Wooster Branch established May 1923
The American Association of University Women (AAUW) empowers women and girls through advocacy, education, philanthropy, and research. Our nonpartisan, nonprofit organization has more than 170,000 members and supporters across the United States, as well as 1,000 local branches and 800 college and university partners. Since AAUW’s founding in 1881, our members have examined and taken positions on the fundamental issues of the day — educational, social, economic, and political.
AAUW’s Mission
“To advance gender equality for women and girls through research, education, and advocacy”.
AAUW’s Value Promise
By joining AAUW, you belong to a community that breaks through educational and economic barriers so that all women and girls have a fair chance.
AAUW Diversity Policy In principle and in practice, AAUW values and seeks a diverse membership. There shall be no barriers to full participation in this organization on the basis of gender race, creed, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or class.
MEMBERSHIP
Women and men representing a wide range of colleges and universities are members of Wooster AAUW. In principle and practice, AAUW values and seeks a diverse membership, with no barriers to full participation on the basis of gender, race, creed, age, sexual orientation, national origin, class, or disability.
Membership is open to all women and men who are graduates of a four-year accredited college or have an associate degree or equivalent from an accredited institution of higher education. Those who participate in study and interest groups must be members of the Wooster Branch.
Membership is by application, not invitation. Applicants may join at any time during the year, although the program and fiscal year begin on July first.
Wayne County Women’s Network Scholarship 2024
The Wayne County Women’s Network is offering financial assistance in the form of a scholarship to help a Wayne County woman achieve success in her profession! (Certification, Degree, or Continuing Education)
This scholarship is funded through Women’s Network monthly events and Women’s Network supporters. This scholarship will be presented during the 2024 ATHENA Awards presented by the Wayne County Women’s Network and continues to be an integral part of the Women’s Network mission.
Please email Tara@womens-journal.com for the application and information. The deadline is November 8th!
AAUW/Kiwanis Used Book Sale
Donations & Drop Off
Saturdays from 10am-12pm
Drop books off at the Red Barn behind Zion Lutheran Church located at
301 N Market St.
* Book donors please stay in your car. A volunteer will assist you with your book donation.
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