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AAUW: Making a Difference with Local Scholarships

Candace Cox Annual Fundraising Drive Supports College Pursuits for Women in Southeast Valley The Southeast Valley Branch of the American Association of University Women kicks off its annual drive to support local scholarships in February, part of the group’s mission to advance equity for women and girls. In the past 10 years, the local group…

AAUW Honors Scholarship Winners

Barbara Stewart Each spring, the Association of University Women (AAUW) Arizona Southeast Valley Branch selects three scholarship winners from the six Chandler high schools. Each winner receives a $1,000 scholarship to further her education. This year, three young women were selected by the consultants from AAUW, Judy Baur, Gail Jones, Anne Newman, Beth Zdeblick, and…

AAUW and Girl Scouts: Democracy and Leadership

Cadette Democracy Badge

Julia McKee-Ostos The American Association of University Women (AAUW) Arizona Southeast Valley Branch collaborated with Girl Scouts Arizona Cactus Pine Council to present the new Girl Scout Democracy Badge to girls grades 6-12 (Cadette, Senior, and Ambassador Girl Scouts) via Zoom, to girls throughout Arizona on Oct. 17. AAUW supports public policy outreach, and Girl…

Dr. Sallu to Speak at AAUW

Dr. Adama Sallu

Barbara Stewart Adama Sallu, Director of Equity and Inclusion at Chandler Unified School District, will speak at the Oct. 19, 2020, AAUW SEV Branch meeting by Zoom. She will address the changes in the educational experiences of girls in Chandler schools. The public is welcome. Dr. Sallu is a national and statewide presenter on educational…

AAUW Meeting News

Lori Ruff

Barbara Stewart Lori Ruff will be the guest speaker at the Southeast Valley Branch of the American Association of University Women (AAUW) on Jan. 20, 2020, in Classroom 1 at Sun Lakes Methodist Church. Gathering time is 4 p.m., and the program begins at 4:30 p.m. Ms. Ruff is the Robotics coach for Chandler Unified…

AAUW holds annual Fundraising Holiday Luncheon

Barbara Stewart The Southwest Branch Chapter of The American Association of University Women (AAUW) will hold its annual Fundraising Holiday Luncheon on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2019, at 11 a.m. in the Saguaro Room at Cottonwood Country Club. This “Red Envelope” event is held every year to collect funds to present grants to women in graduate…

AAUW announces 2019 local scholarship winners

Scholarship recipient Aisha Beck

Barbara Stewart Southeast Valley Branch of the American Association of University Women (AAUW) announces the awarding of two college scholarships to graduates of Chandler High Schools for use at Arizona Universities. Aisha Beck from Perry High School won the $1500 Sharon Johnson Memorial scholarship. She is attending Arizona State University studying Biomedical Sciences. Jennifer Equihua…

AAUW meeting to feature physical therapy

Ada N. Anaeme

Barbara Stewart Ada N. Anaeme, PT, MHS, who is the Director for Rehabilitation at Dignity Health–Arizona East Valley Hospitals, will be the guest speaker at the Southeast Valley Branch of the American Association of University Women (AAUW) on Nov. 18, 2019, in Classroom 1 at Sun Lakes Methodist Church (park in back under covered parking and…