Facts About Us
What
Founded in 1948, the same year as Brandeis University, the National Women's Committee (BUNWC) provides financial support for Brandeis and its Libraries. The National Women's Committee is the largest friends-of-a-library group in the world with 36,000 members in
76 chapters nationwide. A volunteer fundraising organization, BUNWC has contributed over $113 million to Brandeis University, while utilizing the resources of the University to provide unique education programs for its members.The funds provided by BUNWC support the development and expansion of Brandeis's Libraries, which includes the acquisition of books and research journals, restoration and preservation, development of information technology, and student work assistance. Most recently, BUNWC raised $2.5 million to endow a chair for a University Librarian and expanded its mission to provide scholarships for Brandeis students.
Who
Volunteers and working people, National Women's Committee members are women and men who share a passion for life-long learning and for the mission of Brandeis University, the only non-sectarian university founded by the American Jewish community. Most BUNWC members continue their education through study group courses created by Brandeis faculty exclusively for BUNWC.
Mission Statement
Brandeis University National Women's Committee provides financial support for Brandeis University and its Libraries. It connects Brandeis, a non-sectarian university founded by the American Jewish community, to its members and their communities through programs that reflect the ideals of social justice and academic excellence.
Where
Brandeis University National Women's Committee chapters are located nationwide. National headquarters are on the Brandeis campus in Waltham, Massachusetts.
Membership Information.
Contact
Beth Bernstein
Director of Programming and Publications
bernstein@brandeis.edu
