August 30, 2024

A Homecoming for Alumnae/i, Families, & Friends
Friday, October 25 – Saturday, October 26, 2024

We are excited for the second annual Owls Fest. 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.

We will also celebrate the inauguration of Bryn Mawr's 10th president, Wendy Cadge, on Saturday, October 26. It is a weekend for all and is not to be missed! 

Register Today!

Upcoming Regional Club Events

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

Sunday, September 1, 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

Thursday, September 5, 2024 
DC Club - Happy Hour in NOMA
Join fellow Bryn Mawr College alums at Lost Generation Brewing, a woman/POC-owned brewery in DC.
6:00 PM ET
Lost Generation Brewing, 327 S St, NE, Washington, DC

Thursday, September 12, 2024 
New York City Club - Performance of Water for Elephants with optional dinner at Sardi's beforehand
Join the Bryn Mawr Club of New York City as we kick off the fall theater season with an outing to Water for Elephants, the hit Broadway musical that garnered seven Tony nominations and was chosen as a New York Times critic’s pick.
7:00 PM ET
Imperial Theatre, 249 West 45 Street (between Seventh and Eighth Avenues), New York, NY 10036

Friday, September 13, 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
Jimmy's Woodlawn Tap, 1172 E 55th Street, Chicago, IL 60615

Saturday, September 14, 2024 
Houston Club - Welcome to the City
We will meet on the roof, over the food hall, to spend time with other Mawrters from the area.
7:00 PM
POST Houston, 401 Franklin Street, Houston 77201

Thursday, September 19, 2024 
Chicago Club - Preserving the Heritage of the Black Panther Party
Join the Chicago Club for an exclusive and guided visit of this important exhibit Preserving the Heritage of the Black Panther Party in Illinois, curated by Leila Wills, and delve into the rich history of the Black Panther Party in Chicago and Illinois.
5:00 PM CT
Epiphany Center for the Arts, 201 S Ashland Avenue, Chicago, IL 60607

Saturday, September 28, 2024 
Research Triangle Club - Videri Chocolate Factory Self-Guided Tour
Please join fellow alumnae/i at Videri Chocolate Factory for award-winning chocolates, soft-serve and local Black and White Coffee.
11:00 AM ET
Videri Chocolate Factory, Raleigh, NC

Alumnae/i Regional Book Groups

On Campus

Sunday, September 15, 2024

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. 

Set Your Sights on Organizational Leadership 
No one hands you a rulebook on how to move from middle to senior management in the nonprofit and social sector. This certificate program will help you gain the tools you need to broaden your perspective to think and act systemically. Also, it'll provide concrete systems thinking tools you can apply to analyze complex situations and foster a culture of organizational learning.
Application Deadline: September 19, 2024
In-person and Virtual Classroom via Zoom 

Friday, September 6, 2024
Certificate in Trauma: The Basics and Beyond 
In this presentation, we will cover statistics and specific risk factors for suicide in young people, discuss the importance of building rapport, and explore different ways to utilize language in a child-friendly way to achieve more accurate risk assessments.  
12:30 PM ET
Virtual Classroom via Zoom
 
Friday, September 27, 2024
Certificate in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
The Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) program begins with grounding in the cognitive behavioral therapy model and accompanying theory. Emphasis is placed on learning to use the cognitive therapy model to specifically treat various issues and clinical disorders. 
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.

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.

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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!

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, September 10, 2024 
ALC - Turning Anxiety Into a Blessing: How to Use Anxiety to Thrive
What if, instead of fighting our anxiety, we could turn it into a strength? This enlightening webinar will teach you how to use anxiety to become more self-accepting, connected to others, and resilient.
12:00 PM ET
Via Webinar

Wednesday, September 18, 2024 
ALC - Strategies for Leading Through Inevitable Setbacks
Setbacks are unavoidable in any career journey, from C-suite executives, to those just starting out, to teams navigating staffing changes after layoffs or restructuring. 
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

Friday, September 20, 2024 
Die Fledermaus presented by Wilmington Concert Opera
Johann Strauss II’s “Die Fledermaus.” The opera will be sung in German with English supertitles prepared by BMC alum and fellow club member Jennifer Steinberg '01
7:30 PM ET
Presbyterian Church of the Covenant, 503 Duncan Rd., Wilmington, DE 19809

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