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…
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December 2020, Clubs & Classes
AAUW and Girl Scouts: Democracy and Leadership
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…
Generals, October 2020
Join AAUW Members to Support the National “Get Out the Vote” Effort
Barbara Stewart To support the national “Get Out the Vote” effort by Vote Forward (votefwd.org), Judy Baur, Oakwood resident and lead of our SE Valley AAUW Branch History Lovers group, invited group members to write postcards that will be sent to registered voters who did not participate in the 2016 election. The script is provided,…
Generals, October 2020
Dr. Sallu to Speak at AAUW
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…
Generals, January 2020
Celebrate the 100th Anniversary of Women’s Right to Vote
Debra Austin What did Arizona’s Frances Willard Munds, Josephine Brawley Hughes, Carrie Chapman Catt, and Pauline O’Neill have in common over 100 years ago? They were part of earning women the right to vote in Arizona years before the 19th Amendment became law nationwide in 1920. Tickets are now on sale to hear the amazing…
Clubs & Classes, January 2020
AAUW Meeting News
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…
Clubs & Classes, December 2019
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…
Clubs & Classes, December 2019
AAUW announces 2019 local scholarship winners
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…
Clubs & Classes, November 2019
AAUW meeting to feature physical therapy
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…
Clubs & Classes, April 2019
AAUW welcomes guest speaker on April 15
Barbara Stewart Nancy Yeamans, Ph.D., Psychologist, will be the guest speaker at the Southeast Valley Branch of the American Association of University Women (AAUW) on April 15, 2019, in the ballroom at Oakwood Country Club. Social Hour begins at 6:30 p.m., and the speaker and meeting begin at 7:00 p.m. Dr. Yeamans’ presentation will be…