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The American Association of University Women (AAUW), officially founded in 1881, is a non-profit organization that advances equity for women and girls through advocacy, education, and research. The organization has a nationwide network of 150,000 members, 1,500 branches, and 500 college and university partners. Its headquarters are in Washington, DC.
In 1881 Marion Talbot and Ellen Swallow Richards invited 15 alumnae of eight colleges to a meeting in Boston, Massachusetts. The purpose of this meeting was to create an organization for women college graduates to find greater opportunities to use their education and to open the doors for other women to attend college. The Association of Collegiate Alumnae (ACA), AAUW's predecessor organization, was officially founded on January 14, 1882. The ACA worked to improve standards of education for women so that men and women's higher education was more equal in scope and difficulty.
In 1883, a similar group of college women considered forming a Chicago, Illinois branch of the ACA, then reconsidered and formed their own independent organization. The Western Association of Collegiate Alumnae (WACA) was formed with Jane M. Bancroft as its first president. The WACA was broad in purpose and consisted of five committees: fine arts, outdoor occupations,domestic professions, press and journalism, and higher education of women in the West.
See how American Association of University Women is affecting countless women's lives.
Whether you're still chasing your dreams or happily living them, AAUW can help — and we've been doing just that for more than 130 years. AAUW makes sure that nothing stands in the way of women and girls achieving what they want in life, and we couldn't do it without the passionate community of women — and men — who bring our mission to life across the country. From equal pay to increasing opportunities for women in STEM to expanding women's leadership, we're at the forefront of making change happen. Find out more at www.aauw.org.
Since 1888 AAUW has funded women's graduate education, investing in women who go on to change the world. By 2013, AAUW has awarded nearly $100 million in fellowships, grants and awards to more than 12,000 women from over 130 countries. [QTH264-720]
The story of women’s progress toward equality is a remarkable one, and AAUW has played an important role in every chapter. Together, as ONE AAUW, we have worked tirelessly so that women and girls could gain more choices and opportunities. What do we do? • Provide nearly $4M annually in graduate funding. • Conduct conversation-changing research on issues impacting women and girls. • Inspire more than 11,000 middle school girls on an annual basis with our STEM camps. • Bridge the leadership gap with our Campus Leadership Programs. • Ensure that lawmakers are aware of how proposed legislation will affect women and their families. Although we have come so far, many daily injustices still threaten women’s success, safety, and accomplishment. We have much more work to do. And no other organi...
Tech Trek is a weeklong science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) summer camp for rising eighth-grade girls. It develops girls' interest, excitement, and self-confidence in STEM fields. AAUW of California member and program founder Marie Wolbach began Tech Trek in 1998 with an AAUW Community Action Grant. Over the last 15 years, AAUW of California has grown Tech Trek to 10 camps on eight college campuses across the state. In 2013, AAUW expanded Tech Trek nationwide with the addition of four pilot sites across the country. In 2014 a total of seven national Tech Trek camps will take place. Through Tech Trek, girls are immersed in a world that empowers and encourages them to think about themselves not just as young women but also as future scientists, engineers, mathematicians, and...
AAUW Morgan Hill Candidates Forum, recorded 9-29-2016 at the Morgan Hill council Chambers. Candidates for Mayor, City Council, and School Board were interviewed.
Relive the excitement, unforgettable moments, and valuable lessons from AAUW's 2013 National Convention in New Orleans. Share this video with friends, and mark your calendar for the 2015 Convention in San Diego! Inspiring speakers and engaging workshops offered more opportunities for learning and personal growth than ever before. Head over to our workshop resources to brush up on what you learned, or catch up on a workshop you missed. Now, it wasn't all work and no play -- the 2013 Convention left plenty of room for fun and excitement! Who could forget the all-female jazz band, fashion show, or beach ball send-off? After you've let the good times roll one more time, don't forget to save the date for June 18-21, 2015 in San Diego! We'll see you there! Find everything you need and more ...
To donate to Camp Curie, copy this link into your browser: https://ww2.aauw.org/program-gift/?treatment=TECHTREK Under "Fund Name," select "Tech Trek California –Stanford (Curie)." Thank you for your support! Tech Trek is a week-long summer camp designed to expose girls to the countless possibilities within the STEM fields. By providing girls with an opportunity to experience real-world applications for their knowledge. This summer, over 80 girls from throughout Northern California attended Tech Trek Camp Curie. After a rigorous process of interviews and essays, the girls were selected to receive full scholarships to Tech Trek. Their experiences they at Tech Trek gave them the confidence and inspiration to progress into the future leaders of STEM. Tech Trek is a program of the Americ...
This political forum in Dickinson County was held at the Kingsford High School on October 27, 2016. Hear from the candidates themselves who are running for office in Michigan! MODERATOR: Peggy M. Freeman, Chief Physician Services Officer Dickinson County Healthcare System. The 2016 Candidate's Forum Participants: US HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, MICHIGAN 1ST DISTRICT: 1) Jack Bergman, represented by Ed McBroom - Repulican 2) Ellis Boal - Green Party 3) Diane Bostow - Libertarian 4) Lon Johnson - Democrat MI STATE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, 108TH DISTRICT 1) Scott Cellello - Democrat 2) Beau LaFave - Republican DICKINSON COUNTY SHERIFF 1) Steve Mulka - Republican 2) Scott Rutter - Democrat DICKINSON COUNTY COMMISSIONER, DISTRICT 2 1) Kevin Pirlot - Democrat 2) Ann Martin - Republican (incum...
Women have been leaders throughout history, and today the tradition of volunteer female leadership continues to flourish. Yet in terms of paid leadership, women’s elevation to top positions is relatively rare. Why do men still vastly outnumber women in these positions? AAUW’s newest research report, Barriers and Bias: The Status of Women in Leadership, explores this question, drawing from scholarly research and paying special attention to stereotypes and biases. The report provides recommendations for individuals and those in the education, corporate, and political sectors to contribute to an environment in which gender is no longer a barrier to leadership. Moderated by journalist Cokie Roberts, a panel of industry experts discuss AAUW’s newest research and what it means for women. Pa...
[Chorus]
I been on the low for a while, but now
It's time to rise up, so open your eyes up
And recognise the real, that's all up in your grill
Yo Yo gots the flow, y'all niggas know the deal [x2]
[Verse 1]
It's a must that I thrush world plush a little lush money
Green like sus-money, cream and takes the bus
International connects, plus discuss the hush-hush
West-side, Who Ride?, World-wide, Bomb-rush
So what's the deal with all this 'keep it real' rapping
I'm still flexing skills, collect my mill and keep stepping
Pack a weapon close if I ghost a nigga then I'm Swayze
Cause rapping pays me to live shady, wilin' crazy
Just the killer Cali lady, snatch your fuckin lady
If rappers be board, you niggas still couldn't play me
So save the drama for your mommy and your poppy
When I hit the track up a mad truck couldn't stop me
To all you, Versace wearin' Donna Karen tricks
Starin' all up in my grill, I'ma let you know the deal
I'm still droppin' bombs like Sudam Husain
Who-Bang, like Mack-10, sip gin and kick game
[Chorus]
[Verse 2]
I've been on the low, but now it's time to show and prove
Turn my dues to power moves, I got 'em winning never lose
So whoever snooze, on the Y-O-Y-O better buy you
A superior plot, I'm blowin' up the spot
Hip-Hop's the mil-ticket, and I still kick it
For my niggas in the hood, best believe it's all good
My game is understood from LA to Amsterdam
So I organise my fam' and rock the world like Pearl Jam
This girl's a thriller, got more game than Shirl' Miller
And as this world turns, my main concern is earnin' scrilla
I'm realer than most don't test this west coast fever
On your reciever, with more respect than Aretha
Franklin, got mo' bankin', drudge and wheezy
I'm movin on up so give it up this shit ain't easy
But see I, step to my B I and be fly
Like a sparrow, but their all stackin' up 'Genaro
[Chorus]
[Verse 3]
You best rocognise game about the things that I told
Everything that glitters an't gold, but this mic I hold
Is worth about a million, really don't peep the flow
I generate more pace than Wall Street when I blow
You know this how we do, in killer Cali rule
Mic check, one two, when the Yo be comin' through
With the lyrical, verbal miracle, oh Jesus
I say what I want and I do as I pleases
For any nigga step in my direction and question
My affection for this game that I be flexin'
The same as chin-checkin, I'll be right there like demolition
I'm on a mission, so just listen
I'm spittin', the game related, that keep you faded
Intoxicated, then your pocket get raided
I made it, for them G's and Ladies
Beneath the palm trees just shootin' the breeze
[Chorus]
That's the way, uh uh, we like it
Bad as I wanna be, you don't wanna step to me
That's the way, uh uh, we like it
Steady Risin' to the top, movin' up another notch [x2]