AAUW National Convention

The 2011 AAUW National Convention will be held June 16–19 at the Renaissance Washington, D.C. Hotel. Join us at the 2011 convention to celebrate AAUW's 130 years as a nationwide community that is breaking through barriers for women and girls!

At the 2011 AAUW National Convention, you will

• join AAUW members from across the country as we advocate for change with a Lobby Day on Capitol Hill;
• be inspired by nationally recognized speakers and learn new leadership skills and AAUW best practices to take home to your community;
• play a personal role in creating a road map for AAUW's future by participating in our strategic breakout sessions;
• celebrate the inaugural Breaking through Barriers Awards ceremony featuring outstanding, innovative AAUW state/branch programs.

See highlights from the 2009 AAUW National Convention: Breaking through Barriers, held in St. Louis.

Rosa DeLauro

Rep. Rosa DeLauro (D-CT) addressed AAUW members at the 2009 National Convention in St. Louis, Missouri.

Valerie Jarrett

Valerie Jarrett, senior adviser and assistant to President Obama for intergovernmental affairs and public engagement, congratulated AAUW on our successful convention and work to advance equity for women and girls.

Lilly Ledbetter

Lilly Ledbetter, the "face of pay equity," told us about her fight to end wage discrimination.

State of AAUW PowerPoint Presentation
State of AAUW Script

Jackie Speier

Rep. Jackie Speier, AAUW member, addressed the banquet — the premier convention event.

Salary Negotiation Workshop

This workshop featured Lilly Ledbetter, who stressed the importance of salary negotiation and the passage of the Paycheck Fairness Act on women's future financial security.

Breaking through Barriers

AAUW launched anew promotional video featuring thought-provoking stats on women and girls and personal reflections by individuals on the moment they knew that there were still barriers to break.
To request Breaking through Barriers Brochures or DVDs, please contact connect@aauw.org or 800/326-2289.