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Yahoo
30-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
The $1 book sale that's sending students to college
WILLIAMSVILLE, N.Y. (WIVB) — If you think our technology-driven, rolling, scrolling digital world has turned people away from the printed page, please take your eyes off your phone and look around you. Standing inside the 69th AAUW Used Book Sale, you'll see real, feel-able books to the right of you, the left of you, and down at your feet. They're all for sale for $1 or $2, and they are flying out the doors! Members of the American Association of University Women (AAUW) have been hosting this sale for decades to raise money for scholarships and educational programs. And they are good at it. But it is no small feat. It is back-breaking work. They collect donated books, puzzles, and games almost year-round. They sometimes store them in their car trunks and garages. They examine them for marketability and sort them into dozens of genres. They transport them into a temporary sale site. They set up tables and neatly stack the books for sale. Then they put on their blue aprons and name tags, open the doors to book buyers for five days, and hope there is nothing left to pack into boxes and haul away when it's all over. Whew! AAUW Buffalo Chapter President-elect Pat Miceli calls all this a 'labor of love' to help students in Western New York attend college. She says, 'Even in this day of TV, computer games, and now AI, people still love books.' Buffalo author Alice Loweecey was filling a bag with books to buy, including the very first novel she wrote: 'Force of Habit.' She discovered it for sale in the mystery section. It was just $1, but why buy one of her own books? Loweecey, author of 12 novels, said she often gives her books to friends. 'There's no better feeling than holding your own book in your hand. I love it when people read my books, no matter what,' she said. Judy Clare has been an AAUW book sale volunteer for some 50 years. She's the matriarch of the 'Specialty Books' section, where more valuable and collectible books reside. She still marvels at the interest in her corner of the sale site. Almost every book there has a story to tell — whether it was donated from the collection of a well-known local college professor, or contains a touching inscription written decades ago in flowing ink. She watched a book dealer from Central New York pick through her collectible section Wednesday and pull out $3,000 worth of books to take home and sell. Thursday, she watched a woman stack up $1,000 in books that the woman declared were just for her because she loves reading. In her half century of matching well-loved books with well-read book lovers, Judy has heard every dire prediction about books fading into the digital oblivion. But, she says, not so fast. 'Times do change, but people still love books. I can't see the future, but I can't see books disappearing,' she said. The AAUW book sale is still open Friday and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. at 324 Essjay Rd. in Williamsville. Admission is $1. Final sale day is Sunday, June 1 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is free. Bring a grocery bag and fill it with books for just $5. Find information about the book sale and scholarships at the AAUW website. *** Jacquie Walker is an award-winning anchor and reporter who has been part of the News 4 team since 1983. See more of her work here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
24-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
AAUW State College Used Book Sale saw record attendance. How much was raised?
The AAUW State College Used Book Sale saw record attendance when it was held May 17-20 at the Penn State Snider Ag Arena. The 63rd annual sale brought in more than 7,627 shoppers, which is a 4.5% increase over last year, according to a press release from the nonprofit. Sales totaled $211,475, and after expenses, which include the cost of maintaining the book workshop throughout the year and putting on the sale, the branch will net $161,475 for local community grants that reflect the AAUW's mission to advance equity for women and girls. 'The increased attendance at this year's sale tells us that readers still seek out paper books,' Mary Ann Blair, used book sale co-chair, said in the release. 'I have seen that smile of discovery as someone spots a particular title or author. Our generous community supplies the books and our volunteers and community partners continue to make the sale a treasured event. ' The funds raised will be used to support programs of nonprofits that empower girls and women in areas such as STEM, health, literacy and economic self-sufficiency. Last year, AAUW State College awarded local scholarships, in part from an endowment, to help five undergraduate women complete their education. Funds were also used to send four women to the National Conference for College Women Student Leaders. Proceeds from the sale are also used to help offset increases to expenses associated with it. According to the release, the cost of running the Used Book Workshop throughout the year, where book donations are accepted and processed, has increased significantly and Penn State parking costs during the sale continue to rise. If you have books to donate for next year's sale, the AAUW State College Used Book Workshop will open for donations starting July 8 at 2197 High Tech Road near State College Regional Airport. Next year's sale will be held May 9-12, 2026, at the Penn State Snider Ag Arena. For more information about AAUW State College, visit
Yahoo
12-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
3 Reasons Women Are Less Confident About Money — And Why That Matters
When it comes to money, women are feeling the pressure. Financial stress among women is widespread, deepening and rooted in systemic barriers that go beyond individual choices. Women are more likely to earn less, while at the same time shouldering greater caregiving burdens. It's no wonder confidence is low. Try This: Read Next: According to a recent study by Credit One Bank, 48% of women report feeling financial stress, compared to 38% of men. When confidence levels are discussed, it goes the other way, with only 39% of women feeling in control of their finances, compared to 50% of men. There's an obvious gap, and the numbers reflect entrenched financial disadvantages. Student loans hit women harder and follow them longer. According to the American Association of University Women (AAUW), women hold nearly two-thirds of the country's student debt, they graduate owing more than men and, due to the persistent gender pay gap, take roughly two years longer to pay it off. The issue compounds over time — higher debt loads combined with lower lifetime earnings means interest accumulates and financial stress grows. For You: It's 2025 and women aged 25 to 54 still earn $211 less per week than men, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. That means women in their prime working years are bringing in just 83.9 cents for every dollar earned by men. Lower weekly earnings translate into reduced capacity to save, invest and build long-term wealth. It affects creditworthiness, limits access to capital and puts women at a disadvantage when it comes to homeownership and entrepreneurship. Over time, the gap compounds, especially in retirement, where smaller lifetime earnings often result in lower Social Security benefits and fewer assets to draw from. Women only answered 43% of the questions correctly in the in the 2024 TIAA Institute-GFLEC Personal Finance Index, compared to 53% of men, showing lower levels of both financial literacy and retirement fluency. Financial literacy affects every decision, from budgeting and saving to borrowing and investing. Lower literacy levels can lead to lower confidence and less participation in financial planning, and leaves some women more vulnerable to poor advice. Building confidence starts with empowering women to take charge of their financial lives. Financial education needs to be more real and relatable, and employers and institutions must do more to close the pay gap and increase benefits transparency. Financial stress doesn't go away overnight, but change starts by naming the problem, addressing the root causes and pushing back against outdated norms. More From GOBankingRates 5 Luxury Cars That Will Have Massive Price Drops in Spring 2025 4 Things You Should Do if You Want To Retire Early How Far $750K Plus Social Security Goes in Retirement in Every US Region 12 SUVs With the Most Reliable Engines Sources Credit One Bank, 'Trends and Factors Affecting Generational Financial Trauma.' AAUW, 'Women & Student Debt.' U.S Bureau of Labor Statistics, 'Usual Weekly Earnings of Wage and Salary Workers News Release.' GFLEC, 'The 2024 TIAA Institute-GFLEC Personal Finance Index.' This article originally appeared on 3 Reasons Women Are Less Confident About Money — And Why That Matters Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Yahoo
06-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Two earn AAUW scholarships
Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what's in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience. Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what's in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience. Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what's in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience. Generate Key Takeaways ELKHART — Two Elkhart High School seniors have been awarded $1,500 scholarships by the American Association of University Women. The annual scholarship dinner will be held on Thursday, May 8, at Bent Oak where the scholarship winners will be honored. Olivia Eversole, daughter of Caitlin and David Eversole, has been awarded the Alice Fox Scholarship, named for an Elkhart teacher and dedicated AAUW member. Eversole will be attending Butler University planning a double major in physics and biology with a goal of becoming a research scientist. She has participated in band, has been a long term member and officer of 4-H and team captain of the rocketry club. She has worked for the Parks and Recreation Department for several years and received a Quarknet internship at the University of Notre Dame last year. Isabella Black, daughter of Anthony and Ann Black, has been awarded the Elizabeth Thorne Scholarship cosponsored by the Community Foundation of Elkhart County and AAUW of which she was a long and dedicated member. Black has been accepted into the school of nursing at St. Mary's College. Throughout high school she has participated in tennis, volleyball and swimming. She played cello in orchestra. She is a member of the National Honor Society and has served in student government. She has worked as a swim instructor and life guard at Beacon Health and Fitness and Elcona Country Club. The American Association of University Women is an organization that works to advance equity for girls and women through education, legislation and research. It has been in existence since 1881 and the local chapter began in 1932. The local chapter has provided 46 scholarships for young women since 2005.
Yahoo
24-04-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
HB 72 signed into law, improves access to healthcare, X-ray services
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – Officials say at the end of March, House Bill 72, sponsored by Owensboro Representative DJ Johnson, was signed into law. The measure expands access to healthcare and is intended to help avoid long waits and backlogs in X-ray services. Legislators say the new law allows a limited X-ray machine operator to be employed to perform medical imaging at a facility where contrast studies, fluoroscopy, nuclear medicine or radiation therapy procedures are performed; however, they will only be permitted to perform limited diagnostic radiography. AAUW to host tour honoring women of Daviess County 'Allowing limited X-ray operators to perform duties in facilities where other imaging equipment is being used will not only increase employment opportunities for these individuals but also help alleviate staffing shortages, improve operations, and expand access to care,' said Johnson. According to the Kentucky House Majority Caucus, a limited X-ray machine operator means an individual who performs limited radiographic procedures that shall not include contrast studies, fluoroscopy, nuclear medicine or radiation therapy procedures. Fourth arrest made in 5th Street shooting in Owensboro 'I am incredibly proud that House Bill 72 was signed into law. The measure gives medical practices more opportunities to hire limited X-ray operators,' Johnson added. 'This practical, commonsense measure seeks to eliminate barriers healthcare providers face in hiring qualified staff, offering them increased flexibility in how they staff their facilities.' Officials say House Bill 72 will take effect on June 27. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
