March 10
AAUW Recognized by Bestselling Author at National Movie Event Sponsored by CARE
AAUW branches across the United States participated in Half the Sky LIVE, a one-night only movie event presented by CARE on March 4. Sheryl WuDunn, co-author of Half the Sky: Turning Oppression into Opportunity for Women Worldwide — the book which inspired the film, publicly recognized AAUW, saying:"We would like to especially thank CARE's partner organizations, like the American Association of University Women, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, and the Girl Scouts of the USA, which have rallied their members around the country to take part in this event. They are raising their voices on behalf of the mothers, daughters, grandmothers, and sisters around the world — those who may not have the platform to speak out." CNN, the Huffington Post, and the St. Augustine Record, which highlighted AAUW branch participation, all covered the event.
Have you purchased your copy of Half the Sky yet? AAUW's Barnes and Noble partnership provides discounts when you purchase books through the AAUW portal. Visit www.bn.com/aauw. Half the Sky is a New York Times bestseller and Tom Brokaw has said its stories"will pierce your heart and arouse your conscience."
AAUW at the White House for International Women's Day
AAUW Dialog (Tuesday, March 9)
President Obama told those gathered in the White House East Room that the story of America's women, like that of the United States itself, has peaks and valleys, but that ultimately it has been one of progress against hardships that women continue to confront. The president pointed to some of what he called the"statistics of inequality" -- women earning 77 percent of what men earn; one in four women becoming victims of domestic violence; women making up more than half of the U.S. population while occupying only 17 percent of the seats in Congress, and constituting less than three percent of Fortune 500 company chief executive officers. Read more on AAUW Dialog.
AAUW "Rocks the Red" for HIV/AIDS Awareness
AAUW Dialog (Wednesday, March 10)
Annually, the United States recognizes March 10 as National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day (NWGHAAD). This nationwide initiative aims to raise awareness about the increasing impact of HIV/AIDS on women and girls; and to encourage them to make better lifestyle choices in the face of this epidemic. This year blogs, including AAUW Dialog, are participating in the Rock the Red PumpTM campaign by putting the logo on our blog in solidarity with advocates and women affected by or fighting the disease.
AAUW Analysis Figures Prominently in Forbes Woman Article
Forbes Woman (Tuesday, March 2)
AAUW research figures prominently in a Forbes Woman article on popular college majors. It said, while business has emerged as the No. 1 major for undergraduates, a business degree does not shield women from the gender wage gap. The article continued:"a woman one year out of college and working full time typically earns only 80 percent as much as her male counterparts. Why? According to AAUW's 2007 "Behind the Pay Gap" report, women with business degrees are twice as likely as men with similar degrees to enter administrative, clerical or support positions earlier in their career."
AAUW Branch Sponsors Conference to Open Doors to Math and Science Careers
Redlands Daily (Monday, March 8)
The AAUW Redlands (CA) branch received some great press for holding a conference designed to encourage girls to broaden their interests and consider careers they may never have thought about previously. The article began: "nearly 600 Redlands and Yucaipa students may be more inclined to pursue careers in math and science thanks to a conference held last week at the University of Redlands."
AAUW Board Member Quoted in Story about Challenges Facing Rural High School Girls
KQCD-TV (Wednesday, March 3)
AAUW board member Connie Hildebrand was quoted in an article about junior and senior high school girls living in rural North Dakota. Research shows that those girls don't have as strong a sense of opportunity as girls in urban areas. In response, Hildebrand said:"North Dakota cannot afford to waste either the development or the contributions of its talented young women, who support the economic health of their families and this state's economic future."
AAUW's National Women's History Month Celebration Generates Buzz on Blogs
On the Gender Across Borders blog, Emily Heroy wrote AAUW: "… has great listings for events going on throughout the month while the WriteSisters.com blog made mention of AAUW's activities on Twitter, YouTube, Facebook, and Flickr. "AAUW is promoting a host of activities in cyberspace, tapping pretty much every social media forum to spread the word and raise consciousness." AAUW's Women's History Month kick off blog post was published on BlogHer.
AAUW Funds Record Number of Campus Action Projects
Harvey Mudd College News Service (Monday, March 1)
AAUW is funding a record 12 Campus Action Project (CAP) teams in the 2009–10 academic year. News about Harvey Mudd College receiving an AAUW grant is posted on the school's website along with a quote from Kate C. Farrar, director of AAUW's leadership programs. She said:"AAUW is breaking through educational barriers so that all women and girls have a fair chance, and that is exactly what the CAP teams selected this year are doing in their communities. Our teams are increasing the number of young women entering and staying in science and math-related fields by addressing the barriers they face in school, college, and the workplace."
AAUW Supports Right to Choose
Wausau Daily Herald (Tuesday, March 2)
In a letter to the editor written in response to recent anti-choice actions, AAUW of Wisconsin State President Marian Seagren Hall wrote:"AAUW trusts that every woman has the ability to make her own informed choices regarding her reproductive life within the dictates of her own moral and religious beliefs… AAUW will work to support prevention first, comprehensive sex education, domestic and international family planning programs, and access to reproductive health services."
AAUW's Lisa Maatz Contributes to Book that Continues to Receive Praise
Christian Science Monitor (Friday, March 5)
An article about Secrets of Powerful Women, which features a chapter written by AAUW Public Policy Director Lisa Maatz, says:"for all the focus on women, the contributors neither demean men nor debate which gender leads better… The takeaway message to women is confident: Everyone benefits when more women lead." In her chapter, Maatz focuses on her early experience with the power of advocacy. Articles about the book have also appeared in People Magazine, on The Women's Media Center website and on Vivid Living.
In an effort to further boost subscriptions to Action Network and Washington Update, and in honor of Women's History Month, AAUW's public policy and government relations department is running a contest during the entire month of March.
- AAUW Action Network: anyone can sign up, member or non-member. AAUW will draw a name from among the new subscribers in March, and one winner will receive a signed copy of Secrets of Powerful Women. http://capwiz.com/aauw/mlm/signup/
- AAUW Washington Update: This is a members-only weekly legislative update. AAUW will draw a name from among the new subscribers in March, and one winner will receive a signed copy of Secrets of Powerful Women. http://www.aauw.org/publications/washupdate/index.cfm
February 26
Support AAUW by Purchasing Powerful, New Book: Secrets of Powerful Women
Vivid Living blog (Wednesday, Feb. 17)
Bloggers are praising Secrets of Powerful Women, which features a chapter written by AAUW Public Policy Director Lisa Maatz. Freelancer Nancy Sharp called it "a jewel of a book that I want to recommend to women everywhere" while Nina Shield, commenting on the Women's Media Center blog, said: "the contributors were alternately funny, inspirational and poignant... I felt I wanted to give this book to all of my friends."
An opportunity not to miss: Contribute $100 or more to the AAUW Public Policy Fund and receive the fund's first annual pin. As a special bonus, we will mail you a copy of the book Secrets of Powerful Women (a $14.99 value) signed by AAUW Public Policy Director Lisa Maatz. Please support this crucial work with a tax-deductible contribution through our secure website. You can also support AAUW through your purchase of the book through Barnes and Noble.com.
Lilly Ledbetter Discusses her Case, Next Legal Battle
The Arizona Republic (Friday, Feb. 26)
The AAUW Scottsdale (AZ) branch and the Scottsdale Community College hosted a Feb. 25 luncheon honoring Lilly Ledbetter. The nationally known pay equity activist has also been honored by Scottsdale Mayor W.J. "Jim" Lane who proclaimed Feb. 25 as Lilly Ledbetter Day. He urged "all citizens to be cognizant of the importance of fair and equitable pay in the work place." AAUW continues to work with Lilly Ledbetter to urge the Senate to move quickly and pass the Paycheck Fairness Act. Learn more about our efforts.
Notable Woman in Black History has Ties to AAUW
Women's Philanthropy (Monday, Feb. 22)
Evelyn Boyd Granville, the first black woman in America to earn a PhD in mathematics from Yale University in 1949, was featured as part of Women's Philanthropy's Notable Women series. According to Notable Women in Mathematics, Granville was an AAUW branch president in California in the 1960s. In recognition of Black History Month and Women's History Month, AAUW is profiling women who fought to break through barriers. Read the post on Barbara Jordan, the first African American woman elected to the Texas Senate.
Attorney Thanks LAF Supporters, Says: 'AAUW Support Can Mean the Difference'
AAUW Riverside Branch (Friday, Feb. 19)
LAF-supported plaintiffs in Mansourian, et al. v. Regents of the University of California finally can move forward thanks to a ruling in their favor by the 9th Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals. AAUW has provided substantial financial and organizational support over the years to the case of several former women wrestlers. Mansourian's attorney Kristen Galles said: "We used your money to pay for the very expensive court transcript and exhibits and travel for the oral argument. Attorneys donated their time for free, but it is very difficult for public interest attorneys to pay such huge court costs out of pocket, so AAUW support can mean the difference between a victory and no case at all." Galles has been the attorney of record on many successful gender-based discrimination cases. Read more about Mansourian, et al. v. Regents of the University of California on AAUW Dialog.
AAUW Facts and Figures on Sexual Assault Appear in News Story
Dayton Daily News (Friday, Feb. 19)
Some students at Miami University-Oxford are working to educate their peers on sexual assault in light of recent attacks at the Ohio school. An article about the problems included facts and figures from AAUW, to help quantify the problem. AAUW estimates 95 percent of the attacks go unreported.
AAUW Cited In News Story about Title IX's Life Long Benefits for Girls, Women
Politics Daily (Tuesday, Feb. 23)
New research by economist Betsey Stevenson of the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania gives even more concrete evidence on how sports participation leads to success later in life. She finds that changes set in motion by Title IX explain about 20 percent of the increase in women's education and about 40 percent of the rise in employment for 25-to-34-year-old women. The article also cites data from AAUW's Title IX Athletics Statistics page, which shows that despite progress, gender gaps remain. Girls made up 49 percent of the high school population, but only 41 percent participate in athletics.
Don't miss a terrific opportunity to protect girls' athletic opportunities: Download the AAUW Legal Advocacy Fund's Program in a Box, Title IX Compliance: Know the Score, and use the step-by-step guidance to learn more about Title IX and investigate your local high school.
Campaign College Continues to Generate Interest from Media Outlets
AAUW was once again featured in news articles about Campaign College with the latest appearing in The Seahawk, the University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW) student paper and in The Times-Picayune. There is certainly a buzz surrounding the program, which teaches collegiate women how to run for and win student government positions. In The Seahawk article, UNCW senior Monique Cuff said: "I think this will help women who are going into careers that are mainly dominated by men. Women will learn to be assertive, how to get that dream job or leadership position."
February 16
Support AAUW by Purchasing Powerful, New Book: Secrets of Powerful Women
Vivid Living blog (Wednesday, Feb. 17)
Bloggers are praising Secrets of Powerful Women, which features a chapter written by AAUW Public Policy Director Lisa Maatz. Freelancer Nancy Sharp called it "a jewel of a book that I want to recommend to women everywhere" while Nina Shield, commenting on the Women's Media Center blog, said: "the contributors were alternately funny, inspirational and poignant… I felt I wanted to give this book to all of my friends."
An opportunity not to miss: Contribute $100 or more to the AAUW Public Policy Fund and receive the fund's first annual pin. As a special bonus, we will mail you a copy of the book Secrets of Powerful Women (a $14.99 value) signed by AAUW Public Policy Director Lisa Maatz. Please support this crucial work with a tax-deductible contribution through our secure website. You can also support AAUW through your purchase of the book through Barnes and Noble.com.
Lilly Ledbetter Discusses her Case, Next Legal Battle
The Arizona Republic (Friday, Feb. 26)
The AAUW Scottsdale (AZ) branch and the Scottsdale Community College hosted a Feb. 25 luncheon honoring Lilly Ledbetter. The nationally known pay equity activist has also been honored by Scottsdale Mayor W.J. "Jim" Lane who proclaimed Feb. 25 as Lilly Ledbetter Day. He urged "all citizens to be cognizant of the importance of fair and equitable pay in the work place." AAUW continues to work with Lilly Ledbetter to urge the Senate to move quickly and pass the Paycheck Fairness Act. Learn more about our efforts.
Notable Woman in Black History has Ties to AAUW
Women's Philanthropy (Monday, Feb. 22)
Evelyn Boyd Granville, the first black woman in America to earn a PhD in mathematics from Yale University in 1949, was featured as part of Women's Philanthropy's Notable Women series. According to Notable Women in Mathematics, Granville was an AAUW branch president in California in the 1960s. In recognition of Black History Month and Women's History Month, AAUW is profiling women who fought to break through barriers,read the post on Barbara Jordan, the first African American woman elected to the Texas Senate.
Attorney Thanks LAF Supporters, Says: 'AAUW Support Can Mean the Difference'
AAUW Riverside Branch (Friday, Feb. 19)
LAF-supported plaintiffs in Mansourian, et al. v. Regents of the University of California finally can move forward thanks to a ruling in their favor by the 9th Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals. AAUW has provided substantial financial and organizational support over the years to the case of several former women wrestlers. Mansourian's attorney Kristen Galles said: "We used your money to pay for the very expensive court transcript and exhibits and travel for the oral argument. Attorneys donated their time for free, but it is very difficult for public interest attorneys to pay such huge court costs out of pocket, so AAUW support can mean the difference between a victory and no case at all." Galles has been the attorney of record on many successful gender-based discrimination cases. Read more about Mansourian, et al. v. Regents of the University of California on AAUW Dialog.
AAUW Facts and Figures on Sexual Assault Appear in News Story
Dayton Daily News (Friday, Feb. 19)
Some students at Miami University-Oxford are working to educate their peers on sexual assault in light of recent attacks at the Ohio school. An article about the problems included facts and figures from AAUW, to help quantify the problem. AAUW estimates 95 percent of the attacks go unreported.
AAUW Cited In News Story about Title IX's Life Long Benefits for Girls, Women
Politics Daily (Tuesday, Feb. 23)
New research by economist Betsey Stevenson of the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania gives even more concrete evidence on how sports participation leads to success later in life. She finds that changes set in motion by Title IX explain about 20 percent of the increase in women's education and about 40 percent of the rise in employment for 25-to-34-year-old women. The article also cites data from AAUW's Title IX Athletics Statistics page, which shows that despite progress, gender gaps remain. Girls made up 49 percent of the high school population, but only 41 percent participate in athletics.
Don't miss a terrific opportunity to protect girls' athletic opportunities: Download the AAUW Legal Advocacy Fund's Program in a Box, Title IX Compliance: Know the Score, and use the step-by-step guidance to learn more about Title IX and investigate your local high school.
Campaign College Continues to Generate Interest from Media Outlets
AAUW was once again featured in news articles about Campaign College with the latest appearing in The Seahawk, the University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW) student paper and in The Times-Picayune. There is certainly a buzz surrounding the program, which teaches collegiate women how to run for and win student government positions. In The Seahawk article, UNCW senior Monique Cuff said: "I think this will help women who are going into careers that are mainly dominated by men. Women will learn to be assertive, how to get that dream job or leadership position."
February 13
AAUW Leader Joins Advisory Committee of Health Care Think Tank
AAUW Executive Director Linda Hallman now serves on the advisory committee of the prestigious, invitation-only Health Sector Assembly, the health care think tank that includes bipartisan health constituencies and represents employers, consumers, government, foundations, industry, economists, academics, and selected providers. Hallman's involvement with HSA began when she was executive director of the American Medical Women's Association. Described as the "who's who of people in health care," the HSA brings together the nation's major players to release an annual consensus document designed to move the health care dialogue forward. While there is no shortage of proposals regarding how health care reform should be achieved, AAUW is most concerned that any enacted reform provides access to quality and affordable health care for all Americans. Visit AAUW's position on health care to learn more and to download the summary statement of the 2009 Health Sector Assembly.
AAUW Op-ed on Pay Equity Still Generating Buzz
"For Women, What a Difference a Year Almost Made," the op-ed co-authored by AAUW Executive Director Linda Hallman and pay equity activist Lilly Ledbetter, continues to receive attention. First published on January 29 on the popular news site The Huffington Post, the op-ed, which calls for wider support of the Paycheck Fairness Act, the "essential companion legislation" to the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act, later was published on the United Steelworkers' website and referenced on BlogHer.
AAUW Legal Advocacy Fund Supported Case against UC Davis Moves Forward
The Associated Press (Tuesday, Feb. 9)
A lawsuit filed by three female wrestlers can move forward thanks to a recent ruling by the 9th Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals. Since 2005, AAUW has offered financial and organizational support to the case, and we signed an amicus brief for the 9th Circuit appeal. Plaintiff Christine Ng told the Associated Press, "We are thrilled. We wanted our day in court, not only for us, but as an opportunity to stand up for all girls and women trying to participate in contact sports where stigmas against women remain strong." The story has been featured in the Central Valley Business Times, Inside Higher Ed, and on the AAUW Riverside (CA) Branch website. Read more about the case on the AAUW website and on AAUW Dialog.
Wanted: Women for Student Government
Washington Post's Campus Overload Blog (Tuesday, Feb. 16)
Maggie Luttrell, who was featured on AAUW Dialog and attended the National Conference for College Women Student Leaders in 2008 and 2009, offers advice for college women who are running for or thinking about running for student government office. In her guest blog post for the Washington Post, Luttrell wrote: "I ran for student body vice president, and I was the only female running for an executive seat. When I was out riding the bus system, loitering in the dining halls, walking in between classes, I was a walking billboard."
Campaign College Travels to New Orleans
Loyola University (Thursday, Feb. 11)
Loyola University in New Orleans has issued a press release to announce that it will host a Campaign College training session on Saturday, February 20. Campaign College is a campus-based program that addresses the disparity between the high percentage of women in colleges and universities and their low representation in student government by encouraging women to run for campus leadership positions.
AAUW-Led Program for Latinas Generates Media Attention in Illinois
Pioneer Local (Monday, Feb. 8)
Dare to Dream, an AAUW-led program that puts on an annual conference in Illinois for middle school-aged Latinas, was featured in a recent news article. The article said Dare to Dream gives "the girls a positive experience with science and math-related studies to encourage college attendance." Dare to Dream, a current Community Action Grant project, is just one of more than 60 AAUW-led programs currently participating in the National Girls Collaborative Project. Visit the Dare to Dream website to learn more.
AAUW of Tennessee, AAUW Maryville (TN) Branch Offer NCCWSL Scholarships
The Daily Times, Maryville, Tennessee (Sunday, Feb. 7)
The AAUW Maryville (TN) Branch and AAUW of Tennessee are offering scholarships to students interested in attending the upcoming 25th anniversary of the National Conference for College Women Student Leaders (NCCWSL) on June 3–5 at the University of Maryland, College Park. NCCWSL is a two-and-a-half-day conference designed to enhance the leadership skills of college women students and to promote effectiveness in their work on campus and in the community. To learn more about this exciting event, visit the NCCWSL website.
Join AAUW's Twibbon Campaign to Close the Wage Gap
AAUW has created the Support Equal Pay Twibbon to keep the wage gap issue at the forefront of debate. (A twibbon is an image that represents a cause and can be overlaid on your Twitter profile image.) On average, women earn just 77 cents to every dollar earned by men. Just one year out of college, working women already earn less than their male colleagues, even when they work in the same field and have the same degree. As women now make up half of the workforce and a larger percentage of breadwinners than ever before, wage discrimination hurts the majority of American families. Get your Twibbon now, urge your senators to pass the Paycheck Fairness Act, a much-needed update of the 46-year-old Equal Pay Act, and find out how you can get involved with Equal Pay Day on April 20.
Member Leader in California Extols the Virtues of AAUW
San Jose Mercury News (Thursday, Feb. 4)
The AAUW Los Gatos-Saratoga (CA) Branch will host a discussion focused on the challenges of getting legislation that benefits women and families passed. Gladys Bernyk, branch public policy chair, said, "From the beginning, AAUW has encouraged women and girls to be educated and participate in life. … From the beginning, AAUW has been a strong proponent of education for everyone."
Secrets of Powerful Women Includes Chapter by AAUW's Lisa Maatz
An essay by Lisa Maatz, AAUW's director of public policy and government relations, is included in The Secrets of Powerful Women: Leading Change for a New Generation, a collection of essays written by 24 top women community and business leaders, politicians, and journalists that was released earlier this month. In her chapter, Maatz shares one of the important lessons she learned in elementary school. Support AAUW through your purchase of the book through Barnes and Noble.com. Also check out Maatz's latest video, "Using Her Powers for Good."
AAUW Recognized Again for Funding Efforts to Address Math, Science Gender Gap
The Pacific News Center and WTVA.com this have published articles about the $50,000 in Campus Action Project (CAP) grants to AAUW awarded to 12 institutions across the country for the 2009–10 academic year. CAP grants fund projects that target the barriers women and girls face to entering and staying in the science, technology, engineering, and mathematics fields. Announcements about the AAUW awards previously appeared on the Harvey Mudd College website and on Enterprisenews.com.
AAUW Staffers Nominated for 2010 Young Women of Achievement Awards
AAUW Dialog (Tuesday, Feb. 16)
Kate Farrar, director of AAUW's leadership programs, and Holly Kearl, AAUW Legal Advocacy Fund program manager, were nominated for the 2010 Young Women of Achievement awards, given each year by the Women's Information Network to women under 35 who have made a difference in their communities. The 17th Annual Young Women of Achievement Awards: Celebrating a Woman's Nation will be held Thursday, February 18, 2010, at the Carnegie Institution of Washington.
January 29
AAUW Marks One-Year Anniversary of Ledbetter Law with Call for Action
The Huffington Post (Friday, Jan. 29)
AAUW Executive Director Linda Hallman and pay equity activist Lilly Ledbetter called for support of the Paycheck Fairness Act in an op-ed that said: "A year ago today, on January 29, 2009, a new president signed his first piece of legislation into law. The Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act restored workers' rights to challenge illegal wage discrimination in the federal courts. It was a proud moment, but we're sad to report that the job of ending wage discrimination in this country remains incomplete." AAUW's work to close the wage gap was highlighted this week on Womenstake.org and AAUW Dialog. See what the wage gap is in your state.
Young Scientist Makes Headlines, Draws Attention to Efforts to Make Field More Diverse
AAUW Dialog (Wednesday, Jan. 27)
AAUW's efforts to increase the number of girls in science and math are highlighted in a recent blog post about Li Boynton, the teenaged science whiz who sat next to Michelle Obama at Wednesday's State of the Union address. Li's award-winning work to develop methods to test drinking water could potentially improve public health worldwide. Her story is a great example of how girls are fully capable of excelling in science and math. To learn more about efforts to encourage the next generation of women scientists, visit AAUW's National Girls Collaborative Project (NGCP) page.
New Research Supports AAUW's Position on Male Academic Achievement
USA Today (Tuesday, Jan. 26)
AAUW's contribution to the body of knowledge regarding male academic achievement was referenced in a national news story about a new American Council on Education report. It found that the gender gap in higher education is stabilizing. Nationwide, men make up 43 percent of enrollment in higher education, a statistic that has remained the same since about 2000. AAUW's 2008 research report, Where the Girls Are, dispelled the myth of an overall boys' education crisis and called for refocused attention on the deep division among students by race, ethnicity, and family income level because that's where the bulk of the education disparities lie.
AAUW Video Response to the State of the Union Address Appears on Various Websites
AAUW's Public Policy Department responded to the State of the Union Address on AAUW Dialog and on You Tube. The video was uploaded to the PBS News Hour website and could be seen on other sites including EconomyBeat.org, the Fergus Falls (MN) AAUW branch website and the Warner Robins (GA) AAUW branch website.
New Book Generates Buzz, Features Essay by AAUW's Lisa Maatz
Tune into ABC's "Good Morning America" news show on Tuesday, Feb. 2 to hear Lifetime's Andrea Wong talk about The Secrets of Powerful Women: Leading Change for a New Generation, a collection of essays written by 24 top women community and business leaders, politicians, and journalists. AAUW's Lisa Maatz, who is among them, shares one of the important lessons she learned in elementary school. Order The Secrets of Powerful Women: Leading Change for a New Generation, the book women across America will be talking about.
AAUW Weighs in on Hiring of First Woman President at University of Virginia
Cavalier Daily (Friday, Jan. 29)
Catherine Hill, AAUW's director of research, is quoted in a story about the hiring of Teresa A. Sullivan, the University of Virginia's first woman president. "Diversity in higher education is important because it provides new ways of looking at age-old problems and welcomes different approaches to scholarship," Hill said.
Vote for AAUW!
Vote for AAUW in the Shorty Awards nonprofit category. Send a tweet (or message) like this: "I nominate @aauw for a Shorty Award in #nonprofit because... (add reason here)." AAUW was nominated for a 2010 Shorty Award, an honor given to the best producers of short content on Twitter -. Check out the AAUW Shorty Interview to learn more about how AAUW is using this popular social media tool to highlight our mission and activities.
AAUW Adds to Discussion about Work Policies and Single Women
On Friday, Jan. 29, AAUW's Lisa Maatz took part in a discussion on work policies and single women. The Fem2.0 Radio Blog series was heavily promoted on sites such as on Feministe, NOW, Today's Workplace, and About.com: Working Moms. The program can be accessed on the Public Policy's work-life page.
January 25
AAUW Needs Your Vote!
Vote for AAUW in the Shorty Awards nonprofit category. Send a tweet (or message) like this: "I nominate @aauw for a Shorty Award in #nonprofit because... (add reason here)." AAUW was nominated for a 2010 Shorty Award, an honor given to the best producers of short content on Twitter - a popular social media tool used by millions. Twitter allows AAUW to highlight our mission, activities, and "Take Action" alerts.
Top Blogger Cites AAUW's Assessment of President's First Year
Salon.com (Wednesday, Jan. 20)
A leading blogger in the women's community included AAUW's assessment of President Barack Obama's first year in office as part of her recent analysis. While Gloria Feldt called on the president to exercise the finer points of leadership, she wrote: "Obama faces so many enormous problems that he deserves some slack. Feminist Majority's Ellie Smeal ticked off to me a dozen positive things he's done for women and the AAUW congratulates him for forming the President's Council on Women and Girls, nominating Sonia Sotomayor to the Supreme Court and signing the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act." AAUW Executive Director Linda Hallman said: "Overall, AAUW is pleased to report that Washington has heard the concerns of American women and taken the right steps toward addressing some of our nation's most serious problems ... however, much work remains to be done as we push for sustainable change and equity for women and girls." Read her entire statement.
AAUW to Speak on Work/Life Balance on Blog Radio Series
AAUW Dialog (Friday, January 22)
On January 29, you can hear AAUW's Lisa Maatz discuss how work-life issues affect "singletons." The Fem2.0 event has been highlighted on Feministe, NOW, Today's Workplace, and on Ananda Leeke's Blog. The blog radio series, which kicked off today, will focus on how work/life balance is not just a women's issue but everyone's issue.
It's Cervical Health Awareness Month
RH Reality Check (Monday, January 25)
AAUW is a national partner in the Pearls of Wisdom campaign to prevent cervical cancer, the second leading cancer in women worldwide. Take the pledge to help prevent cervical cancer, spread the word to friends and family, and show your support by purchasing the Pearl of Wisdom pin.
AAUW Branches Encouraged to Take Part in Half the Sky LIVE
AAUW Doylestown
On March 4, 2010, CARE will present Half the Sky LIVE in movie theaters nationwide. Inspired by the bestselling book, Half the Sky LIVE will celebrate International Women's Day with musical performances, celebrity commentary, and the world premiere of a powerful short film directed by Academy Award® Winner Marisa Tomei. Visit AAUW's International Corner for more information.
January 15
The Twitter Shorty Awards: Vote for AAUW!
AAUW was nominated for a 2010 Shorty Award, an honor given to the best producers of short content on Twitter - a popular social media tool used by millions. AAUW jumped on the Twitter bandwagon months ago to engage existing audiences and to reach new ones. Twitter also allows us to highlight AAUW’s mission, activities, and “Take Action” alerts. To vote for AAUW in the Shorty Awards nonprofit category, send a tweet (or message) like this: “I nominate @TwitterUser for a Shorty Award in #category because… (add reason here).” Following are some actual votes for :
MeganKillian I nominate @AAUW for a Shorty Award in #nonprofit because they help women like me have a voice!
Nominate @aauw for a Shorty Award in #nonprofit because of work for Gender Parity & Equal Pay
I nominate @AAUW for a Shorty Award in #nonprofit because we are leading the way on women's advocacy.
Please vote today. In February, the Shorty Award nominees will be narrowed down to five finalists in each category. Winners will be determined by a combination of popular vote and by the members of the Real-Time Academy of Short Form Arts & Sciences. To learn more about Twitter, read and .
ESPN Gameday Arrives to UConn for Historic Matchup in Women’s Sports
Ball Hype (Friday, January 15)
The ESPN Gameday crew has arrived to Storrs, Connecticut, for this weekend’s matchup of two unbeaten Big East teams. This game is historic for women’s basketball because it’s the first ever ESPN women’s College Gameday show. It airs live Saturday, Jan. 16 beginning at 10 a.m. To celebrate women and girls in sports, AAUW is partnering with the Washington Mystics on Jan. 24, for an event that will feature a reception and panel discussion with prominent women’s sports figures. To learn more, visit AAUW Dialog or Facebook.
Women as Philanthropists
AAUW Dialog (Monday, January 11)
AAUW Executive Director Linda D. Hallman writes about how philanthropy by and for women has increased dramatically in the past few decades in her latest blog post. It was also the focus of her January blog for More.com called "New Year, New Gifts," a post focused on the generosity of women and AAUW’s wonderful tradition of giving.
AAUW Listed Among Top Organizations Preparing Future Female Leaders
The Glass Hammer (Thursday, January 14)
AAUW’s Kate Farrar was quoted in an article which talked about how organizations are helping girls and young women develop leadership skills that will carry them from the classroom to the boardroom. Farrar spoke of AAUW’s partnership with the WAGE Project on $tart $mart Salary Negotiation Workshops and our collaboration with American University Women and Politics Institute and Running Start on Campaign College to cultivate a greater pipeline of women who will potentially run for elected office.
California LAF Supported Litigant to Appear at Upcoming Luncheons
AAUW CA Online Branch (Wednesday, January 13)
Michelle Jaureguito Henley, a current California LAF supported litigant from Feather River Community College in Northern California, will share her compelling story on January 30 and January 31. She is the former director of the Upward Bound Talent Search at Feather River. She sued the college for retaliation for complaining of sex discrimination in violation of the California Fair Housing and Employment Act.
January 8
AAUW Partners with Washington Mystics to Celebrate Women and Girls in Sports
DC Urban Sports (Friday, Jan. 8)
On Jan. 24, the Washington Mystics will mark National Girls and Women in Sports Day at the University of Maryland with a panel discussion and reception. News about the event to feature sports luminaries like Debbie Yow, Nancy Lieberman and Val Ackerman has appeared on the DC Urban Sports and AAUW Dialog. Come out and remind people of the important role Title IX and AAUW play and visit the Member Showcase to find out about events near you.
AAUW's Linda Hallman Contributes New Blog to MORE.com
MORE.com (January 2010)
In her latest installment on MORE.com, AAUW Executive Director Linda D. Hallman, CAE, spotlights women philanthropists and highlights the generosity of AAUW members. She writes, "because of our members and supporters, AAUW is one of the world's largest sources of funding for graduate women who, through their intellect, dedication, and imagination, are forging new paths in scholarship and tackling the educational and social barriers facing women in the United States and around the globe. It's a powerful example of how the gift of education can make a profound difference."
AAUW to Participate in February Blog Carnival Set for Next Month
Fem2.0 (Tuesday, Dec. 21)
From January 25 to February 5, 2010, Fem2.0 will present a blog radio series zooming in on how today's work environment and policies are impacting particular communities. The series' purpose is to demonstrate how work/life is NOT just a women's issue but everyone's issue. AAUW's Lisa Maatz will join the conversation on Friday, Jan. 29. AAUW will be participating in the blog carnival scheduled for Feb 6-13, and we encourage all AAUW members to learn more and participate to share your experiences and views about what it's like to work in America today.
Former AAUW Fellow Featured in Blog Post on Equality in the Workplace
Gapers Block (Monday, Dec. 28)
Heather Boushey, the senior economist for the Center for American Progress and a former AAUW fellow, was highlighted on Gapers Block. She said the nation should focus on equality in the workplace amidst the recession, explaining that workers who need time off for sick children "are the ones who are going to be most dependent on the state if they are … pushed out of employment."
AAUW Invited to White House Event Focused on Improving Math, Science Education
President Barack Obama this week unveiled a $250-million teacher training program aimed at improving math and science education nationwide at a White House and AAUW was there in recognition of our work to address the gender imbalance in the areas of science, technology, engineering and math. AAUW branches are hosting activities in Butte Valley, California, and Bedford, MA
AAUW Highlighted for Awarded Grants in CA and MA
AAUW has awarded $50,000 in Campus Action Project (CAP) grants to 12 institutions across the country for the 2009–10 academic year. These projects will target some of the barriers to entering and staying in the science, technology, engineering, and mathematics fields faced by women and girls. News about the awards appeared on the Harvey Mudd College website and on Enterprisenews.com.
AAUW Partners with Leading Groups on National Campaign to Prevent Cervical Cancer
Yahoo! Finance (Wednesday, Jan. 6)
AAUW is a national partner in the Pearls of Wisdom campaign to prevent cervical cancer, the second leading cancer in women worldwide. The campaign aims to secure 4,070 pledges — the same number of U.S. women who were projected to die of cervical cancer in 2009 — by Mother's Day 2010.
Rosalind Wiseman's Next Webinar Set for Jan. 13
Rosalind Wiseman has received significant media attention regarding the debut of her young adult novel, Boys, Girls, and Other Hazardous Materials which goes on sale Jan. 12. The next day she will appear on a Webinar titled "Fearlessly Female: Raising Champion Leaders in Girl World." It is set to begin at 8 pm EST.
Women's Equity Foundation Highlighted in TN Newspaper
The Hingham Journal (Thursday, Dec. 24)
The Women's Equity Foundation was established in 2005 by AAUW Maryville (TN) Branch to provide programs promoting opportunities for all women and girls through community outreach education and activities. Some of these include the Sister-to-Sister Summit for girls in grades 7 through 12 and the Crystal Award, which recognizes and celebrates an individual who has demonstrated an outstanding commitment to empowering women and girls in Blount County.
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