Stress Reduction Strategies AAFSW Wellness Workshop via Zoom Thursday, April 21 10:15 a.m. Washington DC Time With the current pandemic crisis, we need to apply the entire toolkit of stress reduction strategies in order to stay calm, avoid feeling overwhelmed, and continue to do our best for our families, friends, colleagues and communities. In this […]
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EQUALITY FOR WOMEN = PROSPERITY FOR ALL
EQUALITY FOR WOMEN = PROSPERITY FOR ALL Tuesday, May 19, 10:30 am Burns Auditorium , George Marshall Center Department of State We trust that you are all well, and eager to go back soon to your normal activities and see your friends.The situation with the coronavirus, COVID-19, required us to postpone our March and April […]
12th Annual Women’s History Month Panel
Commemoration of the Hard-Won Global Success and Leadership of Women Friday, March 23, 10:30 a.m. Department of State The Associates of the American Foreign Service Worldwide (AAFSW) cordially invite you to join us for our 12th Women’s History Month Panel, entitled “Commemoration of the Hard-Won Global Success and Leadership of Women,” which will take […]
March Wellness Workshop: Cultivating Self-Compassion
When you listen to your own thoughts, what do you hear? Do you speak to yourself as a supportive friend would — or is your internal voice more like a hypercritical parent, or even a playground bully? Negative self-talk can reduce our ability to experience joy in everyday life — and even hold us back […]
“Designed for Diplomacy” — The Diplomatic Reception Rooms
The Associates of the American Foreign Service Worldwide (AAFSW) cordially invites you to a unique and fascinating cultural program, presented by Marcee Craighill, Director and Curator of the Diplomatic Reception Rooms at the Department of State. The program will take place on Tuesday, February 25 at 10:30 a.m. in the lower level of the National Museum of […]
February Wellness Workshop: The Nutrients You Need and How to Get Them
Food is abundant in our society — but most people are still deficient in some very important nutrients, including vitamin D, fiber, magnesium, potassium, and omega-3 fatty acids. These can affect our bones, muscles, skin, digestion, and even brain health. Unfortunately, recent studies show that supplements are not the easy answer they appear to be […]
2019 AAFSW Awards Ceremony
2019 AAFSW Awards – Including the SOSA Ceremony Wednesday, November 20, 2019 Department of State On Wednesday, November 20, 2019, AAFSW held its 29th annual AAFSW Awards Ceremony, including the SOSA program, which was presented by AAFSW President, Dr. Joanna Athanasopoulos Owen, in the Benjamin Franklin Reception Room in the Department of State. […]
Mexican Cultural Institute’s Annual “Day of the Dead Altar”
On November 8th, AAFSW members enjoyed a guided tour of the Mexican Cultural Institute’s annual “Day of the Dead Altar.” This is a special day that takes place on November 1 and 2 where people believe that the souls of the departed return to earth to visit their families. We keep them alive in memory […]