http://www.aauw.org This feed is not an official publication, but is maintained by a volunteer member. Contact nes@bbvx.org if you have questions or comments. en Wed, 19 Sep 2007 14:17:51 GMT Wed, 19 Sep 2007 14:17:51 GMT RSS DreamFeeder v 1.5 http://www.aauw.org/rss/news.xml With the Sept. 17 launch of the new www.aauw.org, there is now an RSS feed directly on the national site. This feed at bbvx.org will be phased out. Please change your links now. Wed, 19 Sep 2007 14:17:31 GMT http://www.aauw.org/rss/news.xml_11902114711200 http://www.aauw.org/laf/travelgrant.cfm LAF awards a limited number of grants to fund travel for LAF plaintiffs to speak at state and regional AAUW meetings. Fri, 07 Sep 2007 17:54:01 GMT http://www.aauw.org/laf/travelgrant.cfm_11891876611350 http://aauw.org/about/leadership/execDirector_positionProfile.pdf Members and non-members are encouraged to review the position profile and encourage excellent candidates to apply. Mon, 03 Sep 2007 21:34:13 GMT http://aauw.org/about/leadership/execDirector_positionProfile.pdf_11888552736050 http://aauw.org/ebulletin/mission/JulyAugust2007.cfm 2007 Convention Highlights, Congressional updates, and more Sun, 02 Sep 2007 21:49:31 GMT http://aauw.org/ebulletin/mission/JulyAugust2007.cfm_11887698003670 http://www.aauw.org/ef/efpanel.cfm Contribute to the advancement of women and education by serving on an AAUW Educational Foundation panel. Fri, 24 Aug 2007 04:31:12 GMT http://www.aauw.org/ef/efpanel.cfm_11879298878040 http://www.aauw.org/education/ngcp/index.cfm AAUW is now recruiting regional liaisons for Upper Midwest, Great Lakes, Rocky Mountain, Southwest, and Southeast Central regions Fri, 24 Aug 2007 04:31:12 GMT http://www.aauw.org/education/ngcp/index.cfm_11879298878041 http://www.aauw.org/member_center/leader_corner/strategic_pp2006.cfm Following the July joint board retreat, new documents have been posted related to the strategic process. Sun, 19 Aug 2007 17:11:25 GMT http://www.aauw.org/member_center/leader_corner/strategic_pp2006.cfm_11875434951900 http://www.aauw.org/issue_advocacy/principles_priorities.cfm Text of the public policy principles and priorities as approved at the Phoenix convention. Sun, 19 Aug 2007 17:11:25 GMT http://www.aauw.org/issue_advocacy/principles_priorities.cfm_11875434951901 http://www.aauw.org/member_center/leader_corner/EdEqChange/EdEqChange.cfm Reports from the late-July joint board retreat; plaintiff travel grant apps due Oct. 15; convention videos are available from Shop AAUW Sun, 19 Aug 2007 17:11:25 GMT http://www.aauw.org/member_center/leader_corner/EdEqChange/EdEqChange.cfm_11875434951902 http://www.aauw.org/fga/fellowships_grants/index.cfm One of the world's largest sources of funding exclusively for graduate women, the AAUW Educational Foundation supports aspiring scholars around the globe, teachers and activists in local communities, women at critical stages of their careers, and those pursuing professions where women are underrepresented. Sun, 05 Aug 2007 13:48:58 GMT http://www.aauw.org/fga/fellowships_grants/index.cfm_11863219991990 http://aauw.org/newsroom/pressreleases/073107_ledbetter.cfm This begins the process of righting the wrong done by the U.S. Supreme Court’s 5-4 decision in May. Tue, 31 Jul 2007 20:42:39 GMT http://aauw.org/newsroom/pressreleases/073107_ledbetter.cfm_11859145755690 http://aauw.org/convention/Conv2007/index.cfm Tue, 31 Jul 2007 20:42:39 GMT http://aauw.org/convention/Conv2007/index.cfm_11859145755691 http://www.aauw.org/newsroom/pressreleases/072507_heaReauth.cfm The bill maintains many important programs for college students, and provides some new opportunities to invest in helping all students receive the benefits of a higher education, particularly women. Sat, 28 Jul 2007 21:01:19 GMT http://www.aauw.org/newsroom/pressreleases/072507_heaReauth.cfm_11856564856470 http://aauw.org/newsroom/pressreleases/072407_minimumWage.cfm The increase from $5.15 to $5.85 is the first in a series of three steps that will lead to a federal minimum wage of $7.25 in 2009. Of the nearly 12 million workers who will receive a pay increase as the result the legislation, approximately 60 percent are women. Fri, 27 Jul 2007 02:42:51 GMT http://aauw.org/newsroom/pressreleases/072407_minimumWage.cfm_11855041775900 http://www.aauw.org/international_corner/index.cfm A resource for those seeking to learn more about the role of women in other societies Mon, 16 Jul 2007 15:49:14 GMT http://www.aauw.org/international_corner/index.cfm_11846009615180 http://www.aauw.org/member_center/leader_corner/EdEqChange/EdEqChange.cfm Summary of the strategic changes and info on how to get the videos shown in Phoenix. Mon, 16 Jul 2007 15:49:14 GMT http://www.aauw.org/member_center/leader_corner/EdEqChange/EdEqChange.cfm_11846009615181 http://www.aauw.org/newsroom/pressreleases/071107_ccReduction.cfm On July 11, the House of Representatives passed the College Cost Reduction Act (H.R. 2669), a bill that will increase scholarships and reduce loan and tuition costs for undergraduate students. Thu, 12 Jul 2007 13:24:20 GMT http://www.aauw.org/newsroom/pressreleases/071107_ccReduction.cfm_11842466658220 http://www.aauw.org/member_center/leader_corner/index.cfm#financials PowerPoint and PDF versions of the Finance VP's presentation in Phoenix. Look under Leadership Tools. Wed, 11 Jul 2007 14:22:27 GMT http://www.aauw.org/member_center/leader_corner/index.cfm#financials_11841637606230 http://aauw.org/convention/Conv2007/index.cfm Newsletters published during convention are now posted on the web site. Fri, 06 Jul 2007 23:06:25 GMT http://aauw.org/convention/Conv2007/index.cfm_11837631923630 http://www.aauw.org/newvision/index.cfm In April 2005, the AAUW Educational Foundation Board and the Association Board voted to approve a new programmatic theme for AAUW: Education as the Gateway to Women’s Economic Security. Resources and program ideas. Thu, 18 Jan 2007 03:56:41 GMT http://www.aauw.org/newvision/index.cfm_11692459486948