AAUW Marks Women's Equality Day with HERvotes Coalition
AAUW joined forces with other women's organizations on Women's Equality Day, August 26, to show Congress that we will make our collective voices heard during the 2012 elections. The HERvotes coalition announced plans to preserve women's health and economic rights (HER) and mobilize women voters. AAUW Executive Director Linda D. Hallman's remarks about the initiative were quoted in the San Francisco Chronicle, the Houston Chronicle, the Philadelphia Business Journal, the Sacramento Bee, and on Examiner.com.

Legal Advocacy Fund Informational Call
On Thursday, September 29, at 7 p.m. EDT, you can hear case updates and program information during a conference call with LAF staff that is open to all AAUW members. Please RSVP to laf@aauw.org by Tuesday, September 27, to receive the call-in information. A transcript of the call will be available on request starting September 30.

October 15 Summit on Workplace Sexual Harassment
AAUW is a co-sponsor of "Anita Hill 20 Years Later: Sex, Power, and Speaking Truth," a daylong summit and evening performance about workplace sexual harassment that will take place on October 15 at Hunter College in New York City. Register online; attendance costs $20 and is free for students! For those in the area, please share this information with your networks — it promises to be a terrific event with fantastic speakers. You won't want to miss it! Questions? E-mail info@anitahill20.org.

Applications Due: Student Leadership Opportunities
The 2011–12 AAUW Student Advisory Council, AAUW Campus Action Project, and Elect Her–Campus Women Win applications are available online now and are due this fall. Learn more about all of these opportunities to support college women leaders and build relationships with local campuses in an online presentation.

2012 NCCWSL — Start Planning Now!
The 2012 National Conference for College Women Student Leaders will be held May 31–June 2 at the University of Maryland, College Park. Each year, this amazing conference inspires our next generation of young women student leaders. Help support them! Pay the registration and travel costs for a local student or give to the NCCWSL Funds. More than 500 young women attend this conference each year — make sure students in your area are among them!

Talk to AAUW in October
During October, AAUW staff and leaders will be calling every branch and state membership vice president in the country. AAUW wants to hear about what's important to your community and to share some recruitment and retention strategies. We look forward to speaking with you during the coming weeks!

Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Activities
Looking for some fun science activities as you plan your state or branch STEM event for girls? The latest issue of the howtosmile.org newsletter is out! Find out what's new at the informal STEM educators' portal.

Get the Latest on AAUW Fellowships and Grants
Applications for all programs are currently available. Deadlines and eligibility requirements are posted on our website. Need 2012–13 recruitment brochures and bookmarks? Visit ShopAAUW and order yours today.

Meet the New Class of 2011–12 Fellows and Grantees!
The AAUW online Directory of Fellowship and Grant Recipients for 2011–12 is now available. Find out where fellows and grantees are located and what they're studying and researching. If you'd like to include a recipient in your programming this year, contact fellowships@aauw.org.

Selection Panelists Needed
AAUW's review and selection panelists are seasoned experts in academia and the professions who analyze the thousands of applications for AAUW's fellowships and grants. We are always seeking new talent and expertise. Visit the Fellowship and Grant Selection Panels web page, and please pass the information on to your networks!

Fellows in the News
2011–12 International Fellow Alba Domenech Batalla of Spain was recently featured on Lesley University's website in recognition of her receiving an AAUW award. Batalla is pursuing a master's degree in music therapy and mental health counseling. Congratulations, Alba!

What's New with Former Fellows and Grantees?
You can find out by catching up on the archive of the AAUW blog series on fellowship and grant alumnae and reading more about the accomplishments of former awardees. They have remarkable stories to share about AAUW's impact on their lives.

Connecting with Other Alumnae — and AAUW
If you are a former fellowship or grant recipient and would like to reconnect with AAUW and other grant recipients, join our fellowship and grant alumnae network! Submit your updates and share your personal and professional accomplishments. Find out how you can become involved in contributing to AAUW's mission.

AAUW's 130th Anniversary Grad Student Rate
Special 130th Anniversary introductory rates are available for graduate students, who can join AAUW for just $18.81! Promote membership to graduate students near you and help us usher in the next generation of AAUW leaders! Visit the AAUW website for more information or to join. Individuals and branches that focus on recruitment can win prizes, be recognized, and help strengthen the organization for years to come.

Shape AAUW's Future by Encouraging E-SAF Participation!
Signing up for a free student membership at AAUW college/university partner member schools is now easier than ever! Encourage any undergraduate student at a partner member school to receive our great AAUW benefits by visiting the e-student affiliate join application page on the website and filling out a simple form!

Special $130 Anniversary Rate for College/University Partners
AAUW is celebrating our 130th Anniversary with a special rate of $130 for new C/U partner members. Visit the online directory to see if your local school or alma mater is a member. If not, use these tips to encourage schools in your community to join and give their students priority for AAUW's many opportunities.

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