Welcome to the Gaithersburg, MD Branch of AAUW!

AAUW Mission Statement:
To advance gender equity for women and girls through research, education, and advocacy
2022 was the 50th Anniversary of the Gaithersburg Branch!
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DECEMBER 2023 – ANNUAL HOLIDAY GATHERING
AND POTLUCK LUNCH
Saturday December 9, 2023, 11:30 am – 1:30 pm
Conley Hall (basement of Trott Building)

Members are welcome to attend and bring guests and
potential new members to enjoy a smorgasbord of favorite and new foods and celebrate our various holiday traditions
Please bring a dish or dessert to share if you want to

JANUARY 2024 – VIRTUAL BRANCH MEETING
Tuesday, January 16, 2024

Log in to Zoom meeting: 7:00 pm
Presentation begins: 7:15 pm

Program: A Guide to Ranked Choice Voting
Speaker: Dr. Brianna A. Smith
Assistant Professor of Political Science, U.S. Naval Academy

NOTE: The Zoom link will be sent to members and friends a few days prior to the meeting

Events sponsored by nearby AAUW branches
and AAUW Maryland:

  • AAUW Maryland
    Next meeting: to be announced

  • AAUW Kensington-Rockville
    Next meeting: to be announced

  • AAUW Bethesda-Chevy Chase Branch
    Second Saturday of the month, 11:00 am at Fox Hill in Bethesda
    Zoom invitation will be sent in advance or contact Margery Sullivan  msullivan[at]niaid[dot]nih[dot]gov.

Advancing Equality for Women and Girls

Gaithersburg branch of AAUW (American Association of University Women)
is part of a network of over 100,000 women supporting AAUW’s mission to advance equity for women and girls through advocacy, education, philanthropy, and research.

All activities are open to the public. For more information use the contact button above.

  • Annual Used Book Sale  – to be rescheduled. 
  • Lobby Corps: Members of Gaithersburg and other AAUW branches in the Washington, DC area visit Congressional offices once or twice a month to educate policymakers on issues important to AAUW members.  Lobby Corps participants are advised by AAUW professional staff.
  • The branch meets monthly to hear a speaker on issues important to women.
  • The branch also sponsors monthly meetings of special interest groups, including: Her-story, International Relations/Great Decisions, and Literature groups.