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A Calendar of Activities Occurring Across the Globe
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October 15, 2024
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A Homecoming for Alumnae/i, Families, & Friends
Friday, October 25 – Saturday, October 26, 2024
We are excited for the second annual Owls Fest, and this time with a chance to inaugurate our 10th President, Wendy Cadge!
Owls Fest combines the traditions of Homecoming, Volunteer Summit, and Family & Friends Weekend, as part of our ongoing commitment to fostering a vibrant and inclusive community at Bryn Mawr College.
This is truly a weekend for the whole community – bring your family and friends! Remember to RSVP before registration closes today!
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The Bryn Mawr Alumnae Association is proud to honor the following outstanding volunteers with the 2024-2025 Service Awards.
Young Alumna Service Award
Sumaya Abdurrezak '05
Zoe Fisher '15
Distinguished Service Award
Sharon Harshbarger Kucera '90
Lori Perine '80
Lifetime Service Award
Barbara Janney Trimble '60
They will be honored during Inauguration and Owls Fest Weekend, on Saturday, October 26 at 4:30 PM. Please join us in celebrating these wonderful alumnae.
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Inauguration Watch Parties
Everyone is invited to campus for this year’s Owls Fest and the Inauguration of our 10th President Wendy Cadge, on October 26. Even if you can’t make it to campus, check with your local club to see if there is a Watch Party scheduled.
Watch Parties are being organized around the globe, including in San Francisco, Paris, Kansas City, and Houston! Contact clubs@brynmawr.edu to find out if a Watch Party is being planned in your area.
If not, gather some BMC friends and celebrate with your own Party In A Box*, which we will send to you. Send your name, address and the number in your party to clubs@brynmawr.edu by October 15, with subject line ‘Party In A Box’. Be sure to tag us on social media with your celebratory photos on October 26! Don’t miss this great opportunity to celebrate our newest president and to receive your own BMC goodies.
You can also check the College website for the Inauguration livestream or recording.
*Party In A Box available in the Continental US.
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Upcoming Regional Club Events
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All times listed are in the event's local time zone.
See complete listing of all upcoming events online.
Sunday, October 20, 2024
Philadelphia Club - Philadelphia Chamber Music Society
Join fellow club members to listen to the musical collaboration between Grammy Award-winning tenor Karim Sulayman and guitarist Sean Shibe, examining the close cultural and musical ties between East and West.
3:00 PM ET
American Philosophical Society, 104 S 5th St, Philadelphia, PA 19106
Saturday, October 26, 2024
Chicago Club - Day of the Dead Chicago Festival
Join the Chicago Club for a visit to the National Museum of Mexican Art's annual Day of the Dead celebration at Harrison Park in Pilsen.
3:00 PM CT
Harrison Park, 1824 S Wood Street, Chicago, IL 60608
Sunday, October 27, 2024
New York City Club - Guided walking tour of Central Park with Catherine Fredman ’80
This custom tour, given by an experienced Central Park Conservancy guide, will be a step-by-step exploration of the thinking that went into designing and creating Central Park, the first purpose-built public park in the United States.
1:00 PM ET
81st Street and Central Park West entrance to Central Park, at Hunter’s Gate
Sunday, November 3, 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, Princeton, NJ
Sunday, November 3, 2024
Richmond Club - Lantern + Tea Gathering
Come get together with area alums to celebrate fall and our lanterns on Sunday, November 3rd from 3:30-5:30p at the home of Jesse Ball Behmke ‘00. We encourage all alumnae/i who will be in the area that afternoon to join us!
3:30 PM ET
Home of Jesse Ball Behmke '00 in Richmond, VA
Sunday, November 3, 2024
DC Club - The 48th Annual Boiled Owl
It's back! Time to dust off those family recipes (or your favorite grocery store picks) as members across the DC area join us for the 48th Annual Boiled Owl.
4:30 PM ET
Silver Spring, MD (address provided upon registration)
Thursday, November 14, 2024
Delaware Club - A Night at the Delaware Art Museum
Join us for a guided tour of the museum's newest exhibit: Jazz Age Illustration. A special thanks to Mary Holahan '71, for organizing the Club's visit to the museum.
5:00 PM ET
Delaware Art Museum. 2301 Kentmere Pkwy, Wilmington, DE 19806
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Alumnae/i Regional Book Groups
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Monday, October 21, 2024
New York City Club - Book Group
When We Were Orphans by Kazuo Ishigiro
7:00 PM ET
Virtual
Tuesday, October 22, 2024
Boston Club - Book Group
The Corrections: A Novel, by Jonathan Franzen
7:00 PM ET
Via Zoom
Tuesday, October 29, 2024
Delaware Club - Virtual Book Chat
Reincarnation Blues by Michael Poore
7:00 PM ET
Via Zoom
Monday, November 4, 2024
Seattle Club - Virtual Book Group
Cloud Cuckoo Land by Anthony Doerr
8:00 PM PT
Via Zoom
Tuesday, November 12, 2024
DC Club - Monthly Book Discussion
Together Tea, by Marjan Kamali
7:30 PM ET
Via Zoom
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Welcome to the City
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Every year, local Bryn Mawr College alumnae/i clubs host informal gatherings to welcome our most recent graduates to the Bryn Mawr alumnae/i community. Welcome to the City provides opportunities for recent alumnae/i to reconnect with classmates, network, and make new friends.
Saturday, October 26, 2024
Welcome to the City and Watch Party - San Francisco
The BMC Club of Northern California invites BMC alumnae/i from the Classes of 2014-2024 to a party to meet and connect with local Mawrters!
2:00 PM PT
San Francisco, CA
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GOLD - Graduates of the Last Decade
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Graduates Of the Last Decade (GOLD) alumnae/i make up almost one-fourth of Bryn Mawr's total alumnae/i base and represent the next generation of College leaders, volunteers, and supporters.
October is GOLD Month, when we celebrate Bryn Mawr’s Graduates Of the Last Decade. As part of the month, we are answering the following question: What resources are available to GOLD Mawrters, and how can you take advantage of them?
Classes of 2015-24, follow along in your inbox and on Instagram @goldmawrters for tips on using College resources like LITS, Career Services, and the Fitness Center.
Monday, October 28, 2024
GOLD - Virtual Vinyasa Yoga with Courtney Morris ’99
This is a Vinyasa-style Yoga flow for all levels - variations and modifications are offered as we flow through together, pairing breath and movement.
12:00 PM ET
Via Zoom
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Golden Sages
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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, November 14, 2024
SAGES Fall Lecture - The Good Life: Lessons from the Longest Scientific Study of Happiness
Dr. Marc Schulz will describe and highlight research findings from the Harvard Study of Adult Development (HSAD), which has been closely following individuals from over 700 families from adolescence until the end of their lives.
2:00 PM ET
Via Zoom
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Tapestry - Alumnae/i of Color
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Thursday, October 24, 2024
Tapestry - Tri-Co Inclusive Hiring Meet Up
This career networking event is an opportunity for alumnae/i and hiring employers with diversity, equity, and inclusion hiring initiatives to connect with talented students across Bryn Mawr, Haverford, and Swarthmore Colleges.
6:30 PM ET
Bryn Mawr College
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Graduate School of Arts and Sciences
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Saturday, November 2, 2024
Darby Scott Memorial
The Department of Greek, Latin, & Classical Studies at Bryn Mawr College invites you to a Memorial in honor of Darby Scott
2:00 PM ET
Goodhart Hall Music Room, Bryn Mawr College
Saturday, January 4, 2025
AIA/SCS Annual Meeting Reception in the Great Hall, Bryn Mawr College
Transportation provided to and from Campus
6:00 PM ET
Great Hall, Bryn Mawr College
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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.
Thursdays, October 10 - November 14, 2024
Mindful Self-Compassion
The program includes conceptual learning, meditations, and informal self-compassion practices designed to be used in daily life.
11:30 AM ET
Virtual Classroom via Zoom
Saturdays, October 19 - November 9, 2024
Meaning-Centered Psychotherapy: An Experiential Intensive for Social Workers
This series will be an experiential intensive for social workers in various practice settings that wish to learn and experience a new psychotherapy approach that is brief, structured and deeply meaningful.
9:00 AM ET
Virtual Classroom via Zoom
Fridays, October 25 - November 15, 2024
Becoming a Psychedelic Therapist: An Introduction to The Field and Practice of Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy
This three-part continuing education series provides a foundational understanding of the research, clinical practice, and policy landscape of psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy.
Hybrid
Friday, October 25, 2024
Childhood Trauma; the Brain; and Addiction, Health, and Behavior: A Case for Compassion and Hope
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
Virtual Classroom via Zoom
Thursday, November 14, 2024
Being A Trauma Informed Organization
This workshop is designed to enhance knowledge capacity of Trauma Informed Care (TIC), organizational self-assessment and application for TIC at the agency/organizational level.
10:00 AM ET
In Person
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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.
February 27 - March 7, 2025
Cotswolds Escape
Join an enriching journey through some of England's most celebrated sites! From your base in the Georgian town of Woodstock, venture through the poetic countryside and encounter delightful villages and country gardens. Excursions include a trip to Oxford's storied university and the butter-hued villages of the Cotswolds: Shakespeare's hometown of Stratford-upon-Avon, Blenheim Palace and Bath!
At the conclusion of your journey, join the greater Bryn Mawr community for an optional extension in London for the Bryn Mawr College International Forum March 7-8. View more information about the Forum here.
July 21 - 29, 2025
Cruise the Rhine and Moselle
Join on this enriching, seven-night adventure along the Rhine and Moselle rivers, cruising from Basel, Switzerland to Amsterdam, Netherlands! Unpack once aboard your first-class ship, designed specifically for river cruising, and enjoy more time to relish the cultural riches of great river cities and towns in France, Germany and the Netherlands.
Throughout your voyage, delight in the many highlights, such as sailing through the Rhine Gorge, a winding stretch renowned for its beauty, marveling at UNESCO World Heritage Cathedrals in Cologne and Speyer. Tailor your experience with a choice of included excursions, featuring cycling, hiking, and culinary tours in select ports. Gain meaningful and historical and cultural insights from expert local guides and lecturers.
Space on this popular cruise fills quickly so we encourage you to make your reservation today!
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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.
Thursday, October 24, 2024
ALC - Own Your Greatness: Overcome Impostor Syndrome, Beat Self-Doubt, and Succeed in Life
In this interactive fireside chat, we’ll spend an hour with author, licensed psychologist, and executive coach Dr. Lisa Orbe-Austin as she discusses imposter syndrome, overcoming it, and building your ideal career.
12:00 PM ET
Via Webinar
Thursday, October 31, 2024
ALC - The Art and Science of Connection: Why Social Health is the Missing Key to Living Longer, Healthier, and Happier
Research has shown that meaningful relationships and a sense of community boost your happiness and prevent you from developing heart disease, diabetes, and dementia.
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.
Thursday, October 24, 2024
Kiki Jamieson '88 will be appearing on the television game show Jeopardy! on October 24.
7:00 PM ET
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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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