WHAT IS AAUW?

AAUW is the American Association of University Women, a nationwide organization with more than 100,000 members. Our mission is to promote education and equity for all women and girls, lifelong education, and positive societal change. AAUW has 1,300 local branches across the country, working together to raise funds to support educational equity. My Turn to Learn reflects AAUW's current program theme: "Education: Gateway to Women's Financial Security."

AAUW operates two major funds to implement its mission. The Educational Foundation, the largest fund of its kind, gives grants and awards of $4,000,000 each year to support Community Action Grants, major research studies, and individual grant support to women pursuing graduate degrees. AAUW's Legal Advocacy Fund supports women pursuing sex discrimination lawsuits in academia. AAUW also has an active lobbying presence on Capitol Hill, promoting issues related to women's equity.

Interested in joining a Massachusetts branch of AAUW? There are 14 branches of AAUW in Massachusetts covering most cities, towns and suburban areas. All branches welcome new members. Membership is open to all holders of an associates, bachelor's or higher degree from an accredited college or university.

Visit our website and click on the 'branches' button. From there, you may contact the Membership VP of any branch you'd like to join. Or, contact Rosemarie Buote, State VP of Membership and she will help you find the closest branch.

Rosemarie Buote - 508-669-5069, rosemariebuote@aol.com.