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AAUW News
AAUW will celebrate our 130th Anniversary
on November 28, 2011. To honor this auspicious occasion, we are declaring
November National AAUW Month.
AAUW Tech Trek program on CBS News:
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AAUW in Support of Gender Discrimination Suit
against Wal-Mart
WASHINGTON — The American Association of University Women (AAUW)
has signed an amicus "friend of the court" brief in support
of the plaintiffs in Dukes v. Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. AAUW is deeply critical
of the U.S. Supreme Court's divided decision in Wal-Mart v. Dukes.
AAUW — one of 34 women's and civil rights groups to sign the brief
— will also provide financial support through its Legal Advocacy
Fund to defray the expenses of six of the lead plaintiffs. The plaintiffs
spoke at the AAUW National Convention on June 18th as part of A
Conversation on Justice, a session on workplace gender discrimination.
AAUW's Legal Advocacy Fund provided case support and signed an amicus
brief for the plaintiffs in the case.
AAUW's strategic case support program provides financial and organizational
backing for a select number of cases that have the potential to provide
significant protection for all women. The funds come directly from the
generous contributions of AAUW members who support the Legal Advocacy
Fund.
AAUW Travel Program
 AAUW member
and owner of one of AAUW's newest partners, Ann Hite of TravelSmart
Partners, has created a new international travel program for fellow
AAUW members. The Director's Learn & Explore travel series was
designed to expand knowledge and understanding of women in other areas
of the world and the issues that are important to them. Each tour is developed
to complement our mission of equity for women and will include an AAUW
host.
AAUW Women in Society Delegation to South Africa
Fall 2011 AAUW heads to the world's second-largest continent for the AAUW
Women in Society Delegation to South Africa. For decades, AAUW has championed
the rights of women around the world. This work continues through various
ways as AAUW positions itself as a global leader advocating for women
and girls.
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See our recent Redlands newsletters below:
2010/11 AAUW Awards
$3.2 Million in Fellowships and Grants for 2010-11 Academic Year Since
1888, AAUW Has Provided More Than $80 Million to 11,000 Fellows, Grantees.
WASHINGTON - AAUW will award $3.2 million in 2010-11 in support of 215
scholars, research projects, and programs promoting education and equity
for women and girls. Building on its rich tradition of opening the doors
of higher education and opportunity to women, AAUW has provided more than
$80 million to 11,000 fellows and grantees from around the globe since
awarding its first fellowship in 1888.
"In these tough economic times, when many nonprofits are cutting back
on giving, we are proud that we can continue our generous support of exceptional
women and worthwhile projects that benefit communities locally and abroad,"
said AAUW Executive Director Linda D. Hallman, CAE. www.AAUW.org
Pay Equity Legislation and more
Thanks to the hard work of AAUW Action Network members and our coalition
partners, the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act (S. 181) passed!
AAUW and Women's Law
For details about current legislation and how it affects women, visit
www.aauw.org/newsroom.
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are thinking about? Visit AAUW's Blog at www.blog-aauw.org
and find out!
Washington Update
is AAUW's free, members-only weekly e-bulletin (see
a sample here). It offers an insider's view on the legislative process,
the latest policy news, resources for advocates, programming ideas, and
updates from the Public Policy and Government Relations Department. To
stay up-to-date on all issues important to our mission, all AAUW members,
including college and university partners, are encouraged to subscribe
by emailing VoterEd@aauw.org.
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