We advance gender equity for women and girls through research, education and advocacy
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AAUW supports the voter information efforts led by the League of Women Voters (LWV) of Elmhurst. The LWV Elmhurst invites the public to attend a moderated candidate forum for DuPage Countywide Candidates from 1:00 PM to 4:15 PM on Sunday, February 1, 2026, at Elmhurst City Hall (located at 209 N. York Road in Elmhurst).
For detailed information about the schedule and candidates, click here. |
Application for Returning Student Scholarships for 2026 is now Open
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Congratulations to the AAUW Elmhurst Area Branch NFP on earning Five Stars in AAUW’s FY25 Five Star Program second year in a row! |
The Five Star National Recognition Program rewards branches for aligning their work with the AAUW strategic plan and other initiatives that foster the organization’s mission of advancing gender equity for women and girls. Each of the stars corresponds to the recognition in one of the 5 areas:
- ADVANCEMENT: By maintaining a branch membership that financially supports AAUW priorities.
- PUBLIC POLICY & ADVOCACY: By offering programs and events featuring our public officials and supporting the 2-minute activist program.
- GOVERNANCE & SUSTAINABILITY: By working as a team to update the strategic plan for the branch and to develop the future leadership pool.
- PROGRAMMING: By consistently focusing programs on AAUW’s mission, vision and values.
- COMMUNICATIONS & EXTERNAL RELATIONS: By utilizing media, including the branch website, newsletter, email updates and Facebook page, as portals to our beliefs/values, programs, activities and events.
For full information on criteria for the 5 focus areas as well as a list of the Five Star recipients, visit the AAUW National page.
Branch Meeting
Women’s Art History Program: Women of Renaissance Art
Wednesday, February 4th at 7pm
Elmhurst Public Library, Kossman Room
Who can name the great women artists in Renaissance Italy and France? The great women writers? Who were the women patrons who commissioned the works? This presentation will uncover brilliant women whose accomplishments have been erased, minimized, and obscured by history. We will explore who these women were and their contributions. Kristen Beirne, the President of the Downers Grove AAUW Branch, is an art historian who teaches at COD and is the recipient of a national AAUW fellowship. She is a dynamic presenter and will keep us all intrigued with her stories.
Full list of Branch Programs can be found here.
NEW! Coffee Hour
Thursday, February 19th at 10:30am
Brewpoint Coffee
617 N York Road, Elmhurst, IL
Our second “Coffee Hour” meet up. No agenda, just an opportunity to meet up with other members who are free and simply get to know each other better. Come and join us!
Interest Groups
Book Discussion Group
Thursday, February 26th at 1pm
Elmhurst Public Library, Gathering Room
The Traitor’s Wife by Allison Pataki
Discussion Leader: Andrea Hutchinson
Guests are always welcome.
Full list of Book Discussions can be found here.
Half the Sky
Wednesday, February 18th at 1:30pm or 7:30pm
Screening of Made in Bangladesh
College of DuPage
The College of DuPage has an annual free international movie festival. COD will be showing Made in Bangladesh.
“Inspired by the true story of a female textile worker in Dhaka who founded the country’s first women’s union, Made in Bangladesh tells the story of Shimu’s revolt, when against all odds, management threats, and her husband’s anger, she sets up a union with other female workers of a garment sweatshop factory making 1,500 shirts a day for minimal pay. Shimu works to transform a tale of exploitation into one of empowerment with better working conditions and pay.”
Contact Betty Laliberte if you are interested in joining us. E-mail bettylaliberte2007@gmail.com or 630 832 9010 to please leave a message.
AAUW Elmhurst Area Branch Strategic Plan
Our Purpose
AAUW advances equity for women and girls by championing success in higher education — a vital pathway to economic security for over 140 years. AAUW has led the fight for gender equity through advocacy, funding and collective action.
Strategic Objectives
- Fund Higher Education
- Remove Barriers to Success in Education and the Workplace
- Strengthen AAUW’s Reach
The Elmhurst Area Branch is a 501(c)(3) Not for Profit affiliate of The American Association of University Women. Donations are tax deductible as charitable contributions.