American Association of University Women

AAUW of Michigan

Advancing equity for women and girls through advocacy, education, and research

Vision: AAUW will be a powerful advocate and visible leader in equity and education through research, philanthropy,
and measurable change in critical areas impacting the lives of women and girls.
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Marquette

Year Established 1928 

Number of Members 56

Current Officers 

Representatives –

Meetings: Branch General meetings are usually held on the second Thursday evening of the month at the Marquette Federated Women’s Clubhouse - 104 West Ridge Street, Marquette, at 7 p.m. 

Programs 2007/2008 theme is Education as the Gateway to Women’s Economic Success

May 10, 2008 at 10AM  Spring Brunch
             “From Three Lakes to New York City and Back: The Life and Work of N.
              Cecilia Kettunen” by Melissa Matuscak, Director DeVos Art Museum (NMU)

Branch Projects 

  • BOOK SALE:  Branch members organize a used book sale open to the community. Proceeds go to AAUW's Educational Foundation which funds fellowships and grants for women from around the world and are also used for local scholarships.  

  • PUPPET SHOW:  The branch produces and presents an annual marionette show to the children and parents in the Marquette area schools. Money generated is sent to the AAUW Educational Foundation.  

  • YOUNG WOMEN IN MATHEMATICS, SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY CONFERENCE:  Established in 1993 by AAUW's Marquette Branch and the Marquette Alger Regional Education Service Agency (MARESA). branch members continue to support this growing yearly event on NMU's campus for girls in grades 5-8. The Moira Reynolds Award, named for a former Marquette Branch member, is given annually for writing in the areas of Science, Mathematics, and Technology to the conference attendee.

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Branch Contact PLEASE call and leave a message at AAUW PHONE:  906-226-2831

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Last update May 3, 2008

 

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