Olson to attend AAUW conference

Jamestown College student Megan Olson has been awarded a $1,000 scholarship from the Jamestown chapter of AAUW to attend the 25th Anniversary National Conference of College Women Student Leaders in June in College Park, Md.

Olson, a sophomore from Sebeka, Minn., is pursuing a major in history-political science with minors in leadership and philosophy. She became interested in attending the conference after hearing Jamestown College senior Alexandra Woodruff speak about last year’s conference.

“There are so many amazing women and opportunities to learn a lot,” Olson said.

The conference will feature keynote speakers, workshops and the 2010 Women of Distinction Awards Ceremony. Each year, the conference focuses on important and contemporary leadership issues for women, working to provide them with the inspiration and skills they need to succeed.

“As a member of the local branch of AAUW, I am very happy that there are students interested in attending this national leadership conference,” said Patsy Klose. “It is a wonderful opportunity for young women.”

Olson is active in the Jamestown College Character in Leadership program, both as a student and as a planning committee member. She is also a resident assistant in Kroeze Hall and is involved in establishing a Pre-Law Club at Jamestown College.

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