Giving Back Social
Nov
21
4:00 PM16:00

Giving Back Social

Support the YMCA Supportive Housing Campus (YSHC) on November 21st from 4-6 pm at Twisted Vine Brewing Company. The YMCA Supportive Housing Campus provides an affordable housing solution for housing insecure members of our community along with social support services. Join Iowa Women in Architecture members for a networking give-back session where we will create origami holiday decorations inspired by the YSHC residents’ origami cranes made every year by residents as a symbol of hope and healing in challenging times and collect resources for the YSHC. Iowa Women in Architecture will be collecting items for the YSHC at the event to pass on, please bring anything you wish to contribute!

 

Some of the much needed and desired resources include:

 

  • Toilet Paper

  • Laundry Detergent Pods

  • Dryer Sheets

  • Quarters

  • Sponges

  • Condiments (smaller bottles better – fridges are small)

  • Peanut Butter

 

Unable to make it but want to support? The YMCA Supportive Housing Campus has a wish list on Amazon.com where they would welcome your donations.

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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

  • Iowa Women in Architecture (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

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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