September 16, 2024

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! 

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. 

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

Friday, September 20, 2024 
Chicago Club - Second Friday Happy Hour - NOTE CHANGE IN DATE!
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 28, 2024 
Northern California Club - Hike & Lunch
Join us for a leisurely hike in the Arastradero Park Preserve in Palo Alto, followed by a no-host lunch at the Alpine Inn in nearby Portola Valley.
10:30 AM PT
Pearson-Arastradero Preserve, Palo Alto, CA

Saturday, September 28, 2024 
Research Triangle Club - Welcome to the City at Videri Chocolate Factory
Meet fellow alums from the Research Triangle on Saturday, Sept. 28 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

Tuesday, September 17, 2024 
Boston Club - Book Group
The Secret Life of Sunflowers by Marta Molnar, Dana Marton
7:00 PM ET
Via Zoom

Monday, September 23, 2024 
Seattle Club - Virtual Book Group 
Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver
8:00 PM PT
Via Zoom

Sunday, September 29, 2024 
Seattle Club - Sunday Book Group
Dispatches from the Wrong Side of History by Nellie Bowles
2:00 PM PT
Seattle Public Library, 4721 Rainier Ave S, Seattle, WA 98118

Tuesday, October 8, 2024 
DC Club - Monthly Book Discussion
My Friend Anne Frank, by Hannah Pick-Goslar & Dina Kraft
7:30 PM ET
Via Zoom

Tuesday, October 29, 2024 
Delaware Club - Virtual Book Chat
Reincarnation Blues by Michael Poore
7:00 PM ET
Via Zoom

Alumnae/i Volunteers

Are you interested in serving the alumnae/i community in a leadership role? 

The Committee on Leadership Development (CLD) will soon be inviting interested alumnae/i to apply for open positions on the Alumnae Association Executive Board.

Check your email on Wednesday, September 18 for an invitation to submit an application! 

Monday, September 30, 2024 
All Volunteer Training Orientation
We look forward to seeing you online on Monday, September 30 at 7:30 PM ET for the All Volunteer Orientation. Whether you’re a new or seasoned volunteer, everyone is welcome!
7:00 PM ET
Via Zoom

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 

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.

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. But once we understand how to work through the cycle collectively, we'll have the
12:00 PM ET
Via Webinar

Thursday, September 26, 2024 
ALC - Accelerate Your Reinvention with a New Networking Mindset
As you imagine new possibilities for your professional future, don’t let past habits and outdated notions about “networking” hamper your transformation.
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.

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

Alumnae/i Information Update

Have you moved? Gotten a new job? New email address?

Update your information today!

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