Winning at LinkedIn
On Thursday, July 6, 2017 AAA-ERG will host an enriching BrownBag lunch entitled, “Winning at LinkedIn.”
Justin Breaux will be presenting “Winning at LinkedIn”, on Thursday, July 6, 2017. The BrownBag workshop will include, learning how to build a professional profile, in order to connect to people that matter to you on the world’s largest professional networking site. To have a more interactive workshop, please send your insightful questions to Justin Breaux (jbreaux@anl.gov), by Monday, July 3, 2017. » Continue reading “Winning at LinkedIn”
February is Black History Month: Hidden figures throughout history
By Eva Stringer, Argonne African American Employee Resource Group (AAAERG)
Last month, I saw the film “Hidden Figures” with colleagues during a movie night sponsored by the Argonne African American Employee Resource Group (AAAERG) and Women in Science and Technology (WIST). The film is about three female African-American mathematicians working for NASA in the 1950s. This was a time when segregation was prevalent all over the country and African-American women did not have equal standing in the workforce. The film focused on Katherine Johnson, Mary Jackson and Dorothy Vaughan’s contributions to science and NASA’s mission. Their considerable achievements stood out like a beacon, particularly considering the social disparities they had to navigate at that time. » Continue reading “February is Black History Month: Hidden figures throughout history”
Muntu – African Dance Performance
The Argonne African American Employee Resource Group is hosting Muntu, an African dance group, for a live performance on Thursday, February 9, 2017, from 11:30 a.m. to 12: 30 p.m. in the Building 402, APS Auditorium. » Continue reading “Muntu – African Dance Performance”
Celebrating MLK Day 2017
Dr. King’s words of hope continue to inspire today
By Harold Gaines, Argonne African American Black Club President
Today, on the observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, I would like to share with you an excerpt from Dr. King’s Nobel Peace Prize acceptance speech from 1964. Dr. King shared his thoughts and vision with the international community at a tumultuous, expectant and hope-filled time in our nation’s history. His words and his peaceful dream for our nation continue to have relevance today. I hope his message inspires you as it continues to inspire me each day. » Continue reading “Celebrating MLK Day 2017”
