AAUW Valparaiso – AAUW Valparaiso

American Association of University Women

Valparaiso IN Affiliate

UPCOMING EVENTS

Thursday – October 1 – 1:00 PM – Spirituality Seekers

Spiritual Seekers will meet at the home of Cheryl Slack. Please RSVP. The newly selected book is Active Hope (revised): How to Face the Mess We’re in With Unexpected Resilience and Creative Power by Joanna Macy and Chris Johnson’s. This edition of Active Hope shows us how to strengthen our capacity to face crises so that we can respond with unexpected resilience and creative power. The authors guide us through a transformational process informed by mythic journeys, modern psychology, spirituality, and holistic science, equipping us with tools to face the mess we’re in and play our role in the collective transition, or Great Turning, to a life-sustaining society.

Discussion will be lead by Maryalice Larson. All members are welcome to join this bi-monthly group.

Contact person is Ann Ruggaber

Thursday- October 8 – 6:30 PM – ArtFlix via Zoom only

Film: Sentimental Value

Discussion leader: Cindy Hesemann

This film is a Norwegian drama, directed by JoachimTrier, following sisters Nora and Agnes as they reconnect with their estranged filmmaker father, Gustav, after their mother‘s death, leading to a family conflict when he casts a Hollywood star (Elle Fanning), in the lead role of his new film instead of Nora. The film explores themes of family, trauma, art, and legacy. It premiered at Cannes in May 2025 and receive critical acclaim, including an academy award for best international film.

For information contact Diane Woolever

Thursday – October 15 – 1:00 PM – Spirituality Seekers

Spiritual Seekers will meet at the home of Joanne White. Please RSVP. The newly selected book is Active Hope (revised): How to Face the Mess We’re in With Unexpected Resilience and Creative Power by Joanna Macy and Chris Johnson’s. This edition of Active Hope shows us how to strengthen our capacity to face crises so that we can respond with unexpected resilience and creative power. The authors guide us through a transformational process informed by mythic journeys, modern psychology, spirituality, and holistic science, equipping us with tools to face the mess we’re in and play our role in the collective transition, or Great Turning, to a life-sustaining society.Discussion will be lead by Maryalice Larson. All members are welcome to join this bi-monthly group.

Contact person is Ann Ruggaber

Thursday – October 15- 6:30 pm – PCCF and via Zoom – Great Decisions

Topic: US Engagement of Africa

Discussion leader: Anu Garlapati

Africa’s geopolitical role is growing. What lessons can the U.S. learn from China’s presence there, and how might it strengthen ties, especially with leading nations like Nigeria? What tools of statecraft might the U.S. bring to its engagement with Africa?

Contact Person: Renee Caprile

Tuesday – October 20– PCCF – 10:00 AM

Nina Corazzo’s art history series is entitled Rethinking Mythic Figures Part II

The classes are open, free, and registration is not required.

We explore how the myths were created through artwork and historical context. Who wrote their story? Who decided what incidents in their lives were to be highlighted and what those decisions might reveal about gender biases in the Classics.