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Oakland-Piedmont Branch |
AAUW advances equity for women and girls through advocacy, education
and research through lifelong education and positive societal change.
AAUW advances equity for women and girls through advocacy, education and research through lifelong education and positive societal change. |
HELP FOR HAITI We encourage your support of relief efforts in the aftermath of the catastrophic earthquake in Haiti. In addition to the Red Cross and Doctors Without Borders, many of us have read of, and would like to support, the humanitarian work of Partners in Health (PIH), founded by Dr. Paul Farmer ('Mountains Beyond Mountains'). Please click on the link above any of these organizations to offer support. (This is for information only and not an AAUW-sponsored recommendation.)
To learn more about AAUW:
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Welcome The American Association of University Women (AAUW) is a national organization that promotes equality for all women and girls, lifelong education, and positive societal change. Our commitment to these issues is reflected in our activism. Our branch has more than 100 active members; we meet regularly as a group for programs of common interest and also in smaller interest groups. Many lifelong friendships are forged through the activities of the branch. Some of our activities include raising funds for the Association’s philanthropic arm, the Educational Foundation (EF) and the Legal Advocacy Fund (LAF). EF is the largest independent source of fellowships and grants for women and girls around the globe; LAF provides funds and a support system for those seeking judicial redress for gender-based discrimination.
Branch History On January 24, 1952, seven women met at Reinhardt House on the campus of Mills College in Oakland to organize an AAUW branch. On April 16, the National Board of Directors officially recognized the Branch, and at the State Convention in May 1952, the Oakland Branch became the 83rd branch in California. In 1968, we changed our name to Oakland-Piedmont in recognition of the substantial number of members who are Piedmont residents. For many years, the Oakland-Piedmont Branch has won recognition from AAUW-CA and the Association for achievements in programming, membership and philanthropy.
Advocacy and Public Policy AAUW’s advocacy work builds upon a century of responsible public participation at the local, state, national, and international levels. AAUW conducts comprehensive advocacy to pursue its public policy priorities, developing and implementing coordinated legislative and grassroots strategies to break through educational and economic barriers so all women have a fair chance. Anyone with an e-mail address can subscribe to the AAUW Action Network, a group of AAUW members and supporters committed to mobilizing citizens on issues affecting women. Discover what’s happening in Washington and what you can do to influence the outcome. Using Two-Minute Activist, it takes just two minutes to make your voice heard – one minute to read, one minute to act. AAUW members and supporters can also find detailed information on legislation currently under consideration in Congress and write letters to the editor of their local paper. AAUW-CA's Public Policy Committee establishes biennial Action Priorities, which we share with members to encourage advocacy and social change.
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Coming Up Soon ...
January 26 Fiberistas
January 29 International Foods
January 30 Crow Canyon Country Club San Ramon
February 2 Board Meeting
February 4 Morning Books
February 8, 7pm CSPF Flyer Count Party Ann Livingston's House
February 11 Evening Books
February 12 Lunch Bunch
February 13 Tech Trek Tea
February 18 Sister to Sister Training #1 and Committee Meeting
February 23 Fiberistas
Program Fair
Details are in the VOICE and on the Calendar
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