AAUW’s research reports have the greatest impact when people read them and put our recommendations into practice. Our amazing network of AAUW members helps make this happen, and one way we see our recommendations implemented is through our Campus Action Project grant program. Each year, we fund teams of faculty and students so they can [...]
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Seven Campuses Will Address Sexual Harassment
Posted in AAUW research, Educational Programs, Sexual Harassment, Students & Educational Issues, The AAUW Community, tagged AAUW, campus action project, Crossing the Line: Sexual Harassment at School, Dakota State University, Jefferson Community College, Millersville University, National Conference for College Women Student Leaders, NCCWSL, Pacific Lutheran University, Saint Mary's College, Sexual Harassment, University of Central Florida, University of Kentucky on December 13, 2011, | 1 Comment »
College Women Leaders Gather Together for AAUW Retreat
Posted in Educational Programs, Students & Educational Issues, The AAUW Community, tagged AAUW, education, Greater Washington Heart Walk, National Conference for College Women Student Leaders, NCCWSL, SAC, Sewall-Belmont House and Museum, Student Advisory Council, Washington D.C. on November 18, 2011, | 1 Comment »
During the first weekend in November, AAUW had the pleasure of hosting a two-day retreat in Washington, D.C., for the 10 outstanding college women leaders who make up this year’s National Student Advisory Council. Throughout their one-year terms, these exceptional women will advise AAUW about student life, promote AAUW programs on their campuses, write for [...]
Host a “Miss Representation” Screening
Posted in Educational Programs, Sex Discrimination, Students & Educational Issues, The AAUW Community, tagged AAUW, College/University Partners, education, Elect Her, Miss Representation, National Conference for College Women Student Leaders, NCCWSL, Sex Discrimination, Start Smart on November 17, 2011, | Leave a Comment »
The first step in any social change is awareness. The documentary Miss Representation inspires awareness about the persistent stereotypes women face in media. The film discusses the ways women are shown in television and movies and how that has led to underrepresentation of women in positions of power and influence. If you are an AAUW [...]
Meet AAUW’s New Student Leaders
Posted in Educational Programs, NCCWSL, Students & Educational Issues, The AAUW Community, tagged AAUW, education, National Conference for College Women Student Leaders, NCCWSL, SAC, Student Advisory Council, University of Maryland on October 18, 2011, | Leave a Comment »
AAUW has selected the new National Student Advisory Council for 2011–12! We received a large number of applications this year, and we are heartened by how many wonderful women leaders there are across the country. The 10 exceptional women selected for this year’s council come from a variety of backgrounds and have held a range [...]
Campus Funding and Leadership Opportunities
Posted in A Women's Nation, Educational Programs, Students & Educational Issues, The AAUW Community, tagged AAUW, Campus Action Programs, college, Duke University, Elect Her, leadership, Leadership Programs, National Conference for College Women Student Leaders, National Girls Collaborative Project, NCCWSL, politics, Running Start, Student Advisory Council, University of Wisconsin Madison, women leaders on August 30, 2011, | Leave a Comment »
This is my fourth year working on AAUW’s college-based national leadership programs, and I’m excited to announce that it’s that time of year again. Applications are now available for three of our great programs. Each program offers a chance for college students and campus faculty to make a difference on their campuses, in their communities, [...]
A Place to Conquer Fears and Learn New Things
Posted in Educational Programs, NCCWSL, Sexual Harassment, Students & Educational Issues, The AAUW Community, Women and Civil Rights, Women's Health, tagged alcohol, College Park Maryland, Collegeville, Kimmel, NASPA, NCCWSL, Pennsylvania, Sexual Risk Taking, Ursinus College on May 11, 2011, | Leave a Comment »
Danielle Kimmel was afraid of driving alone on a major highway, but in June 2010 she took a solo trip from Collegeville, Pennsylvania, to College Park, Maryland, and conquered her fear. That would be just the first part of a “life-changing experience” for the Ursinus College senior at AAUW and NASPA’s National Conference for College [...]
College Teams Tackle the Why So Few? Question
Posted in Educational Programs, Equity in the News, S T E M, Sex Discrimination, Sexism, Students & Educational Issues, The AAUW Community, Women & Economic Security, Women and Work, tagged Campus Action Projects, CAP, mentors, National Conference for College Women Student Leaders, NCCWSL, STEM Careers for Planet Earth, Why So Few? on December 17, 2010, | 1 Comment »
This past spring, AAUW asked in a nationally recognized research report why women are still so underrepresented in science and math fields. Why So Few? Women in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics found that environmental and social barriers — including stereotypes, gender bias, and the climate of science and engineering departments in colleges and universities [...]
RIP Brenda Starr
Posted in Equity in the News, NCCWSL, Sex Discrimination, Sexism, Students & Educational Issues, The AAUW Community, Women & Economic Security, Women and Civil Rights, Women and Work, tagged Brenda Starr, Dale Messick, feminism, journalism, media, Mildred Wirt, NCCWSL, Penny Parker, Women of Distinction on December 14, 2010, | 1 Comment »
Brenda Starr, the redheaded veteran cartoon reporter, will meet her final deadline on January 2 after more than 70 years in the business. Being a good Irish Catholic (and knowing what a great party they can be), I think a wake is in order. Raise your hand if you grew up with Brenda. My first [...]
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