Join the like-minded women of AAUW
in the goal of advancing
the educational
and professional pursuits of all women.
About Us
The Bridgeport Area Branch of the American Association of University Women is dedicated to advancing the educational and professional opportunities of women in the cities and towns of Fairfield, Easton, Monroe, Trumbull, Bridgeport, and Stratford. Working together with nine other CT branches, we are a vital part of the national organization of AAUW.
History
With over 100 years of organization in the Greater Bridgeport Area, it is with great honor we have had and continue to have members who make a difference in our community.
Begun with 40 members in January 1917 as The College Club for Women; we find that the original goals have held strong and continue to lend focus to our 85th year as an AAUW affiliate.
Scholarship
Over the previous 55 years, The Bridgeport Area (CT) Branch of AAUW has awarded over a quarter of a million dollars is scholarship funds to outstanding and deserving college students who have fulfilled the application process and reside in one of the 8 encompassing towns. These scholarships are awarded in May at our annual dinner meeting.
Get Involved
We invite you join us at an upcoming event, and continue to be a part of our Branch's organization with ties to national AAUW which has 100,000 members nationwide and has given fellowships to astronaut Sally Ride; Joyce Brothers before she became Dr. Joyce Brothers; and raised $10,000 for Madame Curie of the $100,000 that was needed to continue her radium experiments.
"Work Smart" Seminar
Find the details of the "Work Smart" program on the national AAUW site at
It is presented as a two hour salary negotiation seminar aimed at reaching a million women of any age within the next several years. The end goal is to achieve pay equity for all women by the year 2025.
Take the course yourself right from home. Better yet, take the course, then train as a facilitator. Lend a helping hand to some of our own local women!
Find it online at
Remember, this won't happen unless YOU do something about it!
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Membership renews July 1st.
Please remit dues before the end of July
Holiday Social
The Holiday Social on Saturday, December 7th, 2019
at the Stratford Library
2203 Main Street was enjoyed by all!
We were treated to a performance of winter songs by the talented choir of Harding High School under the direction of Sheena Graham! Also on the program was NCCWSL attendee Misharo Fraser sharing a takeaway of her experience from this year's great seminar .
Census 2020
Laurel Anderson, Treasurer of the Bridgeport CT Branch Inc. of AAUW informs us that “results of the Census are vitally important as they will impact everything from the number of Congressional seats Connecticut keeps, to infrastructure funding to local town and city funding from the Federal government".
Tech Savvy Info soon to Come
Projects
Give a hand, when you can
Every winter the AAUW Bridgeport Area Branch knits, purchases or collects hats mittens and scarves for the students at Wilbur Cross Elementary School on Reservoir Avenue in Bridgeport. Throughout the year, school supplies are collected and donated. Wilbur Cross, among all other schools in the city, has the highest percentage of foster children registered to its student body.
Next newsletter:
January 2020