About AAUW
The American Association of University Women (AAUW) is a nationwide network of more than 100,000 members and donors, 1,000 branches, and 500 college/university institution partners.  AAUW offers scholarships, action for gender equity, and support of personal and professional growth, community leadership, and friendship.

AAUW Orlando/Winter Park was founded in 1928 and now includes members from throughout Central Florida. Members enjoy the opportunity to meet other professional women in our regular  meetings and social gatherings geared toward our special interests.  Our monthly breakfast meetings feature speakers discussing current events and women’s issues.

AAUW’s Mission is to advance equity for women and girls through advocacy, education, philanthropy, and research.

AAUW’s voice has long influenced legislative debate on critical social issues such as education, sex discrimination, civil rights, reproductive choice, affirmative action, Title IX, welfare reform, vocational education, pay equity, family and medical leave and health care reform.

Orlando/Winter Park AAUW Awards
The University of Central Florida was awarded a grant from AAUW as the result of a partnership between our branch and UCF, and the expertise of member Dr. Leslie Sue Lieberman, to study sexual harassment on campus.  See UCF grant page.

Education

The Orlando/Winter Park Branch provides:

a.  Three annual collegiate scholarships:    the Riales Memorial Scholarship, the Orlando/Winter Park Scholarship, and the Valencia Community College Coalter Memorial Scholarship (which is awarded to an older female student majoring in business, math, or science).

b.  Contributions to the AAUW Educational Foundation which supports graduate students and funds national research, as well as providing Fellowships for foreign women who will return to their own countries and use their expertise to improve conditions there.

c.  Assistance to the PACE Center for Girls, Orange with donations and programs through our members’ affiliations with this institution. Scholarships are also available to PACE students through our scholarship program.

d.  Partnership in Education with the Orange County School System through PACE, member participation in Teach-Ins at area schools in the Fall, and participation in the Junior Achievement Program teaching JA courses at assigned schools/grades during the academic year.

AAUW Legal Advocacy Fund

AAUW’s Legal Advocacy Fund (LAF) works to combat sex discrimination in higher education and in workplaces through campus outreach programs, an online resource library, and research reports. LAF also provides support to workplace sex discrimination cases that have the potential to make a difference for all women.

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.

Our Purpose

• Promote Lifelong Education
• Pursue Opportunities for Personal and Professional Growth
• Support Legislation on Issues Affecting Women and Children
• Maintain Involvement in Community Action Programs
• Attain Pay Equity for Women
• Advocate Gender Equity
• Continue Scientific Research
• Interact with other AAUW members at Meetings/Pursuing Goals