AAUW Updates

AAUW's Top Policy Adviser Picks up Pen, Draws on Midwestern Roots to Inspire Others

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 21:49:36 -0500

Lisa Maatz, AAUW's top public policy adviser, has joined some of the nation's foremost women leaders and thinkers to offer life lessons in Secrets of Powerful Women: Leading Change for a New Generation, an inspirational new book for younger generations.

Why So Few? Women and Girls in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 16:42:04 -0500

Pre-order a copy of AAUW's latest research report that explores environmental and social barriers that continue to block women's participation and progress in science, technology, engineering, and math.

AAUW Board and Executive Committee meeting minutes (February 2010)

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 16:41:15 -0500

AAUW members stay up-to-date and informed about AAUW Board deliberations.

AAUW's Top Policy Adviser Available for Comment on Paycheck Fairness Act Hearing

Tue, 9 Mar 2010 08:00:00 -0500

On Thursday, March 11, the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions will hold a hearing on the Paycheck Fairness Act (S.182). Lisa Maatz, AAUW Director of Public Policy and Government Relations, will be available for comment.

NGCP: March 25th Webcast on Girls Communicating Career Connections

Fri, 5 Mar 2010 11:18:42 -0500

Learn about Girls Communicating Career Connections (GC3) youth-produced video series and companion educator materials developed by Education Development Center, Inc.

NGCP: E-Newsletter March 2010

Fri, 5 Mar 2010 11:18:16 -0500

Topics include: Maine Mini-Grants; AAUW Liaison featured on TV; Connecticut April Forum; National Lab Day resources.

NGCP: Connecticut Girls Collaborative Project April 5th Forum

Fri, 5 Mar 2010 11:17:48 -0500

Network with peers who support and create programs for girls in science and math at the new Connecticut Science Museum.

Students and Colleges Can't Afford to Wait

Fri, 26 Feb 2010 10:15:51 -0500

Urge your senators to increase access to higher education for millions of students by supporting the Student Aid and Fiscal Responsibility Act.

Paycheck Fairness Act Senate Hearing

Thu, 25 Feb 2010 13:36:37 -0500

On March 11, the Senate will hold hearings on the Paycheck Fairness Act and AAUW will live blog the hearing, providing an account of the proceedings.

NGCP: E-Newsletter February 2010

Thu, 25 Feb 2010 12:50:45 -0500

Topics include: SciGirls TV Show Premieres; Kentucky Girls Collaborative Broadcast at Basketball Game Halftime; AAUW Research Report to be Released

NGCP: Maine Girls Collaborative Mini-Grants Close

Thu, 25 Feb 2010 12:51:11 -0500

The next round of Maine Mini-Grant proposals is now active. The closing date for applications is March 5, 2010.

NGCP: Ohio Girls Collaborative Kick-Off Conference

Thu, 25 Feb 2010 12:51:36 -0500

The March 8 event will focus on priority areas - education, economics and health - and will assist participants in creating collaborations across Ohio.

Millions of Workers and Their Families Need Your Help

Thu, 18 Feb 2010 10:44:15 -0500

The extension of unemployment benefits along with an extension in COBRA insurance subsidies is set to expire at the end of February. Urge the Senate to act now to prevent leaving millions of American workers and their families without the crucial benefits they need to make ends meet.

LAF Express (February 2010)

Thu, 18 Feb 2010 10:40:37 -0500

The latest issue of the AAUW Legal Advocacy Fund e-bulletin provides updates on the Mansourian, et al. case and information about National Girls and Women in Sports Day.

FY11 Budget Proposal Priorities and Highlights for AAUW

Tue, 16 Feb 2010 10:27:01 -0500

On Feb. 1, 2010, President Barack Obama released his budget proposal for FY11.The proposal offers a broad look at the state of the national economy, outlines the administration’s fiscal priorities, and promotes initiatives for federal departments and agencies. The administration's budget proposal also contains details on a number of proposals that are important to AAUW.

Ninth Circuit Supports Women Wrestlers

Tue, 16 Feb 2010 10:28:38 -0500

The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals recently overturned a lower court judge's ruling and said that the Mansourian, et al. v. Regents of the University of California case should be heard by a trial court.

Plan Now for Equal Pay Day

Mon, 8 Feb 2010 13:13:13 -0500

You can help keep pay equity on the front burner of the national agenda by planning your Equal Pay Day activities now!

AAUW Board and Executive Committee meeting minutes (January 2010)

Tue, 2 Feb 2010 13:38:38 -0500

Stay up-to-date and informed about AAUW Board deliberations.

For Women, What a Difference a Year Almost Made

Fri, 29 Jan 2010 14:47:16 -0500

AAUW Executive Director Linda Hallman and Lilly Ledbetter have co-written an op-ed for the Huffington Post, the popular news site and blog which draws an estimated 22 million visitors each month.

LAF Update Winter 2009

Thu, 28 Jan 2010 12:20:35 -0500

In this issue, read about ways to become a local Title IX activist and learn about a growing number of men stepping up to fight sexual assault on campus.

AAUW’s Top Policy Adviser Available for Reaction to President's State of the Union Address

Wed, 27 Jan 2010 13:12:09 -0500

AAUW's top public policy adviser Lisa Maatz will be available for comment on President Barack Obama's State of the Union Address set for Wednesday, January 27.

Lilly Ledbetter and AAUW Coalition Partners Call for Swift Passage of the Paycheck Fairness Act

Wed, 27 Jan 2010 13:10:54 -0500

Lilly Ledbetter, AAUW staff, members of the AAUW Action Fund Lobby Corps, and AAUW coalition partners including the National Women's Law Center and the ACLU will ask senators to pass the Paycheck Fairness Act during Senate office visits this week.

Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act Turns One

Tue, 26 Jan 2010 12:58:08 -0500

Friday, Jan. 29 marks the one year anniversary of the enactment of the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act. But a year later, the Paycheck Fairness Act, the essential companion legislation to the Ledbetter bill, remains stalled in the Senate. Thanks to your efforts, a Senate committee hearing on the Paycheck Fairness Act will be scheduled in the next few months. Urge your senators to cosponsor and move to quickly pass the Paycheck Fairness Act (S. 182).

Help Girls in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math

Thu, 21 Jan 2010 15:44:41 -0500

Are you a math, science, or engineering teacher? Are you a professional scientist, engineer, college student, or professor? Participate in National Lab Day and help attract women and girls to science and technology career fields.

AAUW Releases First-Year Report on Obama, Highlights Key Accomplishments

Thu, 14 Jan 2010 09:51:42 -0500

AAUW releases a comprehensive analysis of President Barack Obama's first year in office and the AAUW Action Fund scorecard of congressional votes. These materials demonstrate that real progress is being made on the issues that matter most to women and their families.

NGCP Free Forum in Jacksonville

Tue, 12 Jan 2010 09:35:30 -0500

The Florida Girls Collaborative Project will provide free training (1/22/10) on building effective collaborations that are a win-win for all involved, as well as how to prove your programs really work to funders and stakeholders.

NGCP Mini-grant Applications Due in TN and KY

Tue, 12 Jan 2010 09:35:25 -0500

NCGP mini-grants are designed to enhance access to and build collaboration between programs and resources. Application deadlines are approaching in Tennessee for the GRITS Collaborative Project (1/31/10) and in Kentucky for the Kentucky Girls STEM Collaborative Project (2/1/10).

NGCP E-Newsletter January 2010

Tue, 12 Jan 2010 09:33:05 -0500

In this issues: NGCP Updates, Regional Collaborative News, Regional Collaborative Events, Upcoming STEM Events, Resources

Call for Programs - National Conference for College Women Student Leaders

Mon, 11 Jan 2010 10:20:06 -0500

AAUW and NASPA -- Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education invite you to submit a proposal for general interest sessions at the 25th annual National Conference for College Women Student Leaders (NCCWSL). Submission deadline: Friday, February 26.

End Gender Rating for All Women

Thu, 7 Jan 2010 11:15:28 -0500

While the Senate's health care reform bill makes some steps to end the discriminatory practice of gender rating, it falls disappointingly short of the ultimate goal. Contact your members of Congress and urge them to ensure that the ban on gender rating is extended to all employers, regardless of their size.

Stop the Executive Order and Protect Social Security and Medicare

Wed, 23 Dec 2009 11:31:20 -0500

Last week, AAUW Action Network members sent thousands of messages to their senators opposing a commission that would seek to reduce the federal budget deficit by cutting Social Security and Medicare programs. Now, it seems that President Obama is considering issuing an executive order creating such a commission, which would have a devastating and disproportionately negative impact on women. Contact the president now and urge him not to establish this undemocratic, entitlement-cutting commission.

Celebrate Action Network Successes in 2009!

Tue, 22 Dec 2009 16:24:34 -0500

Your advocacy and financial support has helped AAUW influence public policy throughout 2009. Celebrate the impressive achievements and growing reach of AAUW's Action Network over the past year.

Protect Social Security and Medicare

Wed, 16 Dec 2009 16:02:42 -0500

There is growing movement in the Senate to reduce the federal budget deficit by cutting Social Security and Medicare programs, which would have a devastating and disproportionately negative impact on women. Urge your senators to oppose cuts to these programs.

Your Senators' Votes on Reproductive Health Care Coverage

Wed, 9 Dec 2009 14:25:40 -0500

On Tuesday night, the Senate voted (54-45) to table -- or effectively kill -- the Nelson amendment, its version of the House-passed Stupak amendment. Write to your senators about their vote on the Nelson amendment and urge them to oppose any future attempts to jeopardize women's access to complete reproductive health care coverage.

AAUW 2009 Annual Report

Tue, 8 Dec 2009 10:24:55 -0500

AAUW's accomplishments for 2009 illustrate how our individual stories form a collective voice that continues to break through educational and economic barriers.

Protect Workers, Families, and Businesses this Flu Season

Fri, 4 Dec 2009 10:17:18 -0500

AAUW has long believed that offering workers the option of taking time off when they or a family member are sick is not just good for families, it's good for business. In light of the H1N1 pandemic, it's also vital for public health. Urge your representative to support the Pandemic Protection for Workers, Families, and Businesses Act.

AAUW Board and Executive Committee meeting minutes (November 2009)

Wed, 2 Dec 2009 11:14:03 -0500

Stay up-to-date and informed about AAUW Board deliberations.

Join AAUW, Stop Stupak Coalition for Capitol Hill Rally on Dec. 2

Tue, 1 Dec 2009 11:42:38 -0500

AAUW and partners in the the Stop Stupak Coalition will join forces on Wednesday, Dec. 2, in meetings and rallies on Capitol Hill in opposition to the Stupak amendment.

Stop Stupak National Day of Action

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 12:02:40 -0500

On Wednesday, December 2, AAUW and coalition partners will join forces for a National Day of Action to protest the Stupak amendment, anti-choice legislation that would jeopardize women's access to complete and safe reproductive health care coverage.

AAUW Action Network Gives Thanks

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 12:03:17 -0500

As Thanksgiving approaches, see a few of the things AAUW has to be thankful for this year.

Campaign College Candidate Training Expanded to 10 Campuses

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 21:51:43 -0500

Ten colleges from across the nation and Jamaica will host Campaign College in 2010, a unique campus-based program that teaches women how to run for elective office.

The New Domestic Gag Rule

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 16:33:13 -0500

Urge your senators to oppose amendments that jeopardize complete reproductive health care coverage.

AAUW Board and Executive Committee meeting minutes (October 2009)

Thu, 5 Nov 2009 11:12:23 -0500

Stay up-to-date and informed about AAUW Board deliberations.

Hate Crimes Legislation Signed Into Law

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 10:12:45 -0400

On Wednesday, October 28, President Obama signed the Matthew Shepard and James Byrd, Jr. Hate Crimes Prevention Act into law. This critical piece of legislation will provide for stronger federal enforcement and prosecution of hate crimes motivated by the victim's actual or perceived gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, or disability.

Hearing to Investigate Letter Fraud

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 10:07:57 -0400

Read testimony by Lisa Maatz, AAUW director of public policy and government relations, before a congressional hearing about the forging of AAUW's name in letters to congressional representatives opposing clean energy legislation .

Contact your Senators about their vote on the Hate Crimes Prevention Act

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 16:50:04 -0400

Take Action!
Contact your senator regarding his or her vote to include the Matthew Shepard and James Byrd, Jr. Hate Crimes Prevention Act in the defense authorization bill by using AAUW's Two-Minute Activist.

AAUW Celebrates Passage of Matthew Shepard Hate Crimes Prevention Act

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 10:06:47 -0400

AAUW celebrates passage of landmark hate crimes prevention legislation and urges the president to sign the measure

Media Advisory

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 10:05:44 -0400

Linda D. Hallman, CAE, will present ways AAUW promotes and strengthens STEM to the National Science Foundation

AAUW Member Wins Nobel Prize

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 10:04:52 -0400

AAUW celebrates Carol Greider, AAUW member and winner of the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine

Urge your members of Congress to support AAUW's policy recommendations!

Tue, 20 Oct 2009 16:05:36 -0400

Take Action!
Urge your members of Congress to support AAUW's policy recommendations aimed at continuing to improve women's status and strengthening the economic security of their families.

AAUW Provides Policy Recommendations for a True "Woman's Nation"

Fri, 16 Oct 2009 09:06:35 -0400

AAUW has provided detailed policy recommendations on a variety of subject areas, including pay equity, work-life balance, and education that will help society's institutions catch up with the women's progress detailed in The Shriver Report - A Woman's Nation Changes Everything.

AAUW Director of Public Policy to Testify in Congress

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 11:54:22 -0400

AAUW's director of public policy and government relations will testify in Congress at 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, October 15, about the forging of AAUW's name in letters to congressional representatives.

AAUW-Supported Plaintiff Wins Latest Legal Battle

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 11:38:37 -0400

Claire Schuster, a tenured associate professor of nursing, has won her latest legal battle over allegations of sex-based pay discrimination at Berea College in Kentucky.

NGCP: E-Newsletter October 2009

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 11:30:59 -0400

In this issue: NGCP Updates; Regional Collaborative News; Regional Collaborative Events; Upcoming STEM Events; Resources

Member Benefits

Fri, 9 Oct 2009 14:06:45 -0400

AAUW has partnered with New York Times bestselling author and educator Rosalind Wiseman to bring you tools to engage, challenge, and empower the young people in your life. AAUW members can join one of Rosalind’s upcoming webinars covering new trends on kids and teens at a 15 percent discount. All webinars include a copy of the brand new, revised edition of Queen Bees & Wannabes in the purchase price. Get yours today!

Mission and Action - September/October 2009

Wed, 7 Oct 2009 10:48:55 -0400

Read the new issue of AAUW's bi-monthly e-news letter Mission and Action.

In this Issue:

AAUW at Work
AAUW News
Campus Connections
Legal Advocacy Fund
Public Policy News
National Girls Collaborative Project
Fellowships and Grants
Benefits and Partnerships

NGCP Upcoming Events: Michigan Upper Peninsula Kick-Off

Fri, 25 Sep 2009 15:18:38 -0400

This exciting conference offers the chance for schools and organizations committed to informing and motivating girls to pursue classes and careers in STEM to come together to share best practices, develop new collaborations, and share resources.

NGCP Upcoming Events: Michigan Lower Peninsula Kick-Off

Fri, 25 Sep 2009 15:17:43 -0400

The Upper and Lower Peninsula Kick-Off Conferences, hosted by the Great Lakes Girls Collaborative, will offer the chance for schools and organizations committed to motivating girls to pursue careers in STEM to come together, share best practices, network, and to develop new collaborations. Along with an introduction to the Great Lakes Girls Collaborative, participants will learn how to apply for a mini-grant.

NGCP Upcoming Events: MAGiC Kick-Off Conference

Fri, 25 Sep 2009 15:16:15 -0400

The Mid-Atlantic Girls Collaborative (MAGiC) Kick-Off Conference is designed to bring together individuals and organizations that serve girls in formal and informal STEM education. Attendees will learn about resources to support STEM educational activities and how to gain funding to create STEM partnerships.

2010 Director's Travel and Study Series

Fri, 18 Sep 2009 09:35:46 -0400

AAUW and TravelSmart Partners, LLC, will offer customized tours to Vietnam, Cambodia, and Peru next year in the company of an AAUW host to see how women are breaking through barriers abroad.

LAF Express (September 2009)

Wed, 16 Sep 2009 12:31:05 -0400

The latest issue of the AAUW Legal Advocacy Fund e-bulletin details the resolution of LAF-supported plaintiff Roderick Jackson's case and updates readers about the Title IX in High School Athletics Project.

AAUW Adds to Voices of Support for Historic College Affordability Legislation

Tue, 15 Sep 2009 14:47:12 -0400

AAUW urges the House to pass the Student Aid and Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2009 (H.R. 3221), which is scheduled for a vote this week. The bill will be discussed today at two media events.

AAUW Calls for Passage of the Paycheck Fairness Act

Fri, 11 Sep 2009 09:15:09 -0400

"The government's new report on income, poverty, and health insurance coverage shows that the wage gap between men and women working full time remains stubbornly in place."

NGCP: E-Newsletter September 2009

Wed, 9 Sep 2009 09:10:15 -0400

NGCP September Webcast
Maine Girls Collaborative Lead in Maine Women's Hall of Fame
Michigan Hands-On Math and Science Workshop, Ann Arbor, MI
Regional Collaboratives Fund Over 60 Mini-Grants in 2009
MAGiC Kick-Off Conference, Rockville, MD
Michigan Lower Peninsula Kick-Off, Flint, MI
Michigan Upper Peninsula Kick-Off, Marquette, MI

NGCP Upcoming Events: Math Outreach & Class Activities Webinar, Sept 10th

Wed, 9 Sep 2009 09:09:46 -0400

Representatives from Cyberchase Outreach,the TxGCP, and the Austin Children's Museum will present information on free online resources that highlight math in science and engineering and Introduce a Girl to Engineering Day events where engineers have used Cyberchase materials with great success. Explore how to use Cyberchase materials in the classroom, informal learning situations, camps and more.

Polluter Fraud Citizen Tip Line Launches Thursday, Sept. 3

Wed, 2 Sep 2009 16:40:55 -0400

Now the AAUW, National Wildlife Federation, NAACP, and Center for American Progress Action Fund and Sierra Club are joining forces to help average citizens blow the whistle on deceptive, fraudulent, or illegal tactics being perpetrated by big polluters and their lobbyists to strike down clean energy innovation. The tip line 800/821-0933 launches on Thursday morning.

Reminder: AAUW National Leadership Application Deadlines

Fri, 28 Aug 2009 16:47:52 -0400

The application deadline to serve as a grassroots liaison with the new AAUW Leadership Corps is Aug. 31. The application deadline to serve on national committees, panels, and task forces has been extended to Sept. 15.

Would You Run for Public Office?

Wed, 26 Aug 2009 11:20:52 -0400

August 26th marks the passage of the 19th Amendment giving women the right to vote. AAUW Executive Director Linda D. Hallman, CAE observes this anniversary by encouraging more young women to run for office.

LAF Update Summer 2009

Thu, 20 Aug 2009 12:22:07 -0400

Read about AAUW's collaborations to help raise awareness about Title IX compliance and to help colleges and universities better address the problem of sexual assault.

AAUW Online Directory of Fellowship and Grants

Sun, 16 Aug 2009 18:02:48 -0400

AAUW has just launched the 2009-10 online Directory of Fellowship and Grant Recipients. The directory showcases 214 individuals and nonprofit organizations that will receive more than $3 million in funding during the current program year.

AAUW Model State and Branch Bylaws

Fri, 14 Aug 2009 16:38:51 -0400

Download the 2009 AAUW model branch and state bylaws templates. A posted memo outlines the mandatory amendments that states and branches have to make to bring their bylaws into conformity with the new AAUW Bylaws.

NGCP: E-Newsletter August 2009

Fri, 14 Aug 2009 11:13:40 -0400

Fall Webcast Preview
GRITS Collaborative Forum
Michigan Hands-On Math and Science Workshop, Ann Arbor, MI
Michigan Lower Peninsula Kick-Off, Flint, MI
Michigan Upper Peninsula Kick-Off, Marquette, MI
MAGiC Kick-Off Conference, Rockville, MD

NGCP Upcoming Events: Michigan Hands-On Math and Science Workshop 8/14

Fri, 14 Aug 2009 11:12:24 -0400

This workshop at the Robert H. Lurie Engineering Center in Ann Arbor offers the chance for schools and organizations in Michigan that are committed to informing and motivating girls to pursue classes and careers in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) to come together to learn hands-on math and science activities, network, and share resources. Attendees will learn about the Great Lakes Girls Collaborative and receive a collection of resource materials to implement hands-on math and science.

Protect AAUW’s Name and Grassroots Strength

Thu, 13 Aug 2009 14:26:12 -0400

Corporate interests forged one or more letters from AAUW to members of Congress urging them to oppose a bill on which AAUW had no position. Urge your representative to support the investigation by Rep. Edward J. Markey's (D-MA) into this matter.

2009 AAUW Bylaws

Wed, 12 Aug 2009 14:03:29 -0400

Download the revised AAUW Bylaws approved by delegates at the 2009 Association convention.

Apply Now to Serve on Nationals Committees and Task Forces

Mon, 10 Aug 2009 13:09:46 -0400

Applications are now being accepted to serve on national committees, panels, and task forces. The application deadline is August 31, 2009.

COMMITTEES:
Membership Committee
College/University Committee
Legal Advocacy Fund Committee
Fundraising Committee
Public Policy Committee

TASK FORCES:
Library and Archives Task Force
Communications Task Force
Research Task Force
Social Media Task Force
Branch Program Resources Task Force

For more information, visit: http://www.aauw.org/About/leadership/nsb_positiondescriptions.cfm.

AAUW Sets the Record Straight

Thu, 6 Aug 2009 16:59:41 -0400

AAUW Executive Director Linda D. Hallman, CAE, issued the following statement: "AAUW has been victimized by an act of blatant fraud." Click to read more.

AAUW Applauds Senate Confirmation of Judge Sotomayor

Thu, 6 Aug 2009 16:01:23 -0400

In a historic bipartisan vote, the Senate today confirmed Judge Sonia Sotomayor as an associate justice to the U.S. Supreme Court.

AAUW to Accept Applications for the 2010-11 Academic Year

Fri, 31 Jul 2009 16:37:31 -0400

Applications for AAUW's national funding programs and the new Branch and State Local Scholarship Clearinghouse are available August 1.

AAUW Priorities in Health Reform Legislation

Fri, 31 Jul 2009 09:47:52 -0400

AAUW publishes new position paper on health care and outlines key priorities that must be contained in the final legislation.

AAUW Supports Confirmation of Judge Sotomayor

Thu, 23 Jul 2009 16:58:40 -0400

After carefully considering her 17-year record as a federal judge and closely reviewing her recent testimony before the Senate Judiciary Committee, AAUW is proud to announce its support of the confirmation of Judge Sonia Sotomayor to the U.S. Supreme Court. Judge Sotomayor, if confirmed, would become the first woman named to the high court since Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg in 1993.

AAUW Applauds Passage of Matthew Shepard Hate Crimes Prevention Act

Fri, 17 Jul 2009 11:53:29 -0400

AAUW celebrates Senate passage of the Matthew Shepard Hate Crimes Prevention Act (S. 909) Amendment, which was approved last night by a 63-28 vote. The measure, attached to the current Department of Defense authorization bill, would strengthen the federal response to hate crimes.

NGCP: E-Newsletter July 2009

Fri, 17 Jul 2009 09:37:09 -0400

In this issue:
- NGCP Updates
- Regional Collaborative News
- Regional Collaborative Events
- Upcoming STEM Events

Support AAUW's Grassroots Efforts -- Serve with the Leadership Corps

Thu, 16 Jul 2009 15:24:00 -0400

Any AAUW member with a passion for the mission, a vision for AAUW's future, and a talent for seeing and inspiring leadership in others will want to be a part of the Leadership Corps. Learn more about this new member involvement opportunity.

Carolyn H. Garfein Elected President of AAUW

Wed, 15 Jul 2009 16:00:13 -0400

Carolyn H. Garfein, of Alpharetta, Georgia, was recently elected to a two-year term as president of the AAUW Board of Directors. The election was held at the 2009 AAUW National Convention in St. Louis, Missouri, which was attended by more than 1,000 members representing more than 1,300 AAUW states and branches.

Ensure Hate Crimes Prevention Bill Becomes Law

Wed, 15 Jul 2009 12:12:37 -0400

The Senate will have a cloture vote this Thursday on the Matthew Shepard Hate Crimes Prevention Act (S. 909), which has been offered as an amendment to the current Department of Defense authorization bill. Call your senators on Wednesday or Thursday morning and urge them to vote yes on the Matthew Shepard Hate Crimes Prevention Act.

Confirmation Hearings Day Two

Tue, 14 Jul 2009 08:39:08 -0400

Senate Supreme Court confirmation hearings continue Tuesday. Follow AAUW's live blog or read a transcript of Monday's opening session.

AAUW Live Blogs Confirmation Hearings

Mon, 13 Jul 2009 09:39:01 -0400

Judge Sonia Sotomayor's Supreme Court confirmation hearings with the Senate Judiciary Committee begin today. Follow our live blogging during the hearings and submit your comments.

Questions for Judge Sotomayor

Thu, 9 Jul 2009 14:40:14 -0400

Last month, AAUW invited you to submit questions you would like senators to ask Supreme Court nominee Judge Sonia Sotomayor about her qualifications, judicial philosophy, and her stances on AAUW's issues. We've reviewed all submissions, taken your questions into account, and formulated AAUW's formal set of questions for the Senate Judiciary Committee.

Are You Getting a Fair Wage?

Wed, 8 Jul 2009 16:26:24 -0400

AAUW Executive Director Linda D. Hallman, CAE discusses the ongoing fight for pay equity in a story published on more.com.

One Member, One Vote Briefing

Tue, 23 Jun 2009 15:38:26 -0400

Among the key changes that will come before our delegates when they vote on the new AAUW bylaws in St. Louis in June is the voting procedure itself. Known as "one member, one vote," this proposed bylaw provides each individual member a personal voice in the future of our organization.

AAUW to Host Panel on Workplace Discrimination during 2009 National Convention

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 22:56:26 -0400

AAUW will host a panel discussion to educate women about sex discrimination in the workplace at the 2009 AAUW National Convention in St. Louis. Linda Brodsky, a former AAUW Legal Advocacy Fund-supported plaintiff, and Irma Herrera, executive director of Equal Rights Advocates, among the distinguished panel.

AAUW Names 2009 Eleanor Roosevelt Fund Award Winner

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 22:56:23 -0400

Wanda P. Hardy, president and founder of CreditWorthy, Inc., a nonprofit financial education organization in Deptford, New Jersey, will receive the Eleanor Roosevelt Fund Award on Saturday, June 27, during the 2009 AAUW National Convention in St. Louis.

AAUW Marks 37th Anniversary of Title IX with Recommendations to Improve Educational Equity

Sun, 21 Jun 2009 00:20:53 -0400

Tuesday, June 23, marks the 37th anniversary of Title IX, the landmark legislation that has been opening doors for women and girls since it was signed into law by President Richard Nixon in 1972.

Ask Judge Sotomayor

Tue, 16 Jun 2009 10:13:45 -0400

Judge Sonia Sotomayor's Supreme Court confirmation hearings will begin on July 13. What do you want to know about her qualifications and judicial philosophy? Do you have questions about her stances on any of AAUW's issues? AAUW will be submitting questions we'd like the senators to ask Judge Sotomayor during these hearings, and we want you to be a part of that process. Submit your suggested questions now.

LAF Express June 2009

Mon, 15 Jun 2009 17:17:53 -0400

In the June issue of the AAUW Legal Advocacy Fund e-bulletin read about case support disbursement and the latest amicus brief AAUW has signed supporting a plaintiff in a sexual harassment case in Baltimore, MD.

NGCP: Maine Girls Collaborative Now Accepting Mini-Grant Applications

Mon, 15 Jun 2009 14:15:50 -0400

The Maine Girls Collaborative Project will be accepting mini-grant applications through July 31, 2009, for collaborating programs in Maine. Mini-grants are awarded to girl-serving STEM focused programs to support collaboration, address gaps and overlaps in service, and share promising practices.

NGCP: E-Newsletter June 2009

Mon, 15 Jun 2009 14:14:27 -0400

Summer Program List and Watchlist Features in the Program Directory
Midwest Girls Collaborative Kick-Off Conference
Pennsylvania STEM Girls Collaborative Hosts Successful Kick-Off
Northeastern Girls Collaborative Rhode Island Kicks Off Successfully
Great Lakes Girls Collaborative Professional Development Forum
Connecticut Girls Collaborative Spring Forum

AAUW Marks 46th Anniversary of Equal Pay Act with an Appeal to Senators

Wed, 10 Jun 2009 10:27:27 -0400

On the 46th anniversary of the signing of the Equal Pay Act, AAUW urges lawmakers to make real progress on closing the wage gap between men and women by passing the Paycheck Fairness Act (S. 182).

NGCP Upcoming Events: Girls Raised in TN Science (GRITS) Collaborative Forum

Thu, 4 Jun 2009 09:56:51 -0400

The GRITS Collaborative will host a forum designed to provide opportunities for face-to-face collaboration on June 15, 2009, in Kingsport, Tennessee. Forum participants will also explore ways to apply research-based strategies and promising practices in collaboration, information learning, and evaluation and assessment.

NGCP: Kentucky Girls STEM Collaborative to appear on TV

Thu, 4 Jun 2009 09:56:16 -0400

The Kentucky Girls STEM Collaborative will make their second appearance on KET's Connections with Renee Shaw program this week to discuss the vast array of STEM career and degree options and review some of the barriers preventing girls and minorities from entering STEM fields. Visit KET to download the podcast.

Iaskemma.com, AAUW Empower Collegiate Women to Take Control of Their Money

Tue, 2 Jun 2009 16:55:02 -0400

At a time when millions of Americans are struggling financially, iaskemma.com and AAUW are working together to make sure the next generation of women leaders make savvy financial decisions. Representatives of iaskemma.com, a financial website based in Columbia, Missouri, will present the workshop "Money: The Most Important Discussion You Have Not Had" at the National Conference for College Women Student Leaders covering essential personal finance topics including budgeting, saving, and understanding credit card debt.

Decorated Iraqi War Veteran L. Tammy Duckworth to be Honored

Tue, 2 Jun 2009 16:52:16 -0400

Maj. L. Tammy Duckworth, President Obama's pick to be the assistant secretary for public and intergovernmental affairs at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, will receive the AAUW/NASPA Women of Distinction Award at the University of Maryland, College Park, on Thursday, June 4, during the 2009 National Conference for College Women Student Leaders.

Founder, Director of the List: Project to Resettle Iraqi Allies to Give Keynote Address at NCCWSL

Tue, 2 Jun 2009 13:53:36 -0400

Kirk W. Johnson, a leading public advocate for Iraqis who assisted the U.S. government and founder and director of The List: Project to Resettle Iraqi Allies, will give the keynote address at the AAUW/NASPA National Conference for College Women Student Leaders on Friday, June 5, at the University of Maryland, College Park. Nontombi Naomi Tutu, daughter of South African Archbishop Desmond Tutu, will give Saturday's keynote address.

House Vote This Week on Paid Parental Leave for Federal Workers

Mon, 1 Jun 2009 10:49:38 -0400

Americans talk a great deal about our family values, but our workplaces policies don't live up to our rhetoric. We have a chance to take a significant step towards changing that this week when the House votes on the Federal Employees Paid Parental Leave Act (H.R. 626). Act now to urge your representative to support this important legislation to ensure that America's federal workers don't have to choose between keeping a job and caring for a new child.

NGCP: E-Newsletter May 2009

Sun, 31 May 2009 23:01:27 -0400

Did you know that the programs currently listed in the Program Directory represent more than 2 million girls? Discover the tools and resources available for FREE on the NGCP website and the events coming up in your community in the May newsletter from the National Girls Collaborative Project.

NGCP: Grant Opportunities for STEM Programs

Sun, 31 May 2009 23:01:19 -0400

The National Girls Collaborative Project regional teams award mini-grants to girl-serving STEM focused programs to support collaboration, address gaps and overlaps in service, and share promising practices. Mini-grant application deadlines are fast approaching for the Midwest Girls Collaborative (June 15th) and the Pennsylvania STEM Girls Collaborative (June 17th). Submit your application today!

Kids F.A.C.E. founder Melissa Poe Hood to be honored at student leadership conference

Thu, 28 May 2009 14:20:18 -0400

Melissa Poe Hood, founder of Kids for a Clean Environment, or Kids F.A.C.E., will receive the AAUW/NASPA Women of Distinction Award at the University of Maryland, College Park, on Thursday, June 4, during the 2009 National Conference for College Women Student Leaders.

Anucha Browne Sanders to be honored with four other Women of Distinction

Thu, 28 May 2009 14:19:38 -0400

Anucha Browne Sanders, who won a landmark sexual harassment case against Madison Square Garden and now works as senior associate athletic director for marketing at the University at Buffalo, will receive the AAUW/NASPA Women of Distinction Award at the University of Maryland on Thursday, June 4, during the 2009 National Conference for College Women Student Leaders.

Satellite communications pioneer Martine Rothblatt honored as Woman of Distinction

Thu, 28 May 2009 14:18:58 -0400

Martine Rothblatt, founder of United Therapeutics Corporation, a publicly traded biotech company headquartered in Silver Spring, Maryland, will receive the AAUW/NASPA Women of Distinction Award at the University of Maryland, College Park, on Thursday, June 4, during the 2009 National Conference for College Women Student Leaders.

Popular Talk Radio Host Diane Rehm to Be Honored at Upcoming Conference

Thu, 28 May 2009 14:17:21 -0400

Diane Rehm, host of The Diane Rehm Show, which has grown from a local morning call-in show to one of public broadcasting’s most popular programs, will receive the AAUW/NASPA Women of Distinction Award at the University of Maryland on Thursday, June 4, during the 2009 National Conference for College Women Student Leaders.

Daughter of South African Archbishop Desmond Tutu to Give Keynote Address at National Conference for College Women Student Leaders

Thu, 28 May 2009 14:16:54 -0400

Nontombi Naomi Tutu, the internationally recognized speaker, human rights activist, and race relations scholar, will give the keynote address at the AAUW/NASPA National Conference for College Women Student Leaders on Saturday, June 6, at the University of Maryland, College Park.

NGCP Events: Northeastern Girls Collaborative Forum

Thu, 28 May 2009 14:14:30 -0400

The Northeastern Girls Collaborative Project kicked off in Rhode Island on May 16, 2009, with a day of networking at the New England Institute of Technology. The event, sponsored in partnership with the New England Institute of Technology, Rhode Island Commission on Women, and Tech Collective, hosted formal and informal science educators from Rhode Island and Massachusetts to discuss barriers to serving girls in STEM.

NGCP Events: Connecticut Girls Collaborative Forum

Thu, 28 May 2009 14:14:02 -0400

The Connecticut Girls Collaborative Project sponsored a forum on May 28, 2009, at the New England Air Museum in Windsor Locks, Connecticut. Workshops included a session with Techbridge and the opportunity to learn about mentoring programs and other strategies and tools to help reach out to underserved populations.

NGCP Upcoming Events: Kentucky Girls STEM Collaborative Forum

Thu, 28 May 2009 14:13:29 -0400

Registration is now open for the Kentucky Girls STEM Collaborative forum at East Kentucky Science Center on the Big Sandy Community and Technical College on Tuesday, June 9, 2009. Citizens of the Big Sandy community are invited to join us to discuss employment trends for STEM majors and programs that promote the involvement of females in STEM education and careers.

NGCP Upcoming Events: Kentucky Girls STEM Collaborative Annual Conference

Thu, 28 May 2009 14:12:58 -0400

The Kentucky Girls STEM Collaborative is holding its first annual conference to bring together educators, industry, girl-serving organizations, and government to explore ways to work together to increase the number of Kentucky girls interested in STEM careers. A "Girls Day Out" tour and an educator's workshop featuring diversity equity expert, Jo Sanders, follow on June 16th. Registration is now open for all events.

NGCP Upcoming Events: Texas Girls Collaborative "In the Spotlight" at WEPAN Conference

Thu, 28 May 2009 14:11:39 -0400

The Texas Girls Collaborative is joining forces with the Women in Engineering ProActive Network (WEPAN) in Austin on Friday, June 19, 2009, to provide an amazing opportunity to connect with organizations and individuals around Texas and across the nation interested in the advancement of girls in STEM. The half-day event is free for K-12 teachers, counselors and administrators.

AAUW on President Obama's Nomination of Judge Sonia Sotomayor to the United States Supreme Court

Tue, 26 May 2009 16:14:03 -0400

AAUW Executive Director Linda D. Hallman, CAE, issues a statement regarding the nomination of Judge Sonia Sotomayor to the United States Supreme Court.

Action Alert: Boost the Economic Security of Women and Our Nation

Thu, 21 May 2009 12:26:48 -0400

In the current economic downturn, an unprecedented number of women are now the family breadwinners. However, many do not have the skills and opportunities necessary to obtain the high-wage jobs needed to adequately support themselves and their families. Urge your representative to support the Pathways Advancing Career Training Act (H.R. 2074) to help women train for and thrive in jobs that will boost the economic security of women and our nation.

AAUW's Top Policy Adviser to Join Lawmakers at Press Conference Supporting the Paycheck Fairness Act

Thu, 21 May 2009 12:25:53 -0400

AAUW's director of public policy and government relations, Lisa Maatz, will speak today at a press conference organized by Sens. Chris Dodd (D-CT) and Barbara Mikulski (D-MD) and Rep. Rosa DeLauro (D-CT). The lawmakers, all known as champions of fair pay, are holding the event with women's rights advocates to discuss the Paycheck Fairness Act (S. 182). After the successful enactment of the Ledbetter Fair Pay Act in January, this critical bill is the logical next step in the fight for pay equity.

AAUW, the Princeton Review Announce Partnership

Thu, 14 May 2009 15:04:09 -0400

AAUW is pleased to announce a new partnership with the Princeton Review to offer significant discounts to AAUW members and their families on test preparation courses.

Take Action to Keep America's Families Healthy

Wed, 13 May 2009 10:17:22 -0400

Thanks to the near-constant media coverage, we've all heard the recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on the best way to stop the spread of the swine flu and other contagious germs: if you get sick, stay home from work or school and limit contact with others. However, millions of Americans still do not have the option of taking a sick day to care for family members or themselves without putting their jobs, their health care benefits, or their family stability at risk. Urge your senators to support the Healthy Families Act, which is being reintroduced in the House and Senate this Thursday, to ensure America's workplaces protect workers and the public, and are more productive as well.

President's FY10 Budget Proposal

Mon, 11 May 2009 10:41:11 -0400

On May 7th, President Barack Obama released his budget proposal for FY10. The full budget proposal follows on the budget blueprint released by the administration in February, which offered a broad look at the state of the national economy, outlined the administration's fiscal priorities, and promoted initiatives for federal departments and agencies. AAUW The full budget details a number of proposals that are important to AAUW.