Welcome!

Branch Meeting

The Dignity Index
Wednesday, November 6, 7 pm
Elmhurst Public Library

If you could help ease the divisions in America, would you do it? Our disagreements aren’t causing the divisions in our country; it’s what we do when we disagree. Do we treat the other side with dignity or with contempt? The first brings us together; the second drives us apart. The Dignity Index will show us the difference. We will even have the opportunity to practice rating quotes and changing speech to make it more dignified. Thanks to the Batavia, Geneva, St. Charles Branch for sharing their expertise.


Interest Groups

Half the Sky
Tuesday, November 26, 7 pm
Elmhurst Public Library, Gathering Room

We are revisiting some of the topics of the book Half the Sky by Kristof and WuDunn and considering new developments/ findings within the last 10 years. The November topic is “PROHIBITION and PROSTITUTION” (chapter 2 – related topics in chapters 1-4) . Deb Markello will lead the discussion. All are welcome to come.

This year, our Half the Sky study group is revisiting the 2009 book, Half the Sky: Turning Oppression into Opportunity for Women Worldwide by Kristof and WuDunn, to review their work and explore changes in women’s issues since the first year of our study group.

Help the Food Pantry: If you have extra paper grocery bags or plastic grocery bags, please bring them to a general AAUW meeting or the Half the Sky meeting. We will deliver them to the Elmhurst Yorkfield Food Pantry. These donated bags will mean fewer bags the food pantry will need to purchase.

To receive more information or If you would like to lead an exploration of a topic or if you would like to shop for supplies for the snack bags, please email Betty Laliberte.

Book Discussion
Thursday, December 5, 1 pm
Elmhurst Public Library, Gathering Room

The Lager Queen of Minnesota by J. Ryan Stadal
Discussion Leader: Jeanne Regan

For the rest of this year’s list, click here.


AAUW Elmhurst Area Branch Strategic Plan

  • Mission: To advance gender equity for women and girls through research, education, and advocacy
  • Vision: Equity for all
  • Values: Nonpartison, fact-based, integrity, inclusion, and intersectionality
  • Specific Areas of Focus: Education and training, economic security, leadership, governance, and sustainability
  • Work Smart Workshop: Training to successfully advocate for yourself and help close the pay gap for women everywhere

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.