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A Calendar of Activities Occurring Across the Globe
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March 15, 2025
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Alumnae Association Election
The Committee on Leadership Development (CLD) has nominated a slate of candidates for the Alumnae Association Executive Board (AAEB), as well as an Alumnae/i Nominated Trustee, and the new President Elect of the Bryn Mawr College Alumnae Association. You can learn more about the candidates here. Stay tuned for an email in April from Alumnae/i Relations and Development with election details. |
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.
Saturday, March 15, 2025
Chicago Club - Chicago Hounds Rugby Game
Missing the Horned Toads of Bryn Mawr in all their muddy, bruised, rugby glory as spring approaches? Join the Chicago Club for a rugby game between the Chicago Hounds and Old Glory DC at SeatGeek Stadium.
1:00 PM CT
SeatGeek Stadium, 7000 S Harlem Avenue, Bridgeview, IL 60455
Saturday, March 15, 2025
New York City Club - Needle-felting party hosted by Molly Marion ’20
Come to Harlem to mingle with fellow Mawrters and dip your toes into the world of needle felting, a craft developed by wool workers in the 1980s.
1:00 PM ET
Central Harlem New York, NY 10027
Tuesday, March 18, 2025
New York City Club - Theater Outing
Performance of Redwood with optional dinner at the Penn Club beforehand
7:00 PM ET
Nederlander Theatre, 208 West 41 Street, New York, NY 10036
Sunday, March 30, 2025
Upstate New York Club - Meet-up for area alumnae/i
Eat lunch in the museum cafe and enjoy the exhibitions and glass blowing demonstrations together.
11:00 AM ET
Corning Museum of Glass, 1 Museum Way, Corning, NY 14830
Thursday, April 3, 2025
New York City Club-Affiliated Event - Ford Founders Kickoff Panel: Food and Beverage
Haverford College's Innovations Program is delighted to announce our Ford Founders kick-off event featuring remarkable entrepreneurs in food and beverage.
6:00 PM ET
216 E 45th St 13th floor, New York, NY 10017
Friday, April 4, 2025
New York City Club - Morgan Library & Museum Tour
The Morgan Library & Museum, to mark its centenary as a public institution, is presenting an exhibition devoted to the life and career of its first director, Belle da Costa Greene (1879–1950).
12:00 PM ET
The Morgan Library & Museum, 225 Madison Avenue New York, NY 10016
Sunday, April 6, 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
Thursday, April 10, 2025
Philadelphia Area Tri-College Quizzo: Bryn Mawr vs. Haverford vs. Swarthmore
Defend the honor of your alma mater, put your storehouse of arcane and sometimes useful information to good use, and have a great evening, all at the same time — through Quizzo
6:30 PM ET
Top Tomato, 116 S. 11th St., Philadelphia 19107
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Alumnae/i Regional Book Groups
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Sunday, March 16, 2025
Delaware Club - Virtual Book Chat
Olga Dies Dreaming by Xochitl Gonzalez
4:30 PM ET
Via Zoom
Tuesday, March 18, 2025
Boston Club - Book Group
The Sisters: The Saga of the Mitford Family, by Mary Lovell
7:00 PM ET
Via Zoom
Sunday, March 23, 2025
Seattle Club - Sunday Book Club
Fuzz by Mary Roach
2:00 PM PT
TBA
Monday, March 24, 2025
Seattle Club - Virtual Book Group
Molecules of Emotion by Dr. Candace Pert BMC '70
8:00 PM PT
Via Zoom
Thursday, March 27, 2025
New York City Club - Book Group
Women of Good Fortune by Sophie Wan
7:00 PM ET
Via Zoom
Monday, March 31, 2025
Berkeley Book Group
Kidnapped by Robert L. Stevenson OR any other book by Robert L. Stevenson
3:00 PM PT
At a member’s home in El Cerrito.
Tuesday, April 8, 2025
DC Club - Monthly Book Discussion
My Friends (historical fiction) by Hisham Matar.
7:30 PM ET
Via Zoom
Saturday, April 12, 2025
Seattle Club - Eastside Book Club
A Gentleman in Moscow by Amor Towles
9:30 AM PT
Top Pot Doughnuts 10600 NE 9th Place Bellevue, WA 98004
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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, March 20, 2025
Golden SAGES Spring Presentation - Asja Radjia, PhD, Assistant Professor of Physics
"Transport Properties of Corals and Other Ways Physics Can Help Us Understand Biology"
2:00 PM ET
Via Zoom
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The ARCH (Art Remediating Histories) Project
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Save the date for Thursday, April 24th for the unveiling of the Don’t Forget to Remember (Me) campus monument. Join the artist, Nekisha Durrett, and the Bryn Mawr College community for this joyful celebration. Visit us here to learn more about the ARCH Project. More information on the events for the day and registration will be available soon.
Questions? Please contact bmcalum@brynmawr.edu.
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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.
Thursday, March 27, 2025
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
Via Zoom
Wednesday, April 9, 2025
Tech for Good: Revolutionize Your Approach to Work Leveraging AI
This workshop goes beyond theory, showcasing practical applications of how AI has become a part of our daily lives and how it can revolutionize the way you approach your Nonprofit work.
9:00 AM ET
Via Zoom
Wednesday, April 23, 2025
Annual Networking Event
The Graduate School of Social Work & Social Research invites alums to connect with the community at our upcoming Networking Event. You'll have a chance to connect with current students, other alums, staff, faculty, and community partners.
5:00 PM ET
Graduate School of Social Work & Social Research Gymnasium, 300 Airdale Rd., Bryn Mawr, PA 19010
Friday, April 25, 2025
Being a Trauma Informed Organization: Moving From Theory and Self-Assessment to Application
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.
9:30 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.
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.
January 15-22, 2026
Antarctica Direct: Fly the Drake Passage
Faculty Host: Selby Hearth, Associate Professor of Geology
Venturing into Antarctica is an expedition like no other- a chance to explore wonderlands of sculpted snow and ice where whales swim, penguins flock, and albatrosses soar. On this 8-day journey with National Geographic- Lindblad Expeditions, you'll fly between South America and Antarctica on a round-trip flight and enjoy five adventure-filled days to explore the otherworldly realm at the bottom of the globe.
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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.
Wednesday, March 19, 2025
ALC - Nature or Nurture: Unraveling the Origins of Introverted Personalities
Explore the intricate balance between nature and nurture in shaping introverted personality traits and how these influence behavior in personal and professional settings.
12:00 PM ET
Via Webinar
Thursday, April 3, 2025
ALC - Debunking Startup Myths: A Blueprint to Entrepreneurial Success
In this webinar, you will be led through a chronological framework for building a successful business from the ground up.
12:00 PM ET
Via Webinar
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Faculty and Staff In Memoriam
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Alumnae/i Relations and Development will share in memoriam information for Bryn Mawr faculty and staff here when we are informed that there are opportunities for alumnae/i to participate in remembrances and celebrations of life on campus.
Visit the College website here to see memorial details for Brunilde (Bruni) Sismondo Ridgway PhD '58, Professor Emeritus in the Department of Classical and Near Eastern Archaeology; Elizabeth (Betty) G. Vermey ’58, Director Emeritus of Admissions; and Robert (Bob) Washington, Professor Emeritus of Sociology.
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Yoga at Home - Live Zoom with Bryn Mawr
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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
Via Zoom
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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.
Tuesday, March 18, 2025
Out of My Wheelhouse Presents... Wonderland by Nora Dell '19
Wonderland invites the audience to take a hypnotic psychedelic mushroom trip through a rock and roll inspired Alice and Wonderland.
Out of My Wheelhouse pits improvisers against a series of comedic challenges decided by a spinning wheel and the audience. This interactive comedy show has a distinct theme each week – don’t miss out!
9:00 PM ET
The DC Arts Center, 2438 18th St NW, Washington, DC 20009
Sunday, March 16, 2025
Vassar Club of Boston's Seven Sisters Sunday Afternoon at the Symphony
The Vassar Club of Boston invites you to join fellow Vassar and Seven Sisters alums for a Sunday afternoon concert at Boston’s Symphony Hall. We will be gathering for pre-concert mingling and cheer. Drinks (alcoholic and non-alcoholic) are available for purchase at the bar. There are also many casual dining options in the Symphony Hall area.
1:00 PM ET
Boston Symphony Hall, 301 Massachusetts Avenue, Boston, MA 02115
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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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