- March 15, 2021, 12:01 PM
While set for March 11 and 12, sessions from WAI s annual conference will remain online through March 31 and an extended scholarship program is accepting applications through May 18 for another 48 valued at $256,000.
Women in Aviation International (WAI) wrapped up its first virtual conference late last week, hosting more than 2,300 attendees from around the world, handing out 101 scholarships totaling $475,805, and staging an online exhibit hall featuring 105 separate organizations and companies. While set for March 11 and 12, the virtual sessions will remain online through March 31 and an extended scholarship program is accepting applications through May 18 for another 48 valued at $256,000.
The 32nd edition of its International Women in Aviation conference contained the same content as the planned in-person event, including keynote speakers and exhibitors, seven education session tracks, professional development seminars and workshops, scholarship
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Freeman Academy fundraiser planning alternatives to ‘festival of tasting’ Written By: Erik Kaufman | ×
Anna Sorensen, 9, of Omaha, Neb., eats dinner at Schmeckfest with her family who comes to the festival almost annually in Freeman in this 2014 Republic file photo. (Sean Ryan/The Daily Republic)
FREEMAN The annual “festival of tasting” that takes place on the campus of Freeman Academy will once again take an alternative form this year, as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to disrupt life in South Dakota and around the country.
Schmeckfest, a two-weekend event that celebrates the food and heritage of the Germans from Russia who settled in and around the Freeman area, usually draws a crowd of thousands from around the country to enjoy traditional foods and craft demonstrations. But with the specter of the global pandemic still active, organizers decided once again to cancel the traditional form of the event and explore other ways to keep the spirit and f
The 2021 event features education sessions, networking, and keynote speakers.
The first virtual Women in Aviation Conference takes place in March to replace the event planned for Reno, Nevada, this spring.
Women in Aviation International
Last year brought a number of transitions to Women in Aviation Internationalânamely the passing of the leadership baton from founder Dr. Peggy Chabrian to new CEO Allison McKayâbut the last ânormalâ event that many folks in the aviation industry attended was the organizationâs annual conference in Orlando, Florida, at the Disney Coronado Springs Resort. For 2021, WAI decided a couple of months ago that an in-person event wasnât the right choice for its team and constituents, so it focused in on planning a virtual event.