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Branch Meeting

Fair Pay and Economic Equity for Women in Illinois
Wednesday, October 2, 7 pm
Elmhurst Public Library

Our Illinois Comptroller, Susana A. Mendoza, will speak about the status of Fair Pay and Economic Equity for Women in the state of Illinois. Starting as the youngest member of the 92nd Illinois General Assembly, Susana was routinely recognized for her leadership in the areas of social services, education, job creation, law enforcement, and animal welfare.

This program is Jointly sponsored by the AAUW Elmhurst Branch, the League of Women Voters Elmhurst, and the Elmhurst Public Library, Space is limited. Advance registration with the Elmhurst Public Library is required for in-person and online attendance.


Interest Groups

Half the Sky
Tuesday, October 22, 7 pm
Elmhurst Public Library, Gathering Room

The October Topic is OPIC: Micro Financing / Micro Lending to Women. Jennifer Jordan will lead our discussion. All are welcome to join us.

This year, our Half the Sky study group will revisit 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.  See Darlene Van Meir or Betty Laliberte with bags or questions.

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, October 24, 1 pm
Elmhurst Public Library, Gathering Room

The Secret Life of Sun Flowers by Marta Molar
Discussion Leader: Sally Allen

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.