AAUW Dearborn was recently awarded recognition for their efforts in supporting women and girls in STEM related occupations with a donation from Village Ford of Dearborn. In an effort to involve more women and girls in STEM related occupations, Village Ford enlisted our help in creating a program to allow shadowing of various roles within the dealership in STEM related roles.
AAUW Dearborn Reaches Her 90th Anniversary
The American Association of University Women-Dearborn (AAUW-D) celebrated its 90th year in September 2023. THE 90TH CELEBRATION WAS HELD AT PARK PLACE IN DEARBORN ON SEPTEMBER 16, 2023. Founded in 1933 as a branch of the National American Association of University Women, its roots reach back to a group of Dearborn women who, in 1927, met as the College Club. The legacy of AAUW-D follows the mission set forth by the national organization when it was founded in 1881. Through values “based on nonpartisanship that are fact-based, and imbedded in integrity, inclusion and intersectionality,” AAUW’s mission states it is “To advance gender equity for women and girls through research, education and advocacy.”(https://AAUW.org)
LITTLE FREE LIBRARY
Spring of 2023 a Little Free Library was installed in Dearborn. The Little Free Library will be managed by AAUW – D affiliate members and materials will focus on reading materials for students in grades kindergarten thru fifth grade as well as materials for adults. The Little Free Library has been installed in the Springwells Park – National Historic District. A second location of the Little Free Library has been installed on Brewster Road at the Common walkway. Future plans include placement at the Community and Performing Arts Center.
