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About Me

By joining AAUW, you belong to a community that breaks through educational and economic barriers so that all women have a fair chance.For more than 125 years, the American Association of University Women has been promoting education and equity for all women and girls, lifelong education and positive societal change. The power of AAUW stems from its 100,000 members, 1,300 branches, and 500 college and university partners nationwide. AAUW continues to contribute to a more promising future and provides a powerful voice for women and girls — a voice that cannot and will not be ignored.

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Catalysts for change from all over the nation. From Alabama to Wyoming, anyone interested in advancing the equity and education of young women and girls.

Books:

"Landmark, Get Set ... Go!: A Coach Fights for Equality" (the true story of Roderick Jackson's fight for gender equality in public school athletics); "Drawing the Line: Sexual Harassment on Campus" (the most comprehensive research to date on sexual harassment on college and university campuses; analyzes findings from a nationally representative survey of undergraduate college students conducted in May, 2005); "Tenure Denied: Cases of Sex Discrimination in Academia" (a collaborative research project of the AAUW Educational Foundation and the AAUW Legal Advocacy Fund; gives a human voice to the concept of sex discrimination and the struggles that female faculty face in academia.)

Heroes:

Marion Talbot, Ellen H. Richards, Jeannette Rankin, Virginia P. Alvarez Hussey, Marie Curie, Eleanor Roosevelt, Nancy Pelosi.

My Blog

Gender Pay Gap Video from NBC Nightly News

AAUW's Behind the Pay Gap report and the subject of pay equity was prominently featured on the NBC Nightly News with Brian Williams special series "The Truth About Boys and Girls." The segment feature...
Posted by AAUW on Sun, 20 Jan 2008 06:18:00 PST

Notes from the 2007 AAUW Convention

Here are some notes that I scribbled while at the 2007 AAUW National Convention in Phoenix, Arizona.  These are interesting and insightful, and I invite you to ponder and enjoy. ...
Posted by AAUW on Wed, 10 Oct 2007 09:12:00 PST

AAUW Legal Advocacy Fund Plaintiff to Move Forward in Title IX Case

AAUW Legal Advocacy Fund Plaintiff to Move Forward in Title IX Case Summary Judgment granted in favor of University for Title VII claims Washington--The American Association of University Women Leg...
Posted by AAUW on Wed, 10 Oct 2007 09:03:00 PST

AAUW Legal Advocacy Fund Plaintiffs $280,995 Jury Award Upheld

AAUW Legal Advocacy Fund Plaintiff's $280,995 Jury Award Upheld Pay Equity Success Highlights Continued Need for Vigilance Washington  The American Association of University Women Legal Advocacy F...
Posted by AAUW on Sat, 29 Sep 2007 05:46:00 PST

AAUW Celebrates New Law to Ease Student Loan Burden

AAUW Celebrates New Law to Ease Student Loan BurdenMeasure is largest investment in higher education since the GI bill Washington  The American Association of University Women applauds President Bu...
Posted by AAUW on Fri, 28 Sep 2007 10:43:00 PST

AAUW Applauds Senate Passage of Matthew Shepard Hate Crimes Act

AAUW Applauds Senate Passage of Matthew Shepard Local Law Enforcement Hate Crimes Prevention Act Measure passes as an amendment to defense authorization bill Washington, DC -- AAUW congratulates t...
Posted by AAUW on Fri, 28 Sep 2007 10:39:00 PST

CELEBRATE WOMENS EQUALITY DAY

CELEBRATE WOMEN'S EQUALITY DAY Monday, August 26, is the 87th anniversary of the passage of the 19th Amendment to the Constitution, which gave women  after a long and hard struggle  the right to v...
Posted by AAUW on Fri, 24 Aug 2007 10:52:00 PST

Check Out These AAUW websites!

Check out these two great AAUW websites!California Online Branchhttp://www.aauwcaonline.org/Kingston New York Branchhttp://kingstonaauw.blogspot.com/Keep up the great work!  More AAUW state websi...
Posted by AAUW on Fri, 03 Aug 2007 11:00:00 PST

PHOTOS - 2007 NATIONAL CONVENTION - PHOENIX, ARIZONA

Please visit http://www.aauw.org/convention/Conv2007/index.cfm to view all Convention Today issues from the 2007 AAUW National Convention.  Below are some of the photos taken in Phoenix, Arizona,...
Posted by AAUW on Thu, 02 Aug 2007 09:20:00 PST

2007 NATIONAL CONVENTION - PHOENIX, ARIZONA

The 2007 AAUW National Convention, Expanding a Legacy of Leadership, was held in Phoenix, Arizona, June 29 through July 2, 2007.  The convention culminated the celebration of the 125th anniversar...
Posted by AAUW on Wed, 01 Aug 2007 03:16:00 PST