The American Association of University Women promotes equity for all women and girls, lifelong education and positive societal change. In principle and practice AAUW values and seeks a diverse membership.
Our Mission: To advance gender equity for women and girls through research, education and advocacy.
Our vision: Equity for all
Our Values: Nonpartisan. Fact based. Integrity, Inclusion and intersectionality.
For more information about AAUW Deerfield Area please contact cynthia.andersen@gmail.com, 708-363-3791.
Key upcoming dates:
September
September 20, 2022 National Voter Registration Day
September 24, 9:00am – 11:00am AAUW Fall Conference
Location: Virtual Zoom Meeting
Speakers: Multiple
Topic: “Introduction to Artificial Intelligence ”
Remarks from Donna Jean Simon, AAUW-IL President
Public Policy Update: “2022 Midterm Elections” presented by Tracey Sherman-Falcon and Paula Purdue, AAUW IL Public Policy Directors
Mini Workshop: “Introduction to Artificial Intelligence” presented by the 1948 Project Team
Artificial Intelligence (A.I.) is changing our world. “Smart” machines are making key decisions in healthcare, banking, employment, social media monitoring, retail and more. It is imperative that the humans who “train” these machines equitably represent the population to prevent biased decision making. In simple terms, women must play a part in the A.I. revolution. As leaders of AAUW, let’s understand the fundamentals of A.I. concepts to help influence its direction. This is an interactive module designed for non-technical participants. 1948 Project presented this at an AAUW National STEMEd for Girls Technology session this summer.
Breakout Sessions
October
November
December
December TBD AAUW Deerfield Area Branch Holiday Party
Event: Holiday Party, 6:30pm
Location: TBD
January 2023
January 2023 Canceled Northern AAUW District’s Networking Luncheon
Event: Northern AAUW District’s Networking Luncheon
Location: TBD if Virtual
March 2023
April 2023
No Meeting
May 2023
May TBD 5:00pm May Potluck
Location: Virtual Meeting or TBD
Speaker: TBD
Topic: “ TBD”
AAUW Convention: A Call to Action from CEO Kim Churches
Copyright David Hathcox for AAUW
Whether you joined us in D.C. or not, we must be stronger than ever in our dedication to progress for women and girls. Whether you participated in the convention and feel ready to channel that energy, or you missed it and need an action plan for gender equity, here are five steps to get you started. Read more.
AAUW Takes Capitol Hill By Storm
AAUW members from Minnesota met with Sen. Al Franken (D-MN). Copyright David Hathcox for AAUW
It was a hot June day in 1989 when hundreds of AAUW members braved the heat and flooded the halls of Capitol Hill. They were there to tell members of Congress why the United States needed a paid family leave program. 28 years later, we’re at it again! Read more.
Stay Up To Date With AAUW’s NEW Advocacy Tool
Are you ready to take your advocacy to the next level? Opt in to AAUW’s Two-Minute Activist Mobile. This exciting new tool will allow AAUW to send more timely and targeted communication straight to your cell phone via text message. That means we can provide you with more strategic opportunities to take action when your advocacy can make the difference. Sign up online or text the word “AAUW” to phone number 21333 now to join.