American Association of University Women

Welcome to the Makefield Area Branch of the American Association of University Women, committed to the AAUW mission of advancing equity for women and girls through advocacy, education and research.

Congratulations to our
2008 Branch Scholarship Winners

Chelsea Lupkin

Ashley D. Woodmender

Megan Oblaczynski
Miriam F. Nachman Scholarship

In pursuit of this mission, our branch

holds monthly program meetings, where members learn about a variety of topics from international relations to popular culture
advocates for public policy goals at the local, state, and national levels
holds an annual Girls' Recognition Evening for seventh-grade girls who excel in Math and Science
helped institute Let's Read Math, a program to teach children math concepts through reading children's books
sponsors interest groups that bring together members to develop shared interests
gives scholarships to local high school girls
co-sponsors community events such as the Bucks County Women's History Month Award

Our branch also conducts fundraising activities, and publishes an award-winning newsletter, Connections, to keep members informed about upcoming branch activities and public policy alerts.

The Makefield Area Branch serves the Yardley-Newtown area and surrounding communities of historic Bucks County, Pennsylvania (map).