AAUW (American Association of University Women) is a national grassroots nonpartisan organization that has worked for 130 years to improve the lives of millions of women and their families. The Kirkwood–Webster Groves Branch, founded in 1971:
- Sponsors STEM scholarship awards for high school seniors
- Facilitates salary negotiation workshops
- Works closely with local universities and other AAUW branches and organizations on issues such as Title IX, human trafficking, voter education, pay equity, and sexual harassment and discrimination.
Please check our newsletter and the Events page for the latest meeting time and place information. Most of our events are conveniently scheduled for working women.
Facilities for general activities are handicapped accessible. The public is welcome to attend, and our events are free except for some dinner events.
Officers 2024-2025 (to contact officers, use Contact Us link)
Nancy Hutchins, Co-President
Lynne Roney, Co-President; Web Manager
Kay Meyer, Vice President, Program; Diversity Chair
Debbie McWard, Vice President, Membership
Marsha Koch, Secretary
Carol Davis McDonald, Finance Officer; Newsletter Editor
Jeanne Webdell, Public Policy Chair
Barbara Johnson, Bylaws Chair; AAUW Funds Chair
Mary Giunta, STEM Co-Chair
Dee Loris, STEM Co-Chair
Community Involvement
K-WG Branch works in our community:
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- We present STEM Awards to senior girls at three local high schools to encourage girls to enter the STEM field. The awards are coordinated through the selected schools and presented by an AAUW representative at awards assemblies.
- We host monthly activities with informative speakers.
- Our interest groups engage in lively discussion and lifelong learning.
- We participate in special events such as Equity Action Day.
- We sell delicious pecans each fall to support our STEM awards (contact Kay Meyer for information).