The Penobscot Valley Branch of AAUW (American Association of University Women) will meet at 7 pm on Wed., Sept. 12, at the Gathering Place of the Church of Universal Fellowship, 82 Main St., Orono. Betty Jane Meader, President of AAUW of Maine, will be the featured speaker. Dessert and coffee will be served prior to the program.

AAUW advances equity for women and girls through advocacy, education, philanthropy and research. Membership in AAUW is open to all women and men with an associate degree or higher, from an accredited college or university. Contact Janice Osgood, membership chair, at 866-4503, for more information.