Welcome to Poughkeepsie AAUW!
We have been advancing equity for women and girls as individuals and nationally since 1881 and as a local branch since 1925! We invite you to visit the pages of our website to explore the many parts of our organization. Our work continues. We welcome you to join us!
AAUW Membership – JOIN OR RENEW
Upcoming Events/Information
Summer Plans
AAUW does not have membership meetings in July and August but many of our Interest Groups still meet and enjoy the warmer weather.
Calendar of Summer Plans 2024!!
Recent Events & Information
Poughkeepsie Branch AAUW Annual Meeting
Thursday, June 13, 2024
Dinner at Coppola’s, Hyde Park, NY
Election & Installation of Officers for the term 2024 – 2026
L to R: Pat Luczai, Communications VP; Celia Serotsky, President;
Cindy Emmer, Secretary and Diane Jablonski, Treasurer
Awards
Cornerstone Award
Bonnie Auchincloss was named the recipient of the Cornerstone Award in a surprise announcement at the dinner.
More about Bonnie Auchincloss
Entertainment
CP2 Readers Theatre of Dutchess County
A Readers Theatre Evening Featuring Colorful Stories About Strong Women
2024 Recipient of the NCCWSL Scholarship
Lily Hardwick, a first-year student at Marist College is the recipient of The Irene Keyes Memorial Scholarship to attend NCCWSL (National Conference of College Women Student Leaders).
“Beatrix Farrand and the History of Bellefield”
Beatrix Farrand
On May 9, 2024 Karen Waltuch, the Horticulturist at the Beatrix Farrand Garden which is located on the grounds of the FDR National Historic Site in Hyde Park, NY, gave an entertaining and informative talk on the gardens and Beatrix Farrand. The large audience had many questions and left feeling we want to see the garden at the Bellefield Mansion estate and perhaps others across the country. The garden has been restored and maintained by an official National Park Service Partner Group, The Beatrix Farrand Garden Association, since 1994.
Program Announcement May 2024
Biography of Speaker
Restoring dignity with Love and Grace is our mission; compassion is our pathway to meet people where they are.
More information on the current and past honorees
Why US Birth Outcomes Are So Bad:
The Role of Race and Racism
On April 11, 2024, Dr. Richard David, explained his research in infant mortality rate (IMR) in the US and other countries. His research lasted over 40 years.
Program Announcement and Biography
“Existential Captivation: On the
(Im)Possibility of a Life Lived in Terror”
Dr Jessica Sims
On March 14, Dr. Jessica Sims, explain her dissertation which she had completed with the help of a $20,000 American Fellowship from the American Association of University Women (AAUW) in 2016. She investigated the traditional concept of Stockholm Syndrome in the context of a type of domestic violence known as “coercive control.” There were many questions from members and the many visitors. We were all pleased that we had a part in providing funds that resulted in this enlightening presentation.
Program Announcement and Biography
President Celia Serotsky Report
Reports from your board and appointed office holders.
