AAUW Auburn (CA) Branch

President’s Message

Welcome to AAUW Auburn. AAUW (American Association of University Women) advocates for gender equality in education, economic security, and leadership at the national, state, and local levels. We empower women through scholarships, sponsorships, public policy advocacy, and training. Check out the resources at https://www.aauw.org/get-empowered/

The Auburn AAUW Branch provides scholarships to graduating high school students, women returning to college to complete an education, those moving from a 2-year college to 4-year university, and graduate students. We also support a number of “Trek” programs including Tech Trek (a science, technology, engineering and math oriented camp), Speech Trek and Gov Trek.

But there is so much more to enjoy with Auburn AAUW. Our Branch members may participate in a number of Interest Groups offering educational, active and social opportunities including book clubs, creative arts, bridge, gourmet, hiking and other groups. We also encourage all members to try out our Volunteer activities.

Join AAUW Auburn to reinvigorate friendships and meet new people from our community. Come meet fabulous folks who drive, influence, and support so much of the Auburn Community. Join for the mission and stay for the fun!

Upcoming meetings / events:

Speech Trek 2026 The fourth annual Speech Trek for Auburn-area high school students will take place Sunday, Feb. 1, 2026. Registration opens November 1st, 2025. Check out the article about the contest in the September 24th edition of the Auburn Journal.

Monday, October 13, 2025 3:00pm – 4:30pm – General meeting featuring State Treasurer Fiona Ma, who will be talking about how she guides the state through the tumultuous times with the federal cuts, roller coaster economy, and new mandates. This meeting is open to the public.
Rose Room, City Hall, 1225 Lincoln Way, Auburn, CA

Wednesday, October 22, 2025 5:30pm – 8:00pm – Sip & Paint

*Bring a friend who might want to join the branch and she paints for FREE.
Join us for a fun filled of artsy and wine tasting at The Carnegie, 175 Almond St, Auburn, CA. Please park on E Placer St or Auburn Journal lot

Here are a few save the dates:

Monday, November 10, 2025 2:00pm – 3:30pm – Megan Seely, professor of Women’s History at Sierra College – Rose Room, City Hall, 1225 Lincoln Way, Auburn, CA
Saturday, December 13, 2025 11:00am – 2:00pm – Holiday luncheon – Max’s Restaurant, Holiday Inn, 120 Grass Valley Highway, Auburn, CA. Prepaid reservations with limited menu.
Friday, January 16, 2026 5:30pm – 7:30pm – International Relations potluck dinner with speaker on human trafficking – First Congregational Church, 710 Auburn Ravine – Members provide potluck.
Saturday, January 31, 2026 – Interbranch Council Annual Luncheon
Sunday, February 1, 2026 – 2:00pm – 4:00 pm – Speech Trek and General Meeting – location TBD
Saturday, March 28, 2026 – 5:00pm – 9:00 p.m. – Trivia Bee – location TBD
Monday, April 20, 2026 – 1:00pm – 3:00 pm – General meeting and slate of officers – speaker and location TBD
Monday, May 18, 2026 – 4:00pm – 6:00pm – installation of officers – speaker and location TBD
Wednesday, June 3, 2026 – 5:00pm – 7:00 pm – Scholarship honorees’ presentations – Vista Sierra Hotel – refreshments provided