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Wednesday, September 17th
5:30 – 7 pm
An In-depth Virtual
Panel Presentation on Title IX

The Oregon Online Branch will be joining the AAUW Washington Online Branch for their program, and the California Online Branch will also be joining. The presentation will explore the historical evolution, current landscape, and future implications of Title IX, with a focus on its impact on gender equity in education, athletics, and beyond.

This panel will provide attendees with a deeper understanding of the legal, cultural, and political dimensions of Title IX—from its 1972 origins to the most recent developments in 2025.

Panelists will share insights on enforcement trends, lived experiences, and strategies for upholding gender equity in the face of evolving interpretations and challenges.

Panelists include:

  • Dr. Dorothy McBride, professor emeritus of political science at Florida Atlantic University
  • Dr. Julie McCleery, Co-Director, UW Center for Leadership in Athletics, College of Education
  • Dr. Domanic Vanthom, WSU Vancouver, Vice Chancellor of Student Affairs and Deputy Title IX Coordinator

To register, click HERE. This will take you to a Google Form. Complete it, and then 48 hours before the presentation, you will receive the Zoom link. Remember, to attend you must pre-register and then you will receive the Zoom link 48 hours before the presentation.

 

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Want a Way Take Action to
Fight Project 2025?

May 13th

Malena Clark – AAUW California
Public Policy Intern

AAUW of California Public Policy has developed a Take Action spreadsheet offering a list of resources for resistance to the implementation of Project 2025, which runs counter to our Public Policy Priorities. To respond to the attack on people and issues we care about, and to fulfill the mission of our organization “to advance equity for women and girls through advocacy, education, and research”, they will continue to add resources to the sheet.”

Meet Malena Clark, one of their amazing Public Policy Interns and the key architect of the Take Action spreadsheet. Malena will walk us through how to use this resource to take action and fight back.

Malena joined in the recent AAUW Lobby Days in Sacramento. She has enjoyed her AAUW California Public Policy intern experience so much that she recently joined the California Online Branch.

Click HERE to watch the video

Some AI Companion notes:

New Take Action Page Introduced

Malena presents a new take action page developed with Missy to help people find actionable resources on various issues. The page compiles resources for different topics like climate change, healthcare disparities, and democratic norms. It includes quick links to actionable items, legislation trackers, and podcasts. Each issue area has its own page with links to relevant organizations, their “About Us” pages, and specific action items. Malena demonstrates how to navigate the page and explains it will be continuously updated with new resources.

Internship Experiences and Math Applications

Malena, an applied statistics major and former intern, presents her work on a project she has been developing for several months. She explains that although the internship class has ended, she and two other interns have decided to continue working with the organization. Malena also mentions her recent hiring by Kvo, the legislative advocate for California. The group discusses the value of internships in exposing students to organizations and opportunities they might not otherwise know about. They also touch on the importance of encouraging women to study math and its various applications. Malena shares her experience as an educational specialist helping high school students with math and her involvement in a band as a drummer.

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Click HERE to watch the video of September 17, 2024 wonderful NCCWSL presentation.