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Welcome
The AAUW
- Elmhurst Branch is
dedicated to diversity and the AAUW mission of promoting equity for all
women and girls, life-long education and self-development over their
life span and positive societal change.
We meet the
second Wednesday of each month from September through May. For
the location and time of meetings, please check the Meeting/Program
schedule as they may vary.
Visitors and
prospective members are welcome to all of our meetings. If you
are interested in joining our branch, please come to one of our
meetings and ask for a membership application.
Accepting members with Associates
Degrees or higher.
Click here for New Member Information
Elmhurst
Branch Philanthropic Activities
An annual
contribution to the AAUW Educational Foundation. Annual
scholarships to high school senior women from York Community High School and an annual
scholarship for a returning adult scholar. Funds for these
activities are raised by our annual book sale.
Elmhurst
Branch Activities
General meetings
with stimulating programs are held on the second Wednesday of the month
from September through May. Programs begin at 7:30 p.m. and are usually
held at the Elmhurst Public Library.
Our members are actively involved throughout the summer in
preparation for the annual used book sale.
Members can also join study groups that explore various
issues or ideas. These currently include:
Books: Reading and Discussion
Discussion Group: Noontime Potpourri
of Ideas
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Programs
To Engage
Your Mind, Soul and Body
Program Schedule
2007-2008
Meeting Location: Elmhurst Public Library, 125 S. Prospect Avenue
(unless otherwise noted)
Sept. 12 6:30pm September
Branch Supper, A panel of Elmhurst
Women Entrepreneurs will discuss the challenges facing women who start
their own business.
Panel:
Kimberly LaBounty. Apex Mgt. & Special Events; Elene Cafasso,
Enerpace, Inc; Jan Milano, Milano Financial Services, Ltd.; Susan
Crawford, The English Garden
Location: Elmhurst College, N.
Prospect Dining Rm.
Oct. 10 7:00pm What Shall We Teach? The
College
Curriculum in Today's World.
Speaker:
Dr. Bryant Cureton, President of Elmhurst College
Nov. 14 7:00pm Climate
Observations: What are Researchers Learning?
Speaker: Douglas L. Sisterson, Operations
Manager for ARM Climate Research Facility at Argonne National Laboratory
Jan. 9 7:00pm Shall
I Leave
My Baby Here?
Speaker: Laurie
Manzardo, Director of GEN Foundation
Feb. 13 7:00pm Behind the Pay Gap
Speaker: Jennifer Wilken, AAUW National Development Vice-President of
the Educational Foundation
Mar. 12 7:00pm Understanding
Autism
Speakers: Valerie Baxter and Madi
Heiser
Apr. 8 7:00pm At Home with Illinois
Governors - A
Social History of the Illinois Executive Mansion 1855-2003
Speaker: Kay Smith
May 14 7:00pm Spring Supper
Time
and Location to be Announced.
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