| 
|
Former NYS Assemblyman Paul A. Tokasz
says: "The arts are central to the enrichment of
our lives. They contribute to our quality of life, they
influence our children, and they establish a cultural
foundation that helps us grow as a community. New York
State must encourage an atmosphere that celebrates and
promotes the arts. They are simply too important to
New York's economic vitality to take for granted."
|
|
Joan Monk
NYS Cultural Interests Director
The dictionary definition for "culture" reads:
development of the intellect through training or education;
enlightenment resulting from such training or education.
Our mission statement is equity for women and girls through advocacy, education, and research.
AAUW is committed to the arts and humanities, which develop and
preserve the human, aesthetic, and cultural values that perpetuate
civilization and enhance our pluralistic cultural heritage.
Our book project continues "in search of the perfect read". Branches are encouraged to recommend books using either the Word form or the PDF version. We have already received several recommendations - check them out in either Word or PDF format.
The Kingston Branch has developed a "One Book/One Community" project. See the two-month schedule they have developed for involving the community in exploring Vivian Gornick’s Fierce Attachments.
Please check out the Cultural Interests "Quotes" from Women of the 20th Century. Interesting how the world has changed but not changed! |
