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How to Hold a Meeting with Your Elected Officials
Connecting with your elected officials about AAUW issues in a face-to-face meeting is a great way to develop a relationship and influence the positions they take on issues important to…
How to Organize an Effective Petition Campaign
A petition is a simple yet effective tool in advocacy. With just a little bit of effort, you can generate attention and momentum around an issue, grow your list of…
3 Questions for Esther Ngumbi
Esther Ngumbi, assistant professor of entomology at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, studies sustainable crop growth and environmentally friendly insecticides. She launched her career with the help of a…
AAUW Members Raise Funds to Support Marie Curie’s Research
In 1920, the Association of Collegiate Alumnae (a predecessor to AAUW) helped raise money to purchase a gram of radium for Marie Curie.
Marjorie Child Husted: The Real Betty Crocker
Marjorie Child Husted (1892–1986), a graduate from the University of Minnesota and AAUW member, was a home economist, businesswoman—and the brain and voice behind Betty Crocker.
Wilma Mankiller & AAUW
In 1993, AAUW gave our highest honor, the Achievement Award, to Wilma Mankiller, who was the first woman chief of the Cherokee Nation and recognized for her contributions toward improving…
What to Pack
As you start packing and preparing for the conference, here are five NCCWSL must-haves and a packing checklist to keep in mind.