In-person meeting at Heritage University.
Saturday, September 6, 2025

Theme: Education Empowers!

Program:

• Welcome by Emily Hitchens, AAUW-WA president, and Dr. Melissa Hill, vice president of Academic Affairs at Heritage University
• Overview and history of Heritage University by Dr. Kathleen Ross, SNJM
• Deborah McCall will join us remotely to explain AAUW’s College/University Partnerships.
• Brittany Gregory, director of the WA State Women’s Commission
• Workshops including membership engagement and retention, Adelante STEM Program at Heritage, Public Policy planning for 2025-2026
• Open Forum

Link to recording of Deborah McCall’s presentation. Deborah McCall is a senior program manager at national AAUW. She discussed the benefits of C/U membership and introduced the C/U Toolkit.  click -> here, Use passcode: T1W54+4u

Here are the slides and handouts on AAUW’s College/University memberships and free student memberships:

• C/U Membership Brochure
• C/U Members: How to Join or Renew
• Students Attending C/U Members Can Join or Renew for Free
• AAUW’s C/U Memberships: FAQs

Elena Cervantes (event photographer), Jodi Forsell (Program Director), Nadine Stecklein (C/U Relations Director)

Friday evening activities:

• The Toppenish Murals, a vibrant collection of historically themed murals and outdoor art in Toppenish WA. These murals, painted by local, regional, and national artists, represent the diverse culture of the city and surrounding area. See map -> of the Toppenish Murals.
• Wine tasting at Bonair winery, additional fee of $20
• Yakama Nation Cultural Center -$4
• Group dinner at hotel – on your own

“When Electricity Came to the Valley,” a Toppenish Mural.