Our Mission Statement: Advancing gender equity for women and girls through research, education, and advocacy.
The American Association of University Women (AAUW) is the nation’s oldest and largest organization for women. Founded in 1881, AAUW is one of the world’s largest funders of graduate education and career development for women. AAUW has provided over $146M to more than 14,000 grantees in 152 countries.
Headquartered in Washington, DC, AAUW has more than 700 branches nationwide and 340 college/university partners.
The Fremont Branch serving the Tri-Cities of Fremont, Newark, and Union City, was founded in 1961 by thirteen teachers who aspired to promote education through community activism.
Each year the Fremont Branch sponsors: Mother-Daughter STEM Discovery Day for elementary school students, Tech Trek STEM summer camp for 7th graders, Speech Trek competition and Gov Trek public service leadership development program for high school students, and Ohlone College Scholarships for students passionate about social equity.
The Fremont Branch also hosts One Book, One Community Read, a popular annual reading program endorsed by the American Library Association designed to encourage community involvement by reading books that highlight issues related to the Tri-Cities.
A plethora of Special Interest Groups support the creative pursuits of members of all ages: Afternoon Lit and Book Talk book clubs, Cultural Cuisine, Exploring the Arts, Gifts to Give Homeless Advocacy Project, Great Decisions, Tuesday ESL Chat at Fremont Main Library, and Yoga For Body and Spirit.
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Branch News
Back By Popular Demand: Death By Chocolate Bingo on Nov 1
Our Annual One Book, One Community Read Project Launches on October 7 Focusing on Artificial Intelligence
Honoring Marie Wolbach, Founder of Tech Trek, at Annual Fall Brunch and General Meeting on Sept. 13
Meet Our Tech Trek Class of 2025!
Fremont Branch Awards $13,500 in Ohlone College Scholarships
Raising Awareness With “Gender Pay Gap” Cookies at Ohlone College’s Gender Fair
AAUW member Kathy Scrivani hands out cookies with 20% of the cookie removed, to illustrate the difference between men’s and women’s salaries.
Celebrating STEM Education: Dine With a Scientist on April 12
Fremont City Council Honors AAUW Fremont for Women’s History Month on March 18
Receiving the City of Fremont Proclamation from Mayor Raj Salwan were AAUW members Lily Mei (from left), former mayor of Fremont; Jo Szeto, and Jennifer Foster.
Domestic Abuse Community Education Panel on March 8
Panelists (from left): Lucy R. Rodriguez, author of the book, Rebirth of a Lotus, Escaping Domestic Violence; Nandini Ray, from Maitri; Betty Goodwin of Washington Hospital’s Emergency Department; new AAUW member Chao Lee, from SAVE, and AAUW member Bridget Uzoegwu, who told her story. The link to the recording is here.
Winners of Our 5th Annual Speech Trek Competition!
Aarav Dixit (second from left), Aishwarya Gogi, and first-place winner Shanvi Gupta–stand between AAUW members Becky Denevan, left, and Remy Parmar. Shanvi advanced to the CA State competition and won fourth place, marking the fifth time in five years that Fremont Speech Trekkers placed in the top five.
Bi-Branch Lunch With Hayward-Castro Valley at Frederico’s Grill on Feb. 8
Judy Wolf, right, was master of ceremonies and Samjhana Khanal was our AAUW Fellow keynote speaker.
A Festive and Merry Holiday Party on December 15
Leslie Wang (from left), Sue Wang, and Aimee Wiley put the finishing touches on appetizers for the holiday party.
Shanvi Gupta, one of AAUW Fremont’s interns, arranges some of the desserts that were brought to the potluck holiday party.
Matt Manfredi and his wife Alice, long-time AAUW member and curator of the Twig, enjoy the holiday party.