The Lombard Area Branch of AAUW has served the communities of Lombard, Villa Park, and surrounding areas since 1959.
AAUW advances gender equity for women and girls through research, education, and advocacy.
AAUW 2021 By the Numbers:
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Scholarship applications are now available. Read details and download an application.
Deadline is April 1, 2022.
Upcoming Events
Many of our programs continue to be held via Zoom, and are subject to change.
Tues. Feb. 8, 7 pm (Zoom) (partnering with Naperville Area AAUW)
Combating Disinformation at Local School Board Meetings Presented by Joyce Slavik & Jim McGrath of Northwest Suburbs Organizing for Action
Thurs. Feb. 17, 7 pm (Zoom)
Amelia Earhart – portrayed by Leslie Goddard (Zoom, partnering with Downers Grove branch)
Sat, March 19, morning (Zoom ?)
An Introduction to Conflict Transformation
Richard Blackburn, Lombard Mennonite Peace Center
April (date TBA), 7pm (at Helen Plum Library)
Learn about the New Helen Plum Library
Wed. May 12, 6:30 pm (in person)
End of the Road celebration!
Location TBA
Look what AAUW accomplished in 2020!
Did you know the first woman to vote in Illinois was Ellen Martin. On April 6, 1891, attorney Ellen Martin voted in Lombard with 14 prominent women.
View this marker at the Historical Society – 23 W Maple in Lombard.
Read more about Ellen Martin
Here are a few Lombard Area AAUW members admiring the marker.
AAUW’s Mission
To advance gender equity for women and girls through research, education, and advocacy.
AAUW’s Vision
Equity for all.
AAUW Values
Nonpartisan. Fact-based. Integrity. Inclusion and intersectionality.