NHWHE June Book Club
The Savvy Ally by Jeannie Gainsburg
“Bursting with passion and humor, The Savvy Ally: A Guide for Becoming a Skilled LGBTQ+ Advocate is a treasure trove for allies to the LGBTQ+ communities. This fully revised second edition includes:
• The most current information on identities and LGBTQ+ language
• Tips for respectfully sharing, gathering, and using pronouns
• LGBTQ+ etiquette, including common language bloopers toavoid
• Tools for navigating difficult conversations
• Best practices for creating LGBTQ+ inclusive spaces
• Appropriate actions to take after messing up
• Techniques for self-care and sustainable allyship”
(from Amazon)
NHWHE July Book Club
Join us for our July Book Club!
The Lonely Hearts Book Club by Lucy Gilmore
“Books have a way of bringing even the loneliest of souls together... A young librarian and an old curmudgeon forge the unlikeliest of friendships in this charming, feel-good novel about one misfit book club and the lives (and loves) it changed along the way.
Sloane Parker lives a small, contained life as a librarian in her small, contained town. She never thinks of herself as lonely…but still she looks forward to that time every day when old curmudgeon Arthur McLachlan comes to browse the shelves and cheerfully insult her. Their sparring is such a highlight of Sloane's day that when Arthur doesn't show up one morning, she's instantly concerned. And then another day passes, and another.
Anxious, Sloane tracks the old man down only to discover him all but bedridden...and desperately struggling to hide how happy he is to see her. Wanting to bring more cheer into Arthur's gloomy life, Sloane creates an impromptu book club. Slowly, the lonely misfits of their sleepy town begin to find each other, and in their book club, find the joy of unlikely friendship. Because as it turns out, everyone has a special book in their heart―and a reason to get lost (and eventually found) within the pages.” (from Amazon)
NHWHE August Book Club
The Last Thing He Told Me by Laura Dave
“Before Owen Michaels disappears, he smuggles a note to his beloved wife of one year: Protect her. Despite her confusion and fear, Hannah Hall knows exactly to whom the note refers—Owen’s sixteen-year-old daughter, Bailey. Bailey, who lost her mother tragically as a child. Bailey, who wants absolutely nothing to do with her new stepmother.
As Hannah’s increasingly desperate calls to Owen go unanswered, as the FBI arrests Owen’s boss, as a US marshal and federal agents arrive at her Sausalito home unannounced, Hannah quickly realizes her husband isn’t who he said he was. And that Bailey just may hold the key to figuring out Owen’s true identity—and why he really disappeared.
Hannah and Bailey set out to discover the truth. But as they start putting together the pieces of Owen’s past, they soon realize they’re also building a new future—one neither of them could have anticipated.” (from Amazon)
NHWHE May Book Club
Permission to Screw Up by Kristen Hadeed
“The inspiring, unlikely, laugh-out-loud story of how one woman learned to lead–and how she ultimately succeeded, not despite her many mistakes, but because of them. This is the story of how Kristen Hadeed built Student Maid, a cleaning company where people are happy, loyal, productive, and empowered, even while they’re mopping floors and scrubbing toilets. It’s the story of how she went from being an almost comically inept leader to a sought-after CEO who teaches others how to lead.” (from Amazon)
NHWHE April Book Club
Join NHWHE for our April book club discussion of “The Girl with the Louding Voice” by Abi Daré, a story of achieving your goal despite facing impossible barriers.
NHWHE March Timeout Tuesday
Dr. Amy Lyon
Mindset Matters…a LOT
Please join NHWHE for our March Timeout Tuesday!
Grit, passion and perseverance for long-term goals, is a complicated virtue. Two foundational qualities of being “gritty” are having a growth-mindset and being optimistic. Those two character traits will be discussed in relation to grit, as well as to each other, theoretically and practically. Participants should come away with a few basic strategies for boosting their capacity for grit.
Dr. Amy Lyon is currently an assistant professor of education at Colby-Sawyer College. She earned her master’s degree from Dartmouth College and her doctoral degree from New England College. While conducting research for her dissertation, she specifically studied ways to foster qualities of grit with children. “Grit” is a term coined and studied by Angela Duckworth from University of Pennsylvania. For the past decade, Amy has continued to study concepts related to grit with Angela, as well as on her own. She has presented her work in at least ten different states with both children and adults in a variety of settings.
NHWHE March Book Club
Join NHWHE for our March book club discussion of Angela Duckworth’s “Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance”. Learn from the author’s research and personal experience about what it takes to achieve success wherever you seek it.
NHWHE February Book Club
Join NHWHE for our February book club discussion, "Remarkably Bright Creatures". Shelby Van Pelt’s debut novel is a gentle reminder that sometimes taking a hard look at the past can help uncover a future that once felt impossible.
NHWHE Time-out-Tuesday: Unlock the Power of LinkedIn with Gretchen Heaton
"Unlock the Power of LinkedIn" is an introductory workshop designed to empower professionals with the skills needed to leverage LinkedIn for career advancement. Participants will learn how to create an impactful LinkedIn profile, optimize it for maximum visibility, garner endorsements, and strategically manage their online presence. Time dependent, we’ll also explore and experiment with some of the newer LinkedIn tools - such as “creator mode,” skills assessments, interactive portfolios, and AI-profile suggestions. Whether you're a seasoned professional or just starting your career journey, this workshop promises to demystify the nuts and bolts of LinkedIn, equipping you with the tools to enhance your professional brand and navigate a dynamic online professional landscape.
CALL FOR PROPOSALS NH Women in Higher Education 2024 Annual Spring Conference
CALL FOR PROPOSALS
NH Women in Higher Education 2024 Annual Spring Conference
“Being Well, Doing Well: Cultivating Resilience”
April 19, 2024 | Southern New Hampshire University @ The Millyard | Manchester, NH
Are you interested in presenting at the NHWHE Annual Spring Conference?
NHWHE November Book Club; Set Boundaries, Find Peace by Nedra Glover Tawwab
From amazon: Healthy boundaries. We all know we should have them in order to achieve work/life balance, cope with toxic people, and enjoy rewarding relationships with partners, friends, and family. But what do "healthy boundaries" really mean - and how can we successfully express our needs, say "no," and be assertive without offending others?
Licensed counselor, sought-after relationship expert, and one of the most influential therapists on Instagram Nedra Glover Tawwab demystifies this complex topic for today's world. In a relatable and inclusive tone, Set Boundaries, Find Peace presents simple-yet-powerful ways to establish healthy boundaries in all aspects of life. Rooted in the latest research and best practices used in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), these techniques help us identify and express our needs clearly and without apology - and unravel a root problem behind codependency, power struggles, anxiety, depression, burnout, and more.
NHWHE Time Out Tuesday: Virtual Meditation & Chair Yoga
This is a free event presented by New Hampshire Women in Higher Education (NHWHE)
It's common in higher education to turn towards our intellectual wellness to cope with life's challenges and stressors. But sometimes we can't think our way out of a situation and what we need instead is to bring ourselves to the present moment. Present moment awareness provides space for being in our experience with clarity so that we can respond to life skillfully. Utilizing the whole body (physical/mental/emotional/intellectual), participants will be guided through a mindfulness meditation and chair yoga practice. Opportunities for self-reflection and community sharing will be provided. No yoga or meditation experience is required. A chair without wheels is recommended. You can do this session from your remote or in-person desk.
Facilitated by Dawn Zitney, M.Ed., NBC-HWC, RYT
Well-Being Educator/Counselor, Health & Wellness, University of New Hampshire
Adjunct Faculty for the course Yoga and Meditation offered through the College of Health & Human Services, University of New Hampshire
About New Hampshire Women in Higher Education (NHWHE)
NHWHE is a network for women working in higher education in the Granite State. We’re so glad you’ve found us.
We care about career, community, confidence, creativity, growth, knowledge, learning, and well-being. We imagine you do too.
Our Mission
NH Women in Higher Education (formerly NH Women in Higher Education Leadership) empowers women to advance their careers in higher education.
Our Vision
We’re a network that fosters the professional growth and career advancement of women in all segments and levels of higher education. We seek to increase the diversity of women in key positions in higher education by identifying, supporting, mentoring and recognizing their contributions to the field.
NHWHE October Book Club
A haunting novel spanning several generations, The Seed Keeper follows a Dakota family’s struggle to preserve their way of life, and their sacrifices to protect what matters most.
Winner of the 2022 Minnesota Book Award in Fiction
Longlisted for the 2022 VCU Cabell First Novelist Award
A BuzzFeed “Best Book of Spring 2021”
A Literary Hub “Most Anticipated Book of 2021”
A Bustle “Most Anticipated Debut Novel of 2021”
A Book Riot “Best Book of 2021”
A Bon Appetit “Best Summer 2021 Read”
A Thrillist “Best New Book of 2021”
An Observer “Can't-Miss Book of Spring 2021”
A Ms. Magazine “Best Book of 2021”
A Daily Beast “Best Summer 2021 Read”
An Alma “Best New Book of Spring 2021”
A Books Are Magic “Most Anticipated Book of 2021”
Named a “Most Anticipated Book of 2021” by The Millions
A Minneapolis Star Tribune “Book to Look Forward to in 2021”
Rosalie Iron Wing has grown up in the woods with her father, Ray, a former science teacher who tells her stories of plants, of the stars, of the origins of the Dakota people. Until, one morning, Ray doesn’t return from checking his traps. Told she has no family, Rosalie is sent to live with a foster family in nearby Mankato—where the reserved, bookish teenager meets rebellious Gaby Makes peace, in a friendship that transcends the damaged legacies they’ve inherited.
On a winter’s day many years later, Rosalie returns to her childhood home. A widow and mother, she has spent the previous two decades on her white husband’s farm, finding solace in her garden even as the farm is threatened first by drought and then by a predatory chemical company. Now, grieving, Rosalie begins to confront the past, on a search for family, identity, and a community where she can finally belong. In the process, she learns what it means to be descended from women with souls of iron—women who have protected their families, their traditions, and a precious cache of seeds through generations of hardship and loss, through war and the insidious trauma of boarding schools.
Weaving together the voices of four indelible women, The Seed Keeper is a beautifully told story of reawakening, of remembering our original relationship to the seeds and, through them, to our ancestors.
Fall 2023 Mix & Mingle
Join us for our annual in-person networking reception at The Common Man in Concord, NH! Capacity is limited, register today to guarantee your spot.
$10.00
The registration fee cover snacks for all sorts of dietary needs and preferences. Cash bar.
Registration closes one week in advance (October 11). No refunds available for cancellation after that date.
NHWHE Time Out Tuesday-Weaning off our Plastic Addiction
We are dealing with a massive plastic addiction in our society fueled largely by our non-stop lifestyle that requires convenience and efficiency. Why take the time to make your own coffee when you can go through a drive thru and grab your perfect latte, drink it in the car and then throw it away- no harm, no fuss! Except, as we all are aware, millions of people doing this is causing harm and fuss. So, what to do in a society where we are always on the go and our choices are limited to plastic and other plastic products that are plentiful, cheap, and convenient? How do we go about breaking free of plastic in our everyday life and in so doing begin to help heal our ailing planet? We begin with understanding how we got here and then demanding better choices and refusing to use plastic as much as possible.
Gabriela Bradt, Ph.D.
Gabriela is an Associate Fisheries State Specialist for New Hampshire Sea Grant and the University of New Hampshire Cooperative Extension. Her programming is mainly focused on seafood marketing, market creation, and consumer education and awareness about New Hampshire’s fisheries and local seafood accessibility. She also works in the marine debris and plastic pollution arena and how it affects coastal and estuarine ecosystems and the sustainability and health of our seafood industry.
Gabriela received a Ph.D. in Zoology from The University of New Hampshire in 2005, and an M.A. in Biology from Bryn Mawr College in 2000. Since 2011 she has been involved in marine biology and fisheries research and outreach.
NHWHE September Book Club
In pursuit of the wild, solitary, predatory octopus, popular naturalist Sy Montgomery has practiced true immersion journalism. From New England aquarium tanks to the reefs of French Polynesia and the Gulf of Mexico, she has befriended octopuses with strikingly different personalities—gentle Athena, assertive Octavia, curious Kali, and joyful Karma. Each creature shows her cleverness in myriad ways: escaping enclosures like an orangutan; jetting water to bounce balls; and endlessly tricking companions with multiple “sleights of hand” to get food.
Scientists have only recently accepted the intelligence of dogs, birds, and chimpanzees but now are watching octopuses solve problems and are trying to decipher the meaning of the animal’s color-changing techniques. With her “joyful passion for these intelligent and fascinating creatures” (Library Journal Editors’ Spring Pick), Montgomery chronicles the growing appreciation of this mollusk as she tells a unique love story. By turns funny, entertaining, touching, and profound, The Soul of an Octopus reveals what octopuses can teach us about the meeting of two very different minds.
NHWHE July Book Club
Join us as we read The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid.
From the Book Description:
Aging and reclusive Hollywood movie icon Evelyn Hugo is finally ready to tell the truth about her glamorous and scandalous life. But when she chooses unknown magazine reporter Monique Grant for the job, no one is more astounded than Monique herself. Why her? Why now?
Monique is not exactly on top of the world. Her husband has left her, and her professional life is going nowhere. Regardless of why Evelyn has selected her to write her biography, Monique is determined to use this opportunity to jumpstart her career.
Summoned to Evelyn’s luxurious apartment, Monique listens in fascination as the actress tells her story. From making her way to Los Angeles in the 1950s to her decision to leave show business in the ‘80s, and, of course, the seven husbands along the way, Evelyn unspools a tale of ruthless ambition, unexpected friendship, and a great forbidden love. Monique begins to feel a very real connection to the legendary star, but as Evelyn’s story near its conclusion, it becomes clear that her life intersects with Monique’s own in tragic and irreversible ways.
“Heartbreaking, yet beautiful” (Jamie Blynn, Us Weekly), The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo is “Tinseltown drama at its finest” (Redbook): a mesmerizing journey through the splendor of old Hollywood into the harsh realities of the present day as two women struggle with what it means—and what it costs—to face the truth.
*A meeting invite will be sent shortly before the event.
NHWHE June Book Club
Join us as we read Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus.
From the Book Description:
Chemist Elizabeth Zott is not your average woman. In fact, Elizabeth Zott would be the first to point out that there is no such thing as an average woman. But it’s the early 1960s and her all-male team at Hastings Research Institute takes a very unscientific view of equality. Except for one: Calvin Evans; the lonely, brilliant, Nobel–prize nominated grudge-holder who falls in love with—of all things—her mind. True chemistry results.
But like science, life is unpredictable. Which is why a few years later Elizabeth Zott finds herself not only a single mother, but the reluctant star of America’s most beloved cooking show Supper at Six. Elizabeth’s unusual approach to cooking (“combine one tablespoon acetic acid with a pinch of sodium chloride”) proves revolutionary. But as her following grows, not everyone is happy. Because as it turns out, Elizabeth Zott isn’t just teaching women to cook. She’s daring them to change the status quo.
Laugh-out-loud funny, shrewdly observant, and studded with a dazzling cast of supporting characters, Lessons in Chemistry is as original and vibrant as its protagonist.
*A meeting link will be sent shortly before the event.
NHWHE May Book Club
Join us as we read Awakening Compassion at Work: The Quiet Power that Elevates People and Organizations by Monica C. Worline and Jane E. Dutton
From the Book Description:
Suffering in the workplace can rob our colleagues and coworkers of humanity, dignity, and motivation and is an unrecognized and costly drain on organizational potential. Marshaling evidence from two decades of field research, scholars and consultants Monica Worline and Jane Dutton show that alleviating such suffering confers measurable competitive advantages in areas like innovation, collaboration, service quality, and talent attraction and retention. They outline four steps for meeting suffering with compassion and show how to build a capacity for compassion into the structures and practices of an organization—because ultimately, as they write, “Compassion is an irreplaceable dimension of excellence for any organization that wants to make the most of its human capabilities.”
*A meeting link will be sent shortly before the event.
NHWHE March Book Club: Crying in H Mart
Our final book club of the year will be a discussion of Michelle Zauner’s Crying in H Mart, on Wednesday, March 15 from 12-1 pm. Zauner, better known as the lead singer and founder of the group Japanese Breakfast, explores her experiences growing up Korean-American and reflects on the relationship with her mother (who, we learn early in the book, has recently passed away), and – ultimately – shaping her own identity.
Categories: memoir, identity, loss, food
Our book clubs are held virtually. You will receive information on how to access the session a few days in advance.
Thriving as Women of African Descent in New Hampshire’s Higher Education Landscape
This panel discussion will highlight the journeys of five New Hampshire women of African descent working and thriving within higher education settings.
NHWHE January Book Club: The People We Keep
Wednesday, January 18, join us from 12-1 pm to discuss The People we Keep by Allison Larkin, a book that Shelf Awareness calls “[N]ovel of great empathy, about connections and coming-of-age, built families and self-acceptance. It contains heartbreak and redemption, and a plucky, irresistible protagonist…[A] propulsive, empathetic novel.”
Categories: fiction, coming-of-age, self-acceptance
Our book clubs are held virtually. You will receive information on how to access the session a few days in advance.
Being Well: Utilizing a Well-Being Approach to Care for Yourself
Being balanced? Does it exist? What if instead we recognized that the belief of being balanced is unrealistic and instead we allowed ourselves to be authentically balancing? Using a well-being approach, you’ll will be guided through an engaging activity that helps you better understand what it means to be well – where you are thriving, where you are struggling, what is giving you energy, and what is taking energy. You’ll leave with a clearer vision of their own wellness, what balancing means to you, and pathways to keep moving forward.
Presented by Dawn Zitney, Well-Being Educator/Counselor, Health & Wellness, University of New Hampshire
This is a virtual event. Attendees will be sent information on accessing the event several days prior.
NHWHE November Book Club: Permission to Fail
What would you do if you gave yourself permission to fail? Be your biggest supporter and join us on Wednesday, November 16, from 12-1 pm to discuss Lisa Abramson’s Permission to Fail: The Overachiever’s Guide to Becoming Unstoppable. We’ll talk about taming our inner critic, cultivating a resilient mindset, finding comfort with the uncomfortable, and overcoming the fear of failure.
Categories: non-fiction, self-help, professional and personal development
Our book clubs are held virtually. You will receive information on how to access the session a few days in advance.
NHWHEL Fall 2022 Mix and Mingle
Let’s get out from behind those computer screens and meet again in person! This FREE fall event is sure to help you start the school year off right!
Ask Me Anything - Career Q&A with Krystal Hicks of JOBTALK
Join us virtually for a FREE “Ask Me Anything” Career Q&A with the engaging and dynamic Krystal Hicks of JOBTALK!
May Book Club: Vanishing Half
Join us as we delve into our second fiction offering, The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett!
April Book Club: All We Can Save: Truth, Courage, and Solutions for the Climate Crisis
Join us as we read All We Can Save: Truth, Courage, and Solutions for the Climate Crisis - the book the New York Times calls “A powerful read that fills one with, dare I say…hope?”
The Role of Higher Education in a Sustainable Future
This session will consider the pressing sustainability challenges of our time, and help us consider the role that higher education can, and some would say, must, play in helping assure a sustainable future.
Timeout Tuesday: Gardening for Mental Health
If you’re looking for a way to reduce stress and connect with a supportive community, gardening may be able to help! Join us to learn why gardening is well suited for stress relief, plant options for beginners and tips and tricks for caring for your plants. Bring your questions!
March Book Club: Becoming by Michelle Obama
Join us as we discuss Michelle Obama's memoir Becoming - the Number 1 Best Selling Memoir!
Book Club: Brag Better
This effortless and unapologetic approach to self-promotion will manage your anxiety and allow you to champion yourself.
Timeout Tuesday: How the World Perceives You: Maximizing your Personal Brand
Personal branding is not just for job searchers. No matter your role in academia (admin, advising, faculty, etc.), your personal brand is vitally important. This active, hands-on workshop will provide an overview of personal branding, and will discuss strategies and tools for helping you to strengthen your personal/ professional brand.