Welcome to the Rochester, MI Branch of AAUW!

Meet Eliza Seaman Leggett
A Michigan Abolitionist
Rochester’s AAUW March General Meeting
Wednesday, March 20
3:00 pm

Everyone is invited to the General Meeting of the Rochester Branch of the American Association of University Women on Wednesday, March 20 at 3:00 pm. at the Rochester Community House.  Our guest speaker Lori Miller, a member of the Oakland History Center, will portray and share the story of Michigan’s abolitionist Eliza Seaman Leggett. Eliza’s home in Waterford Township was a stop on the Underground Railroad, where she also hosted many famous abolitionists. Later Eliza turned her attention to the suffrage movement.  Eliza was also active in civic affairs and was instrumental in making Belle Isle a public park.  Eliza Seaman Leggett is a member of the Michigan Women’s Hall of Fame.  Please come to learn about this outstanding Michigan woman.  For more information email AAUWLinda@gmail.  The Rochester Community House is located at 816 Ludlow, Rochester, MI 48307.

AAUW mission is to advance gender equity and economic security


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Here’s what AAUW –
the American Association of University Women of Rochester
has going on!!
 Come socialize with your AAUW friends!

March 20 Meeting, 3 PM, Rochester Community House

Celebrate March Women’s History Month Program

“The Story of Eliza Seaman Leggett” ( MI suffragist & abolitionist & her home was an Underground Railroad stop)

By Lori Miller from the Oakland History Center

Join us for the Rochester Symphony concert

“Celtic Soul” on Sunday, March 17 at 3 PM, at St Paul’s Methodist Church, 620 Romeo Rd, Rochester,MI.

Ticket price is $30.00 purchased by calling

248-651-4181 or at www.rochestersymphony.com.

Please let Joanne know at bblaszkowski@aol.com or

Jean at jeansmetana@hotmail.com
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The mission of AAUW is to advance equity for women and girls through research, education and advocacy.


HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE FALL AAUW-MI LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE



“THE GIRLS OF THE CRESCENT”

SISTERS, ZENA AND MENA of Adams High School have been working to diversify the local book collections in schools and libraries with books that show strong Muslim women and girls in leadership roles. Our Branch will present them AT THE BEGINNING OF OUR JAN. 12 LUNCHEON with over 20 books donated by members as part of out Barnes & Noble fundraisers this spring and fall.

 *** Congratulations  Girls and Members!