AAUW – The American Association of University Women
About Us
AAUW – The American Association of University Women
AAUW advances gender equity for women and girls, through research, education, and advocacy. We are tenacious and trailblazing — advocating for women and girls since 1881 and into the future!
Who We Are
The Petaluma Branch was chartered in 1955 and today has about 135 members with diverse skills and backgrounds. Our members are represented in all fields of endeavor including education, healthcare, science, engineering, insurance, community non-profit agencies, and many more. Additionally, our members are active in numerous leadership roles throughout Petaluma and Southern Sonoma County. Membership in AAUW is a great way to have fun and make life-long friends.
What We Do
AAUW Petaluma is involved in numerous activities to promote education and lifelong learning. We do this by:
Members can join Sections for regular activities that inform, educate and entertain us.
More about AAUW
Learn more About AAUW, Our History and watch this short video of AAUW over the past 130 years.
AAUW advances gender equity for women and girls, through research, education, and advocacy. We are tenacious and trailblazing — advocating for women and girls since 1881 and into the future!
Who We Are
The Petaluma Branch was chartered in 1955 and today has about 135 members with diverse skills and backgrounds. Our members are represented in all fields of endeavor including education, healthcare, science, engineering, insurance, community non-profit agencies, and many more. Additionally, our members are active in numerous leadership roles throughout Petaluma and Southern Sonoma County. Membership in AAUW is a great way to have fun and make life-long friends.
What We Do
AAUW Petaluma is involved in numerous activities to promote education and lifelong learning. We do this by:
- Sending junior high school girls in Petaluma to Tech Trek, a week-long math and science summer camp sponsored by AAUW California.
- Funding scholarships at Sonoma State University, Santa Rosa Junior College/Petaluma, and recognizing an outstanding high school graduate with a Community Achievement Award.
- Raising funds for State and National AAUW programs in the areas of research, campus leadership, STEM education, public policy, legal case support, educational funding, global connections, and member leadership.
- Hosting Candidate Forums for Petaluma City Council, School Board, Superintendent of Schools, and other elected positions.
- Working with governmental and local service groups on issues related to women’s health and community well-being.
- Providing programs of general interest to the public, both in-person and via ZOOM.
Members can join Sections for regular activities that inform, educate and entertain us.
More about AAUW
Learn more About AAUW, Our History and watch this short video of AAUW over the past 130 years.
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American Association of University Women
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Petaluma Branch
American Association of University Women
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Web Design by Ray Hendess
