AAUW Buffalo Branch

The Buffalo (NY) Branch of the American Association of University Women ( AAUW ) was founded in 1890, and is one of the largest AAUW branches in New York State, with over 200 members.   Our members represent women leaders from the arts, business, education, government, law, medicine, science, and technology.   

The American Association of University Women advances equity for women and girls through advocacy, education, philanthropy and research.  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  

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 .

The White House (yes, THAT White House) honors Tamara Brown, the founder of Tech Savvy, as a "Champion of Change"!!

Kudos to Tamara, a past president of the Buffalo Branch and the chief architect of our "Tech Savvy" conferences - heading into our seventh year. Learn about her award on:

• the Buffalo News website
• a YouTube video of the White House presentation ceremony and discussion
• Pictures taken by national AAUW representatives
• Tamara's blog

Note:

Sorting for the 2012 book saleoccurs at Kensington Bailey Neighborhood Services, 995 Kensington Avenue in Buffalo until we have a sale site.

We are there on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 10:00 AM – 12:00 Noon.

Books may be dropped off during these times.

Please send general mail to:

AAUW Buffalo Branch
PO Box 894
Cheektowaga, NY 14225-0894

NEWS! The Buffalo Branch has initiated a new American Fellowship at the national level. It is called the "Buffalo, NY Branch of AAUW Fellowship in Honor of Hillary Rodham Clinton. Click HERE to donate and honor both our branch and this remarkable woman.