Afternoon and Evening Programs 2024 -2025
Branch programs are usually scheduled for the third Wednesday of the
month with an 11:30 a.m. lunch ($18) followed by the program (free) at
12:30 p.m. and held at the Ann Arbor City Club (1830 Washtenaw Avenue).
Time and place exceptions are noted below. Most branch programs are open to the general public. You do not need to be a member of AAUW to attend the program. If you are a member, you can see videos of previous branch programs in the Members Only section of the website.
AAUW-AA Open House: Celebrating 122 Years!
4th Wednesday, September 25, 2024
Evening 7 – 8:30 PM
Welcome from President-Elect and President with overview of year. All
members and guests are welcome. Members new to AAUW join at a reduced
rate. Interest Group and Mission Project Chairs explain their programs,
including contact information. Book Sale co-chairs present preliminary
report on funds raised at the recent 2024 Book Sale and plans for 2025.
Aging in Place: Empowering Safe and Independent Living at Home
3rd Wednesday, October 16
Lunch check-in 11:30 AM
Program 12:30 PM
Soheyla Marzban, AAUW-AA member and General Manager of Home
Instead, with over 25 years of experience in senior care, explores strategies and
resources to help seniors maintain independence and live safely at home.
Gender Disparities in Work-Family Conflict and Mental Health
2nd Wednesday, November 13
Lunch check-in 11:30 AM
Program 12:30 PM
Dr. Elena Frank is a member of the research faculty in the Michigan Neuroscience Institute and Director in the Intern Health Study at the University of Michigan. Dr. Frank’s research focuses on gender disparities in mental health and career outcomes among medical trainees and early career physicians, including work-family factors and experiences of sexual harassment.
Winter Awards Luncheon
3rd Wednesday, December 18
Check-in 11:30 AM
Luncheon 11:45
Program 12:30 PM
Celebrate our AAUW scholars, our C/U partners and a new Named Gift
Honoree. Donate to AAUW/Branch missions and hear University of
Michigan alum, Sheryl Szady, speak on Where’s Alice (Freeman Palmer)?
Advance reservation and prepayment for lunch are required.
African American Student Project
3rd Wednesday January 15, 2025
Lunch check-in 11:30 AM
Program 12:30 PM
Brian Williams, Assistant Director and Archivist at the University
Michigan Bentley Historical Library will discuss this unique initiative.
My Language is in the Stars & in our Bones
3rd Wednesday, February 19
Lunch check-in 11:30 AM
Program 12:30 PM
Stacie Sheldon, Principal Consultant and Cofounder of Ojibwe.net, a
cultural repository seeking to preserve and advocate for the indigenous
language, Anishinaabemowin. This cyber space was created so ancient
sounds are not lost and can be connected to anyone willing to make an
effort to maintain our language.
Title IX and Family Influence on My Career Path Program
3rd Wednesday, March 19
Lunch check-in 11:30 AM
Program 12:30 PM
Carol Hutchins, Special Advisor, University of Michigan Intercollegiate
Athletics and legendary winning Wolverines’ Head Softball Coach—
1984-2022.
Annual Meeting, Elections, Budget Approval 7:15 PM
Girls Group Program 7:30 PM
Evening Program 7-8:30 PM
3rd Wednesday, April 16
Sue Schooner, Founder and Executive Director of Girls Group, a
program to empower young women to achieve emotional and economic
self-sufficiency by ensuring that they graduate from high school and begin
their college or career journeys.
Spring Awards Luncheon
2nd Wednesday, May 14
Check-in 11:30 AM
11:45 Luncheon
Program 12:30 PM
Celebrate our NCCWSL scholars, C/U partners and a new Named Gift
Honoree. Donate to AAUW/Branch missions and learn about Participating
in Local Democracy: Opportunities and Obstacles from AAUW-AA
President-Elect Elizabeth Nelson, former Ann Arbor City Council member
and blogger at A2ELNEL.com.
The induction of new branch officers for 2025-2026 will take place.
Advance reservation and prepayment for lunch are required.