American Association of University Women - Laurel
AAUW advances equity for women and girls through advocacy, education, and research.
Welcome! We hope this page is useful to AAUW members and those residents of the Laurel, Maryland, area who are interested in the mission and goals of the Association. Visitors are welcome at all branch meetings. For more information, contact Laurel AAUW. For the latest news, visit our blog: http://laurelaauw.blogspot.com/
The Laurel Branch of AAUW
Who We Are
The Laurel Branch of AAUW was formed in 1953. Throughout its history, the Branch has been active in the community. It started an adult education program at Laurel High School. In 1996, the branch was a co-founding organizational sponsor of the Friends of the Laurel Library.
The Branch sponsors the Margaret Myerly Award which is given annually to a graduating senior at Laurel High School. It was established in memory of Margaret Myerly, an active member of AAUW, who taught math at Laurel High School for 40 years. The first award was given to Christopher Charles Prestel in 1983.
The National Association and Maryland AAUW have recognized the Laurel Branch for the dedication and achievement of branch members and its strong commitment to accomplishing the AAUW mission of education and equity for all women and girls.
2007 -2008 Calendar
The following events are planned for 2007-2008. Check back for updates and additions. Unless otherwise noted, branch meetings are held at 7:30 PM at Morningside House , 7700 Cherry Lane in Laurel.
Tuesday, September 18, 2007, 7:00 pm at Morningside House, 7700 Cherry Lane in Laurel. Branch meeting and potluck supper.
Saturday, October 13, 2007 - AAUW Maryland Fall Conference hosted by the Howard County Branch, at the Kossiakoff Center, Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory in Laurel.
Tuesday, October 23, 2007, 7:30 pm at Morningside House. Branch meeting. The topic will be Immigration - what are the rules; what are the real-life problems.
Saturday, November 3 - Women's Fair at Prince George's Community College. The theme is "Empowering Women for a Better Future." The keynote speaker will be Patricia Arzuaga, Counsel for Kaiser Permanente, and wife of Lieutenant Governor Anthony Brown. Leslie Johnson, First Lady of Prince George's County, is the Honorary Chair.
Tuesday, November 20, 2007, 7:30 pm at Morningside House. Pete Pichaske, Laurel Leader editor, will discuss the future of the Laurel Hospital.
Tuesday, December 11, 2007 - Books and Cookies
Tuesday, January 15, 2008 - View and discuss North Country the fictionalized account of the first class action law suit alleging sexual harassment. It is based on the book, Class Action, whose authors were honored by LAF at the Phoenix convention
Saturday, January 26, 2008 - DC-MD AAUW joint luncheon meeting.
Sunday, January 27, 2008, 12:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. - 28th annual Women's Legislative Briefing at the National 4-H Conference Center, 7100 Connecticut Avenue, Chevy Chase, Maryland.
Tuesday, February 19, 2008 - Great Decisions Discussion
Satirdau. February 23, 2008 - , 10:00 am - noon - Joint meeting with the College Park branch of AAUW and Maryland Women Heritage Center. Carol Pearson, Ph.D., Director, James McGregor Burns Academy of Leadership, University of Maryland College Park will speak on Women and Leadership. The meeting will be at the University of Maryland College Park, Van Munching Hall, Room 1203. Invite a friend!.
Wednesday, March 19, 2008 - Light dinner and performance by Kate Campbell Stevenson at Montpellier. This will be a joint program with Laurel Business and Professional Women, College Park and Bowie Area AAUW, the Bowie Chamber of Conference, and Bowie Soroptomists.
Tuesday, April 22, 2008 - Branch meeting in honor of Equal Pay Day
Friday - Sunday, April 25-27, 2008 - AAUW Maryland State Convention.
Tuesday, May 20, 7:00 pm - Salad Supper and program on the role of women in the press
Branch Newsletter
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Membership
Membership is open to all graduates who hold an Associates, baccalaureate or higher degree from a regionally accredited college or university. An undergraduate student enrolled in a regionally accredited educational institution is eligible for student affiliation.
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About AAUW
Mission statement: AAUW advances equity for women and girls through advocacy, education, and research.
Since 1881 the American Association of University Women has been the nation's leading voice promoting education and equity for women and girls. AAUW is composed of two corporations:
* The Association— with more than 100,000 members, 1,000 branches, and 550 college/university institution partners nationwide — advocates education and equity. Since its founding in 1881, members have examined and taken positions on the fundamental issues of the day — educational, social, economic, and political. Our commitment to our mission is reflected in our public policy efforts, programs, Leadership and Training Institute, and diversity initiatives. AAUW's work extends globally through its international connections.
* The AAUW Educational Foundation is the world's largest source of funding exclusively for graduate women. Each year the Foundation provides about $4 million in fellowships, grants, and awards for outstanding women around the globe and for community action projects. The Foundation also funds pioneering research on women, girls, and education.
* The AAUW Legal Advocacy Fund, a program of the AAUW Educational Foundation, is the nation's largest legal fund focused solely on sex discrimination in higher education. The Legal Advocacy Fund provides funds and a support system for women seeking judicial redress for sex discrimination in higher education.
In principle and 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.