In March 2023, we hosted a Women’s History Month that highlighted successful Penn State women, famous women in history, inventions and statistics.
In April 2023, our organization hosted our first Women’s Leadership panel which consisted of 6 incredible women from various professional and academic background from our membership as our panelists.
As of June 2023, there are 134 members and counting!
Marissa Minuto
As October ends, we decided to honor to Marissa Minuto as one of the Women of the AAUW here at Penn State World Campus. We are very fortunate to have such a strong individual among us.
Q. What degree are pursuing?
A. I am pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology.
Q. What is your current job/career path?
A. After taking a gap year I have been volunteering for the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. We focus on advocating and spreading awareness about mental health. It is a non-profit job, but it is absolutely worth it.
Q. Where are you from/where do live now?
A. I have lived in Nanuet, NY my entire life. I am 18 years old, so I still am currently living with my mother.
Q. When will you graduate?
A. I will graduate in the spring of 2023.
Q. How did you hear about AAUW World Campus or why did you decide to join AAUW?
A. I have PTSD and severe anxiety, so with PSU being my dream school, I was upset that I knew I was not capable of physically attending the campus. Then, I researched more and learned about PSU World Campus and knew this was just for me!
Q. What does activism mean to you?
A. In my opinion, everyone has their own definition of activism. It all depends on one’s determination and attitude towards a subject. But, someone who is a strong activist is someone who is not afraid to open up and share what they think is correct, no matter what. If you truly are a strong activist, you will do anything it takes to fulfill your goal.
Q. What are some ways that you active in your community?
A. As part of the AFSP, I participate in annual walks (Out of the Darkness Walk), raise money for AFSP, spread lots of awareness of mental health, educate many on suicide, and much more.
Q. Tell me what an average day looks like you?
A. I usually wake up around 5 am, yes some may say that’s so early, but I love waking up early. Then, I usually check my emails. Then, after I am ready for my day, I usually do work for AFSP from home. I love to go walking outside when the weather is nice out.
Q. What are you passionate about in women issues?
A. I strongly believe we need more women in positions of power. We are having men make decisions about women’s bodies and rights, which is bizarre the fact that it is 2019 and this is what is happening.
Q. What course has been your favorite, so far, at Penn State World Campus?
A. Any course associated with psychology is my absolute favorite. I love anything related to psychology, that is also why it is my major.
Q. Do you have anything else that you would like to share with us that is important for us to know or something that is important to you?
A. As a sexual abuse survivor, I know how women can sometimes feel powerless. I was in this place a couple years ago, I thought my abuser had taken everything from me. I felt hopeless. However, I have overcome that. WE are strong women. No men, or women, can bring us down. We stand together and will fight for equality regarding women.
Personal note: As a Penn State student, I write on average 1 paper a week, not including the 4 discussion posts in just this semester alone. Here at Penn State, my degree focuses mainly on the Social Science’s, so typically each semester I end up writing at least one research paper for each class, depending on the classes I take per semester. What I usually find is that my work or my thoughts in my classes are often worth sharing. I believe that I’m not the only one who takes pride in their work and I believe there are many other people with ideas and thoughts worth sharing.
Submit any work that you would like:
Have you ever written a paper that you were extremely proud of, or created a project for a class that you’ve always wanted to share? As AAUW members, your voice deserves to be heard and we would love to share your thoughts and ideas with the world.
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AAUW Penn State World Campus Officers
AAUW Penn State World Campus is in search of the club Treasurer. This position is open to all Penn State students regardless of gender, or background. Would prefer World Campus students, but that is not a requirement.
The treasurer should keep the officers, and members informed about the student organization’s financial activities. Bear in mind that this position is new and the perfect candidate will be self-motivated. The responsibilities of the treasurer include but are not limited to:
The treasurer should be able to work closely with the advisor, president, vice president, and secretary in regard to the budget, procuring funds for the club, and finding material on the AAUW national website. The Treasurer should be available for meetings and has the freedom to come up with their own ideas on fundraising/event planning.
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Sarah Krummick knew she needed a quality education to advance her career and sought advice from a Penn State World Campus career counselor about what she career she could pursue when she graduates in 2020. Here’s her story.
What will be your graduation year and degree from Penn State World Campus?
I will graduate in 2020. My degree is in integrated social sciences, with a minor in media studies.
What is your current hometown?
I am currently living in Columbus, OH. However, I’m originally from northwest Arkansas.
What/where is your current career and workplace?
I am a nanny. I work for a family here in Columbus. After I finish my degree, I plan on working in public relations or advertising.
What does a typical workday look like for you? How do you fit in your online studies?
Typically, I work between 3 and 4 days a week. Since I work around 30 hours a week, I never feel pressure to get my studies done. I begin work around 7:30 a.m. and once my nanny child falls asleep in the afternoon, I study and complete most of my work. My day ends around 5:00 p.m. At that point, I go home and spend the evening with my fiancé. On my days off, usually Thursdays and Fridays, I spend time completing my school work, running errands, and doing housework.
How did you become interested in your career?
I started as a nanny right out of high school. I really enjoy this opportunity and have done it right alongside my school work. After starting at Penn State World Campus, I found direction by speaking with my career counselor, Lynn. She advised me to take a Kudor questionnaire and, shortly after, she advised me on what the results meant. Before meeting with Lynn, I felt like I had little direction. I had a major, but I wasn’t sure what would happen to me after I finished my studies. After some thought, I decided that PR/advertising and communications were where I should be focusing my time!
Has Penn State World Campus impacted your career? How?
Penn State World Campus has impacted my career by allowing me to get involved. I am currently the secretary of the AAUW World Campus, and I’ve been able to hone new skills that make me more confident in my professional life. I’ve gained real hands-on experience and I wouldn’t have been able to do that without the help of World Campus. When I went to community college, there were no real opportunities to apply the knowledge I had learned, but through World Campus clubs and organizations, I have been able to do that.
How do you stay connected with the University?
I stay connected with Penn State World Campus by being a part of the AAUW, following all social media platforms, being involved with the Student Ambassador Program, and being a part of the Student Centers Canvas page. I try to stay connected to my peers and to the advisers. I frequently take advantage of whatever opportunity I can through Penn State, whether it be student organizations, technology support, career counselors, disability resource center, or even finding my peers on LinkedIn. I feel like the college experience isn’t complete without doing these things.
What is some advice that you would give to fellow online learners?
Never give up. I have wanted to give up so many times — I truly know that feeling all too well. I have been in school now for more than 5 years. I still have 4 semesters left, and I say to myself every day, “I’m almost done. I’ve got this.”
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