AAUW Storrs Willimantic Branch Meetings usually fall on the first Wednesday of every month. We will meet at 5:00 in the President’s Dining Room (Hurley Hall) at Eastern Connecticut State University (High Street, Willimantic, CT).  Reservations are required and members are reminded that you must pay for dinners that are reserved.  #41 on map – meeting dates are in blue.  If you would like to attend, please contact us at Reservations and put AAUW dinner reservation in the subject line.

5:15 pm-Reception-Appetizers and desserts are free.  Wine at $7.00 a glass will be available.
5:30 pm- See program list below
6:30 pm-Dinner-Vegan, Vegetarian and Gluten Free food can be selected from the buffet areas of the cafeteria. They do not make separate meals. Dinner price is $18. Cash or check (preferred).
7:00 pm-Dinner is followed by our business meeting.

Upcoming Programs

November 6, 2024 – Patty Szczys is the Executive Director of the Institute of Sustainability and a Professor of Biology at Eastern Connecticut State University.

December 4, 2024 – Annual Holiday Party at the Fenton River Grill. Donations will also be accepted for the Willimantic Soup Kitchen.

March 5, 2025 – Patricia Smith, MMCCU General Manager of the Willimantic Food Coop will speak about the Willimantic Food Coop and food coop/cooperative management in general.

April 2, 2025 – Elizabeth Cowles is a Professor and Chair of the Biology Department at ECSU. She will speak about “The Baloney Detection in the Era of Misinformation.”

May 7, 2025 – Jia-Hui Stephanie Wong is an Assistant Professor of Educational Studies at Trinity College. She is an AAUW recipient of an American Fellowship award.

June 4, 2025 – Our annual Potluck/picnic and plant and other items (books, wine, or other interesting item) auction will be at the home of Stephanie Dubinsky. Proceeds collected support our scholarships and book awards.