Convention Update: Be Inspired by Powerful Women!
Join us for the opening event at the 2011 AAUW National Convention, the Women in Power in the Obama Administration panel! Led by Christina M. Tchen, chief of staff to the first lady, these notable officials will discuss how the administration is breaking through barriers for women and girls. Remember, early-bird convention registration ends March 22.

LAF Supports Plaintiffs in Wal-Mart Lawsuit
Last month the AAUW Legal Advocacy Fund committed to assisting the plaintiffs in the Dukes v. Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. lawsuit, potentially the largest workplace discrimination class-action lawsuit in U.S. history. LAF is signing an amicus brief in the case and providing financial assistance for six of the lead plaintiffs to travel to Washington, D.C., to attend oral arguments at the U.S. Supreme Court. The court will decide whether the plaintiffs can pursue the case as a class action. If the court affirms the class certification, the lower courts will hear the plaintiffs' discrimination claim. AAUW urges local members to support the plaintiffs by attending the oral arguments on March 29, 2011.

AAUW at the United Nations
AAUW members and staff are participating in the 55th Commission on the Status of Women at the United Nations. Stay updated on CSW activities, AAUW-sponsored events, and resources for International Women's Day by visiting AAUW's International Connections web page.

We Want to Feature YOU Breaking through Barriers
As we count down to the convention in June, we want to showcase the many ways members like you make a difference for women and girls in your communities. Make sure you submit a picture for the Breaking through Barriers — One Photo at a Time collection. To participate, just follow a few fun and simple steps!

AAUW Teams Up with Prestigious Science Group
AAUW and Nature Publishing Group, one of the world's leading science publishers, have joined forces to present an ongoing online forum on women in science. AAUW will highlight findings from Why So Few? Women in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics for one week each month. Please join the forum today!

AAUW and the State of the Union
President Barack Obama delivered the annual State of the Union address on Tuesday, January 25, and AAUW had a backstage pass. Member and staffer Dawn Aldrich attended a special viewing and question-and-answer session at the White House with senior administration officials. Read about her experience on AAUW Dialog!

Introduce a Girl to Engineering Day Is February 24
AAUW has joined the National Engineers Week Foundation and 10 other organizations for Introduce a Girl to Engineering Day to encourage thousands of women engineers to mentor girls. The new program, "10 for 10" — which aims to reach 10,000 10-year-old girls with positive engineering experiences — will be launched February 24 as part of this effort.

NCCWSL Early-Bird Registration Is Open
This year's National Conference for College Women Student Leaders will honor Lisa P. Jackson, the first African American administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, and four other Women of Distinction! Spread the word: Early-bird registration ends April 15, and the scholarship deadline is March 15. Support students and the conference!

Help Recruit for the NCCWSL Graduate School Fair
Thirty-three of America's top schools are already interested in participating in the new NCCWSL Graduate School Fair! Don't let your alma mater, employer, or local school get left behind. Reach 500 bright young women for only $1,000 per booth ($800 for AAUW college/university partner members). Contact Christina Soto at sotoc@aauw.org or 202/785-7714 for information.

Special $130 Anniversary Rate for AAUW College/University Partners
AAUW is celebrating our 130th Anniversary with a special rate of $130 for new C/U partner members. AAUW's member benefits expand a school's competitive resources, enhance the value of students' tuition dollars, and give students priority for AAUW program grants. Visit the online directory to see if your local school or alma mater is a member. If not, use these tips to encourage a school in your area to join.

AAUW's 130th Anniversary Campaign — Special Grad Student Rate!
Special 130th Anniversary introductory rates are also available for graduate students, who can join AAUW for just $18.81! Individuals and branches can win prizes, be recognized in AAUW's Hall of Fame, and help strengthen the organization for years to come.

AAUW Welcomes Staff Member for College/University Relationships
Bridgette Behling has joined AAUW as the manager of college/university relationships. Behling will focus on recruitment and retention of C/U partner members, increase communication and resources, and work directly with state and branch C/U chairs. Contact her at behlingb@aauw.org to share successes or challenges or for C/U and student consultations.

Plan Now for Equal Pay Day
Equal Pay Day is Tuesday, April 12! Find out how to get your community and branch involved with this symbolic day when women's wages catch up to men's wages from the year before. AAUW research and pay equity materials are available for use at Equal Pay Day events, meetings, and rallies.

Vote for Your AAUW Art Contest Favorites
Your last chance to cast a vote in the 2011 AAUW Art Contest is fast approaching! Visit the gallery and let your voice be heard! The winning entries will be featured in a special spring collection of note cards to be mailed to members. All contest voters will be included in a drawing for a $25 gift certificate for ShopAAUW. Voting ends on February 22.

Spring Campus Programming Ideas
During softball season, use the Title IX Compliance: Know the Score Program in a Box to learn more about equity in high school athletics and to find branch activity ideas. Since April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month, check out the Campus Sexual Assault Program in a Box for information about what you can do to make campuses safer.

Revamp Your Branch Website
The ultimate branch website solution is now easily affordable! Is your website out of date? Is finding (and keeping) a webmaster difficult? Would a more professional online presence help you raise money? Check out your options at SiteWise for AAUW, now available for as low as $4.99 or $9.99. E-mail Tricia McGarry or call 801/232-7725 today!

Do You Have What It Takes for Leadership Corps?
AAUW is looking for grassroots organizers to apply for the AAUW Leadership Corps. Applications for the 2011–13 session will soon be available! The deadline for applications is April 15. Learn more and apply for this advocacy opportunity.

AAUW Selected for Women's Empowerment Campaign
In recognition of AAUW's outstanding work on behalf of women and girls, GreatNonprofits has invited AAUW to partner with them for the 2011 Women's Empowerment Campaign. Make sure to read the stories women have written about the ways that AAUW directly affected their lives and share your own story.

Attention Local AAUW Book Sale Volunteers!
Find out about the new federal restrictions on selling used children's books. AAUW book sale volunteers need to consider several issues before making the decision to resell donated books.

Almost There — We Need Your Help!
The AAUW Breaking through Barriers Major Gifts Campaign is $50,000 shy of meeting our $1 million goal before the convention this June. Join in this special campaign that supports the critical AAUW programs that are not funded by the endowment by making a gift or pledge today. For more information, contact Carol Rognrud at rognrudc@aauw.org or 202/728-7627.

Convention: A Great Market for Your Products
Showcase your products to AAUW members at the 2011 convention Marketplace! For $500 per booth, you can reach fellow members who are always looking for that special item or souvenir. Know a friend who might be interested? Nonmember rates are only $1,000! Get in touch today at watsonk@aauw.org or 202/785-7742. See you in Washington, D.C.!

List Your Branch and State Events on the Member Showcase
The Member Showcase is now used by almost half of all AAUW states! Use this shared calendar to promote your state and branch programs and events to out-of-town members who might be visiting your area. Presidents can e-mail aauwcalendar@aauw.org to provide a calendar administrator for their branch or state.

Celebrate Life after 50 with a Branch Event
Check out our new video-format Program in a Box, Saving the Best for Last: Creating Our Lives after 50, which shows you how to book dynamic authors and speakers on this topic for your next branch program. Three great programs let you reach out to your community to promote visibility, member recruitment, and fundraising for your branch. Watch today!

Share STEM News, Get STEM News
Got a great science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) program for girls or want to see what other branches and states are doing? E-mail stem@aauw.org to join the AAUW STEM Listserv and share ideas with other inspired advocates.

Grantee in the News for WWII Documentary
Filmmaker and 2010 Community Action Grant recipient LeAnn Erickson is screening her documentary Top Secret Rosies: The Female Computers of WWII across the United States. The film, which was recently featured on CNN, uncovers the contributions of women scientists during the war effort. Her tour is helping promote science to girls and young women.

Follow the Fellows in the AAUW Alumnae Exchange
AAUW stays connected to our former fellowship and grant recipients, and we're excited to share their accomplishments. Find out what they've been up to in the AAUW Alumnae Exchange newsletter. If you have an update, please e-mail it to fellowships@aauw.org.

Invite a Fellow or Grantee to Your Event!
Current AAUW 2010–11 fellows and grantees would love to present their research or other professional work at state or branch events. Need contact information for available fellows? E-mail fellowships@aauw.org and check out the Focus on the Fellows and Grantees Program in a Box for more information.

Winter Outlook Now Online
Check out the latest issue of AAUW Outlook magazine to read up on women's health issues, inspiring branch activities, and information about this year's first every-member election. The issue includes proposed bylaws amendments, the Public Policy Program, and the initial slate of candidates for the AAUW Board of Directors. Watch for more candidate listings in the upcoming Spring/Summer issue.

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State Convention Vendors
Looking to sell high-quality items to raise funds at your state convention? AAUW partners VirtuArte and Paperwork, Etc. provide items to sell and give you a percentage of the proceeds! Simply track sales and return any unsold merchandise after your convention. Contact Debbie Myers at VirtuArte or Eileen Hull at Paperwork, Etc. for information.

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