AAUW in the News

AAUW Members Support Graciela Chichilnisky

Fri, 27 Jun 2008 14:15:00 -0400

AAUW NY (Sunday, June 22)
http://blog.aauw-nys.org/2008/06/aauw-members-support-graciela.html

As the first week of court closes in the trial of Graciela Chichilnisky v. Columbia I am proud to say that many AAUW members from various branches answered the call of the AAUW NYS LAF VP to attend the trial.

Can-do attitude: At Young Women’s Leadership Charter School, a surer track to college

Fri, 27 Jun 2008 14:00:00 -0400

Chicago Journal (Wednesday, June 18)
http://www.chicagojournal.com/main.asp?SectionID=1&SubSectionID=60&ArticleID=5179&TM=82964.99

Girls across the country have made rapid gains in graduating from high school and college, according to a recent American Association of University Women study.

Saturday Academy lures girls into a robotics class

Fri, 27 Jun 2008 14:00:00 -0400

The Oregonian (Thursday, June 19)
http://www.oregonlive.com/science/oregonian/index.ssf?/base/living/1213741506302140.xml&coll=7

Women earn only 9 percent of engineering-related bachelor's degrees, according to the American Association of University Women.

Beachcombings: June 25, 2008

Fri, 27 Jun 2008 14:00:00 -0400

Pacifica Tribune (Wednesday, June 25)
http://www.pacificatribune.com/ci_9692244?IADID=Search-www.pacificatribune.com-www.pacificatribune.com

The Pacifica Branch of the American Association of University Women had one 50th year recognition left as they gathered for brunch at The Coastside Corral.

Must we medicate and segregate simply to educate our boys?

Fri, 27 Jun 2008 14:00:00 -0400

Tallahassee Democrat (Tuesday, June 17)
http://www.tallahassee.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080617/OPINION05/806170302/1006/OPINION

However, a recent report, "Where the girls are: The facts about gender equity in education" (American Association of University Women), debunks the myth that boys are falling even further behind the girls in school.

The Real Crisis in Academics

Tue, 17 Jun 2008 12:00:00 -0400

The Arizona Republic (Saturday, June 7)
http://www.azcentral.com/arizonarepublic/opinions/articles/0607satlets2-073.html

Kathleen Parker may have given readers the wrong impression with her criticisms of the American Association of University Women report ("Deny it, but something is still wrong with the boys," Opinions, May 27).

Should public education promote single-sex schools?

Tue, 17 Jun 2008 12:00:00 -0400

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution (Friday, June 6)
http://www.ajc.com/blogs/content/shared-blogs/ajc/woman/entries/2008/06/06/should_public_e.html

Shaunti Feldhahn, a right-leaning columnist, writes the commentary this week and Andrea Cornell Sarvady, a left-leaning columnist, responds. In last month's clarifying report from the American Association of University Women, an analysis of testing and other data indicates that boys are improving in their academic

Research divided on same-sex classrooms

Tue, 17 Jun 2008 12:00:00 -0400

The News Record (Wednesday, June 4)
http://media.www.newsrecord.org/media/storage/paper693/news/2008/06/04/News/Research.Divided.On.SameSex.Classrooms-3378312.shtml

The American Association of University Women said there is no achievement gap and both genders have stayed the same or slightly improved in testing, according to their report "Where the Girls Are: The Facts About Gender Equity in Education.

Report minimizes boy crisis in our schools

Tue, 17 Jun 2008 12:00:00 -0400

The Buffalo News (Saturday, May 31)
http://www.buffalonews.com/149/story/359205.html

The latest example is the American Association of University Women’s highly publicized new report Where the Girls Are: The Facts About Gender Equity in Education.

Snow: Economic inequality real education crisis

Tue, 17 Jun 2008 12:00:00 -0400

Knoxnews.com (Friday, May 30)
http://www.knoxnews.com/news/2008/may/30/snow-economic-inequality-real-education-crisis/

The AAUW study has the media focused on gender issues once again, but the report should also reignite interest in the role poverty plays in education.

Clarkson University Student Leaders Present at National AAUW Conference

Tue, 17 Jun 2008 12:00:00 -0400

Clarkson University News Releases (Wednesday, June 11)
http://web2.clarkson.edu/news/view.php?id=2026

Four Clarkson undergraduate students attended and presented at the 2008 National Conference for College Women Student Leaders June 5-7 at Georgetown University.

Lodi Middle students visiting Fresno State for tech camp

Tue, 17 Jun 2008 12:00:00 -0400

News-Sentinel (Thursday, June 12)
http://www.lodinews.com/articles/2008/06/12/news/2_techtrek_080612.txt

Lodi, Calif. - Two Lodi Middle Schoolers will spend a week later this month solving murder mysteries, designing roller coasters and carrying out simulated missions to Mars as part of the American Association of University Women's Tech Trek camp.

AAUW: Move the Paycheck Fairness Act Forward

Tue, 17 Jun 2008 12:00:00 -0400

YubaNet.com (Tuesday, June 10)
http://yubanet.com/opinions/AAUW-Move-the-Paycheck-Fairness-Act-Forward.php

Today, on the 45th anniversary of the signing of the Equal Pay Act, AAUW is urging lawmakers to make real progress on closing the wage gap between men and women.

5 Ways Not to Cry at Work

Tue, 17 Jun 2008 12:00:00 -0400

Tyrashow.com (Tuesday, June 10)
http://tyrashow.warnerbros.com/2008/06/5_ways_not_to_cry_at_work.php

Finding out the guy sitting next to you makes 20% more money is sure to bring on the waterworks. And this is not uncommon -- according to a 2007 study by the American Association of University Women Educational Foundation, just one year out of college, women working full time already earn less than their male colleagues, even when they work in the same field.

Council of Churches opposes measure to end affirmative action

Tue, 17 Jun 2008 12:00:00 -0400

The Denver Post (Monday, June 09)
http://www.denverpost.com/news/ci_9532638

According to last year's study by the American Association of University Women Educational Foundation, one year out of college, women working full time earned only 80 percent of their male colleagues' pay.

Current Indicators Women are Still Not Equals in US Society

Tue, 17 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400

Global Politician (Saturday, June 7)
http://globalpolitician.com/24873-feminism

The American Association of University Women (AAUW) reported that one year out of college, women are already earning only 80% of what their male counterparts earned, and that ten years after graduation this gap had widened to 69%.

School daze: Title IX, retaliation trials head to Butte County

Tue, 13 May 2008 09:00:00 -0400

The Chico News and Review (Thursday, April 17)
http://www.newsreview.com/chico/Content?oid=654745

Almost a year ago, the News and Review reported on three former faculty members at Feather River College who were suing the school for retaliation and Title IX violations... American Association of University Women, a national organization donated... $5,000 to each of the three plaintiffs last year.

Winners' Circle: Off to science camp this summer

Tue, 13 May 2008 09:00:00 -0400

Times Press Recorder (Thursday, May 8)
http://www.timespressrecorder.com/articles/2008/05/07/news/slocounty/news14.txt

The Five Cities-Pismo Beach Branch of the American Association of University Women (AAUW) awarded scholarships to four Lucia Mar seventh-graders to attend the 2008 Tech Trek Science Camp in July at the University of California, Santa Barbara.

ARTS: Author Nalini Jones will be luncheon speaker

Tue, 13 May 2008 09:00:00 -0400

Ridgefield Press (Sunday, May 11)
http://www.acorn-online.com/news/publish/ridgefield/33318.shtml

Ms. Jones will speak at the annual Book and Author Brunch sponsored by the American Association of University Women. The stories in What You Call Winter reveal the upheavals within an Indian Catholic family.

Holvino to speak at AAUW meeting

Tue, 13 May 2008 09:00:00 -0400

The Reformer (Monday, May 12)
http://www.reformer.com/localnews/ci_9230707

Evangelina Holvino, PhD, president of Chaos Management, Ltd., of Brattleboro, will be the speaker at the 82nd annual dinner meeting of the Brattleboro Branch, American Association of University Women, Tuesday, May 13.

Mentors help guide college-bound girls

Tue, 13 May 2008 09:00:00 -0400

The Arizona Republic (Monday, May 12)
http://www.azcentral.com/arizonarepublic/local/articles/0512nwvmentor12.html

The mentorship program kicked off May 2 with an introductory session at Rio Salado College Lifelong Learning Center in Surprise. Rio Salado College, Dysart Unified School District and the AAUW partnered to launch the program.

Push for Equal Pay

Tue, 6 May 2008 15:46:27 -0400

Fox News - WTTG-DC (Wednesday, April 23)
http://www.myfoxdc.com/myfox/MyFox/pages/sidebar_video.jsp?contentId=6377643&version=1&locale=EN-US

Segment on Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act vote and pay equity. Segment featured Lilly Ledbetter, Lisa Maatz of AAUW, and others.

Equal Pay for Women

Mon, 5 May 2008 13:13:34 -0400

The Grand Rapids Press (Thursday, April 24)
http://www.mlive.com/news/grpress/index.ssf?/base/news-2/1209042959274850.xml&coll=6

April is a time for commemorating Equal Pay Day. Just one year out of college, women working full time already earn less than their male colleagues, even when they work in the same field, according to the American Association of University Women (AAUW) Educational Foundation.

Not-So-Equal Pay Day

Mon, 5 May 2008 13:13:18 -0400

Campus Progress (Friday, April 25)
http://campusprogress.org/opinions/2925/not-so-equal-pay-day

In a study released last year called “Behind the Pay Gap,” the American Association of University Women revealed that, even controlling for all factors, women are only receiving 77 cents for every dollar that men make. Minority women make even less; African American women earn 67 cents on the dollar, and Latinas earn 56 cents for every dollar when compared with white men.

Fair Pay Act Fails to Pass

Mon, 5 May 2008 13:13:12 -0400

Daily Courier-Observer (Saturday, April 26)
http://www.northnet.org/stlawrenceaauw/fairpay.pdf

The American Association of University Women and other women’s and civil rights groups are very disappointed that the Senate failed to pass a test vote on the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act on Wednesday.

Women’s Paychecks Still Behind

Mon, 5 May 2008 13:13:04 -0400

Hilton Head Island Packet (Sunday, April 27)
http://www.islandpacket.com/lowcountrylife/story/465997.html

Equal Pay Day is observed each year in April to show the date that women finally catch up to men in annual earnings. The American Association of University Women has been researching pay inequity since 1913, which surprised me because I didn't know there were enough women in the workplace back then to warrant such a study.

DeWitt Honored as AAUW Woman of the Year

Mon, 5 May 2008 13:12:53 -0400

The Daily Sentinel (Tuesday, April 29)
http://www.dailysentinel.com/news/content/news/stories/2008/04/29/misc_womanofyear_0429.html

DeWitt, a key figure in the local poultry industry and a major contributor to the local health care industry, was recognized by the American Association of University Women as the Nacogdoches chapter's 2008 Woman of the Year.

AAUW Honors Edward’s President, CEO

Mon, 5 May 2008 13:12:41 -0400

Naperville Sun (Wednesday, April 30)
http://http://www.suburbanchicagonews.com/napervillesun/business/922392,6_3_NA30_DAVIS_S1.article

The Naperville branch of the American Association of University Women has named Pam Davis, Edward Hospital president and CEO, as its 2008 Woman of the Year. The award is given each year to a woman who has contributed to the community in a significant way. Davis was recognized at an award luncheon Saturday

AAUW Sends Local Girls to Educational Camp

Mon, 5 May 2008 13:12:17 -0400

The Daily Review (Thursday, May 1)
http://www.insidebayarea.com/dailyreview/localnews/ci_9122473

The students will live on the campus of Mills College for a week this summer and will attend classes taught by credentialed middle school teachers, featuring hands-on experiments. Women who are professionals in the fields of math, science and technology will be guest presenters, and AAUW volunteers will serve as camp directors, nurses and chaperones.

Golf Event Looking for Participants

Mon, 5 May 2008 13:12:07 -0400

North Lake Tahoe Bonanza (Friday, May 2)
http://www.tahoebonanza.com/article/20080502/SPORTS/780427314

For the fourth year, the Golf Fore Education auction and fundraiser will raise money for the Incline Schools Academic Excellence Foundation, Project MANA, American Association of University Women and the Lake Tahoe School.

Friends of Library and AAUW Team Up in Annual Fundraiser

Mon, 5 May 2008 13:11:48 -0400

Austin Post-Bulletin (Friday, May 2)
http://www.postbulletin.com/newsmanager/templates/localnews_story.asp?z=28&a=340381

"You name it, we've got it," said Millie Burroughs, a volunteer with the Friends of the Austin Public Library, which is offering the spring book sale with the American Association of University Women.

Sixth Annual Sister-to-Sister Summit

Mon, 5 May 2008 13:11:37 -0400

Willits News (Saturday, May 3)
http://www.willitsnews.com/ci_9133618

Through local conferences, AAUW branches and states have launched a nationwide dialogue among girls. The aim is to help girls build a network and strengthen their voices, sister to sister. AAUW's Sister-to-Sister Summits is bringing together diverse girls to address issues that schools often cannot adequately address.

LWV and AAUW Take on Issue of Human Trafficking

Mon, 5 May 2008 13:09:32 -0400

Port Washington News (Saturday, May 3)
http://www.antonnews.com/portwashingtonnews/2008/05/02/news/

The League of Women Voters (LWV) of Port Washington-Manhasset and the American Association of University Women (AAUW) of Port Washington recently co-sponsored an informational meeting on the subject of human trafficking.... The meeting was chaired by Barbara Kaim, AAUW co-president....These two powerful groups--AAUW and LWV-have lent their voice to this issue that affects mainly girls and women.

Letter: Urge Coleman to Support Pay Equity