Debra Austin Who are the members of the Southeast Valley Branch of the American Association of University Women (AAUW)? Despite what some may guess from the group’s name, they aren’t professors or college employees. The “University Women” in the name of the organization, founded in 1881, simply means members who hold an associate or higher…
Debra Austin As the new school year begins, the Southeast Valley American Association of University Women is looking for even more ways to have an impact for local women and girls. For several years, the group has awarded $1,000 scholarships based on need to Chandler high school senior girls through the Chandler Education Foundation. Five…
Mary Humecke The annual scholarship fundraiser held by AAUW Southeast Valley on March 21, exceeded expectations! Almost two hundred people attended and were treated to delicious appetizers while enjoying acoustic guitar selections masterfully played by local musician Joe Lombardi. The speakers, Dr. Carissa Lynch, dean of students at San Marcos Elementary School and Maddy Rohm,…
Mary Humecke All are invited to attend the AAUW (American Association of University Women) Spring Fling fundraiser to be held Saturday, March 21, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. This exciting event will take place in the Cottonwood San Tan Ballroom in Sun Lakes and offers multiple opportunities for the community to support and promote the…
Mary Humecke All local SE Valley women are invited to attend the monthly meeting of the AAUW SE Valley Branch held on the third Monday of the month from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the IronOaks clubhouse in the Bradford Room. On Feb. 16 our featured speaker is Tom Pearson, Dean of Workforce and Innovation…
Mary Kenny The AAUW (American Association of University Women) Southeast Valley Branch (SEV) will host Paul Sanders from Chandler-Gilbert Community College (CGCC), Senior Development Office/Institutional Advancement, as its speaker during its Nov. 17 general meeting. The monthly meeting begins at 5:30 p.m. in the Bradford Room of the Oakwood clubhouse, 24218 S. Oakwood Blvd. in…
Mary Humecke The annual scholarship fundraiser held by AAUW SE Valley this past February exceeded expectations! The beautiful raffle baskets and impressive silent auction items, along with proceeds from a 25/75 cash raffle, brought in $12,000 to award as scholarships this year to deserving women attending Chandler-Gilbert Community College (CGCC). 2025 is the fourth year…
Mary Humecke Party Like It’s Mardi Gras!, the annual scholarship fundraiser held by AAUW Southeast Valley Branch (SEV) on Feb. 21, exceeded expectations! Nearly 200 people attended and were treated to delicious appetizers while enjoying New Orleans-style music provided by the Hamilton High School Maroon Jazz Band. Justina Burks, student services analyst at Chandler-Gilbert Community…
Mary Kenny American Association of University Women (AAUW) Southeast Valley Branch (SEV) members and guests will hear from Save Our School (SOS) leaders at the Branch’s Feb. 17 meeting. Speakers include Leda Devlieger and Lisa Calderon, both East Valley SOS CAT (Community Action Team) leads. Save Our School is a non-partisan, community-based organization supporting strong…
Mary Humecke The AAUW (American Association of University Women) Southeast Valley Branch invites you to join us Friday, Feb. 21, for what promises to be an exceptional Mardi Gras-themed social evening. This popular annual scholarship fundraiser will be held in the Cottonwood Country Club ballroom in Sun Lakes from 4 to 7 p.m., with doors…