Vermont Tech hosting Women in Engineering Technology Day February 8th
For immediate release Feb. 1, 2012 Contact Martha Trombley Oakes Phone: 802.728.1732 Email: MTrombleyOakes@vtc.vsc.edu Randolph, VT – Vermont Technical College is holding a Women in Engineering Technology Day one week from today on Wednesday, February 8th at the Vermont Tech Randolph Campus. The event is designed for young women interested in science and technology and will provide [...]
Women town clerks of Vermont reflect on democracy
This unique exhibition created by New York-based photographer, Sandra Elkin, combines portrait photography and the voices of 19 women clerks to create a fascinating glimpse of who they are and their concerns. Whether plainspoken or boldly provocative, the “Clerks” challenge us as they speak openly and frankly of democracy, town meetings, the obligations of citizenship, state government, and their towns.
Finding the first rung
Three nonprofits help women gain financial independence “Faith” was afraid to open her mail. She used her debit card without knowing how much money she had in the bank. The consequence? Faith racked up a large number of overdraft fees and went deeper into debt. A 35-year-old Burlington woman, who described herself as a “hard-core, [...]
