By Kate Hanzalik The 1950s were a time when women were expected to be a secretary, a teacher, or a nurse. They had a modicum of choice, and what they chose to do with that choice was up to them–but...
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Inspire: Angela McCarthy – Keeping fit, both physically and mentally
By Janelle Davis Success depends on your backbone, not your wishbone. This is a quote that Angela McCarthy has lived by her whole life. Part of Angela’s inspiration to live a healthy lifestyle has been her family. Growing up, she...
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Inspire: Dr. Ellyn Riley, Ph.D. – Researching communication and human connection
By Kate Hanzalik Ellyn Riley has been investigating tough questions her whole life - some about the intersections of science, people, and family, some about her career and what it means to be a woman in the sciences. While the...
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Inspire: Allison Hunt – Bridging the gap between conflicting cultures
By Janelle Davis Allison Hunt has always had a passion for experiencing different cultures and languages. In 11th grade she studied abroad in France for a year as part of the Rotary Youth Exchange and truly enjoyed getting out of...
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Inspire – Marguerite Mitchell: Bettering lives through the arts
By Janelle Davis “One of the reasons I absolutely love working with this organization is creating opportunities for people, especially children, to engage in a process that makes them feel better about themselves. It’s pretty special,” said Marguerite Mitchell, director...
