Carbondale Branch AAUW

10/23/2026

Saluki fans,

Join us this Sunday at 1 p.m. as SIU Saluki Soccer takes on Drake! Bring your family and friends to Lew Hartzog Track and Field on Saluki Drive for an afternoon of soccer and Halloween fun.

The match will take place in conjunction with our Trick or Treat event, making it a great opportunity for fans of all ages to enjoy the festivities and cheer on the Salukis.

We hope to see you there!

Go Salukis!

10/23/2026

Build Your Career and Financial Confidence
Want to negotiate fair pay, prepare for your first salary conversation, or feel more confident managing money? AAUW’s free Virtual Economic Empowerment Webinars (VEEW) offer practice tools through three programs. Work Smart helps early- and mid-career professionals negotiate pay, benefits, and promotions; Start Smart prepares college women to negotiate salaries as they enter the workforce; and Money Smart builds personal finance skills to support greater financial security. Check out the Fall 2026 webinar schedule and registration information.

10/23/2026

Speak Up by Nov. 3 to Protect Access to Higher Education
The IRS is proposing a rule that could put private colleges’ tax-exempt status at risk based on the administration’s political definition of racial discrimination. This could threaten scholarships and student support programs. Comments matter! AAUW members contributed to more than 7,000 comments on a proposed higher education accreditation rule. Help push back by submitting a personalized comment urging the IRS to withdraw this proposal by Tuesday, November 3.

10/23/2026

Defend Democracy: Submit a Comment by Nov. 2
Proposed changes to the 2030 Census could eliminate data on Americans’ race and ethnicity and exclude millions of people living in the United States from the count. This is about more than data; it’s about who counts and who gets erased. Census data shapes political representation, civil rights enforcement, and the resources communities receive. Make your voice heard by submitting a personalized comment by November 2, 2026.

10/22/2026

Thanks to Ken Olson for speaking to AAUW about the importance of elections and voting!
thesouthern.com/news/aauw-carbondale-branch-hosts-ken-olson-presentation-on-the-november-election/article_cbb8045d-474c-5b83-9786-1a3a4b61e0b9.html

CARBONDALE — The Carbondale Branch of AAUW welcomed Ken Olson to the Carbondale Public Library Tuesday, Oct. 13, for “From Issues to Action: Making Your Voice Count,” a program on

10/21/2026

FARM & ORCHARD WALK with farmer and owner, Wayne Sirles: Growing with Mother Nature 🍎🐝

Ever wonder what goes into growing your food?

Join us at Rendleman Orchards on Tuesday, October 27, from 9:00–10:30 AM for a leisurely walk with Wayne Sirles, fifth-generation orchard grower, as he shares a behind-the-scenes look at how we grow and care for our land.

Along the way, we’ll explore:
🌱 Crop rotation in our pumpkin patch and flower fields
🌿 Cover crops and regenerative farming practices
🍎 What it means to be Eco-certified
🐝 The important role bees play in our orchard
✂️ The art and science of pruning fruit trees
🍃 And plenty more about the fascinating work behind Rendleman Orchards sustainability and conservation!

There is a lot to discover right here on the farm!

Whether you’re a gardener, nature lover, curious learner, or simply interested in where your food comes from, we’d love to have you join us.

📅 Tuesday, October 27
⏰ 9:00–10:30 AM
📍 Rendleman Orchards, Alto Pass, Illinois
🎟️ FREE and open to the public
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 All ages welcome
🚶 Easy, leisurely walk

Come curious, bring your questions, and discover the many ways we work with nature to grow a better orchard and be good stewards of the land.

10/21/2026

Mark your calendars!
🥣🥗 AAUW Carbondale Soup & Salad Luncheon
📅 Tuesday, November 10
🕚 Lunch 11 AM to noon, program noon to 1 PM
📍 SIU Tedrick Welcome Center
Join us for a delicious lunch and a timely program from the Forum on Homelessness: “No Place to Call Home: Understanding Homelessness in Our Community.”
Suggested donation: $10. Proceeds support AAUW’s work.
Everyone is welcome. Bring a friend! 💙💚

10/21/2026

𝑩𝑹𝑬𝑨𝑲𝑰𝑵𝑮 𝑵𝑬𝑾𝑺: 𝑭𝑹𝑬𝑬 𝑻𝑰𝑪𝑲𝑬𝑻𝑺!

This week is our exhibition game, and it's free to attend!

6 p.m. Thursday, October 22 vs. Kentucky Wesleyan

All you have to do is show up and cheer on the Dawgs. The game is general admission seating for all fans. First come, first served. Sit anywhere you want (courtside seats excluded) and enjoy the game!

We'll see you in Banterra Center!

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