NSU celebrates, empowers women

On March 18, NSU’s chapter of the American Association of University Women (AAUW) held “Gender Agenda: Gaining Momentum” , its 8th annual celebration of International Women’s Day, featuring keynote speaker Debbie-Wasserman-Schultz, Florida’s 23rd District Congresswoman.

Women in the Senate

While 1993 was considered “the year of the woman”, with six female senators elected to office, 2013 represents a new victory for women, as 20 female senators were sworn in office this term, on Jan. 3 in Washington, D.C. This is the largest number of females to serve in the Senate at one time.