Mary Kenny, Volunteer Women make a difference in their own lives and for others by participating in AAUW (Association of American University Women). What is AAUW? It is a diverse group that encourages participation by those who wish to advance equity for women and girls through advocacy, philanthropy, and research. It supports education and legislation…
Barbara Stewart The Southeast Valley Branch of AAUW (American Association of University Women) launched a very successful spring fundraiser for local women needing scholarships this coming year to attend Chandler/Gilbert Community College. Proceeds exceeded a record $4,600, to be distributed to selected qualified young women. The effort included financial donations from members, a raffle for…
Ellie Watland For several years, members of the American Association of University Women (AAUW) of the S.E. Valley have volunteered as reading tutors at San Marcos and Galveston Elementary Schools, Title One schools in Chandler. They have participated in a reading fluency program, providing individual attention to students struggling with reading proficiency. Due to coronavirus,…
Barbara Stewart Speaking on the challenges and opportunities for women and girls in business, our speaker at the March 15 meeting of AAUW (American Association of University Women) will be Jessica Dixon, the Systems Director of Marketing and Communications for Common Spirit Population Health. She has more than 20 years of experience in healthcare marketing and…
Candace Cox Annual Fundraising Drive Supports College Pursuits for Women in Southeast Valley The Southeast Valley Branch of the American Association of University Women kicks off its annual drive to support local scholarships in February, part of the group’s mission to advance equity for women and girls. In the past 10 years, the local group…
Barbara Stewart To support the national “Get Out the Vote” effort by Vote Forward (votefwd.org), Judy Baur, Oakwood resident and lead of our SE Valley AAUW Branch History Lovers group, invited group members to write postcards that will be sent to registered voters who did not participate in the 2016 election. The script is provided,…