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 made by branch members and continuing since, as recorded in our HERstory under ABOUT US.


 

Texas Legislative Day

Save the Date: March 17th, 2025,

Austin, Texas

 Join AAUW members from across the state at the capitol in Austin on Monday, March 17, 2025 from 2-6 pm. The AAUW Texas Public Policy Team will be providing additional information, including training for meeting with your legislators through a Zoom meeting – March 12 at 3pm. You do not have to be your branch’s public policy chair to attend these meetings and join the team in Austin. The focus of our meetings will be public education.

 You can find more details at  AAUW Texas

 

 

 

AAUW Austin Centennial Endowment

Is Currently Being Created at

Austin Community College

PLEASE DONATE TO HELP FINISH THE ENDOWMENT

Look  for  the  specific name:  AAUW Austin Centennial Endowment

In the Designation Section of the Form

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AAUW Austin Branch 

2024-2025 Programs Schedules 

Please consult the Newsletter and Evite for more details.  RSVPs are required for attendance for 7 days in advance.  Please specify Lunch or Coffee. Networking begins at 10:00 am and the Program begins at 10:30 am.  All events will be at the Balcones Country Club, 8600 Balcones Club Dr, Austin, TX 78750

August 4      Summer Social

Sept 14         Holly Wissmann                    BREAKTHROUGH

Oct 12           Cathy McHorse                     AFFORDABLE CHILDCARE

Nov 13          Rebecca Powers                    Impact Austin/G3

Dec   8          Winter Social                          Violet Crown City Church, 1300 Morrow ST., Austin

Jan 8             Dr. Sharon Wilcox                Endangered Species/Jaguar

Feb 8            Martha Wofford                    Billie Jean King/Title IX

Mar 12         Planned Parenthood           Women’s Healthcare

April 12       Linda Quintanilla                 Author – Warriors for Justice

May 10        UT Fellows                              Three presentations

 


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“We need women at all levels, including the top, to change the dynamic, reshape the conversation, to make sure women’s voices are heard and heeded, not overlooked and ignored.” – Sheryl Sandberg

 


Would you like to learn more about our Branch?

Strategic Plan Report 2022-2023

2020-2021 Strategic Plan & Goals

AAUW-Austin-Member-Handout

Austin Centennial Celebration


The American Association of University Women has been empowering women since 1881.

AAUW-Texas includes the state organization and local branches in four districts, working for equity for women and girls in schools, on campuses, and in our communities.