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Branch Meeting
Author April Nauman
Wednesday, February 5, 7 pm
Elmhurst Public Library
Author April Nauman whose short stories have appeared in Chicago Quarterly Review and many other journals, whose work has been recognized in Best American Short Stories and Pushcart Prize Anthology, who has been granted an Illinois Arts Council Award and heard on NPR will share her insights on her second novel, Down the Steep, a story about a young girl growing up in Virginia during the 1960’s. Her father was a school administrator and a leader of the KKK. It’s a compelling story that closely resembles April’s life. Don’t miss this opportunity to hear April and her story.
Interest Groups
Book Discussion
Thursday, February 27, 1 pm
Elmhurst Public Library, Board of Directors Meeting Room
Lady Elizabeth by Allison Weir
Discussion Leader: Marcia Goltermann
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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.