The American Association of University Women was created in 1881. The Wisconsin
Division of AAUW was organized in 1921, and the North Shore Milwaukee Branch was
established in 1967. The mission of the AAUW is advancing equity for women and girls
through advocacy, education, philanthropy, and research.
Activities of the AAUW North Shore Milwaukee Branch include discussions, programs,
and scholarships. For many years the North Shore Milwaukee Branch funded the Beth
Mason Scholarship at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee in the School of
Information Studies (SOIS). The scholarship was established in memory of Elizabeth
Mason, alumna and adjunct faculty member of SOIS, and is awarded to a female
student, who preferably lives in the Milwaukee North Shore area.
