Naperville Area IL Branch of AAUW

    The American Association of University Women, the oldest women's organization in the United States was founded in 1881, advances equity for women and girls through advocacy, education, and research.

 

Upcoming Events
 Science Spooktacular Event
Oct. 16, 1-5 pm
IL Math & Science Academy
PM Book Group
Contact Lorraine Yuccas  
Movie Discussion  
Contact Elaine Fisher
 AM Book Group
Contact Cheryl Trent
Events and Activities
Book groups, programs, movie discussions, member outings, Tutor Registry service, Great Decisions program, and voter education.  
Used Book Sale
The key fundraiser for scholarships, volunteers are always needed.  Used Book Sale: June 16-19, 2010
Membership
Learn our purpose, when we meet, and how to join.
Action Issues   AAUW keeps you informed of issues affecting women or girls.
Branch Officers
Angeline Gale Memorial Scholarship for an adult woman who has returned to college to finish her degree. Support is given to the AAUW national  educational foundation.
History of our Naperville Area branch

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MAY-JUNE  NEWS

    AAUW Naperville Area Used Book Sale:
    Neuqua Valley HS -     June 16-19, 2010
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    Thank you to:
    Anderson's Bookshops
    Casey's Foods
    Naperville School Dist. 203
    Indian Prairie School Dist. 204
    Nequa Valley High School
    and everyone who donated or purchased books
    for contributing to the success of our 42nd Annual Used Book Sale!

This major fundraiser supports our yearly contribution to the AAUW educational foundation, plus our annual $4000 Angeline Gale Memorial Scholarship.
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   Naperville AAUW Angeline Gale Memorial Scholarship presented by Sasha Holtan
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Scholarship Awarded to Nancy Lupo of Aurora
This year over fifty fully qualified applicants competed for our Angeline Gale Memorial Scholarship. The scholarship was awarded to Nancy Lupo of Aurora, Illinois. Ms. Lupo is completing her Bachelor of Arts in Applied Behavioral Sciences at National Louis University where she maintains a 4.0 GPA. The $4,000 scholarship will help pay educational expenses for the last term of her undergraduate program. She plans to use her degree to advance her career in library science.

Naperville Area AAUW Woman of the Year:
Ann Lord, presented by Sue Topp
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Branch Service Award Presented to Penny Beerntsen
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May 1 - The Power of One: The Life of Rosa Parks
Lynn Rymarz, Author & Storyteller
Get to know Rosa Parks through Lynn Rymarz’ inspirational account of highlights in the life of Rosa Parks. 

Why So Few  A panel of experts discuss why so few women are in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math careers. Research report (pdf document.)

What's the Big Deal with STEM Programming
AAUW is encouraging STEM (science, technology, engineering, math) programming to encourage girls and women to develop and pursue interests in these areas.  Pati Sievert, NIU STEM Outreach Coordinator, will answer the STEM why, what and how questions.  

 Illinois Spring Illinois AAUW Newsletter

Round Robin Bridge - sign up to have fun and raise funds for scholarships.

Community Partners
The Naperville Branch of AAUW  supports the mission of these community partners.  
DuPage Children's Museum.strives to stimulate creativity, thinking and problem solving among children.  
Naper Settlement promotes an appreciation of the past by portraying 19th century life based on Naperville history.

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Last updated June 3, 2010.  Send comments or suggestions about the website to the local Naperville AAUW  Webmistress.