AAUW Buffalo Branch

The Buffalo (NY) Branch of the American Association of University Women ( AAUW ) was founded in 1890, and is the largest AAUW Branch in New York State , with over 250 members.   Our members represent women leaders from the arts, business, education, government, law, medicine, science, and technology.   

The American Association of University Women promotes equity for all women and girls, lifelong education, and positive societal change.  AAUW encourages diversity and has adopted the following:

1.  In principle and practice, AAUW values and seeks a diverse membership.  There shall be no barriers to full participation in this organization on the basis of gender, race, creed, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or class.

2. AAUW, founded in 1881, is open to all graduates who hold an associate's or equivalent or higher degree from an accredited college or university. Those who do not hold such a degree can affiliate as Friends of the Buffalo Branch, and undergradutes may become Student Affiliates..

3.  AAUW is the oldest and largest national organization working for all women and girls, with more than 100,000 members.

4.  The AAUW Educational Foundation provides funds to advance education, research, and self-development for women.

5.  AAUW's Legal Advocacy Fund provides funding and a support system for women seeking judicial redress for gender discrimination  

Olga Lindberg Scholarship Announced

• Two merit based scholarship award in the amount of $10,000 and $5000
• applicant must be female and at the 4th year college level or above
• must be attending an accredited college in fall of 2008; proof of enrollment required to receive award
• applicant must be a Western New York resident or attending a Western New York College
• merit based; 3.7 cum GPA or above

Why Care About AAUW?

AAUW has more than 1,300 AAUW branches across the continental United States , Alaska , Hawaii , Guam , and Puerto Rico .  AAUW members enjoy opportunities to network at the local, state and national levels, sponsor community action projects to promote equity, serve in leadership positions, and lobby local and state legislators on AAUW priority issues.  

Membership Benefits Also Include:

Stimulating Programs, Projects and Study Groups

Shared Values and Interests

Informative Local, State, and National Publications

Expertise and Representation on Education and Equity Issues

Financial Resources for Education

Networking

Leadership Training Opportunities

Monthly Branch Newsletter  

To learn more about AAUW Buffalo Branch membership, click on Join AAUW .