellowship. Host committees for each city will announce events as they are planned for 2010-2011.
HIGHLIGHTS FROM SPRING 2010
Dallas: April 8 at the Knoll Showroom, One Arts Plaza in Downtown Dallas. “Grab Your Passport: Traveling as a Global Citizen” featuring Dr. Lisa Brown, Associate Professor of Psychology
Sherman: April 13 at the President’s Home, Austin College. Featuring Dr. Lisa Brown
Houston: April 22 at the Houston Museum of Natural Science. “Magic” featuring Dr. Lawrence Hass, first gentleman of Austin College and Professor of Humanities
Austin: May 25 at the Houghton Carriage House. “Wine and Women of the World” featuring Dr. Marjorie Hass
