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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.

	Congratulations to the 2012 AAUW-Illinois "Agent of Change": Chicago's Jan Lisa Huttner! Jan embodies AAUW values. With the support of the AAUW-Illinois board, Jan began WITASWAN (Women In The Audience Supporting Women Artists Now) to to mobilize audience support for creative women in all media. In her role as a film critic, Jan recently published "Penny's Picks: 50 Movies by Women Filmmakers 2002-2011." You can also find Jan dressed in period costume as Jane Addams at various Jane Addams celebrations. Read the full Agent of Change presentation. Congratulations Jan! (Photo by Kate Skegg)
Mandatory Bylaws Change - Due May 15 Read the memo (PDF) on mandatory branch bylaws revisions.  Deadline to submit the corrections is May 15th. Please email your corrected bylaws to Lori Switzer at Chicago AAUW for review in advance of the deadline.
	The spring Illinois Link newsletter has arrived! View this edition.

 

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.

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.

Illinois Link: State Newsletter View Spring 2012 Link (PDF) View Fall 2011 Link (PDF) View Spring 2011 Link (PDF) View Fall 2010 Link (PDF) View Spring 2010 Link (PDF) View Fall 2009 Link (PDF) View Spring 2009 Link(PDF)

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.

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