August news:
Listen to the Recording of the LAF (Legal Advocacy Fund Supreme Court Wrap-up Call
The U.S. Supreme Court just ended its latest term, and the cases it decided this year will significantly affect the rights of women and girls across the country. Access to reproductive health care, TRAP laws restricting women’s access to legal abortion, and affirmative action hung in the balance. AAUW members across the country tuned in on July 19 to hear analysis of the court’s most important cases. Couldn’t make the call?
Listen to the recording.
The Ultimate Guide for Outstanding AAUW Graduates
How can you strengthen your bond with AAUW after graduation?
Your opportunities are limitless at AAUW. More than 170,000 members and supporters are eager to help you continue your education or get into the workforce.
Stay connected and make a difference.
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Stay connected and make a difference.
Run Like a Girl
Women have been running for president of the United States since 1872 — before women even had the right to vote. This year, two high-profile women entered the race, and Hillary Clinton has now become the first female presidential nominee of a major political party. Here are some of the women who have tried to crack the ultimate glass ceiling.
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Run like a girl.
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National Giving, Local Impact
There are many ways to honor or memorialize someone special or recognize an important event by investing in women and girls through AAUW.
- Celebrate Your Milestone: Establish an Honorary or Memorial Fund
Sponsorship is a powerful way to show your support for AAUW national initiatives and see the results at the local level- Sponsor one of the AAUW programs in your community.
Key upcoming dates
August
August 1 Fellowship and Grant applications.
August 1 Campus Leadership program applications
August 14 Social Security anniversary
August 18 Anniversary of the 19th Amendment
August 23 Black Women’s Equal Pay Day
August 26 National Women’s Equality Day
September
September 8 Congressional Voting Record released
September 15 The Simple Truth about the pay gap, updated
Pledge to Register for the 2017 AAUW National Convention
Sign the pledge and get ready to connect, renew, and explore with AAUW during our AAUW National Convention from June 14–17, 2017!
Pledging will make your registration process a breeze. Once registration opens, you’ll get an e-mail reminder with all the details you’ll need. You may also win a free registration!
It’s My Vote: I Will Be Heard 2016 GOTV Skill Trainings
Get-Out-the-vote (GOTV) is ramping up with less than three months to the election. Register for It’s my Vote to learn how to register, educate, and turn out voters at the polls and to help make a difference this Election Day!
How to Get Out the Vote Using Social Media
Use the AAUW’s handy guides to craft successful social media campaigns that get women registered to vote and ready for the polls in November!
With a well-crafted tweet or Facebook post, you can raise awareness about AAUW issues and spotlight your get-out-the-vote efforts.
Members! Here’s How You Can Get Involved with Campus Leadership Programs
Are you looking for more ways to strengthen your connection with colleges and universities in your area?
Do you want to help local students develop vital leadership skills?
Get Involved with AAUW’s national campus leadership programs.
Equal Pay Laws by State
The Paycheck Fairness Act will help secure equal pay for equal work for all Americans. But until that happens, each state will continue operating under antiquated regulations and piecemeal state and local laws to combat unequal pay. While some states do have stronger laws than other states, AAUW members will keep working to make the whole country a better place for women to live and work.
Find out more about your states.
Leadership Lessons from Equity’s Women of Wall Street
Eleanor Roosevelt Fund
Do you know any person, project, organization or who have made remarkable contributions to equality for women and girls. You can also nominate yourself or an organization for which you serve as an officer.
AAUW state/branch programs are not eligible for this award.
Deadline: November 15, 2016.