Alumnae Association

WNBA Game (Chicago)
2014-06-06 18:30 (America/New_York) | Unnamed Venue, Chicago, IL, United States
Join the MHC Club of Chicago for a WNBA Chicago Sky game! They’ve reserved a block of Sky Deck tickets with all-you-can-eat food and non-alcoholic drinks. The game starts at 7:30 p.m., but food will be served starting at 6:30 p.m.
Tickets for the event are available for purchase below. For more information, including coordinating carpooling and parking, contact Karuna Brunk ’05.
For $20 tickets (for dues-paying members and children under 12), click here.
For $30 tickets (for non-dues-paying members and guests over 12), click here.

Professor Joseph Ellis at Lit Festival (Chicago)
2014-06-07 12:00 - 12:45 | Jones Prep College, North Auditorium, Chicago, IL, United States
Join the MHC Club of Chicago as they see MHC professor Joseph Ellis at the Printer Row Lit Festival. If you’re planning to attend, email Naomi Goldberg ’04. She can connect you with other alumnae who will be in attendance.
Joseph Ellis, author of Revolutionary Summer: The Birth of American Independence, and Danielle Allen, author of Our Declaration: A Reading of the Declaration of Independence in Defense of Equality, in conversation with Jane Dailey.

Annual Meeting with Speaker (Westchester)
2014-06-08 14:00 | Unnamed Venue, Irvington, NY, United States
Please join the MHC Club of Westchester for their annual open meeting and a wine and cheese reception with special guest speaker, Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean of Faculty, Sonya Stephens. Sonya Stephens came to Mount Holyoke in June 2013 and serves as chief academic officer of the College. She is responsible for faculty and curricular support, faculty governance, and academic budgeting and infrastructure.
Please RSVP by June 3 to Linda Whitehead.

Annual MHC Club of Fairfield Villages Picnic
2014-06-08 16:00 - 18:00 | MA
Sunday, June 8, 2014 (4–6 p.m.): Join the MHC club of Fairfield Villages for the annual MHCFV picnic (more details to follow on location and program for this wonderful annual gathering). Contact Cheryl Greene ’88 with questions (cherbs.greene@gmail.com).

Annual Meeting (Portland, OR)
2014-06-10 17:30 | Brasserie Montmartre, 626 SW Park Ave, Portland, OR, 97205, United States
Please join the MHC Club of Portland for their Annual Meeting at Brasserie Montmartre. Over an informal happy hour, they will recap the past year’s events, discuss the Planning Committee’s future plans for the club, and speak with anyone wanting to take on a more active role in the club. For more information, please email this address.

Annual Potluck (Ann Arbor)
2014-06-10 18:00 | Nature Cove Clubhouse, 2115 Nature Cove Court, Ann Arbor, MI, 48104, United States
Please join the MHC Club of Ann Arbor for their annual June potluck. The event will be held at the Nature Cove Clubhouse, with Tina Smith ’51 as the hostess.
If your last name starts with A-J, please bring a main dish; K-R, bring a salad or side dish; and S-Z, please bring delicious cookies, as this year, our dessert bar will have a “Milk and Cookies” (also known as “Milk and Crackers”) theme!
Too busy to cook? No problem. Come anyway, and contribute $5 towards the ever-popular Mount Holyoke punch. Please bring your own place setting.
RSVP to Elizabeth Stone.

Seven College Book Club (London)
2014-06-11 12:00 - 14:00 | Unnamed Venue, London, United Kingdom
Live in the London area? Interested in joining a book club? Members of the Seven College book club started their spring semester on January 29, reading together for their twentieth year! All meetings are held from 12–2 p.m. and cost £4. Please bring your book and a sandwich with you!
The book for the meeting on June 11 is The Last Tycoon by F. Scott Fitzgerald. For more details or to RSVP, email Sue Rees.

Annual Meeting (New Hampshire)
2014-06-14 12:00 | The Currier Museum, Manchester, NH, United States
Please join the MHC Club of New Hampshire for their Annual Meeting on June 14. There will be a buffet lunch at noon in the Winter Garden Café, followed by program. The speaker will be Janet Lanesberry, assistant director of the Weissman Center for Leadership & the Liberal Arts at MHC. Learn about this dynamic center, including their extensive mentoring and leadership development work with students.
Price of $25 includes lunch and museum admission. Galleries open 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Visit the featured exhibit, Romare Bearden: A Black Odyssey.
RSVP deadline: Saturday, June 5
Click here for the RSVP form.
Mail your check, payable to Mount Holyoke Club of New Hampshire, to Robin Bagley, PO Box 124, Rumney, NH 03266

Seven College Conference Annual Lunch (London)
2014-06-17 12:00 - 14:30 | University Women’s Club, 2 Audley Square, London, W1K 1DB, United Kingdom
You are warmly invited to a conference with guest speaker, Baroness Julia Neuberger, who will talk about her work on aging, end-of-life care, and how we think about leaving a legacy. Baroness Neuberger’s book, Not Dead Yet—A Manifesto for Old Age and Is That All There Is?, will be on sale at the lunch, so please bring cash or cheques as we cannot take credit cards. We gather at noon and Baroness Neuberger will speak at 12:30. Lunch follows at 1:15 p.m. with two courses and coffee for £30.00. Profits from the event will support our new travel/research grant awarded to two students per year from our colleges who are on a junior year abroad programme in the UK.
Please make checks payable to The Seven College Conference of London and post checks with the attached form included: Minh-Tam Janssens, 13 Castelnau Mansions, Castelnau, London SW13 9QX or email Minh-Tam. To pay by bank transfer, please email for our bank details or call 07712 006 300. Guests are welcome. No tickets will be sent but there will be a list at the door. The reservation deadline is Thursday, June 13.

Annual Meeting (NYC)
2014-06-17 18:30 - 21:30 | Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater Studio 5A, 405 West 55th Street, New York, NY, 10019, United States
Please join the MHC Club of New York City for their Annual Meeting. The Annual Meeting is an opportunity to recap the past year, vote in next year’s board of directors, and celebrate our NYC alumnae. Wine, beer, soft drinks, and light hors d’oeuvres will be served.
Our guest speaker this year will be Marcia Brumit Kropf ’67, incoming Alumnae Association president.
A note on cost: the event is free with current (2013–2014) Mount Holyoke Club of New York membership or payment of 2013–2014 membership dues. Payment will be accepted on-site. Membership can be renewed online.
Guests and non-members: $50 (payable by Paypal or by check to The Mount Holyoke Club of New York, 132 East 43rd Street, #611, New York, NY 10017.)
Reservations are required. Space is limited and seats will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis.
RSVP by clicking here.

Third Wednesday Dinner (Webster, NY)
2014-06-18 18:30 | Castaways Restaurant, 244 Lake Rd, Webster, NY, 14580, United States
Please join the MHC Club of the Genesee Valley for their third Wednesday dinner. Please RSVP to Lindsey Reber by Tuesday, June 17, 2014. Guests are welcome but please indicate if you plan to bring one (or more). Dinners are usually scheduled for 6:30 p.m., but final details will be confirmed after the reservations are made.

Summer Solstice Party / Annual Meeting (Chicago)
2014-06-21 16:00 | Pegasus Restaurant, Chicago, IL, United States
Please join the MHC Club of Chicago for their summer solstice party and Annual Meeting. Light fare and non-alcoholic drinks will be provided by the club. RSVP to Carrie Ruzicka ’99.

Book Club (Westchester)
2014-06-22 17:00 | Sam’s Restaurant, 50 Gedney Way, White Plains, NY, 10605, United States
Please join the MHC Club of Westchester book club in reading Defending Jacob by William Landay.
There is no cost to join the group, but dinner and drinks are available for order. The group generally meets the last Sunday of every month. Please email Sunny Suh ’91 if you are interested in joining them this time.

Second Potluck Dinner (Atlanta)
2014-06-22 17:00 - 19:00 | Unnamed Venue, Decatur, GA, United States
Please join the MHC Club of Atlanta for their second potluck dinner. Socialize, meet alumnae, make new friends, network, and discuss ongoing plans for the club. For more information, and to RSVP, email Terri Kruzan.

2014 Annual Event (Boston)
2014-06-25 18:30 - 20:30 | The College Club, 44 Commonwealth Ave, Boston, MA, 02166, United States
The Mount Holyoke Club of Boston invites you to an evening of networking and reminiscing with local alumnae. They are pleased to announce Dr. Maura Belliveau ’85 as guest speaker. An expert on career networking and negotiating, she will discuss networking strategies and achieving career success.
Tickets are $40 when purchased on or before June 16. Tickets sold on or after June 17 will be $45, and tickets purchased at the door will be $50.
For more information, please email the MHC Club of Boston.

Mary Lyon Dinner (Avon, CT)
2014-06-26 18:00 | Avon Old Farms Hotel, Seasons Restaurant, 279 Avon Mountain Rd, Avon, CT, United States
Join the MHC Club of Hartford for their annual Mary Lyon dinner and a presentation by Joan Cocks, professor of politics.
Having joined MHC as a political theorist in 1975, Joan Cocks has not only influenced numerous students, but also how they are educated at Mount Holyoke instituting interdisciplinary courses across disciplines. She is particularly interested in the ways that people understand (and fight over) such essentially contested concepts as freedom, power, justice, property, community, and individuality. Over the course of her career, she has focused on the role of ideas in the political struggles of women, ethnic minorities, colonized cultures, and other politically marginalized groups, often looking at those struggles through the eyes of insightful political thinkers. She has won the faculty prize for teaching as well as represented the college as president of the MHC chapter of American Association of University Professors.
$35 per person, only $30 for members of the classes of 2009–2013.
RSVP by June 20, 2014, to Carrie Field. Please send a check to Carrie Field and indicate meal choice on check (chicken, fish, or veg). For questions, email Carrie.
If you are available to drive an alum to this event, email Annmarie Merritt. We appreciate your help.

Annual Meeting (Washington, DC)
2014-06-30 18:00 - 20:00 | American Institute for Cancer Research, 1759 R Street NW, Washington, DC, United States
Please join the MHC Club of Washington, DC, for their Annual Meeting. Enjoy refreshments, catch up with fellow alumnae, and vote on the proposed 2014 slate.
To RSVP for this free event, please click here. If you have any questions, please email this address.

Annual Meeting Picnic (MHC)
2014-07-02 18:30 | Blanchard Patio, Mount Holyoke College, South Hadley, MA, United States
Join the MHC Club of the Pioneer Valley for their Annual Meeting picnic on July 2 on the Blanchard patio, where you’ll learn about their plans for exclusive Mount Holyoke alumnae networking opportunities. For more information, please email the Pioneer Valley club.

Shake Shack Night (Boston)
2014-07-09 18:30 | Shake Shack – Harvard Square, 92 Winthrop Street, Cambridge, MA, 02138, United States
Please join the MHC Club of Boston for a burger night at Shake Shack. Come enjoy a burger and welcome the new 2014 grads to Boston! Feel to bring along your family and friends, and as always, food and drinks are on you.
For more information, please email the MHC Club of Boston.

Summer Picnic (Seattle)
2014-07-13 11:00 - 14:00 | MA
Please join the MHC Club of Pugent Sound for their annual summer picnic. Last names A–L: please bring a side dish or saladLast names M–Z: please bring dessert For more information, Liz Burr-Brandstadt.

Book Club (Atlanta)
2014-07-13 17:00 - 19:00 | Unnamed Venue, Decatur, GA, United States
Please join the MHC Club of Atlanta for their first monthly book club meeting. The club will be reading Lean In, by Sheryl Sandbeg. Please bring light refreshments to share and RSVP to Monica Ballagh Sanchez for more information on the event’s location or if you need to carpool.

Reading & Fundraiser (South Hadley)
2014-07-16 17:30 | The Odyssey, 9 College Street, South Hadley, MA, 01075, United States
The MHC Club of the Pioneer Valley is collaborating with the Odyssey Bookshop to welcome Deborah Harkness ’86, best-selling novelist and professor of history, who received an honorary degree Mount Holyoke’s 177th commencement this past May. The event include an alumnae-only reception, followed by a reading from Deborah’s new book in Hooker Auditorium.

All Ivy Plus Summer Reception (Britain)
2014-07-18 19:00 - 21:00 | Savile Club, 69 Brook Street, London W1K 4ER, United Kingdom
The MHC Club of Britain cordially invites you to the Ninth Annual All Ivy Plus Summer Reception. The nearest underground station to the Savile Club is Bond Street
The cost of the event is £35 per person and includes hors d’oeuvres and wine throughout the evening. The dress code is smart; men must wear jackets and ties and ladies must wear cocktail dress.
To book, send your payment (cheque or postal money order) payable to “Cornell Club of London” to: Cornell Club – Events, 4 Betjeman Mews, London N5 2NB. Include your name, address, phone, email address, name of guest(s), and US alumnae club affiliation. Your booking will be acknowledged by email. Do not send cheques by courier or special delivery! You may also pay by direct bank transfer. Please contact Natalie for details. If you pay by direct transfer, please send an email to Natalie including your name, address, phone, email address, name of guest(s), and US alumnae club affiliation. Your booking will be acknowledged by email.
Deadline for booking: July 12. Payment must be received by that date. Your place must be booked in advance. Refunds will be made if cancelations are notified by July 15; after that, we shall try to arrange for a refund if we can find a replacement from the waiting list. For further information, email Natalie.

Summer Potluck (San Diego)
2014-07-19 14:00 - 17:00 | Unnamed Venue, San Diego, CA, 92131, United States
Join the MHC Club of San Diego for a summer potluck for accepted and current Students, alumnae, and families! Please bring your favorite dish to share and let the club know what you are bringing when you RSVP. To RSVP and for any questions, please email Anindita Dasgupta ’08.

Paddling the Charles (Boston)
2014-07-23 17:30 - 19:30 | Charles River Kayaking, 500 Broad Canal Way, Cambridge, MA, 02142, United States
Join the MHC Club of Boston for an evening of fun kayaking or canoeing on the Charles! They will meet at 5:30 at Charles River Canoe and Kayak in Cambridge and set out paddling for two hours. You can also choose to paddle over to listen to the orchestra concert at the Hatch Shell. The cost will be $15–$20 per person.
For more information, email Michelle.

July Potluck (NY)
2014-07-24 18:30 | Unnamed Venue, NY, United States
Did you know that an MHC alum formerly co-owned The Little Theater, Rochester’s best-known independent cinema? The MHC Club of the Genesee Valley invites you to a potluck dinner to hear Pam Blanpied ’59 speak on what it was like to own and operate an iconic art house.
Also, join other GVMHC members in thanking Gwen Cheney ’49 for her years of service as treasurer of the Genesee Valley Mount Holyoke alumnae club. Transportation to the event can usually be arranged if you need it and guests are welcome. Just let them know whether you need a ride and how many guests you have invited by contacting Judy MacKnight or Lindsey Reber. Please also tell them what dish you plan to bring, so they can try to coordinate the menu.

Send-off for New Students (Chicago)
2014-07-26 19:00 - 21:30 | Jay Pritzker Pavilion in Grant Park, Chicago, IL, United States
From Chicago to South Hadley: A Send-off for New Students
Welcome matriculating students and their families to the MHC community! The MHC Club of Chicago will have a potluck dinner on the lawn and listen to the Grant Park Orchestra perform Shostakovich. Meet in the front, left corner of the lawn (if facing the stage, they’ll be behind the chairs and concrete walkway). Last names A-H bring drinks, I-Q something sweet, R-Z savory. Bring bug spray and a blanket if you’d like.
***Rain location will be at an alumna’s apartment within a mile of Grant Park. Please RSVP to Tamar Westphal ’12, alumnae admissions representative, for full details.***

Sister School Social (Portland, OR)
2014-07-30 17:00 - 20:00 | Markowitz, Herbold PC, 3000 Pacwest Center, 1211 SW Fifth Avenue, Portland, OR, 97204, United States
Please join the MHC Club of Portland for the first ever Sister School Social, a gathering of Portland-area alumnae of the former Seven Sisters that remain all-women: Barnard, Bryn Mawr, Mount Holyoke, Smith, and Wellesley.
Appetizers and beverages provided.
Use the touch screen at the elevator bank on mezzanine level to select “Markowitz Herbold,” which will direct you to an assigned elevator to reach the twenty-ninth floor.
The building’s parking garage is located on SW Jefferson between 5th and 6th Avenues. Cost is $10 per hour, and it is open to the public until 8 p.m. Street parking or parking at nearby garages (Smart Park at SW 1st and Jefferson) is also available.
Attendance is limited to a total of sixty-five people, so please mark your calendars and RSVP to Mich Nelson (Barnard College) and cc the Portland club. Please be sure to include your class year and identify yourself as a Mount Holyoke alum in your RSVP. We suspect this will be a popular event so please make sure to RSVP definitively as soon as possible if you plan on attending.

Summer Young Alum Happy Hour (CA)
2014-07-31 17:30 - 20:30 | Lost and Found, 2040 Telegraph Avenue, Oakland, CA, 94612, United States
Join the Mount Holyoke Club of Northern California for their Summer Young Alumnae Happy Hour.
Who should come? Alumnae who have graduated in the last ten years (classes 2004–2014).
More about Lost and Found:
• Well-edited selection of beers and inventive bar food
• Indoor/outdoor family-friendly space
• Cornhole, hula hoops, and ping pong
• Cash bar: drinks range from $6–12, food from $2–12
RSVP here by 7/31. Feel free to bring friends! Email Dawnell Powell if you have any questions.

Book Club (Portland, OR)
2014-08-03 | Unnamed Venue, Cape Meares, OR, United States
The next book club meeting will take place in Cape Meares, OR, and the selected book is The Secret History by Donna Tartt.
Please email Debbie Olsen ’65 if you are interested in attending!
