For Women and Girls Throughout Life
The American Association of University Women (AAUW) San Diego Branch encourages personal and professional growth in women of all ages. We support scholarship programs and provide community leadership opportunities – all in the context of developing lifelong friendships with like-minded women.
AAUW San Diego welcomes your participation in advancing gender equity for women and girls. You will find a variety of programs and activities which may appeal to your civic and social interests.
AAUW San Diego Branch is a tax-exempt 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization. Contributions made to the Branch General Fund, Local College Scholarship program or Tech Trek science/math camp are tax deductible to the donor.
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. |
San Diego Branch Recognized with Two Stars for FY24
Our branch once again has received national honors in the AAUW Five Star Recognition Program for outstanding contributions in two categories, Communications and External Relations & Programs.
What was AAUW up to last year? Click for a graphic that sums it all up.
“I first joined AAUW San Diego in 1998, looking for camaraderie and to be with other women who shared my social and political views. I got all that and more! This is a wonderful diverse group of women, doing great things together for women and girls (and for fun, too).”
Cathy Burciaga, Fundraising Co-Chair
If you believe in equity for women and girls – in women being able to live a self-determined life – whether on campus, at work, or during retirement, then AAUW San Diego Branch is for you. If camaraderie, intellectual stimulation and the company of women who make a difference matter to you, then you will find yourself at home with AAUW San Diego Branch, with varying membership of 85 to 100 women. Equity means freedom from bias or favoritism and includes the quality of being fair or impartial. AAUW San Diego, in coordination with AAUW California and AAUW national, advances equity for women and girls through advocacy, education, research and philanthropy. Founded in 1911, AAUW San Diego is the original “mother” AAUW organization in San Diego. We serve metropolitan San Diegans from the shores of La Jolla to the eastern slopes of San Diego State University. (Any eligible individual can join AAUW San Diego; however, membership in one of the other AAUW San Diego County branches may be more geographically convenient.)
Upcoming Events
June 21st – Scholarship Luncheon
Offshore Tavern, 2253 Morena Blvd., San Diego 92110
www.offshoretavern.com
Contact Jane Niemeier to RSVP or for more information.
Recent Events
March 13th & 14th – Kendra Scott UTC Giveback Event
20% of our purchases benefited Tech Trek San Diego Camp
December 7th – Red Sock Luncheon – Mimi’s Cafe
Speaker: Dr. Angela Kong, Service Learning Coordinator, Palomar College
Topic: Engaging College Students Through Community Service
September 28th – Ice Cream Social – Tech Trekkers!
Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa branch Public Library
Gov Trek 2024
The second annual leadership program for girls in their junior or senior year of high school commenced on February 3rd. It concluded on March 16th at the virtual 2024 Gov Trek Campaign Competition.
Nearly 60 girls from California with diverse backgrounds enrolled in the Gov Trek program to explore careers in public service and elected office. Among those welcoming these future leaders was California Secretary of State Shirley N. Weber, Ph.D. View Secretary Weber’s video at: https://youtu.be/V3MQLKGAsHA?si=EPVpS9zbo9lQAJS3
Afternoon Tea to Support Local Scholarships
This was a delightful gathering of members & guests on February 24th at Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa Library. Professor Lihini Aluwihare, Scripps Institution of Oceanography Department Chair and Deputy Director for Education, spoke about what led her to SIO and about her work. Lynne Batchelor presented interesting facts about tea and tea culture. Our afternoon tea & treats were indeed delectable.
If you were unable to attend but wish to contribute to the Scholarship Fund, make checks payable to AAUW San Diego Scholarships and mail to Sherry Eberling.