Professional and Casual Business Clothing Drive
8:30-9:30 a.m.
Stevens Avenue Driveway

From Me To You representatives will be in front of the Gale Mansion. Drive up and park briefly while volunteers help unload your donations.

Minnesota Public Radio in the Digital Age
9:30-10:30 a.m.
Presidents’ Hall

Speaker: Mike Reszler, Vice President, Digital Media, MPR/APM, Minnesota Public Radio

Media is undergoing a revolution not seen since Guttenberg’s invention of movable type. Today, Americans have more media choices than at any other time. Yet, all of these choices have brought profound change to the media industry, and all aspects of the business of media are being challenged. In this presentation we will look at the current state of media, the changes that are happening and coming, and how it impacts organizations such as MPR.

Effects of Incarceration on Children of Prison Inmates: Addressing the Problem Through Research and Intervention
10:45-11:45 a.m.
Presidents’ Hall

Speaker: Rebecca Shlafer Nealy, PhD, Developmental Child Psychologist and Assistant Professor, University of Minnesota Medical School, Division of General Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine

It is estimated that more than 2.7 million children have a parent behind bars. Dr. Shlafer’s presentation will address the consequences of mass incarceration for United States children and families. She will highlight the research she is conducting using new educational resources, design by Sesame Street, to support young children with incarcerated parents.

Luncheon
12:00-1:15 p.m.

Luncheon Hostess: Lynne Benz
Guest Hostess: Virginia Hansing
New Members – Association Room
Nominating – Porch
Public Policy  Fellowship Room

My Experiences as an Educator: Goals as a Teacher Ambassador
1:15-2:15 p.m.
Presidents’ Hall

Speaker: Thomas Rademacher, 2014 Minnesota Teacher of the Year, Fine Arts Interdisciplinary Resources (FAIR) School, Minneapolis

Rademacher has been a high school English teacher at FAIR School for eight years and will speak about his experiences and those of teachers he knows. This year as teacher ambassador will offer him the opportunity to push for open, respectful dialogue about the challenges facing schools and to share the stories of teachers and districts who are successfully meeting those challenges.

For reservations, call 651-220-4777 or email aauwmpls@qwest.net before 1:00 p.m. on the Thursday before the event.