Our Mission
AAUW advances equity for
women and girls through
advocacy, education and
research.
Our Vision
AAUW will be a powerful
advocate and visible
leader in equity and
education through
research, philanthropy,
and measurable change
in critical areas impacting
the lives of women and
girls.
Our Value Promise
By joining AAUW, you
belong to a community
that breaks through
educational and economic
barriers so that all women
have a fair chance.
President's Recent Events
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ABOUT US
Who We Are
Dear Friends,
AAUW is a national organization that advances
equity for all women and girls through advocacy,
education and research The Shoreline branch was
founded in 1949 and is one of 1,000 branches in the
network of states, regions and 500 college and
universities to carry out the AAUW mission.This
organization values and seeks a diverse
membership from those holding an associate's,
bachelor's or higher degree from an accredited
national or international college or university.
AAUW Education Foundation(EF)is the world's largest source of funding exclusively
for graduate women providing $4 million annually in fellowships, grants and
awards to outstanding graduate women around the globe.
AAUW Legal Advocacy Fund (LAF) is the nation's largest fund focused solely on sex
discrimination in higher education.
AAUW Shoreline branch draws its members primarily from Brandford, North
Brandford, Guilford, Madison, and Clinton. Our branch has many interest groups
including art appreciation, bridge, financial matters, great adventures, literature,
gourmet and many others.
Sincerely,
Ann Gordon
President of the AAUW Shoreline Branch
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Noteworthy from our historian Mary Ann McAvoy. In the spring 2010 we will be
celebrating the 60th anniversary of our Branch. “Our Club” was organized in 1934
and became an AAUW Branch in 1950. We received our 50 year certificate in May of
2000. AAUW was founded in June of 1881 and in 2006 we celebrated our 125th
anniversary.
Letter from the President
President's Recent Events
Ann Gordon, President of the Shoreline CT Branch of the AAUW, recently spoke in
Rome and Pescara, Italy on the topic of Gender Inequities.
View the Presentation.