Welcome and Upcoming Events
Welcome! Upcoming Events is where we highlight our September through May weekly Tuesday programs, as well as any evening programs, special events, and summer programs. Our AAUW Branch members will also find links taking them to pages where they can make reservations and attend our programs virtually when that option is available.
Anyone interested in joining our Branch will find more information on our Visitors Guide page.
November 2025 to January 2026 QRC. Click HERE.
HOT OFF THE PRESS! February-March 2026 QRC. Click HERE.
On this page: Tuesday Programs, Special Events, Evening Programs, Events of Interest
Looking for something else on our website? Click HERE to use our searchable website map.
Important Branch Announcements
REMINDER TO ALL MEMBERS:
BE ALERT FOR EMAIL AND TEXT SCAMS
Read more HERE.
- SAVE ACT ACTION NEEDED – the SAVE Act, which would make it harder for women and other groups to vote is back with a new name, but just as dangerous. Details and an action link HERE.
- Requested document from February 3 speaker: Click HERE to see the text of the letter from the Director of Immigration History Research Center that our morning speaker, Dr. Michele Waslin, read during her presentation.
- LAST CALL FOR 2026 GREAT DECISIONS BOOKS: Details HERE.
- THE AD HOC FINANCIAL REVIEW COMMITTEE FINAL DRAFT REPORT is available for review and comment by members HERE. Comments will be accepted through February 13.
- ANNOUNCING: Spring Community Outreach Drive-March 17-April 14! Details on our Community Outreach page.
- USE YOUR VOICE – MAKE A DIFFERENCE: find “How To” information on our Take Action! page.
- WE CONTINUE TO BE THERE! Members who participate in rallies supporting our mission of advancing equity for women and girls and defending democracy will be listed in multiple spots on our Recent Events page. Email webmaster@aauwstpaul.org if you would like to be recognized there (please put “Rally” in the subject line).
- AAUW National has published a short paper titled: AAUW Guidance for Public Demonstrations: Taking Action Safely and Strategically. Click HERE to view it.
AAUW State and National Notes
- AAUW MN Winter Pine is Now Available. Stay up-to-date on AAUW MN activities by clicking HERE.
- A recording of National’s program “Securing the Future: a post-election conversation on women’s economic security” is available on YouTube HERE.
- Links to videos of past webinars on a variety of topics related to our mission can be found here: https://www.aauw.org/resources/programs/webinars/
February 10, 2026
~~~ Come for our programs. Stay for our Mission. ~~~
February 10, 2026
9:30 a.m. – Summit Avenue Readers in the Library (details HERE)
10:45 a.m. – Branch Announcements
11:00 a.m. – The Smallest Lives, Margo Monson, Entomologist
12:00 p.m. – Luncheon – SignUpGenius Link
1:15 p.m. – Martin Sabo: Making the Modern Legislature, Lori Sturdevant
Please Note: SignUpGenius links will be provided as they become available.
IMPORTANT: Reservations are due by noon on the preceding Friday. Priority is given to reservations made through SignUpGenius. Reservations may also be made by e-mailing hospitality@aauwstpaul.org. Cancellations after the Friday noon deadline and no-shows on Tuesday must be paid in full; those already paid will not be refunded.
Members will find more information about programs on the Tuesday Programs page and in the 990 News. Zoom links are on the Tuesday Programs page.
Upcoming Tuesday Programs
February 17, 2026
9:30 a.m. – Great Decisions (details HERE)
10:45 a.m. – Branch Announcements
11:00 a.m. – From Grassroots to Governance: Advancing Equity Through Education, Organizing, and Public Leadership, Robyn Gulley, Councilmember, Ward 2
12:00 p.m. – Luncheon – SignUpGenius Link
1:15 p.m. – Joy Davis’s Literature Seminar, Carol Hanson, Discussion Leader (details HERE)
February 24, 2026
9:30 a.m. – Mystery Book Club in the Main Hall (details HERE)
10:45 a.m. – Branch Announcements
11:00 a.m. – The Role of Media in Politics, Rochelle Olson, Minnesota Star Tribune
12:00 p.m. – Luncheon – SignUpGenius Link
1:15 p.m. – Program Title, Speaker(s) – TBA
March 3, 2026 – No Programs
House Is Closed for Maintenance.
Leslie regularly sends out the information for our members-only, password-protected website pages. If you have questions, please contact JoAnne at webmaster@aauwstpaul.org
Evening Programs
Wednesday, March 18, 2026
An Evening With Sylvia Strobel
President & CEO of Twin Cities PBS (TPT)
Valet available and doors open at 4:45
4:45 – 5:45: Wine, coffee, and water served
5:45 – 7:00: Dinner
7:00 – 8:00: Speaker
Cost: $40 per person
Additional details and reservation information will be found HERE.
Special Events
No Special Events scheduled at this time.
Events of Interest
Periodically, we will share information on AAUW mission-focused, non-partisan, events in our area. These are not sponsored by AAUW. If you are a member and know of an event other members may have an interest in, email Leslie Sworsky.