April 15, 2024

 Calling all alums from classes ending in 4 and 9! Reunion registration is now open. You can learn more about the weekend and register here.

Upcoming Regional Club Events

All times listed are in the event's local timezone.
See complete listing of all upcoming events online. 

The Golden Sages

The Golden Sages is an affinity group of Bryn Mawr College alumnae/i who have celebrated their 50th reunion or are graduate school alumni over the age of 72. 

Thursday, April 25, 2024

Regional May Day Celebrations

Tapestry - Alumnae/i of Color

Saturday, April 20, 2024 
Enid Cook '31 Center Legacy Weekend
 Legacy Weekend is an annual time to honor and uplift the Enid Cook '31 Center community, particularly the graduating seniors. Several activities for alumnae/i are planned for the day. 
11:00 AM ET - 3:30 PM ET
Enid Cook '31 Center, Bryn Mawr College

Wednesday, May 1, 2024  
Black Alumnae/i Fund Q&A Session
The Black Alumnae/i Fund Committee will be hosting a Q&A session on Wednesday, May 1. Please join us if you are interested in learning more about the Fund and affinity engagement at the College. All are welcome.
7:00 PM ET
Via Zoom

Alumnae/i Regional Book Groups

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 - Wisdom of the Well: Empowering HEALTHY Leaders and Teams in the Social Sector
This series is designed to address the unique challenges faced by social sector leaders. As stewards of change and care, these leaders often navigate complex, high-stress environments that can lead to burnout and a diminished team spirit. Our sessions are crafted to empower leaders with practical tools and insights, enabling them to manage their well-being and foster a supportive, thriving team environment.

Register by April 23, 2024 | Workshop Dates: Fridays, May 3; May 17;
May 31
10:00 AM ET
In-person and Virtual Classroom via Zoom 

Tuesday, April 16, 2024
GSSWSR - Networking Event
Connect with the GSSWSR community. Resume and cover letter support and professional headshots will be available. Presented by GSSWSR Student Support Services. Questions? Contact Marcy Nyachogo  or Mary Florence Sullivan
5:00 - 7:00 PM ET
Gym @ the GSSWSR, 300 Airdale Road, Bryn Mawr, PA 19010 

Friday, April 19, 2024
GSSWSR - Supporting Clients Taking Psychotropics in the Workplace 
This workshop will include discussion on psychopharmacology and ways to minimize its challenges to help clients be successful in the workplace.
9:00 AM ET
Virtual Classroom via Zoom

Friday, May 3, 2024
GSSWSR - Neurobiology of PTSD/Traumatic Exposure 
It is important to study PTSD and to try and understand why some individuals will develop the disorders and others, also exposed to specific traumatic events, do not. Studying the symptomology of PTSD as it relates to possible neural mechanisms may provide some insight toward answering these questions.
9:00 AM ET
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.

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 18 - 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.

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.

Tuesday, April 16, 2024 
ALC - Your Untapped Power: Using Your Story to Inspire Transformation
Do you know how powerful you truly are? Can you see your own brilliance? Humans are wired for stories; sometimes, our stories don't serve us well.
12:00 PM ET
Via Webinar

Wednesday, May 8, 2024  
ALC - Unmanaging: The New Proven Managerial Mindset That Boosts Innovation, Collaboration, Productivity, and Culture
The counter-intuitive techniques of “Unmanaging” unlock the innate potential of teams and individuals, boosting a wide range of key business metrics, including inclusion, culture, innovation, quality, agility, and productivity.
12:00 PM ET
Via Webinar

Tuesday, May 14, 2024 
ALC - Why We Remember: Unlocking Memory’s Power to Hold on to What Matters
Dr. Charan Ranganath delves into cutting-edge research, unveiling memory's pervasive influence across various facets of our existence, from basic tasks like recalling names to complex processes such as decision-making and healing from trauma.
12:00 PM ET
Via Webinar

Yoga at Home - Live Zoom with Bryn Mawr

Fridays on Zoom

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

Connections

Thursday, April 25, 2024

Saturday, May 11, 2024

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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Contact Us

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