AAUW advances equity for women and girls through
advocacy, education, philanthropy and research.
The AAUW Value Promise:
By joining AAUW, we belong to a community that breaks
through educational and economic barriers
so all women have a fair chance.
AAUW-Illinois Award Deadlines Approaching February 15: March 1: Agent of Change Award Nominations Due - Read application |
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11th Annual International Women's Day Luncheon |
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4th Annual AAUW Art Contest Get your photographs and art ready — January is the start of the 2012 AAUW Art Contest! |
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New Research Released by AAUW Crossing the Line: This report presents the most comprehensive research to date on sexual harassment in grades 7-12 and reveals some sobering statistics about the prevalence of sexual harassment and the negative impact it has on students' education. |
Fall Illinois Link now available!
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Equal Pay Day: The Simple Truth about the Pay Gap
Read AAUW's new commonsense guide which provides key facts about the gender pay gap in the United States, with explanations and resources to help you effectively advocate for pay equity.
Dare to Dream 2011
Photos from the Dare to Dream convention, held in 2011 at Elmhurst College
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Illinois Link: State Newsletter
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Community Action Grants
Has the EF only partially funded your Community Action Grant? AAUW-IL will now consider funding any AAUW-IL branch's Community Action Grant.
Read about the first grant AAUW-IL funded -- a conference for middle school Latinas and their mothers: Dare to Dream: Get Educated!
To qualify, the branch must complete and submit the application required by the Educational Foundation, then apply in writing to the AAUW-IL President describing the project and the amount needed to complete it. The Board of Directors will then vote on the award. E-mail the AAUW-IL President for more information.
Who We Are
AAUW (American Association of University Women), the oldest women's organization in the United States, was founded in 1881, and advances equity for women and girls through advocacy, education, philanthropy and research.
Read more about AAUW at www.aauw.org
Membership Criteria
Any graduate with an associate or equivalent degree or higher may become a member of AAUW. More AAUW-Illinois membership information.
In principle and practice, AAUW values and seeks a diverse membership. There shall be no barriers to full participation in this organization on the basis of gender, race, creed, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or class.
