Marquette Branch
Our Mission
AAUW advances gender equity for women and girls through research, education, and advocacy. AAUW, founded in 1881, is open to all graduates who hold an associate or higher degree from a regionally accredited college or university.
In principle and in 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.
By joining AAUW, you belong to a community that breaks through educational and economic barriers so that all women have a fair chance.
WHEREAS it is the responsibility of the AAUW-Marquette Branch to serve the national AAUW mission to advance gender equity for women and girls through research, education, and advocacy;
WHEREAS our advocacy and support for women has many faces in our community, statewide, nationally, and internationally, We are called to action to make a difference for positive change;
WHEREAS being a friend might be one of the strongest examples of advocacy and support; and
WHEREAS current and prospective members of the AAUW-Marquette Branch may at times be in need of such things as dues assistance, professional networking support, and social connections;
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the AAUW-Marquette Branch adopts a Culture of Support and moves toward providing the supports described in this Resolution.
Adopted by the Executive Board on 28 February 2019