Mount Holyoke Club of Northern CaliforniaDear fellow alums, We are hoping this newsletter finds you embracing spring in Northern California. As more and more of us get fully vaccinated, it’s a joy to begin to see (and hug!) friends and family members, to think about travel, and to once again enjoy much of what now feels luxurious after more than […]
Dear fellow alums, Many of you have probably already received via email our recent statement condemning the anti-Asian/American violence and hate occurring in the Bay Area and across the country, mourning the victims of the horrific shootings in Atlanta, and expressing our solidarity with the Asian/American communities in the ongoing fight against racism and white […]
Dear fellow alums, As the months pass, it’s hard to believe we’re staring down nearly a year of being in quarantine due to the Covid-19 pandemic. We are so grateful for technology that allows us to see each other virtually and be in community even though we have not been able to meet […]
Dear fellow alums, We made it through the first month of 2021! From the Capitol insurrection to inauguration to vaccine rollout, it has been a wild time for the news cycles and for many of us. We have taken comfort in gathering with fellow Mount Holyoke alums through our virtual events. This past month, we […]
Dear fellow alums, Happy New Year! We made it to 2021, after quite a grueling year. Between navigating a global pandemic, the raging wildfires, working from home and distance learning, along with many personal and professional hurdles, we have all struggled with so much in 2020. And yet. Despite the many challenges we faced, […]
Dear fellow alums, Hello and happy holiday season to all! Even if we may not be feeling as festive as in years past, the virtual gatherings over the last month brought plenty of community and connectedness. We loved cooking Dutch Babies using a recipe from Penny Setchko ‘44, discussing work/life balance and professional transitions […]
Dear fellow alums, What a wonderful virtual Mountain Day! We made the best of our unique circumstances and connected with over 30 alums from across the Northern California area on Zoom! Special thanks to Eleanor Chang ’78 for sharing these stunning photos from one of her visits to campus. 🍂It was such a joy to […]
Dear fellow alums, It’s been wonderful connecting with so many of you over the last month. In September, we gathered via Zoom to Get Out The Vote with postcard writing and political discussion, enjoyed a lively trivia night hosted by the fabulous Katie Wynen ‘04 👏, and for the inaugural meeting of our NorCal Book […]
Dear fellow alums, Our hearts go out to those alums affected by the wildfires raging across Northern California. Whether you needed to evacuate, or you prepared to, or you felt the effects of the smoke all over the Bay Area, we’re thinking of you and hoping that you and your families are staying safe during […]
Dear fellow alums, A warm welcome to our recent alums who have recently moved to the Northern California area. We’re so glad you’re here and look forward to seeing you at an upcoming event! As we turn the calendar into our new fiscal year, which started July 1, we encourage you to contribute to the […]