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A Calendar of Activities Occurring Across the Globe
May 1, 2023

Engage and learn about fellow alumnae/i through Mawrter Connect! In addition to professional resources and the ability to network with students, Mawrter Connect allows you to:

  • send direct messages to alums in cities/countries of interest;
  • connect with fellow Mawrters who share your background, interests, or other affiliations; and
  • simplify making connections and having conversations.

 

If you have not already done so, please visit Mawrter Connect and create an account.

Upcoming Regional Club Events

See complete listing of all upcoming events online.
Saturday, May 6, 2023
Phoenix Club - May Day Tea
Enjoy a casual May Day at Cha Cha’s Tea Lounge
10:00 AM
Cha Cha’s Tea Lounge, Phoenix, AZ
Saturday, May 6, 2023
Research Triangle Club - May Day Potluck Celebration
Connect with local BMC alums and enjoy great conversations in the same shady outdoor setting as last year.  
11:30 AM
North Cary Park, 1100 Norwell Blvd, Cary, NC 27513
Sunday, May 7, 2023
United Kingdom Club - Zoom Talk with Inspiring Women
Rahima Mahmut, Uighur singer, award-winning translator, human rights activist
12:00 AM
Sunday, May 7, 2023
Western PA Club - May Day Picnic
11:00 AM
Elm Grove Shelter, Lake Drive, Highland Park
Sunday, May 7, 2023
Annapolis & Baltimore Clubs - Afternoon Tea
Join area Mawrters for a Spring Tea Party at Reynolds Tavern in Annapolis
11:00 AM
Reynolds Tavern, 7 Church Circle, Annapolis MD 21401
Sunday, May 7, 2023
Austin Club - May Day Potluck
Join Austin area mawrtyrs for May Day fun at Zilker Park
11:00 AM
Zilker Metropolitan Park, 2207 Lou Neff Rd, Austin, TX 78746
Sunday, May 7, 2023
Chicago Club - May Day Celebration
Join Chicago-area Bryn Mawrtyrs for this spring event with tea and coffee, strawberries, cream, and other savory and sweet treats.
3:00 PM
Home of Justine Jentes '88
Sunday, May 7, 2023
Princeton Club - May Day Potluck Dinner
Celebrate May with Mawrters!
4:00 PM
Sharon Harshbarger Kucera ‘90 in Cranbury, NJ
Saturday, May 13, 2023
Northern CA Club - May Day Celebration
Join us for a potluck picnic at Ardenwood Historic Farm in Fremont
11:00 AM
Ardenwood Historic Farm, Fremont, CA 94555
Saturday, May 13, 2023
Boston Club - Weekly Craft Night 
Whether you knit, sew, crochet, needle point, make jewelry, or do any other handicraft, we’re happy for you to join us!
8:00 PM
Via Zoom
Sunday, May 14, 2023
Los Angeles Club - Monthly Exploration of Southern California
Explore various hikes and nature walks around the Southern California landscape.
12:00 PM
Claremont Loop, 4301 N Mills Ave., Claremont, CA 91711
Tuesday, May 16, 2023
New York City Club - The Chamber Singers of Haverford and Bryn Mawr Colleges
Concert followed by reception with the Bi-Co Haverford Bryn Mawr Chamber Chorus
7:00 PM
Universalist Society in the City of New York, 160 Central Park West
Tuesday, May 16, 2023
Los Angeles Club - Monthly Trivia Night 
Come test your knowledge with fellow Mawrters at trivia night!
8:00 PM
WeHo Sausage Co. 9355 Culver Blvd Culver City CA 90232
Saturday, May 20, 2023
Atlanta Club - May Day Celebration 05/20/2023
Let’s gather and socialize on the patio at Raging Burrito in downtown Decatur. Order your own drinks and snacks/lunch to accompany our catching up on the latest news.
1:00 PM
Raging Burrito
Saturday, May 20, 2023
Boston Club - Weekly Craft Night 
Whether you knit, sew, crochet, needle point, make jewelry, or do any other handicraft, we’re happy for you to join us!
8:00 PM
Via Zoom
Wednesday, May 31, 2023
Mawrters in Africa
Save the Date! The next discussion in our series of conversations is taking place on May 31, 2023.
Via Zoom

Alumnae/i Regional Book Discussion Groups

Monday, May 1, 2023
Research Triangle Club - Book Discussion
Behold the Dreamers by Imbolo Mbue
7:00 PM
Via Zoom
Thursday, May 4, 2023
Boston Club - May Book Group
The Bookshop by Penelope Fitzgerald
12:00 AM
Via Zoom
Tuesday, May 9, 2023
DC Club - Monthly Book Discussion
The Original Black Elite: Daniel Murray and the Story of a Forgotten Era, by Elizabeth Dowling Taylor.
7:30 PM
Via Zoom

Alumnae/i Travel Program

For a PDF brochure or additional information on the trips you see below or any of our upcoming trips, please contact Taylor Manferdini.

September 6 - 12, 2023

Alsace UnCovered
Explore Alsace, one of Europe’s most unique regions, focusing on its culinary and wine traditions and its unique history at the crossroads between France and Germany.
October 22 - November 4, 2023
Moroccan Discovery 
Moroccan Discovery On this one-of-a-kind 14-day small group journey, you open your eyes, and heart, to a truly foreign land, an age-old culture, and genuinely hospitable people. 

Alumni Learning Consortium Webinars

Visit Bryn Mawr's Upcoming Webinars page to register and access recordings of past programs. Contact Becky Ross, Senior Associate Director for Alumnae/i Career Services with any questions.

Tuesday, May 9, 2023

ALC - The Umbrella Effect: A Family-Level Approach to a Calmer, Happier, and More Connected Household
In this informative webinar, Dr. Jen Forristal, author of The Umbrella Effect, will walk you through building an umbrella for each family member, yourself included, that will allow your family to take on life's rainy days with confidence, resilience,
12:00 PM
Via Webinar
Monday, May 15, 2023
ALC - Transforming Mental Health Stigma Into Mental Wellness Superpowers
The stigma surrounding mental health is an enormous barrier to people seeking treatment and getting the help they need. One of the most difficult obstacles in overcoming a mental health challenge is The Stigma Cycle.
12:00 PM
Via Webinar

Reunion

Bryn Mawr Reunion 2023

Reunion 2023 is Open

May 26-28, 2023! 

 

Calling all alums from classes ending in 3’s and 8’s! Register now for Reunion 2023, May 26-28

 Tapestry - Alumnae of Color Affinity Group

Friday, May 5, 2023
Tapestry Office Hours
Want to learn more about Tapestry? Interested in joining the Working Committee?
3:00 PM
Via Zoom

Yoga at Home - LIVE ZOOM with Bryn Mawr

Fridays on Zoom

Yoga at Home – LIVE Chill Yoga
Join your fellow Mawrter alumnae/i and current athletes for a live weekly yoga class on Zoom. Courtney Morris ’99, Head Strength and Conditioning Coach & Fitness Center Director at BMC, will lead the class.
12:00 PM

Class is an hour commitment and meets weekly on Friday at noon. Zoom login Password: 7zDw73

Connections

Are you doing a book tour?
Have you written a memoir?

Performing at a local theater?
Reading your poetry at a coffee shop?

Let us know! We want to share your non-Bryn Mawr related events with fellow Mawrters right here in Alumnae/i Connections.

Submit details at clubs@brynmawr.edu by the 10th and 25th of each month -- include date, time, location, and registration info.

Wednesday, May 3, 2023
Book Discussion of Boomtown Girl with Shubha Sunder '05
This is a part of Brookline Booksmith's Transnational Literature Series
7:00 PM
Brookline Booksmith, 279 Harvard St, Brookline, MA 02446
Tuesday, May 16, 2023
The Chamber Singers of Haverford and Bryn Mawr Colleges In Concert
The concert program for Spring 2023 will include works by Goudimel, Schubert, Elaine Hagenberg, Ned Rorem, Stacey Gibbs, Kenneth Frazelle, and Moses Hogan. A set of four pieces will celebrate the choral traditions of Argentina and Venezuela. 
7:00 PM
Fourth Universalist Society in the City of New York 160 Central Park West New York, NY 10023
Alumnae/i Information Update

Contact Us

Alumnae/i Connections is a bi-weekly event calendar published by the Bryn Mawr Alumnae Association on the 15th and 30th of each month. Only Bryn Mawr community events are included. Please send event information to clubs@brynmawr.edu at least 5 days prior to the date of the calendar distribution.

Interested in hosting an event or starting a club in your area?
Contact clubs@brynmawr.edu 

Bryn Mawr College 101 N. Merion Avenue
Bryn Mawr PA 19010
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