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A Calendar of Activities Occurring Across the Globe
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February 17, 2024
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International Forum Registration Is Open!
We are excited to bring together our vibrant global community for the 2024 International Forum, offered again in a live-streamed, online format. The Forum will be held in two parts on Friday, March 1 and Friday, March 8, 2024 on the theme of global learning and education, featuring alumnae/i, faculty, and students, along with remarks by President Kim Cassidy. Register Here.
In addition to the International Forum, Alumnae/i Relations and Development will be hosting regional and virtual events throughout February and March, including Student Excellence Events and an Alumnae/i Book Discussion of The Sum of Us by Heather McGhee led by former Mayor of Minneapolis Betsy Hodges '91. Register today!
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Upcoming Regional Club Events
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All times listed are in the event's local timezone.
See complete listing of all upcoming events online.
Saturday, February 17, 2024
Sunday, February 18, 2024
Sunday, February 18, 2024
Northern California Club - Lizard-Making Party
Keep up with a time-honored BMC tradition of making “lizard cards” for this year’s BMC first-year students from Northern California.
2:00 PM PT
Home of Sheila Cunningham '72 in San Francisco
Thursday, February 22, 2024
Celebration of Student Excellence in LA
To commemorate the final year of Kim's presidency, come learn about the impressive achievements of our students and how the current admissions and financial aid landscape impacts access to our world-class education.
6:30 PM PT
Home of Courtney Seibert-Fennimore ’99 and Tom Fennimore
Friday, February 23, 2024
Saturday, February 24, 2024
Saturday, February 24, 2024
Saturday, February 24, 2024
Saturday, February 24, 2024
LA Club - San Diego Lizard Party
The Los Angeles Club makes Lizards for the Class of 2027 in San Diego
2:00 PM PT
Hosted by Anjali Vaidya '07 and Kaira Richards '89 in San Diego, CA
Saturday, February 24, 2024
Sunday, February 25, 2024
Sunday, February 25, 2024
Sunday, February 25, 2024
Japan Club - Lizard Tea
Make lizards for the Class of 2027 in Central Tokyo
1:00 PM JST
Event will be hosted at a private home in central Tokyo
Monday, February 26, 2024
Wednesday, February 28, 2024
Hybrid - Via Zoom or in the Great Hall, Old Library, Bryn Mawr College
Thursday, February 29, 2024
New York City - Leap Year Happy Hour
It’s a leap year. What will you do with that extra day? We hope you’ll join us at the first happy hour of the year with the Bryn Mawr Club of NYC! Come celebrate the leap year with us.
5:30 PM ET
129 MacDougal Street. Bar Next Door at La Lanterns di Vittorio
Saturday, March 2, 2024
LA Club - Torrance Lizard-Making Party
The Los Angeles Club makes Lizards for the Class of 2027 in Torrance
1:00 PM PT
Hosted by Cheryl Newman '90 and Grace Newman-Lapinski '19 in Torrance, CA
Saturday, March 2, 2024
Saturday, March 2, 2024
Sunday, March 3, 2024
Friday, March 8, 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
TBA
Saturday, March 9, 2024
Saturday, March 9, 2024
DC Club - National Building Museum Visit
Current exhibits include Building Stories, Brick City, Mini Memories, Play work Build, and House & Home.
10:00 AM ET
National Building Museum, 401 F St NW, Washington, DC 20001
Saturday, March 16, 2024
Tucson Club - Talk by Sarah Herr '91
Featuring remarks on "Archaeology in the Tucson Basin" by Sarah Herr '91, President, Desert Archeology, Inc.
3:00 PM MST
Home of Mary Powell '76, Green Valley, AZ
Saturday, March 16, 2024
Wednesday, March 20, 2024
Bryn Mawr-Wellesley Book Sale
Special 2024 offerings (so far) are: An impressively large number of British History books from the collection of Princeton University Professor Sir David Cannadine; a nice collection of Philosophy books from another Princeton professor; and more!
10:00 AM ET
Stuart Country Day School, 1200 Stuart Road, Princeton, NJ
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Alumnae/i Regional Book Groups
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Sunday, February 25, 2024
San Francisco Book, Brunch & Coffee Group
Half of a Yellow Sun by Chimamabda Ngozi Adiche
10:00 AM PT
Progressive Grounds Coffee House, San Francisco, CA
Wednesday, March 6, 2024
North Carolina Book Discussion
Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury
7:00 PM ET
Via Zoom
Sunday, March 10, 2024
Delaware Club - Virtual Book Chat
The Overstory by Richard Powers
4:00 PM ET
Via Zoom
Tuesday, March 12, 2024
DC Club - Monthly Book Discussion
Flirting with Danger: The Mysterious Life of Marguerite Harrison, Socialite Spy, by Janet Wallach. Led by Marian Mitchell Bond.
7:30 PM ET
Via Zoom
Thursday, March 14, 2024
Book Discussion of The Sum of Us by Heather McGhee
Discussion led by Betsy Hodges '91
7:00 PM
Via Zoom
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Graduate School of Social Work and Social Research
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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 - Leading with Impact: Nonprofit Executive Certificate Program
Nonprofit and social sector executives face challenges that are constant and complex. You’re responsible for the health and impact of your organization not only internally, but also in the world. We created Leading with Impact: Nonprofit Executive Certificate to support your leadership journey.
Apply Today | April-June 2024
In-person and Virtual Classroom via Zoom
Friday, February 16, 2024
GSSWSR - Becoming a Psychedelic Therapist
This three-part continuing education series provides a foundational understanding of the research, clinical practice, and policy landscape of psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy. Hybrid | Fridays, Feb. 16, Mar. 1, and Mar. 8, 2024.
See Registration Link for Available Times
In-person and Virtual Classroom via Zoom
Friday, February 23, 2024
GSSWSR - Embracing Diversity in Relationships: Ethics and Perspectives Working with Non-Monogamous Individuals
Non-traditional relationships, including many forms of non-monogamy, are becoming statistically more popular. This program will provide an educational background on important issues to non-monogamous individuals, as well as several thought experiments and a participant inventory about personal relationship beliefs to address possible bias.
12:30 PM ET
Synchronous Virtual Classroom via Zoom
Friday, February 23, 2024
GSSWSR - Childhood Trauma; the Brain; and Addiction, Health, and Behavior
This training will review the latest research about why individuals have mental illness, including addictions, as well as the potential for healing. It will include an overview of the Adverse Childhood Experiences study.
9:00 AM ET
Synchronous Virtual Classroom via Zoom
Thursday, February 29, 2024
GSSWSR - Telling Tales of Impact: A Workshop for Nonprofit Leaders
Unlock the power of compassion and inspire change with non-profit storytelling. Through vivid, emotive, and ethical storytelling, in this workshop nonprofit leaders will humanize their missions, fostering a deeper connection between their audience and the causes they champion.
9:30 AM ET
Synchronous Virtual Classroom via Zoom
Saturday, March 16, 2024
GSSWSR - Core Principles of Group Psychotherapy Focusing primarily on group psychotherapy with small groups of clients, this course will explore the well-established core principles and best practices in group psychotherapy and focus on significant relevant research and the applicability to a wide range of populations and settings.
Saturdays, March 16 - April 27, 2024
9:30 AM ET
In-person Classroom
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Alumnae/i Travel Program
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For a PDF brochure or additional information on the trips you see below or any of our upcoming trips, please contact Taylor Manferdini.
September 12 - 23, 2024
Jewels of the Java Sea: An Exploration between Bali and Singapore
Indonesia is made up of over 17,000 islands- discover some of the more remote and less traveled jewels of the Java Sea. Cruise through the remnants of Krakatoa and view the volcano's "children", who have appeared since 1883. Snorkel and dive amongst vibrant coral gardens; kayak in secluded bays with hundreds of fish teeming below; engage with local villagers and learn about their daily lives.
October 19 - November 9, 2024
Exploring Australia and New Zealand
Begin the touring in cosmopolitan Sydney with a three-night stay. Continue to the storied Outback with a two-night stay at Ayers Rock. From there, continue to tropical Cairns- this is your gateway for a full-day excursion out to the Great Barrier Reef. In New Zealand, begin on the south island where you'll tour Christchurch and spend two days in Mt. Cook National Park. After, cruise stunning Milford Sound and discover New Zealand's "adventure capital" Queenstown. Experience Maori cultural in geothermal Rotorua before the tour concludes in Auckland.
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Alumni Learning Consortium Webinars
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Visit Bryn Mawr's Upcoming Webinars page to register and access recordings of past programs. Contact cpd@brynmawr.edu with any questions.
Tuesday, February 20, 2024
ALC - When They Win, You Win - Being a Great Manager is Simpler Than You Think
In this enlightening webinar, author and operator Russ Laraway will discuss how we need to stop with anecdotal frameworks and focus on a small number of leadership behaviors that, when practiced, measurably deliver "happy results."
12:00 PM ET
Via Webinar
Tuesday, March 5, 2024
ALC - How to Achieve a Career You Love While Staying True to Yourself
Fran Hauser will prove that women don’t have to sacrifice their values or hide their authentic personalities to be successful.
12:00 PM ET
Via Webinar
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Yoga at Home - Live Zoom with Bryn Mawr
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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
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Connections
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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 Information Update
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Have you moved? Gotten a new job? New email address?
Update your information today!
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Contact Us
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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.
Interested in hosting an event or starting a club in your area? Contact clubs@brynmawr.edu
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