About the AAUW
The American Association of University Women is a national organization that promotes equity for all women and girls, lifelong education, and positive societal change. The AAUW offers scholarships, action for gender equity, and support of personal and professional growth, community leadership, and friendship.   Members enjoy the opportunity to meet other professional women in our regular meetings and social gatherings geared toward their special interests. Our monthly meetings feature speakers discussing current events and women's issues, as well as personal interactions during our breakfasts and luncheons. 

AAUW Orlando/Winter Park was founded in 1928, and now includes members from throughout Central Florida.  Our branch has been growing at 10 - 20% per year since 2000.  Our members come from 5 continents and are diverse ethnically, politically, and professionally.

Orlando 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 Lieberman,  to study sexual harassment on campus.  See UCF grant page.

1)  2004 Platinum Award, the highest honor from National AAUW - 21st Century recognition award for innovative programming,  promoting education and integrating technology.

2)  Received the Florida Finest Award for mid to large size branches for 2005-06.  This is the top award given by the state for branch achievement and support to the AAUW mission and its funds.  The award also recognizes our increase in membership moves us to the next higher grouping.  The branch was honored for the largest membership increase in the state, the 4th largest contribution in Florida to the Legal Advocacy Fund, and top ten in the state for contributions to the Educational Foundation.

3)  AAUW has received recognition annually from the Orange County Education Department for our partnership with the PACE Center for Girls from 1998 to the present.

Education

AAUW is dedicated to education, our primary focus.  Therefore:

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

b:  We contribute to the national 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:  We assist the Orlando PACE Center for Girls and the Winter Park Day Nursery with donations and programs through our members' affiliations with these institutions.  Scholarships are also available to PACE students through our scholarship program.

d:  We are Partners in Education with the Orange County School System through PACE, member partication 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 History
Founded in 1881, the AAUW now represents over 100,000 college graduates across the United States.  At state, national and international levels, AAUW values and seeks members of every race, creed, age, national origin, sexual orientation, and level of physical ability.

Our Purpose

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