Shara Crookston and Katie Cooley receive an award from The Department of Higher Education at the School of Education for their work with Adventure Divas.
Images from the India Brown Bag:
"Calling All Adventure Divas"
Do you ever get that feeling while sitting in class, when your mind starts to wander, and youday-dreamabout being far, far away?
Or have you always dreamed about packing your belongings andstarting anew? Do you loveexploringthe great outdoors?
Do you dream ofliving your passions?
ThenAdventure Divasis the place for you!
Adventure Divas is aNEWorganization focused on women'sempowerment
grounded in outdoor adventure. Adventure Divascombines themes of
empowerment, self-confidence, independence, travel, adventure, and outdoor
recreation through various exciting events scheduled this semester. Women will have
the opportunity togather with otherswho share the sameadventurous spirit.
Brown Bag lunches, an evening event, and a daytime outdoor event will be planned
once a month. Speakers specializing in theAdventure Divasthemes will present at
our gatherings. A uniquewomen's Adventure Book Clubwill keep us all on our
toes with the stories of real-life adventure heroines. Lunch Lectures will cover such topics as:
travel, empowerment, self-confidence, body image, healthy living & nutrition, survivor stories, heroine stories, independence, outdoor ethics. Stay tunedfor our exciting events!
BOOK CLUB INFO
New selection coming soon!!!
Previous Selections:
Adventure Divas: Searching the Globe for Women Who Are Changing the World by Holly Morris
The Hummingbirds Daughter: A Novel by Luis Alberto Urrea
