American Association
of University Women
            - New Jersey

The American Association of University Women - New Jersey is a state level organization of the American Association of University Women. The New Jersey organization is celebrating 81 years in New Jersey - from 1927 - 2008.

In addition to several statewide events, local branches actively further national and community goals and capitalize on the networking opportunities. The quarterly publication, The Garden Statement, reports regularly on AAUW-NJ participation in public policy, the Educational Foundation, the Legal Advocacy Fund and state and local issues.

Read The Garden Statement  

The Truth about Boys and Girls - AAUW's "Behind the Pay Gap" NBC Nightly News with Brian Williams. View the Video below.

AAUW-New Jersey EVENTS :

The New Jersey 100 Club: Acknowledgement of members providing 100 hours of work and/or $100 donation

April 1, 2009: Teen Tech The College of New Jersey, Ewing, NJ A day of hands-on technology workshops to connect girls and technology, engineering and computer science. April 18, 2009: Annual Meeting Forsgate Country Club, Monroe township, NJ Guest Speaker: Ms. Sally Chamberlain, National AAUW Board member June 26 - 28, 2009:   National Convention   St. Louis, Missouri AAUW Presentations: Negotiation 101, presented by Lindsey Pollack AAUW in the NEWS: May 21, 2008: Interview on PBS with AAUW Executive Director Linda Hallman - Listen to the Interview: Report Aims to Debunk Myths on Gender and Education Sep 10, 2008: WHERE'S THE GIRL POWER? AAUW Executive Director Linda D. Hallman joined a panel on Minnesota Public Radio that discussed why success in school is not a predictor of success in the workplace for women and AAUW's report Behind the Pay Gap. Listen to the program here.

AAUW-NJ highlights include -

•  Raising more than $100,000 annually for the Foundation and the Legal Advocacy Fund
•  Scholarships awards to New Jersey women
•  Advisors to the State Department of Education on gender equity issues and elimination of bias in schools
•  Working in coalition on state issues affecting women and girls
•  Lobbies for formation and continuance of county commissions on women and for economic equity
•  Sponsor of voter registration drives and candidate forums
•  Community projects for literacy, pre-school education, child care, nutrition for pregnant teenagers and Teen Choices
•  Initiating New Jersey legislation like the New Jersey Council on Environmental Quality

Now more than ever, the American Association of University Women needs strength in numbers. With more than 100,000 members, 1,300 branches, and 550 college and university partners, AAUW uses its powerful voice on critical issues affecting women and girls. Join AAUW today!

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

The American Association of University Women promotes equity for all women and girls, lifelong education, and positive societal change.

AAUW-NJ Membership: Email: messinajoanne@yahoo.com

National AAUW Address: 1111 16th Street NW Washington, DC 20036 Phone: 202-785-7700 / 800-326-AAUW www.aauw.org

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