Nov 14, 2019 Dr. Rene' Hauser, associate professor in the School of Education, has been elected secretary of the Zonta Club of Olean.

Zonta is an international advocacy organization that empowers women through engagement and service. Zonta International is currently focusing its efforts on eliminating child marriage and ending violence against women. Zonta holds a seat on the United Nations. 

Zonta Club of Olean, serving the Olean area, participates in many service projects, including raising thousands of dollars annually to support local breast cancer patients and working with other agencies to send birthing kits to women in Uganda.