2026 Events
Thursday, January 15, 2026
The Future of Higher Education (Virtual)
In light of the recent political attacks on higher education, this important webinar provides space for leaders to discuss the future of higher education. The panel will explore not only the current reality, but also the long-term impacts and pathways forward. Panelists will provide insights from their own positions and experiences as leaders in higher education.
1:00 – 2:00 pm CST. Register here.
Thursday, January 29, 2026
Advocacy in an Election Year: Staying Nonpartisan While Taking Real Action (Virtual)
AAUW’s strength comes from our nonpartisan, issues-first approach to advancing equity. As we look to the 2026 midterm elections, it’s critical to make our voices heard.
Wondering how to speak out while staying nonpartisan? Join us to hear from experts from the Alliance for Justice and leave empowered with the tools to engage in nonpartisan advocacy and stand up for AAUW values. In this session, you will learn how to:
- Engage in advocacy during an election year while staying squarely within nonpartisan guidelines.
- Plan and carry out voter education and registration efforts that align with AAUW’s mission.
- Support or oppose ballot measures appropriately in ways that are values-driven and nonpartisan.
2:00 – 3:30 pm CST Register here.
Past Events
Tuesday, June 24, 2025
Book Group: The Autistic Brain: Thinking Across the Spectrum by Temple Grandin
Location: Your Zoom Room (link will be emailed to participants)
Time: 10:00 am
Tuesday, July 29, 2025
Book Group: Sassafras, Cypress and Indigo by Ntozake Shange
Location: Your Zoom Room (link will be emailed to participants)
Time: 10:30 am
Thursday, August 28, 2025
Book Group: Violetta: a Novel by Isabel Allende
Location: Your Zoom Room (link will be emailed to participants)
Time: 10:30 am
Saturday, Sept. 27, 2025, 9-11 am
2025 AAUW-IL Fall Conference (Virtual)
Policy Impacts on Women and Higher Education
Learn, Plan, Act!
Speakers:
- Isabel McMullen, PhD candidate in Political Science
- Meghan Kissell is the Senior Director of Policy and Member Advocacy at AAUW
- Dr. Ken Olson currently serves on the AAUW Illinois board as Co-Director of Public Policy and on the Schaumburg Area AAUW board as Policy Director
Thursday, October 6, 2025
Book Group: Survival is a Promise: the Eternal Life of Audre Lorde by Alexis Pauline Gumbs
Location: Your Zoom Room (link will be emailed to participants)
Time: 10:00 am
Webinar: AAUW Money Smart: Smart Finances
Thursday, October 23, 2025 | 3:00 – 4:00 pm ET
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