Welcome

The American Association of University Women (AAUW) is a national organization that promotes equality for all women and girls, lifelong education, and positive societal change.  Our commitment to these issues is reflected in our activism.  Our branch has more than 100 active members; we meet regularly as a group for programs of common interest and also in smaller interest groups.  Many lifelong friendships are forged through the activities of the branch.

Save the Date - Special Event

The film, nominated for a 2013 Academy Award for Best Documentary
Feature, presents story after story of former servicewomen and men across all branches of the military who say they were sexually assaulted by a fellow service member during their time of service. The film describes a climate in the military that, in the words of one victim, is designed to help women better deal with the inevitability of getting raped. AAUW, through our Legal Advocacy Fund, currently supports three cases related to military sexual harrassment. Please plan to come see the film and learn more about this timely issue.

Monday, May 6, 7:30 P.M.
Hostess: Lori Durbin, see VOICE for details

Tuesday, May 7, 2:00 P.M.
Hostess:Gen Katz, see VOICE for details

Branch History

Thank you to all who helped make our 60th Birthday Celebration such a wonderful success: State president, Alicia Hetman, National Director,
Kathleen Cha, and our many former Branch Presidents plus branch members old and new! A selection of scrapbooks from our past 60 years helped us remember our history of community service, study and fun, fond memories for all.

A full house at the 2013 Tech Trek Tea

Five of the seven wonderful young women whom we sponsored to attend Tech Trek camp at Sonoma State University this past June attended the Birthday Party/Kick-Off. They each shared with us how Tech Trek made a difference to them and expressed their thanks.

On January 24, 1952, seven women met at Reinhardt House on the campus of Mills College in Oakland to organize an AAUW branch.  On April 16, the National Board of Directors officially recognized the Branch, and at the State Convention in May 1952, the Oakland Branch became the 83rd branch in California.   In 1968, we changed our name to Oakland-Piedmont in recognition of the substantial number of members who are Piedmont residents.  For many years, the Oakland-Piedmont Branch has won recognition from AAUW-CA and the Association for achievements in programming, membership and philanthropy.  

Advocacy and Public Policy

AAUW’s advocacy work builds upon a century of responsible public participation at the local, state, national, and international levels.  AAUW conducts comprehensive advocacy to pursue its public policy priorities, developing and implementing coordinated legislative and grassroots strategies to break through educational and economic barriers so all women have a fair chance.

Late Breaking News:  You may now register to vote online, if your signature is on file with DMV.   Click here to go to the CA Secretary of State's Office to begin! 

The Suffrage Parade in Oakland

was a huge success ...

Click HERE to see a video of it

Coming Up

Soon: 

Upcoming Branch Activities

are detailed in this month's

newsletter:  THE VOICE

SPECIAL FILM PRESENTATION

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Two Showings

Morning Books

Thursday, May 2, 10am

Home of Irene Olson

Serendipity

May 4 and 5

Please see VOICE

Wimpy Walkers

May 5

Please see VOICE

Evening Books

Thursday, May 9, 7:30pm

Home of Joanne Sandstrom

Lunch Bunch

Friday, May 10, 12:30pm

Tribune Tavern

Saturday, June 8

10:30-Noon

Annual Branch Meeting and

Author Event

Rockridge Library

June 9-12

National Convention, New Orleans

Hostesses Ann Johnson and  Irene Olson at the Tech Trek Tea