Past Branch Programs 2022/2023
September 7, 2022 at 6:30 p.m. – Sunset Playhouse
Judge Derek Mosley will be speaking on “Unconscious Bias”. He will discuss several aspects of this topic, including how to define unconscious bias, how this bias affects decisions we make in our minds, how it affects everyday life, and ways to mitigate this kind of bias. This program ties in with AAUW’s Biennial Public Policy statement: “To guarantee equality, individual rights and social justice for a diverse society.”
In August 2004, Judge Mosley was appointed Chief Judge of the Milwaukee Municipal Court. In addition to an illustrious judicial career, Judge Mosley serves on the boards of directors of many organizations such as the YMCA, DSHA High School, and the United Way Diversity Leadership Committee.
You might know Judge Mosley as one of Milwaukee’s food influencers. Once a month he is on WUWM’s Lake Effect to discuss restaurant recommendations, Black history, and the legal system.
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October 8, 2022 at 10:45 a.m. – Author Tea – New Berlin Public Library
Join us for our annual Author’s Tea at the New Berlin Public Library on Saturday, October 8th. Paid reservations are $40 and are due by September 28. Check your punchbowl invitation.
Our featured author is Jeannee Sacken who draws from her experience as a professional photographer and world traveler for her two novels about photojournalist Annie Hawkins. Lunch will be catered.
Remember, this is a fundraiser for scholarships. We will again be offering raffle baskets, gift cards, and our boutique.
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November 30, 2022 at 6:30p.m. – Sunset Playhouse
“Funding Public Education in Wisconsin”
Wisconsin Policy Forum Research Director Jason Stein will review current issues in K-12 education finance, including funding sources, how Wisconsin’s level of education spending has changed over time, and the peculiarity of this particular moment in time for school districts. On the one hand, skyrocketing inflation and capped state and local revenues are forcing some tough choices. Join us to discuss the state and local policy tradeoffs when it comes to funding education.
January 14, 2023 at 11:00a.m. – Winter Luncheon
“The Life of Georgia O’Keefe” – Professor Kari Fritz-Klaus.
February 8, 2023 at 6:30p.m. – Zoom
“The Challenges of Being an Entrepreneur”
Join our branch Zoom meeting when Donna Ricco, a local woman, will share with us how she gained national brand recognition as THE design source for dresses. Ms. Ricco will talk about her educational path and the challenges along the way.
March 15, 2023 at 6:30p.m. – Sunset Playhouse
MSOE STEM Outreach: What We Do and What We’ve Learned
MSOE’s Director of STEM, Liz Taylor, will share MSOE’s STEM journey, including the opening of the We Energies STEM Center at MSOE in 2020, best practices MSOE has learned along the way, and how both individuals and organizations can champion STEM outreach initiatives in the Milwaukee area.
April 12, 2023 at 6:30p.m. – Sunset Playhouse
Children’s Mental and Behavioral Health – Speaker Dr. Cheryl Brosig
Our April 12th program features Dr. Cheryl Brosig, Professor in the Division of Pediatric Psychology and Developmental Medicine at the Medical College of Wisconsin, providing an update on Children’s Mental Health and Well Being. Dr. Brosig leads a team of more than 30 psychologists that practice at Children’s Wisconsin in a wide variety of roles. Dr. Brosig will provide us with an update on the current state of children’s mental and behavioral health as well as offer some ways that you can become more involved in supporting children and teens.
May 24, 2023 at 6:30p.m. – Sunset Playhouse
“Helping Women in the Criminal Justice System Live Healthier and Safer Lives” – Jeanne Geraci
Our May 24th speaker, Jeanne Geraci, is the Executive Director of the Benedict Center. Since August 2011, she has led this interfaith, non-profit organization which supports women as they navigate the criminal justice system. As we’ve heard in previous talks, because of its size, Milwaukee has become a center of sex trafficking. It is not the only center in Wisconsin, but one of the largest. We hope you will come to hear Jeanne speak about the center’s programming and work in the larger community. It is amazing!