January 15, 2025

Join your fellow Bryn Mawr community members from five continents and seven decades of classes who are attending the International Forum in London, March 7-8, 2025, at the JW Marriott Grosvenor House! The theme of the 2025 International Forum is change, as the College enters a new era of leadership under President Wendy Cadge. In addition to dynamic panels and noteworthy speakers, the Forum will include professional networking, life design activities and takeaways, as well as rich social and cultural opportunities throughout the weekend. Learn more and register here. Registration closes on February 7, 2025.

Upcoming Regional Club Events

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

Thursday, January 23, 2025 
United Kingdom Club - Annual General Meeting and Officer Elections
Annual General Meeting at CitizenM Tower Hill  in Meeting Room 9
6:30 PM GMT
CitizenM Tower Hill Meeting Room 9, 40 Trinity Square, London EC3N 4DJ

Friday, January 24, 2025 
Toronto Club - Royal Ontario Museum
Guided tour of Curatorial Centre of Royal Ontario Museum (ROM)
4:45 PM ET
100 Queen's Park Toronto, ON M5S 2C6

Sunday, January 26, 2025 
Chicago Club - Chicago History Museum Exhibit Visit
Join the Chicago Club for a visit to an exhibit "Injustice: The Trial for the Murder of Emmett Till" that sheds light on Emmett Till - his life before his brutal murder and the trial that ensued at the Chicago History Museum.
1:00 PM CT
Chicago History Museum, 1601 N. Clark Street, Chicago, IL 60614

Saturday, February 1, 2025 
Chicago Club - University Symphony Orchestra Concert
Join the Chicago Club and chase away the winter doldrums with a musical journey around the Mediterranean at Mandel Hall in Hyde Park.
8:00 PM CT
Mandel Hall, 1131 E 57th Street, Chicago, IL 60637

Sunday, February 2, 2025 
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

Lizard-Making Parties (Flower Day Cards)

Sunday, January 19, 2025 
Colorado/Wyoming Club: Lizard Making Party
Stop in and have a beer or coffee, and make lizards for our four first-year students from the region. Craft supplies will be provided but feel free to bring additional if you wish. 
2:00 PM MT
Rayback Collective, 2775 Valmont Rd, Boulder, CO

Saturday, January 25, 2025 
Northern California Club - Lizard-Making Party
Join us in the time-honored BMC tradition of making “lizards” for this year’s BMC first-year students from Northern California. There’s always a good time when Mawrtyrs get together!
 2:00 PM PT
 Oakland, CA. Location details will be shared upon RSVP.

Sunday, January 26, 2025 
Research Triangle - Lizard Making Party
Please join Kathleen Milligan, Class of '78, to support and welcome First Year students into the full BMC Community with a Lizard Making Party!
3:00 PM ET
Hosted by Kathleen Milligan '78, Raleigh, NC

Sunday, January 26, 2025 
Boston Club - Lizard Making Party
Join in the long tradition of welcoming First Years into the Bryn Mawr community by bringing some light and connection in the depths of winter!
1:00 PM ET
At the home of Eliza Fendell ’95, Waltham, MA 

Sunday, January 26, 2025 
New York City Club - Lizard-Making Event
Join the Bryn Mawr Club of New York City in the timeless tradition of lizard making for first-year students from the Greater New York City area.
3:00 PM ET
Hosted by Alisha Park '13, Brooklyn, NY

Sunday, January 26, 2025 
Los Angeles Club - Lizard-Making Party Various Locations
Help us welcome the first year students of the Class of 2028.  Parties being held in Claremont, Monterey Park, Pasadena, San Diego, San Fernando Valley, and Torrance!
Various Times
Please note: Given circumstances in the Southern California area, there may be last-minute changes to these events. If you RSVP’d, please check your email for any updates.

Sunday, January 26, 2025 
Mawrters in Brattleboro - Lizard Making Party
Make lizards for the Class of 2028 from the NH&VT Club
2:00 PM ET
Hosted by Alice Charkes ‘84 in Brattleboro, VT. Location details will be shared upon RSVP.

Saturday, February 1, 2025 
Annapolis & Baltimore Clubs - Lizard Party
Please join us for a lizard making party for the Class of 2028 from the Baltimore and Annapolis areas.
2:00 PM ET
Hosted by Rebecca Snyder '93 and Marot Williamson '04

Sunday, February 2, 2025 
Atlanta Club - Atlanta Area Lizard Making Party
Make lizards (flower day cards) for the Class of 2028
2:00 PM ET
At the home of Tracy Steen and Robert Long (P 2027), Atlanta, GA

Alumnae/i Regional Book Groups

Sunday, January 26, 2025 
Seattle Club - Sunday Book Club
Still Life, by Louise Penny
2:00 PM PT
Seattle, WA

Monday, January 27, 2025 
Seattle Club - Virtual Book Group
North and South by Elizabeth Gaskell
1:00 PM PT
Via Zoom

Tuesday, February 11, 2025 
Mawrtyr Memoir Book Club
Choosing Life by Leslie Sussan '73
1:00 PM ET
Via Zoom

Tuesday, February 11, 2025 
Boston Club - Book Group 
Book TBA
7:00 PM ET
Via Zoom

Tuesday, February 11, 2025 
DC Club - Monthly Book Discussion
Mother Tongue: The Surprising History of Women’s Words (nonfiction) by Jenni Nutall.
7:30 PM ET
Via Zoom

Tuesday, February 11, 2025 
Mawrtyr Memoir Book Club
Choosing Life by Leslie Sussan '73
8:15 PM ET
Via Zoom

Monday, February 17, 2025 
Berkeley Book Group
The Six: The Lives of the Mitford Sisters by Laura Thompson 
3:00 PM PT
At a member’s home in Berkeley. Meeting address will be given to interested alumnae/i.

Tapestry - Alumnae/i of Color

Saturday, March 8, 2025 
Tapestry - Spring Unity Trip Washington DC
Save the Date! This year's theme will focus on Black History and African Immigrants. 

Bryn Mawr-Wellesley Book Sale

March 12 - 16, 2025
Attention Book Lovers!  Save the date for the Bryn Mawr-Wellesley Book Sale

The sale specializes in top-quality hardback and paperback fiction, non-fiction, academic, university press, and rare books all sold at bargain prices. Most hardbacks are $3 and all proceeds support local students attending Bryn Mawr College and Wellesley College. Visit the website for updates and details about donating books.
Stuart Country Day School, 1200 Stuart Road, Princeton, NJ

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. 

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 2025
In-person and Virtual Classroom via Zoom

Friday, January 17, 2025 
Neurodiversity Affirming DBT
This 3-hour CE workshop will strengthen the comprehension of and fluency in neurodiversity paradigms as applied to dialectical behavior therapy for clinical practitioners of all levels.
12:30 PM ET
Virtual Class via Zoom

Thursday, January 30, 2025
Leading with Emotional Intelligence
In this program, we will learn more about emotional intelligence as it relates to leadership by examining what the research says about this topic, scenario review and planning, self-assessment tools and discussion.
9:00 AM ET
In-person

Friday, January 31, 2025 
Managing the Storms of Leadership: Trauma-Informed Strategies for Effective Management
This training goes beyond traditional leadership tactics, embedding the principles of trauma-informed care into everyday management practices. Discover how to lead with empathy, build resilient teams, and foster a supportive work environment that prioritizes emotional and psychological well-being.
10:00 AM ET
Virtual Class via Zoom

Friday, February 7, 2025
CBT Tx for Personality Disorders
This 5 hour CE workshop will address the use of CBT in clinical work with personality disorders.
9:30 AM ET
Virtual Classroom via Zoom

Thursday, February 13th
Bridging Generations: Leading with Diversity, Ethics, and Inclusion
This one-day interactive workshop is designed to equip social sector leaders with the skills and understanding necessary to lead effectively in a cross-generational workplace while integrating principles of diversity, ethics, and inclusion.
10:00 am ET
In-person

Thursday, March 27
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. 
9:00 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.

July 13-18, 2025 
Discover Denali National Park

Journey into the scenic wilds of America's northernmost state, through Alaska's rugged forests and wildlife. Your destination: the magnificent six-million acre Denali National Park and Reserve. Uncover the many wonders of the park during guided trail hikes and walks. More info here.

August 13-21, 2025  
Mysteries of Peru and Machu Picchu

From the Sacred Valley of the Inca to the magical heights of Machu Picchu to the natural wonders of the Ballestas Islands, join us as we uncover this culturally rich region of the Peruvian Andes. This extraordinary journey reveals Peru's enduring charm, centuries-old traditions, and enigmatic mysteries.

This trip is ranked a 3 for moderate activity levels. Tour days tend to be long and include long periods of travel. Guests should be prepared to walk longer distances, climb stairs, uneven surfaces and tolerate long periods of standing. Some destinations may have variations in altitude. Historic areas are more accessible by foot and elevators are not always available at accommodations or sites visited.  

Alumnae/i 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 15, 2025 
ALC - Mastering the Art of Closure: Why We Want It, How to Get It, and When to Walk Away
Navigating the complex emotions surrounding closure in relationships can be challenging.
12:00 PM ET
Via Webinar

Wednesday, January 22, 2025 
ALC - How to Dismantle Doubt
Join us for an inspiring webinar led by Anne Marie Anderson, a three-time Emmy Award-winning broadcaster and the author of Cultivating Audacity: How to Dismantle Doubt and Let Yourself Win.
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

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.

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