Welcome to the Austin Branch of AAUW

The Austin Branch of the American Association of University Women (AAUW) was organized by 15 women in 1923, at the Driskill Hotel, with many contributions and accomplishments being made by branch members and continuing since.

Veronica at Health Care Rally (along with Cecile Richards of Planned Parenthood) at Texas Capitol, March 13

Austin AAUW is part of a nationwide network of more than 100,000 members and donors, 1,000 branches, and 500 college/university institution partners. We believe in the mission of AAUW to advance equity for women and girls through advocacy, education, philanthropy, and research.

For more information, please explore our website and contact us via link on lower right.

Austin branch members having fun at Girlstart fundraising luncheon

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Monthly Branch Program April 2012

Great convention totes from Gail & Marsha and their great committee

April 13-15, 2012 

AAUW Texas State Convention

Over 90 of us had a great convention, hosted by the Austin and Georgetown branches.  See aauwtexas.org and click on 2012 convention link for program details if you missed it.

Lilac with AAUW TX flag quilt

We had great speakers, an informative panel on TX education, and workshops, food, fun & games.

Getting acquainted at game night

 

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Monthly Branch Program May 2012

Saturday, May 12, 2012
The University of Texas at Austin Fellowship Recipients

CONGRATULATIONS:

Andrea Gustavson in the field of American Studies; Marisa Miller in Cell and Molecular Biology; Shahana Khurshid in Civil, Architectural and Environmental Engineering; and Beibie Zou at the LBJ School of Public Affairs.

and THANKS to the UT Fellowship Chair & her committee:

Dorothy Vance and Larie Amsler assisted Dr. Garcia in the difficult selection of the recipients from a field of outstanding candidates.

 

 

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