The St. Lawrence County Branch was formed in 1927.
We have 69 members from a diverse educational and employment background who work together to fulfill the mission of the American Association of University Women: to advance equity for women and girls through advocacy, education and research. Membership in the St. Lawrence County Branch is open to anyone who supports the mission of AAUW. In principle and practice, AAUW values and seeks a diverse membership. There are no barriers to full participation in this organization on the basis of gender, race, creed, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or class.
The St. Lawrence County Branch created the first Branch website in the country!
The AAUW Educational Opportuntities Fund provides funds to advance education, research, and self-development for women and to foster equity and positive societal change.
The AAUW Legal Advocacy Fund provides funding and a support system for women seeking judicial redress for sex discrimination.
February 9: SUNY Potsdam's Anne Righton Malone Women's and Gender Studies Lecture Series presents Dr. Melissane Schrems, St. Lawrence University, on "Mashpee Wampanoag Indian Women" at 4 pm in the Fireside Lounge, Barrington Student Center.
February 23: SUNY Potsdam's Anne Righton Malone Women's and Gender Studies Lecture Series presents Dr. A’Keitha Carey, Theatre and Dance Department, on “Afro-Caribbean Feminism, Caribbean Dance and Popular Culture” at 4 pm in SUNY Potsdam's Dunn Dance Theatre.
February 24: Branch Board meeting at 3 pm in Morey Hall, SUNY Potsdam. All members are welcome.
February 25: Town Hall with Congressman Bill Owens about the 2012 Farm Bill from 11 am to 12 Noon at Cheel Arena, Clarkson University, in Potsdam. The new Farm Bill will set the course of federal agriculture and food assistance programs for the next five years. All are welcome.
2012: March is Women’s History Month
March 1: Holly Kearl, the AAUW-LAF Program Manager and the co-author of The Crossing the Line Report on sexual harassment in grades 7–12, will be in St. Lawrence County to meet with AAUW members and staff & students at SUNY Potsdam, Clarkson University and St. Lawrence University. More details as they become available.
March 2: Jefferson County AAUW's “Legal Advocacy Fund Dinner” with Guest Speaker Holly Kearl for $30 at the Black River Valley Club, 131 Washington Street, Watertown, NY. RSVP to Lynn Schwabenthal by Feb. 23.
March 3: AAUW-NYS's District 7's Spring Conference on The Bully Culture at Jefferson Community College with keynote speaker Holly Kearl, LAF Program Manager. She is the co-author of The Crossing the Line Report on sexual harassment in grades 7–12. You can download a registration form and reserve your place at this important conference!
March 8: International Women’s Day
March 20-22 The SUNY Canton & AAUW Professional Clothing Fair returns to SUNY Canton's Student Center. Details to follow.
April 21: 2nd annual St. Lawrence County Run For Congo Women at the Partridge Run Trail in Canton, cosponsored by AAUW-SLC. Contact Shawn Austin for more details abuot the run. You can make a donation on-line to support this event.
Finding Common Ground on K-12 Education, a new video news magazine is now on YouTube!(Jan. 31, 2012)
AAUW in the News: Televised Panel to Discuss State of Education (Jan. 29, 2012)
Sexual Harassment Blog Carnival Guest Post for Crossing the Line: Drawing the Line (Nov. 15, 2011)
Download the 2009 50 Books list here!
2011 Newsletter Award of Distinction: St. Lawrence County
2011 Outstanding Visibility Award: St. Lawrence County Branch for continuous coverage in the local press and for teaming up with SUNY Canton to promote a successful Professional Clothing Fair
2011 Public Policy Taking Action Award
21st Century Awards:
2011 Emerging Leader: St. Lawrence County Branch - Kathleen Stein
2010 Legal Advocacy Fund:
2010 Educational Opportunities Fund:
Read the remarks of Mitzi Witchger, GREAT! who was the keynoter for our Celebrating 35 Years of Change: Title IX & Girls' & Women's Sports event on March 5, 2007. Hear an audio interview with her on NCPR!
Read the Executive Summary of the KIDS at RISK: A North Country Forum, held on Sept. 24, 2005.
Toxic Tide: No Place to Hide - A Preliminary Report on Cancer and the Environment in the North Country - from the 1998 Cross-Border Conference.
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