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Arizona’s 800 AAUW Members Welcome You!

  • Mission: AAUW advances gender equity for women and girls through                                 research, education, and advocacy
  • Vision: Equity for all
  • Values: Nonpartisan, Fact based, Integrity, Inclusion & Intersectionality

AAUW ARIZONA is part of the Rocky Mountain Region of AAUW. With ten branches throughout the state, our members have for over fifty years achieved goals for improvement, opportunity, and equity for women & girls in education, the workplace, and the community.

AAUW AZ Spring Forum | Saturday, April 13, 2024

Gather with branch members from around the state on Saturday, April 13 from 9:0a to 3:0p to discuss Education Issues in Arizona. The no-cost forum will be held at the Sun City West Foundation, 14465 R.H. Johnson Boulevard, Sun City West, AZ.

Need more information? See the 2024 AAUW AZ Spring Forum page by clicking HERE.              

     

President’s Message (See entire message in the Mar 2024 AZ Sun):

I’m not sure whether you are aware of the AAUW National vote beginning Wednesday, April 3 to open membership to all regardless of educational attainment. We have voted on this before and the vote was close, but it did not pass. Only 23% of our national members voted on the issue. This time we would like to have a majority of members vote so that we can truly measure our willingness to be an inclusive organization.

This does not minimize our ongoing efforts to support education at all levels. It simply further aligns our membership requirements with our mission and values.

Visit OpenUpAAUW.org for further information. Voting started April 3 and members will receive an email ballot. Please, please vote. While I support the Open Membership amendment, I want you to make up your own mind as to how you wish to vote. Regardless of your position on the issue, please cast your ballot. — Becky Gunn, AAUW AZ President

          

Ready For Some Baseball?  ⚾      The season is underway so plan your next trip to Chase Field by taking advantage of regular season tickets available from AAUW Tucson.    

 

2024 Legislative Day | Wednesday, February 21, 2024 at the Capitol

At the Historic Senate Chambers at the Arizona Capitol Museum, almost 50 AAUW members representing six Branches attended the latest annual Legislative Day. 

2024 NCCWSL Registration Is Open!

AAUW’s National Conference for Collegiate Women Scholars (NCCWSL) will be held at the University of Maryland, College Park, May 30 through June 1, 2024. Registration is now open for current and recent undergraduate and graduate women!

This year’s theme is “Dare to Be” — and these young women will be challenged to be bold, be engaged, be a leader!

The conference begins Thursday, May 30 afternoon with a welcome address and networking event. Workshops and panels begin Friday, May 31, ending with the Women of Distinction Awards Ceremony and reception that evening. NCCWSL will conclude on Saturday, June 1 with a morning session guaranteed to delight! New for 2024, NCCWSL features a STEM track of sessions, designed to engage young women interested in STEM throughout the conference.

Moving Forward: The Why, the What, the How

On November 4, twenty (20) AAUW State and Branch Leaders met to discuss how we regain a Mission oriented momentum.

Seven Branches were represented by their Presidents, VPs of Programs, Public Policy, and Membership. State Board members were also present.

The AAUW AZ Bylaws were revised, effective September 20, 2023. A copy of the revised Bylaws, AAUW AZ Policies, and AAUW AZ Job  Descriptions are posted here.

AAUW’s Work Smart Online – Ready for You

Earning more can make the difference for paying off loans, supporting yourself and your family, buying what you want and need, and saving for the future.

Click here for Work Smart Online

Taking the Work Smart Online course will help you learn to negotiate for a new job, raise or promotion — and gain self-confidence by:

• Determining your personal value.
• Set your target salary and benefits.
• Create your strategy to make your pitch.
• Practice, practice, practice.

Thank you to our AAUW AZ and AZ Branch members who have renewed their 2023-2024 membership. Your continued membership continues our mission of advancing women and girls.

Need to renew or join as a new member? Go online at https://www.aauw.org/resources/member/why-join/

This year’s membership dues are $72 for AAUW National (all but $3 is tax deductible), $9 AAUW AZ (unchanged), plus the applicable AAUW Branch dues.

New and Renewing Members Get Ms. Magazine for Free!  As members join/renew for FY24, you receive an exclusive offer of one free year of the legendary Ms. Magazine, which includes four print issues along with digital updates!

 

Don’t Miss AAUW Emails – If you are not receiving AAUW National emails go to https://aauw.us/emailoptions to get back on the email list.

AAUW AZ Resolution Addressing Gun Violence

Read the Resolution Address Gun Violence 2023 05 passed by the AAUW AZ Board in May 2023.

AAUW AZ is proud to collaborate with Colleges and Universities throughout Arizona.  We work together on AAUW AZ mission-centric programs and projects to advance gender equity for women and girls through advocacy and education. Staff and students of these Colleges and Universities are offered special membership rates with all the AAUW benefits.

For more information about AAUW’s College/University Partner program, click here.

What is AAUW all about?

 Since its first meeting in 1881, AAUW has been a catalyst for change. Our nonpartisan, nonprofit organization has more than 170,000 members and supporters across the United States, as well as 1,000 local branches and over 800 college and university partners. Throughout our history, AAUW members have examined and taken positions on the fundamental issues of the day — educational, social, economic, and political.

Membership is open to all graduates who hold an associate’s or higher degree from a regionally accredited college or university.

In principle and in practice, AAUW values and seeks a diverse membership. There are no barriers to full participation in this organization  on the basis of gender, race, creed, age,  sexual orientation, national origin, disability or class.

Find out more about becoming an AAUW member by clicking here.