Tag Archive for AAUW

Arizona Science Center Comes to AAUW

JoAnn Greenzweig Our January AAUW general meeting featured Kimberly Duvall who has taught informal science education for over 15 years. She taught mostly in zoos and aquariums before working at the Arizona Science Center (ASC) in 2021. Her current role at ASC is Girls in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) coordinator where she plans…

Record Number of Scholarships Awarded

The Southeast Valley Branch of the American Association of University Women (AAUW) recently awarded a record-breaking seven $1,000 scholarships to deserving women in support of the AAUW mission to advance equity for women and girls. Raffle ticket sales in Sun Lakes and the local community, along with proceeds from sales at JudyWear Boutique in Chandler…

Giving Is Always Better than Receiving

On May 16 members of the American Association of University Women (AAUW) Southeast Valley Branch partnered with Go With The Flow, an organization promoting period poverty awareness, to pack period hygiene kits for two local Title 1 Chandler middle schools. The AAUW mission is “advancing gender equity through research, education, and advocacy.” Promoting period poverty…

Make a Big Impact with Little Effort

Looking for a way to make a big impact with little effort? I thought so! The American Association of University Women (AAUW), Southeast Valley Branch, will be hosting a raffle for many wonderful gift baskets. One hundred percent of the proceeds will be used to fund scholarships for women. The scholarships will be awarded to…

AAUW Spring Fundraiser Exceeds $4.6K Record

Co-President Mary Hamecke and Penny Rings

Barbara Stewart The Southeast Valley Branch of American Association of University Women (AAUW) launched a very successful spring fundraiser for local women needing scholarships this coming year to attend Chandler/Gilbert Community College. Proceeds exceeded a record $4,600 to be distributed to selected qualified young women. The effort included financial donations from members, a raffle for 14 donated…

Vice Chief Justice Timmer Speaks to AAUW

Vice Chief Justice Ann Scott Timmer

Barbara Stewart Vice Chief Justice Ann Scott Timmer of the Arizona Supreme Court will speak to the Southeast Valley Branch of the American Association of University Women (AAUW) on April 19, at 5 p.m. One of five women ever to serve on the Arizona Supreme Court, she has distinguished herself throughout her career as an…

AAUW: Making a Difference with Local Scholarships: Annual Fundraising Drive Supports College Pursuits for Women in Southeast Valley

Barbara Stewart The Southeast Valley Branch of the American Association of University Women (AAUW) kicks off its local scholarship fundraising drive in April, part of the group’s mission to advance equity for women and girls. This month, raffle ticket sales and proceeds from a portion of the sales at JudyWear Boutique in Chandler on April…

AAUW of the S.E. Valley Donates Books to Chandler Schools

Books labeled, laminated, and ready for students to read at San Marcos Elementary School (Photo sent with a thank you by Jolene Gallup, media specialist at San Marcos)

Ellie Watland For several years, members of the American Association of University Women (AAUW) of the S.E. Valley have volunteered as reading tutors at San Marcos and Galveston Elementary Schools, Title One schools in Chandler. They have participated in a reading fluency program, providing individual attention to students struggling with reading proficiency. Due to coronavirus,…

AAUW March Zoom Speaker

Jessica Dixon

Barbara Stewart Speaking on the challenges and opportunities for women and girls in business, our speaker at the March 15 meeting of AAUW (American Association of University Women) will be Jessica Dixon, the Systems Director of Marketing and Communications for Common Spirit Population Health. She has more than 20 years of experience in healthcare marketing and…