The American Association of University Women (AAUW) empowers women and girls through advocacy, education, philanthropy, and research. Our nonpartisan, nonprofit organization has more than 150,000 members and supporters across the United States, as well as 1,000 local branches and 700 college and university partners. Since AAUW’s founding in 1881, our members have examined and taken positions on the fundamental issues of the day — educational, social, and economic.

Founded in 1948, the Riverside, IL Branch of the American Association of University Women, a friend to education, sponsors programs and activities that support the intellectual and personal development of its members and of the community, with particular emphasis on women and girls.

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Spring Tea
2 P.M. Sunday, May 3, 2020
Riverside Library – Quiet Reading Room 1 Burling Road
Riverside, IL 60546

Program: Annual “Friend to Education” Awards
Help us celebrate Spring and this year’s Branch Local Philanthropy award recipients, including the Ann Willard and STEM (Science Technology Engineering Mathematics) scholar(s).
One or two young ladies from L.J. Hauser Jr. High School will also join us to share their experiences with this year’s Hauser Cougar ADVANCE Program.

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Annual Meeting
7:00 P.M. Monday, March 2, 2020
Riverside Library – Great Room
1 Burling Road
Riverside, IL 60546

Program: Alice Paul, Suffragette and Author of the Equal Rights Amendment
Presenter: Leslie Goddard

AAUW Riverside Branch is delighted to co-sponsor a program with the Riverside Public Library featuring Leslie Goddard as Alice Paul.

Leslie Goddard, the presenter, is an award-winning actress and scholar who has been presenting history programs for more than ten years. She holds a Ph.D. from Northwestern University specializing in American studies and U.S. history as well as a master’s degree in theater. More information about her can be found at lesliegoddard.info.

The public is welcome to attend this presentation. Refreshments will be served.

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Holiday Tea
1:45 P.M. Sunday, December 8, 2019
PJ Klems
8000 Ogden Avenue
Lyons, IL

Program: Holiday Celebration
Presenter: Riverside Brookfield High School Jazz Combo, directed by Mr. James Baum, RBHS Instrumental Music Teacher
Join us for a musical holiday program.

Paper shower for Constance Morris House
Zachary Grabes, Outreach Coordinator
Please bring paper towels, napkins, paper plates, notebook paper, toilet paper, etc.

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Fall Tea
2:00 P.M. Sunday, October 27, 2019
Riverside Library – Quiet Reading Room
1 Burling Road
Riverside, IL 60546

Program: The Gender Pay Gap and What You Can Do To Earn What You Are Worth
Presenter: Lisa Cherry, President, AAUW-IL Inc.

The public is welcome to attend this presentation. Refreshments will be served

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Please visit our membership page for information on joining us!