AAUW advances equity for women and girls through
research, education, and advocacy.
AAUW-IL supports a YES vote on the Fair Tax amendment on the November 3 ballot. Read an announcement from Paula Purdue, IL co-director Public Policy
Try the Fair Tax calculator to see how your Illinois taxes would be affected.
AAUW-IL Annual Report
The AAUW-IL Annual Report is usually announced at our state convention. But this year, read it here while you’re physically distancing:
Read the Annual Report (PDF)
2020 Agent of Change
Congratulations to the 2020 AAUW- IL Agent of Change:
*** Amy Jo (AJ) Conroy of the Chicago, Inc. Branch ***
Read more about AJ and the award.
After a successful online election, you elected the following leaders to the 2020-21 AAUW Illinois state board,
effective July 1, 2020:
President: Lisa Cherry
Program Co-VPs: Sharon Lee, Becky Glimko
AAUW Funds Director: Laura Desmarais
Bylaws and Policy Director: Andy Danis
Nominating Committee Chair: Jennifer Urish
Carolyn Schjelderup was elected Finance Director Elect and she continues as Finance Director
We held the Installation of Officers over Zoom on June 10, 2020.
View the video of the officer installation.
Read the Spring 2020 Link – AAUW-IL’s newsletter.
Two resources on the Gender Wage
Gap:
(AAUW)
(Gender Wage Gap Guide by Wood Law, Chicago)
EQUAL MEANS EQUAL is a film that gives an unflinching look at how women are treated in the United States today. The Gender Equity Fund will provide a DVD or a theater-ready version of this movie with the completion of a reservation form and the receipt of a modest fee. Please complete the form and mail to Carol Heisler. Download the agreement form.
LEG-Up Grants
Lombard Area and Crystal Lake branches have recently received Local Engagement Grants (LEG-Up) from AAUW-IL. These grants help branches run Local Engagement mission-based projects. Read more about the LEG-Up and other grants offered by AAUW-IL.
AAUW Research
Some of our recent national research includes:
- Deeper In Debt: Women and Student Loans
- The Simple Truth about the Gender Pay Gap
- Barriers and Bias: The Status of Women in Leadership
- Solving the Equation: The Variables for Women’s Success in Engineering and Computing
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.