Alumnae Association

Reception with Mary Graham Davis ’65
2014-04-13 17:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | The Rocks at the Hyatt Regency Orlando, 9801 International Drive, Orlando, FL, 32819, United States
The Alumnae Association cordially invites you to a reception with Mary Graham Davis ’65, chair of Mount Holyoke College’s board of trustees, at the Rocks in the Hyatt Regency Orlando (9801 International Drive, Orlando, Florida 32819, 407-284-1234).
Sunday, April 13, 5:00–7:00 p.m.
Please RSVP by Wednesday, April by completing a very brief response form, which you can access by clicking here.
For questions, please email Maya D’Costa at the Alumnae Association or call her at 413-538-2066.

Happy Hour (Portland, OR)
2014-04-17 17:30 - 19:30 | Quimby’s, 1502 NW 19th, Portland, OR, 97209, United States
Happy February! The MHC Club of Portland continues its A-Z tour of Portland bars and restaurants with a happy hour at Quimby’s on Thursday, April 17, from 5:30-7:30 p.m. The address is 1502 NW 19th, 97209. For more information, please email this address.

Five Colleges Book Sale (New Hampshire)
2014-04-19 09:00 - 2014-04-20 16:00 | Lebanon High School, Lebanon, NH, United States
April 19 and 20 mark the fifty-third Five Colleges Book Sale in Lebanon, NH. The purpose of this sale is to raise money for scholarships for NH and VT students at Mount Holyoke, Simmons, Smith, Wellesley, and Vassar. Last year, we donated $10,000 to each college.
We invite you to be a part of this fun and profitable venture. All books (usually 30,000 to 40,000 volumes) are donated and need sorting into categories, pricing, and packing. If you’d like to donate books, please send (or bring) them to Whitman Communications Building, 10 Water Street, Lebanon, NH 03766 by March 30. For directions to the sorting site, please click here.
Volunteers (like yourself) work at the site and at the actual sale. The site is open every day (except Sunday) from 9 a.m.–4:30 p.m., and Wednesday until 7 p.m. We hope to attract those who are employed to join us Wednesday evening or Saturday.
Mount Holyoke will be hosting the sorting site on Saturday, April 12. If you can come then, even for a couple of hours, it would be a plus for Mount Holyoke. We also hope to make this an occasion to reconnect with fellow alumnae and enjoy some fun. I’ll bring a coffee cake. Other donations of goodies are welcome. You are welcome to come any time and stay for as long as you like on MHC day or any other time. How-to-do-it instructions are provided.
We welcome donations of books, manuscripts, prints, maps, memorabilia, CDs, DVDs, videotapes, and audio books. Donations are tax deductible and receipts for them are available at the donation site. We do NOT accept or sell textbooks, encyclopedias, Reader’s Digest condensed books, Harlequin romances, ex-library books, magazines, vinyl records, or audio cassette tapes (with the exception of audio books). We also cannot accept or sell home recordings made on videotape, CD, or cassette.
The sale will be at Lebanon High School on Saturday, April 19 from 9 a.m–5 p.m. and on Sunday, April 20 from 10 a.m.–4 p.m. (ALL items are half price on Sunday.) Your help is needed at the sale too; cashiering, shelving books, floating for general assistance, and security. If you could do a two-hour shift or more, please let us know. The whole process is a marvelous enterprise, from the obvious goal of raising money, to the less obvious (but important) benefits of socializing with fine people and the opportunity to purchase good used books at reasonable prices.
Please visit our website www.five-collegesbooksale.org (note the hyphen) for further information, updates, and, just before the sale, lists of exceptional books to be sold. You may also email Martha Doolittle (mdoolittle@alumnae.mtholyoke.edu).

Cookie Baking for Graduating Seniors (WA)
2014-04-19 18:30 - 20:00 | TBD, WA, United States
The MHC club of Puget Sound invites you to join them in baking cookies for graduating MHC seniors. Location and further details to be announced.

Book Club (Chicago)
2014-04-22 17:30 | Rosebud Theatre District, 70 W. Madison, Chicago, IL, United States
The MHC club of Chicago’s next book club meeting will be held on Monday, April 22, 2014, at 5:30 p.m. at the Rosebud Theatre District on 70 W. Madison. We will be discussing Rachel Maddow’s book Drift. Please RSVP to Jen Cobb ’12 at jencobb17@gmail.com if you plan on attending!

Career Change Panel (NYC)
2014-04-22 18:00 - 21:00 | Sulzberger Parlor, 3rd Floor, Barnard Hall, at Barnard College, 3009 Broadway, New York, NY, 10027, United States
Please join the Mount Holyoke Club of New York and the Barnard Career Development Center for the 2014 Career Change Panel on April 22, 2014, 6 p.m.–9 p.m.
In college, we learned how to conquer change—switching majors, working on behalf of social justice issues, adopting new technology. In our careers however, the prospect of change can be more daunting. How can we embrace change in the professional arena? Hear from dynamic Mount Holyoke alumnae from a variety of fields who have sought out new directions by changing their careers. Whether you are considering a new job search, starting a new business, pursuing an advanced degree, or are just curious to know about the professional paths of other MHC alumnae, please join us for an informative and inspiring evening.
Light Refreshments will be served. Time will be available at the end for networking. Please see our website for panelist biographies and to register.

Change-Makers: Innovative Women in Tech
2014-04-23 18:00 - 20:00 | Hacker Dojo, 599 Fairchild Drive, Mountain View, CA, United States
This event will feature Jennifer Rochlis Zumbado ’94 as the keynote speaker and a panel of MHC alumnae who are doing innovative work in the world of technology. The event will highlight the work of alumnae and demonstrate what the College is now doing to prepare students for careers in tech. There will be opportunities for networking and time to meet and speak with current trustees living in the area.
For more information, please contact Sarah Adragna, 413-538-2638.

Class of ’72 Mini-Reunion
2014-04-24 - 2014-04-27 | Unnamed Venue, Wilmington, DE, United States
Class of 1972 mini-reunion in Wilmington, DE, from April 25-27. For more information, please contact Mona Gubow, class president, by email.

Walla Walla Winery Tour
2014-04-25 08:00 - 2014-04-27 17:00 | Cadaretta Winery, 315 E Main St, Walla Walla, WA, 99362, United States
The MHC club of Puget Sound will be touring Cadaretta Winery, owned by the family of Edie Middleton ’54 and will have a special gathering at the new Glass House on the property which provides a view of the valley. They’re negotiating one- and two-night hotel packages and transportation. Trip fee will include dinner on Saturday (breakfast provided by the hotel) and optional fee for transportation. A $50 deposit is required. More details are forthcoming.

Class of ’88 Mini-Reunion (Cape Cod)
2014-04-25 16:00 - 2014-04-27 14:00 | Unnamed Venue, Cape Cod, MA, United States
Join the class of ’88 for a mini-reunion weekend on Cape Cod! Friday, April 25, 4 p.m. to Sunday, April 27, 2 p.m. Located near Nickerson State Park. Come for the day, or stay for the weekend!
It would be helpful to know if you are coming by Thursday, April 24, by 10 a.m.
Questions? Details? Reservations? Yes, you’re coming? Great! Please contact Stephanie Gant at stephgant@gmail.com.

Bowling with Accepted Students (Chicago)
2014-04-26 14:30 - 17:30 | Timber Lanes Bowling Alley, 1851 W Irving Park, Chicago, IL, United States
Join alumnae admissions volunteers in welcoming students accepted into the class of 2018! Two Chicagoland students have already been accepted Early Decision and we hope for a large Regular Decision group too! Share your memories of MHC and help answer their questions. Kids and partners are welcome—this is a family event and is completely free (shoe rental and refreshments included). For more information, email Tamar Westphal ’12 at westp20t@mtholyoke.edu.

Queen Moremi Folk Opera (MHC)
2014-04-26 20:00 - 2014-04-27 14:00 | Rooke Theater, South Hadley, MA, United States
Enjoy a performance of Queen Moremi, an African folk opera, on Saturday, April 26 (8 p.m.) and Sunday, April 27 (2 p.m.) at Rooke Theater. Directed by Five College Ethnomusicologist, Bode Omojola, the production features student performers, master drummers, and a choreographer from Nigeria.
Directed by Five College Ethnomusicologist, Bode Omojola, the production features student performers and master drummers and choreographer from Nigeria.
Tickets—$5 general admission, $3 seniors and students—are available in the Mount Holyoke Music office, 413-538-2306, and at the door.

Accepted Students Reception
2014-04-27 15:00 - 17:00 | Apollonia Greek Bistro, Costa Verde Center, 8650 Genesee Avenue, San Diego, CA, 92122, United States
The Mount Holyoke Club of San Diego invites you to their 2014 accepted students reception. Come share your experiences with students interested in attending Mount Holyoke. Appetizers and non-alcoholic beverages will be provided. RSVP appreciated, but not required, to Kelly Nilsson ’88.

Potluck (Atlanta)
2014-04-27 17:00 - 19:00 | Unnamed Venue, Decatur, GA, 30030, United States
Please join your fellow Mount Holyoke alumnae in the Atlanta area for a potluck dinner. Come socialize, meet alumnae, make new friends, network, enjoy spring, and discuss revival of the Mount Holyoke College Club of Atlanta.
Please bring finger foods to share. For more information and to RSVP, please contact Terri Kruzan.

Strawberries & Champagne (MHC)
2014-04-28 16:30 - 17:30 | Pageant Green, South Hadley, MA, United States
Toasting and welcoming the senior class to the worldwide alumnae community. By invitation only. If you have questions, please contact Luisa Tavares.

Three-College Luncheon (Hartford)
2014-04-29 11:30 - 13:30 | Town and Country Club, Hartford, CT, United States
Your friends from Mount Holyoke, Smith, and Wellesley invite you to the Annual Three Women Colleges Luncheon and Lecture on Tuesday, April 29 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Town and Country Club in Hartford.
Architect and Wellesley grad Ann Beha will be the featured speaker. Please RSVP by April 25 to attend. For more information and to view the RSVP flyer, please click here.

Stewardship Event (MHC)
2014-04-29 12:00 - 14:00 | Smith Dining Hall, Willits-Hallowell, South Hadley, MA, United States
Stewardship event for alumnae, faculty emeriti, and friends of MHC who live at Applewood and Loomis communities, as well as donors in the immediate South Hadley area from classes of 1935—1955.
RSVP to Wanda Mauran, 413-538-2637.

Pangy Day at Toscanini's (Cambridge)
2014-04-29 18:15 | Toscanini’s Ice Cream, 899 Main Street, Cambridge, MA, 02139, United States
Treat yourself to ice cream with the Mount Holyoke Club of Boston as they celebrate Pangy Day! For more information, send an email to this address.

Seven College Book Club (London)
2014-04-30 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 April 30 is Goodbye to Berlin by Christopher Isherwood. For more details or to RSVP, email Maria Bell-Salter.

Special Fundraising Event (Bridgeport)
2014-05-03 18:00 | Unnamed Venue, Easton, CT, United States
Please plan to join the MHC club of Bridgeport on May 3 for a special fundraising dinner featuring MHC English professor and acclaimed author, Christopher Benfey.
A prolific journalist, Benfey served as the longtime art critic for the online magazine Slate, and is a frequent contributor to the New York Review of Books, New York Times Book Review, and New Republic, among many other publications. He is a well-known scholar of Emily Dickinson and author of four highly regarded books about the American Gilded Age. These include A Summer of Hummingbirds: Love, Art, and Scandal in the Intersecting Worlds of Emily Dickinson, Mark Twain, Harriet Beecher Stowe, and Martin Johnson Heade, which won both the 2009 Christian Gauss Award of Phi Beta Kappa and the Ambassador Book Award. He is also the author of The Double Life of Stephen Crane (1992); Degas in New Orleans (1997); and The Great Wave: Gilded Age Misfits, Japanese Eccentrics, and the Opening of Old Japan (2003).

Mary Lyon Brunch (DC)
2014-05-04 13:30 - 16:00 | The Hamilton DC, 600 14th St NW (Metro Center), Washington, DC, United States
Join the MHC Club of Washington, DC for a Mary Lyon brunch, featuring a talk by Professor Constantine Pleshakov of the Russian and Eurasian studies and critical social thought departments. Professor Pleshakov will give a talk entitled, “Russia, Ukraine, Crimea: American Foreign Policy Options.”
Professor Pleshakov has been teaching at Mount Holyoke since 1998, and in 2012 was named one of Princeton Review’s 300 Best College Professors. He is the author of numerous books, including There Is No Freedom Without Bread! 1989 and the Civil War That Brought Down Communism, Stalin’s Folly: The First Ten Tragic Days of World War Two on the Eastern Front, and The Flight of the Romanovs: A Family Saga.
Parking is available in the PMI garage on G Street between 13th and 14th streets. A discounted rate of $10 is offered for the whole day–just ask at the Hamilton’s host stand to have your parking ticket stamped.
RSVP by clicking here. For more information, please contact Janet Rabin Satter ’04.
Cost
Young Alumna* dues-paying: $35
Young Alumna* non-dues-paying: $40
Regular Alumna** dues-paying: $45
Regular Alumna** non-dues-paying: $60
* Young alumnae are defined as those having graduated within the last ten years.
** Alumnae who graduated more than fifty years ago are automatically considered dues-paying! Just specify your class year when purchasing your ticket.

Chamber Music in the Living Room (South Hadley)
2014-05-04 15:00 - 17:00 | The Mill, South Hadley, MA, United States
Join the MHC club of the Pioneer Valley for real “chamber” music with violinist professor Linda Laderach, chair of the MHC Music Department, and her piano accompanist, MHC professor Larry Schipull, at The Mill. Program to be announced. Address available upon registration. Attendance will be limited, so please reserve as soon as you get our invitation. Questions: Linda_OConnell@alumnae.mtholyoke.edu.

Celebrate Commencement 2014 (Chicago)
2014-05-04 16:00 | Unnamed Venue, Chicago, IL, United States
Celebrate 2014 Commecement with champagne, strawberries, and other treats. The MHC Club of Chicago will be toasting two women from Chicago:

Karen G. Jennings Lewis ’74, who is receiving an honorary degree.
And their club president, Carrie Ruzicka ’99, who is receiving the Alumnae Association’s Young Alumnae Volunteer Leadership Award.

RSVP to Naomi Goldberg ’04. Address provided upon RSVP.

Capital Region Club Gathering (Troy, NY)
2014-05-08 17:30 | Unnamed Venue, Troy, NY, United States
Please join the MHC Club of the Capital Region on May 8 for their second 2014 Capital Region club gathering, featuring wine, M & Cs, and great conversation!
For more details on location, please RSVP to Karin (518-874-1303) or Candace.

Happy Hour (Boston)
2014-05-09 18:00 - 20:00 | Daedalus Restaurant and Pub, Boston, MA, United States
Chau Ly ’97 is organizing an informal happy hour on May 9 to meet other Asian alumnae and encourage them to get involved with MHC. Please RSVP using this Doodle poll. For questions or more information, please email Chau.

Book Club (Houston)
2014-05-13 | Unnamed Venue, Houston, TX, United States
The next meeting of the MHC Club of Houston book club will take place on Tuesday, May 13. They will be discussing The Invention of Wings by Sue Monk Kidd. For more information, email Nicole Shanklin.

Reunion I (MHC)
2014-05-16 08:00 - 2014-05-18 17:00 | Unnamed Venue, South Hadley, MA, United States
Reunion for the following class years: 1944, 1964, 1974, 1989, 1994, 2004, and 2012. For more information, please contact Amanda Carr by email (acarr@mtholyoke.edu) or phone (431-538-2738).

Second Annual Laurel Lunch (Britain)
2014-05-17 13:00 | MA
On Saturday, May 17, the graduating class of 2014 will participate in that loveliest of Mount Holyoke traditions — the laurel parade. Let’s cheer them on from afar! With the gracious help of alumnae throughout the UK, the MHC Club of Britain has organized a chain of laurel lunches to take place in the following cities:
Edinburgh
hosted by Elizabeth Small ’83
Howies
10-14 Victoria Street
EH1 2HG
Cambridge
hosted by Gail Bull ’68
Browns
23 Trumpington Street
CB2 1QA
Oxford
hosted by Virginia Ross ’66
Branca
111 Walton Street
OX2 6AJ
Brighton
hosted by Gabrielle Becking ’10
The Chilli Pickle
17 Jubilee Street
BN1 1GE
London
hosted by Anita Henderson FP’97
Carluccio’s
St Christopher’s Place
W1U 1AY
This event is a lovely way to connect with local alumnae while simultaneously reinforcing our connection to club members elsewhere in the UK and to the community in South Hadley. If you would like to join in the festivities, please RSVP to Stephanie Rose, not forgetting to specify which lunch you would like to attend! Everyone is expected to pay for her own meal and we ask that you please bring cash to make doing so as simple as possible.

Happy Hour (Providence)
2014-05-17 16:30 - 19:00 | Blaze Restaurant, 776 Hope Street, Providence, RI, 02906, United States
The MHC Club of Rhode Island invites you to happy hour on Saturday, May 17. The event costs $25 at the door, which includes appetizers and one drink ticket. Come socialize, meet alumnae, network, and make new friends! Please RSVP by May 10.

Seven College Book Club (London)
2014-05-21 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 May 21 is Rosie’s War by Rosemary Say and Noel Holland. For more details or to RSVP, email Emma Forbes.
