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A Calendar of Activities Occurring Across the Globe

December 15, 2023

Upcoming Regional Club Events

All times listed are in the events local timezone.

See complete listing of all upcoming events online.

Saturday, December 16, 2023
DC Club - ZooLights
Want to see the Zoo in a special light? Join the Bryn Mawr Club of DC for ZooLights at the National Zoo!
4:30 PM ET
National Zoo, 3001 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20008
Saturday, December 16, 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 ET
Via Zoom
Sunday, December 17, 2023
Research Triangle Club - A Winter Solstice Tea and Cookie Gathering
Brighten these dark days with a Winter Solstice tea-and-cookies gathering!
1:30 PM ET
Home of Barbara Ramsay Shaw '65
Saturday, December 23, 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 ET
Via Zoom
Saturday, December 30, 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 ET
Via Zoom
Saturday, January 6, 2024
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 ET
Via Zoom
Sunday, January 7, 2024
Princeton Club - Walk in the Woods 
First Sunday of the Month Walk with the Princeton Club
1:00 PM ET
Billie Johnson Mountain Lakes Nature Preserve, 30 Mountain Ave, Princeton, NJ 08540
Monday, January 8, 2024
Colorado/Wyoming Club - College for A Day - 50th Anniversary!
Hear three invigorating professors from Skidmore, Mount Holyoke and Vassar Colleges 
9:00 AM MT
New Location: First Plymouth Church, 3501 S. Colorado Blvd., Cherry Hills Village 80113
Tuesday, January 9, 2024
DC Club - Happy Hour & Networking Event
Cheers to 2024! Start the new year out right by getting to know your fellow Mawrters at a networking event. Bring your business cards (physical or digital) and raise your lantern (or glass) to making new friends.
6:00 PM ET
TBA
Friday, January 12, 2024
Chicago Club - Second Friday Happy Hour
Join the Chicago Club for happy hour on the second Friday of the month. This is a casual opportunity to meet other alumnae/i, network, and catch up with folks.
5:30 PM CT
Merkle's Bar & Grill, 3516 N. Clark St., Chicago, IL 60657
Saturday, January 13, 2024
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 ET
Via Zoom
Saturday, January 20, 2024
Toronto Club - Art Gallery Tour
Guided tour of The Power Plant Contemporary Art Gallery's Fall Exhibition, and continue the conversation over a cup of coffee at Boxcar Social.
2:00 PM ET
The Power Plant Contemporary Art Gallery, Toronto, ON
Saturday, January 20, 2024
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 ET
Via Zoom
Wednesday, January 24, 2024
Save the Date! Boston Club - A Talk by Kristen Ampela, ‘92
Whales and Offshore Wind Development: Putting Recent Whale Strandings into Context
7:30 PM ET
Via Zoom
Wednesday, January 24, 2024
New York City Club - Performance of Terce: A Practical Breviary
Terce: A Practical Breviary is a radical rethinking of a monastic mass that reimagines the face of the Holy Spirit through the lens of the Divine Feminine.
7:00 PM ET
The Space at Irondale, 85 South Oxford Street, Brooklyn, NY 11217
Saturday, January 27, 2024
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 ET
Via Zoom
Sunday, January 28, 2024
Boston Club - Lizard Making Party at the home of Brenda Breed
Participate in a Bryn Mawr tradition by creating Lizards for Massachusetts First Year students.
1:00 PM ET
Home of Brenda Breed, Medford, MA 02155

Alumnae/i Regional Book Discussion Groups

Monday, January 8, 2024
Research Triangle Club - Book Discussion
BYOB (Bring Your Own Book)
7:00 PM ET
Via Zoom
Tuesday, January 9, 2024
DC Club - Monthly Book Discussion
The Bluest Eye, Toni Morrison. Led by Tam Voynik.
7:30 PM
Via Zoom
Thursday, January 18, 2024
New York City Club - Book Group
Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver
7:00 PM ET
TBD
Tuesday, January 23, 2024
Boston Club - January Book Group
Necessary Trouble: Growing Up at Midcentury,  by Drew Gilpin Faust '68
7:00 PM ET
Via Zoom 

Alumnae/i Career Services

Thursday, January 25, 2024

Tri-Co Inclusive Hiring Meet Up 
If your employer has internship or entry-level job opportunities for undergraduates and a recruiting focus that highlights diversity, consider inviting one of your recruiters to the Tri-Co Inclusive Hiring Meet Up on Thursday, January 25.  
6:30 PM ET
Haverford College

Graduate School of Arts and Sciences

Friday, January 5, 2024
AIA/SCS Annual Meeting Lunch
The Department of Greek, Latin, and Classical Studies and the Department of Classical and Near Eastern Archaeology will be hosting a lunch at the AIA/SCS annual meeting in Chicago
12:00 PM CT
Hilton Chicago, 720 S. Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL 60605
Thursday, February 15, 2024
CAA Annual Conference Lunch
The Department of History of Art will be hosting a lunch at the CAA Annual Conference in Chicago.
12:30 PM CT
Hilton Chicago, 720 S. Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL 60605

Graduate School of Social Work and Social Research

Visit GSSWSR Center for Professional Development website for information on our continuing education (CEU) trainings.
Visit GSSWSR Nonprofit Executive Leadership Institute website for information on our leadership development trainings.

 

GSSWSR - Domestic Abuse 101 & Trauma-Informed Care | Domestic Violence Series 
This 4-session series will provide an in-depth view into the dynamics of domestic abuse and the resources available to survivors and their family members.
(4 Sessions: Fridays, Jan. 5, Feb. 2, Mar. 1, Apr. 5, 2024)
9:00 AM ET
Synchronous virtual classroom via Zoom

Friday, January 12, 2024 
GSSWSR - Orthorexia: The Recent Face of an Eating Disorder
In this course we will define what orthorexia is and why it is such a complex disorder. We will look at the differences between orthorexia and other eating disorders and discuss treatment strategies.
9:30 AM ET
Synchronous virtual classroom via Zoom

Friday, January 19, 2024 
GSSWSR - CBT Treatment for Insomnia and Chronic Pain
This course will address ways to help clients to identify thoughts and behaviors that impede the ability to sleep and improve sleep without medications.
9:30 AM ET
Synchronous Virtual Classroom 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.


May 4 - 12, 2024
A note from the Alumnae/i Travel Program on International Travel:   We recognize the great challenges of the current moment. We continue to see the impact of the enduring global pandemic, in addition to great suffering caused by war. Our thoughts are with all countries where violence has caused loss of life and forced people to flee their homes.  We continue to plan for our trips in the future, but we recognize that circumstances can change quickly. We appreciate your continued patience. If you have a question about a specific departure, please contact Taylor Manferdini (tmanferdin@brynmawr.edu). 2023 Moroccan Discovery October 22- November 4, 2023 Morocco 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.   More Information Andalucia, in a Parador  *SOLD OUT* November 9- 17, 2023  with Gary McDonogh, Helen Herrmann Chair and Professor of Growth and Structure of Cities Andalucia Parador  Embrace the soulful spirit of southern Spain, from flamenco and bullfighting to Moorish fortresses and Gothic cathedrals, on this enchanting adventure.   More Information 2024  Continue to check back for more information on our 2024 departures.  Colors of India January 30- February 10, 2024 Taj Mahal  A warm welcome by 1.3 billion hosts- enjoy their hospitality and ready smiles! Bask in a monument to everlasting love with a visit to the Taj Mahal; experience a slice of Delhi, the former seat of the British Raj in India and the current capital of India. This is an exclusive Bryn Mawr trip where all travelers are affiliated with the College.  More information Wild Belize Escape January 31- February 5, 2024 Belize Escape  Wander through Belize's tropical wilderness and kayak or paddleboard along white sand beaches. Take a dip in turquoise lagoons with unique opportunity to snorkel alongside sea turtles, rays, and tropical fish win the world's second largest coral reef system. This trip will include travelers outside of the Bryn Mawr community.  More Information Discover Egypt and the Eternal Nile *SOLD OUT* March 29- April 12, 2024 Egypt 2024  Accompanied by an expert Egyptian guide, this singular small group journey through antiquity travels from vibrant Cairo and the Great Pyramids to Abu Simbel and the Upper Nile for a fascinating cruise Lake Nasser. Then: a classic voyage along the Lower Nile from Aswan to Luxor before returning to Cairo. This is an exclusive Bryn Mawr trip where all travelers are affiliated with the College.  More Information Portugal, Alluring Alentejo April 7-15, 2024 Portugal 2024  Be captivated by Portugal's best-kept secret, the splendid Alentejo, celebrated for its vistas and olive groves, whitewashed villages and cork forests. It's also an ideal destination for lovers of outstanding cuisine and wine! This is an exclusive Bryn Mawr trip where all travelers are affiliated with the College.  More Information Paris, featuring the African American Experience
Discover the reach of African American culture in Paris on this enlightening seven-night journey. From jazz musicians and club owners to writers and scholars, many African American expatriates felt welcome in Paris in the years following World War I.
August 20 - 31, 2024
Croatia
This exhilarating itinerary introduces you to Croatia's familiar gems, such as Zagreb and Dubrovnik, as well as lesser-known fishing towns and unspoiled islets. After three nights in Zagreb, get a taste of cruising life, where will pause at various ports where you can hop off and witness centuries of visible history or sip wine in a cafe. 

Alumni Learning Consortium Webinars

Visit Bryn Mawr's Upcoming Webinars page to register and access recordings of past programs. Contact cpd@brynmawr.edu with any questions.


Wednesday, January 10, 2024
ALC - New Year, New View: Setting Goals that Set You Up for Success
Georgia Homsany guides you through why some people have difficulty sticking to New Year's Resolutions and ongoing goals, how you can set yourself up for success, and how to build a plan of what you'd like to achieve in the next sixty days.
12:00 PM ET
Via Webinar
Thursday, January 18, 2024
ALC - How to Create Your Own Career: Career Mashup–the Career of the Future
Connie Steele will discuss what a "career mashup" is, what it means for careers of the future, and, more importantly, what it means for you.
12:00 PM
Via Webinar

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 ET

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

RememberHoliday Schedule Change:
There will be no class on:

  • Friday 12/29/2023
  • Friday 1/5/2024

Connections

Friday, December 22, 2023
Oakland Interfaith Gospel Choir 15th Annual South Bay Holiday Concert
Vanessa Warheit '90 is singing with the Oakland Interfaith Gospel Choir in South Bay
7:30 PM PT
Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts, 500 Castro St, Mountain View, CA 94041
Wednesday, January 17, 2024
Join co-author Winnie So '93 at the launch of her new book, "10 Moral Questions: How to Design Tech & AI Responsibly."
The book launches take place in Davos, Switzerland (Jan. 17), Munich, Germany (Jan. 23), (Berlin, Germany (Jan. 24), and Hamburg, Germany (Jan. 25).
6:00 PM CET

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.

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Alumnae/i Connections is a bi-weekly event calendar published by Bryn Mawr Alumnae/i Relations and Development on the 15th and 30th of each month. Submit details at clubs@brynmawr.edu by the 10th and 25th of each month -- include date, time, location, and registration info.

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