Agency - AAUW - American Association Of University Women

The mission of AAUW is to advance equity for all women and girls through advocacy, education and research.

Description:
Through its nationwide network, AAUW opens doors for women and girls and influences public debate on critical social issues such as education, civil rights, and workplace equity. AAUW sponsors community programs, publishes groundbreaking research on women and girls, is one of the world’s largest sources of funding exclusively for graduate women, and fights sex discrimination in all levels of education. More than 8,000 women from more than 130 nations have received support from the Educational Foundation since 1958.

The power of AAUW stems from its approximately 100,000 members, 1000 branches, and 500 college and university partners nationwide. Members have an associate or higher degree from an accredited institution. They range from recent college graduates to women in a variety of professions. Student affiliates are working toward their first degree. Higher education institutions can join AAUW through the college/university partnership program.

Membership is open to both men and women, with dues of $77 a year. Services include monthly informational meetings as well as special interest groups such as book clubs, day trips, dinners, bridge, and other gatherings.

History:
AAUW began in 1881, when Marion Talbot called a meeting of 17 women graduates–the first generation of alumnae. The purpose was unique: to support each other and future generations of women in higher education. The Association of Collegiate Alumnae was formally established in 1882, merging with the Southern Association of College Women and the Western Association of Collegiate Alumnae in 1921 to create the American Association of University Women.

Contact person: Bonne Eisenberg, Program Coordinator, (phone), (email)

Address:

P.O. Box 6572 Las Cruces, NM 88006

Directions:

Monthly meetings are held in various locations in Las Cruces.