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Athena - Promoting an Inclusive and Equitable Climate for Women

Athena is a University of Idaho association of staff and faculty committed to promoting an inclusive and equitable climate for women.

Membership Benefits

  • Opportunities to expand professional networks to share mutual interests, activities and concerns, particularly as they relate to workplace responsibilities.
  • An organizational structure by which professionals can consider issues and make recommendations to bodies such as the University administration, Faculty Senate, Staff Council, etc.
  • Personal and professional development.

Our Initiatives

Non-discrimination clause: Athena shall ensure the widest and fairest representation of its members in its organization and activities. All rules shall be adopted by procedures that assure the fair and open participation of all interested people. Discrimination in the conduct of organizational affairs on the basis of gender, sex, race, age, religion, economic status, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, disability or veteran's status shall be prohibited.

Become a Member

Membership is open to all currently employed and retired U of I staff, faculty and administrators who share a commitment to equality.

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Support Athena

Help Athena provide professional development opportunities and programming to support professionals at University of Idaho. 

Give to Athena

Athena Leadership Awards

Honoring individuals who contribute to our mission of promoting an inclusive and equitable climate on campus.

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Women's Leadership Conference

Staff and faculty are invited to celebrate our differences and create an empowered campus community.

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Athena Events

Explore learning opportunities, leadership conferences, socials and other events on campus.

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