UnHappy Hour (Central Iowa)
Apr
3
5:00 PM17:00

UnHappy Hour (Central Iowa)

unHappy Hour- presented by Iowa Women in Architecture, Polk County Women Attorneys, & Women in Transit

April 3rd, 5-7pm at Malo

Each year, proponents of equal pay recognize the wage disparity between women and men by observing Equal Pay Day, recognized this year on March 12th to signify the point into the new year that a woman must work to make what a man made the year before. “Unhappy Hour” is a collaborative social event with Iowa Women in Architecture, Polk County Women Attorney, and Women in Tranpsportation to promote effective solutions for closing the wage gap.

Join iaWia, PCWA, and WTS to discuss equal pay laws that protect employees from being paid less than counterparts due to sex/gender, what to look out for, how to advocate for yourself, and next steps if your employer doesn’t fix the problem. Then join us for some women themed trivia and socializing!

This event will be located at Malo, appetizers will be provided and the first drink is on us!

 

Here is the link to the Eventbrite: unHappy Hour -presented by iaWia & PCWA & WTS Tickets, Wed, Apr 3, 2024 at 5:00 PM | Eventbrite

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UnHappy Hour (Eastern Iowa)
Mar
19
5:00 PM17:00

UnHappy Hour (Eastern Iowa)

Each year, proponents of equal pay recognize the wage disparity between women and men by observing Equal Pay Day, recognized this year on March 12th to signify the point into the new year that a woman must work to make what a man made the year before.

 

We will hold our event a week after Equal Pay Day (due to Spring Break) on March 19 from 5 – 7 PM at Solum Lang’s Office, 1101 Old Marion Rd NE, Cedar Rapids. We are lucky to have a guest speaker this year! Erin Nathan, with Simmons Perrine Moyer Bergman, specializes in employment + labor laws and will be discussing important topics with us including:

  • equal pay laws that protect employees from being paid less than counterparts due to sex/gender

  • what to look out for

  • how to advocate for yourself

  • next steps if your employer doesn’t fix the problem

 

Drinks and hors d’oeuvres will be provided!

Please RSVP if you haven’t already to bethanyj@martingardnerarch.com

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KICK-OFF EVENT
Feb
1
4:00 PM16:00

KICK-OFF EVENT

February 1st, 4:00 - 6:00 PM

Please Join us on Thursday, Feb. 1st from 4-6 pm for our 2024 Kick Off Event at the Hub along the riverfront! We will be presenting our annual business review followed by a workshop with Life Coach Julie Smith on the Success Factor. We will focus on how our “definition of success” in life affects outcomes; factors that influence it in helpful and unhelpful ways; and the “framework for clarity that will help you achieve fulfillment, work and a life you love with greater ease and impact.” That framework includes vision and consistent actions that are in alignments with three other factors.

Networking with light appetizers and drinks to follow!

 

Register here: IAWIA 2024 Kick Off Event with Speaker Julie Smith Tickets, Thu, Feb 1, 2024 at 4:00 PM | Eventbrite

 

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Giving Back Social
Nov
29
4:00 PM16:00

Giving Back Social

Location: Twisted Vine Brewery | 112 SE 4th St, Des Moines, IA 50309

4:00-6:00 PM

 

Description: Join us to support the YMCA Supportive Housing Campus to provide TP Under the Christmas Tree!

 

The YSHC is a local non-profit that is working to help give a hand up to those experiencing housing insecurity by providing affordable or no-cost living units and supportive services including weekly meals, pantry access, and more to 140 residents. Bring a couple rolls of toilet paper to the event to help stock the number one item needed in their pantry and create holiday cards while socializing with iaWia members to help spread cheer to residents this upcoming winter season! First drink is on us!

 

Toilet Paper not your thing? They also are in need of personal hygiene items like shampoo, conditioner, body wash, hand soap, etc.

 

If you’re not able to make it you can still support the YSHC financially!  

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Eastern Iowa: Breakfast Social
Oct
20
7:00 AM07:00

Eastern Iowa: Breakfast Social

Breakfast Social

Friday, October 20th | 7:00AM - 8:00AM

Kava House & Cafe
122 2nd St SE, Swisher, IA

We are planning a breakfast social this month at Kava House,with discussion on a couple of topics:

Women on Construction Sites (has anyone looked at Architect Barbie’s outfit lately!? Would not recommend for a site visit, but at least she has closed toe shoes and a hardhat 😉). This could be a bit of a spicy meatball topic, but I’m hoping for open discussion on the experiences we’ve had visiting construction sites.  

Alternative Career Paths in Architecture (Architect Barbie’s look could excel here, depending on what she chooses haha!) I’d like to make this a bit of a two-fold talk with both discussion on what other careers architects / interior designers could cross over into easily, and why we may choose to do.

Articles for discussion on this topic:

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Best Practice Panel Discussion
Oct
19
11:30 AM11:30

Best Practice Panel Discussion

Best Practice Panel Discussion

October 19th, 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

Location: the East DuPont room @ the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden (909 Robert D. Ray Drive, Des Moines, IA)

Eventbrite Link: Best Practice Panel Discussion

Join us for a moderated panel discussion diving into the topic of Best Practices in the workplace.

The luncheon will take place at the Botanical Gardens. Free parking is available, and attendees receive a complimentary admission to the Gardens after the IAWIA event.

Please note that outside food is not allowed at the Botanical Gardens. If you would like to enjoy lunch during the panel, please choose a ticket that includes a meal.

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SAVE THE DATE - Bike Tour
Jun
16
1:00 PM13:00

SAVE THE DATE - Bike Tour

Bike Tour

June 16th, 1:00 - 4:00 PM

@ START LOCATION: pARK AT BIG GROVE BREWERY & TAPROOM (555 17TH sT DES MOINES, IA 50309)
HAPPY HOUR AFTER BIKE TOUR (4:00PM-5:00PM)

IAWIA, in collaboration with CREW Iowa, ULI and Street Collective are sponsoring a bike tour of downtown Des Moines. Whether you bring your own bike or use one of the provided B-Cycles - you’ll get the opportunity to tour some of downtown Des Moines’ newest and renovated developments. The tour will end at Big Grove Brewery & Taproom for drinks and networking! First round of drinks is on us.

* B-Cycle's must be reserved at registration. The event allows for 40 registrants, however only 20 B-Cycle’s are available based on a first come first serve basis. Helmets will not be provided but are strongly encouraged/recommended!

Sign up Here > Bike Tour

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Happy Hour
May
10
4:00 PM16:00

Happy Hour

Happy Hour

May 10th, 4:00 - 6:00 PM

Join us at Lua Brewing for a Happy Hour with special guest Beckey Hansel, AIA, ACHA with Invision Architects. Learn about her career path and her new promotion to Partner. First drink is on us! Hope to see you there!

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Unhappy Hour - Central Iowa
Mar
15
4:30 PM16:30

Unhappy Hour - Central Iowa

UnHappy Hour

March 15th, 4:30 - 7:30 PM

In honor of Equal Pay Day, Iowa Women in Architecture and Polk County Women Attorneys will be discussing equal pay laws that protect employees from being paid less than counterparts due to sex/gender, what to look out for, how to advocate for yourself, and the next steps if your employer doesn’t fix the problem. Followed by some women-themed trivia and socializing!

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Unhappy Hour - Eastern Iowa
Mar
15
4:00 PM16:00

Unhappy Hour - Eastern Iowa

UnHappy Hour - Eastern iowa

March 15th, 4:00 - 6:00 PM

Each year, proponents of equal pay recognize the wage disparity between women and men by observing Equal Pay Day, recognized this year on March 15th to signify the point into the new year that a woman must work to make what a man made the year before.

Cliff’s is graciously discounting their drinks by 17% for the event. Appetizers will be provided (have you heard of their Spam Fries dusted with Flamin’ Hot Cheetos?!) and the first drink is on us! We hope to have some discussion regarding equal pay laws, but this is dependent on securing a guest speaker. 


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KICK OFF EVENT
Jan
24
4:00 PM16:00

KICK OFF EVENT

January 24th, 4:00 - 6:00 PM

Join us for our annual kick-off event for 2023.

Our kick-off event is free to attend. We hope to see everyone there!


Schedule

4:00 - 5:00 Annual Business Meeting

5:15 - 6:00 Keynote Speaker - Kirsten Anderson: More than words. Turn #MeToo into #ISaidSomething

6:00 - Networking

 

Keynote Speaker:

Kirsten Anderson

 

“Kirsten Anderson is a passionate communicator who began her professional career with a degree in broadcast journalism from Northwest Missouri State University. She found herself an unlikely advocate for others after experiencing sexual harassment, retaliation, and wrongful termination in her role of Communications Director at the Iowa Statehouse. She took her former employer to court and won. 

Since then, Anderson has made it her mission to help other targets of harassment, support those who love them, and educate bystanders. She founded Equitas Solutions, a consultancy to help business build better, safer workplaces, and wrote More Than Words: Turn #MeToo into #ISaidSomething, a book empowering change in individuals, groups, and work environments. 

Anderson was 2018 Metro Woman of the Year and a finalist for Inspiring Woman of Iowa.”

 

 

EVENTBRITE SIGN UP: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/iawia-2023-kick-off-event-with-keynote-speaker-kirsten-anderson-tickets-503983938527

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Happy Hour & Toiletry Drive with Supply Hive
Oct
26
4:00 PM16:00

Happy Hour & Toiletry Drive with Supply Hive

Happy Hour & Toiletry Drive with Supply Hive

October 26th, 4:00 - 6:00 PM

Provide hygiene and safety essentials to aid those facing houselessness. Learn about the Supply Hive and how you can support those in your community.  

Bring the following and the first drink is on us!

Travel sizes only in the following: 

  • Shampoo and Conditioner (any variety, bonus for unisex)

  • Toothbrush

  • Toothpaste

  • Haircare items (shampoo and conditioner especially for curls, hair oil, etc.)

  • travel combs, hair picks, and brushes

  • Deodorant

  • ChapStick 

  • Face lotion

  • Body lotion

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Bike Tour (World Bicycle Day)
Jun
24
1:00 PM13:00

Bike Tour (World Bicycle Day)

Bike Tour (World Bicycle Day)

Sponsored By IAWIA, ULI, CREW, and Street Collective

June 24th, 1:00pm - 5:00pm

IAWIA, in collaboration with CREW Iowa, ULI, and Street Collective are sponsoring a bike tour of downtown Des Moines. Whether you bring your own bike or use one of the provided B-Cycles - you’ll get the opportunity to tour some of downtown Des Moines’ newest and renovated developments. The tour will end at Twisted Vine Brewery for drinks and networking!

Starting Location:

Park at Twisted Vine Brewery | 112 SE 4th St, Des Moines IA 50309

Time:

Tour: 1:00-4:00 PM | Hotel Fort Des Moines

  1. Surety Hotel Des Moines

  2. Renaissance Des Moines Savery Hotel

  3. Des Moines Heritage Center

Happy Hour: 4:00-5:00 PM | Twisted Vine Brewery

* B-Cycle's must be reserved at registration. The event allows for 40 registrants, however only 20 B-Cycle’s are available based on a first come first serve basis. Helmets will not be provided but are strongly encouraged/recommended!

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UnHappy Hour
Mar
31
4:00 PM16:00

UnHappy Hour

UnHappy Hour

March 31st, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Each year, proponents of equal pay recognize the wage disparity between women and men by observing Equal Pay Day, recognized this year on April 2 to signify the point into the new year that a woman must work to make what a man-made the year before. “Unhappy Hour” is a collaborative social event with Iowa Women in Architecture & Polk County Women Attorneys to promote effective solutions for closing the wage gap.

Join iaWia and PCWA to discuss equal pay laws that protect employees from being paid less than counterparts due to sex/gender, what to look out for, how to advocate for yourself, and next steps if your employer doesn’t fix the problem. Then join us for some women-themed trivia and socializing!

This event will be located at Red Monk, a women-owned business, appetizers will be provided and drinks for women will be discounted 17%!

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