Press Release

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
06/07/2011

Contact:
Katie Broendel, broendelk@aauw.org
202/785-7761

Lisa Goodnight, goodnightl@aauw.org
202/785-7738

MEDIA ADVISORY: Gloria Feldt to Give Closing Remarks at AAUW National Convention
Lifelong Women's Issues Advocate Will Address Grassroots Volunteers

WASHINGTON — Gloria Feldt, author of No Excuses: Nine Ways Women Can Change How We Think about Power and former president and CEO of Planned Parenthood Federation of America, will give the closing remarks at the American Association of University Women (AAUW) National Convention on June 19, 2011, at the Renaissance, Washington D.C. Hotel. Feldt's speech, Taking AAUW Home, will provide attendees with ways to use their power to break through barriers for women and girls in their communities.

Who:
Gloria Feldt, leading activist on women's lives, rights, and leadership

What:
Taking AAUW Home, AAUW National Convention closing remarks

When:
Sunday, June 19, 2011, 10:30 a.m.–noon

Where:
Grand Ballroom
Renaissance Washington, D.C. Hotel
999 Ninth St. NW
Washington, DC 20001

Read more about AAUW's convention and programming on our website and Facebook page.

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The American Association of University Women (AAUW) advances equity for women and girls through advocacy, education, philanthropy, and research. Since 1881, AAUW has been one of the nation’s leading voices promoting education and equity for women and girls. AAUW has a nationwide network of more than 100,000 members and donors, 1,000 branches, and 600 college/university institutional partners. Since AAUW's founding 130 years ago, members have examined and taken positions on the fundamental issues of the day — educational, social, economic, and political. AAUW's commitment to educational equity is reflected in its public policy advocacy, community programs, leadership development, conventions and conferences, national partnerships, and international connections.