It’s Time to Apply for 2025 Scholarships

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Branch Meeting

Please note, this program is on the second Wednesday of April, not the first as is our usual schedule.

For the full list of programs click here.

Interest Groups

Book Discussion
Thursday, March 27, 1 pm
Elmhurst Public Library

“Looking for Jane“ by Heather Marshall
Discussion Leader: Carol Carlson

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

Half the Sky

Half the Sky’s February activity will be participating in the College of DuPage’s GLOBAL FLICKS program. The schedule of the free screening of six award winning international films is as follows:

February 5, 2025, 1:30 pm—Wicked Little Letters is a “hilarious mystery set in1920’s England about suffragettes. We will go to early showing because we have a AAUW general meeting in the evening.

February 19, 2025, 1:30 and 7:30 pm—Broker is set in South Korea and deals with adoption on the black market.

February 26, 2025, 1:30 and 7:30 pm—Miss Hokusai is about a 19th century Japanese woman artist in anime format.

March 5,2025, 1:30 pm—XTrillion features an all-women crew of scientists researches micro plastics in the Pacific Ocean. We will go to early showing  because we have a AAUW general meeting in the evening.

ALL AAUW members are welcome to join us.

Since various members are interested in attending various films, Betty Laliberte will organize groups for car pools. Just email Betty your preferred film and the time you wish to go. She will send interested members a joint email and the group can organize from that point.

Please email your preferences by Feb.1, 2025.

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.

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.