AAUW Valparaiso – AAUW Valparaiso

American Association of University Women

Valparaiso IN Affiliate

Upcoming Events

October 3 – 2:00 pm – Spirituality Interest Group

home of Anu Garlapati

This new group could take many forms: study of different forms of spirituality or religious traditions or faith communities, learning how to meditate, reading and discussing books on the theme of spirituality or the writings of various religious leaders, visits to various houses of worship or attending services and discussing the experience – we need your ideas. Leaders Anu and Ann Ruggaber are suggesting that we begin with reading and discussing the book Joy which is a transcript of the Dalai Lama and Bishop Desmond Tutu discussing what Joy means to them.

Please plan to join us at Anu’s home and bring your ideas. Please RSVP your interest in involvement even if you cannot attend this 1st meeting.
Check you directory for addresses, email, phone numbers for Anu and Ann.

October 10 – 6:30pm – via Zoom

Film: Laapataa Ladies-

Leader: Sue Nagubadi

A 2023 Indian comedy/drama. Two newlyweds find themselves in advertently separated from their husbands moments after their respective weddings. This film is a simple yet adorable and highlights the key issues faced by women in society. There is a good amount of entertainment, and the film never gets preachy. Laapataa can be viewed on Netflix and the discussion will be via Zoom

October 17 – 6:30 pm -PCCF and via Zoom

Topic- Understanding Indonesia Leader: Anu Garlapati

Despite its large size, Indonesia remains virtually invisible to most Americans. But as one of the world’s largest democracies, the world’s largest Muslim-majority nation, and as an economic driver of ASEAN, why does it fly below the radar? What are current issues in U.S.-Indonesian relations, and what role can the country play in Asia?

October 22, – 4 p.m. – PCCF and via Zoom – Title: The Personal Librarian by Marie Benedict

Discussion Leader: Ann Ruggaber

This is a historical novel about Belle da Costa Greene, who was hired by JP Morgan to curate his collection of manuscripts, books, and artwork for his newly built Pierpont Morgan Library. Not only is she a woman, she is also a Black woman whose color is light enough that she passes for White, explaining her tiny complexion as being from her alleged Portuguese heritage. She is the daughter of Richard Greener, the first Black graduate of Harvard and a well-known advocate for equality. Belle is a real person who became famous for her intellect and style as she navigates being a woman in a profession dominated by men, and protects her carefully crafted identity in the racist world in which she lives.