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November 2019 NorCal Club Newsletter

Photos from last month’s performance of White Noise by Suzan-Lori Parks ‘85 at Berkeley Rep (courtesy of Eleanor Chang ‘78)

Fellow alums,

We’re excited to welcome representatives from the Alum Association to Northern California for two exciting events in November. First, join us on November 15th at Welcome to the Neighborhood: San Francisco, a celebratory welcome event for alums in classes 2010 through 2019. Then, attend a discussion with Kijua Sanders-McMurtry, MHC Vice President for Equity and Inclusion and Chief Diversity Officer on November 16th. These events are free of charge and require registration to attend. See more details below!

A friendly reminder that all are welcome and encouraged to attend our events, regardless of Club membership. We aim to support alums in the NorCal area by cultivating a community that is connected, informed, and involved in the life and work of the College. Any feedback or suggestions are greatly appreciated and welcomed.

Well wishes,

The Board 

 

Upcoming events:
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Bull in a China Shop (Bryna Turner ‘12) at Aurora Theatre, Berkeley

When: Sun, November 10, 2019 | 2:00 PM
Where: Aurora Theatre, 2081 Addison Street, Berkeley
Point Persons: Mount Holyoke Club of the Peninsula

Ticket sales via the Club of the Peninsula have ended; however, you may still be able to purchase tickets directly from the Aurora Theatre. The theater has said they may be able to honor the discount for alums who purchase tickets separately from the group for November 10th or other performance dates; to inquire, contact their Box Office directly and indicate you are a Mount Holyoke Club member. To contact the Club of the Peninsula, email: mhcpenclub@gmail.com.

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Welcome to the Neighborhood: San Francisco

When: Fri, November 15, 2019 | 6:30 – 8:30pm PM
Where:  Local Edition, 691 Market St., San Francisco, CA 94105
Register: Online through the College
Point Persons: Danielle Lund, Director of Student and Recent Alumnae Engagement

The Alum Association and the Mount Holyoke Club of Northern California invite recent alums from the classes of 2010 through 2019 to a celebratory welcome for those new to the area.

This will be a relaxed space to:

  • Meet and reconnect with Mount Holyoke alums
  • Share wisdom on local resources, from a trusted doctor or dentist to the best spots for food, fun and exploration
  • Exchange professional tips and career insights
  • Enjoy free live music at Local Edition immediately following the social

The event is free of charge. Drinks and hors d’oeuvres will be provided. The venue is below street level and is accessible via elevator. Dress is casual. Please be in touch with Danielle Lund, director of student and recent alumnae engagement, with any questions about the event. 

We look forward to seeing you there!
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AA Presentation: Kijua Sanders-McMurtry, MHC Vice President for Equity and Inclusion and Chief Diversity Officer

When: Sat, November 16, 2019 | 2:00 – 4:00 PM
Where: Home of Dr. Pearl Wu ‘83, Hillsborough, CA
RSVP: Email mhcpenclub@gmail.com by November 10
Point Persons: Trudy Levy of Mount Holyoke Club of the Peninsula 

Mount Holyoke’s approach to gender fluidity will be the focus of “The Complexity and Diversity of Gender at Women’s Colleges,” a discussion led by Kijua Sanders-McMurtry, the college’s Vice President for Equity and Inclusion and Chief Diversity Officer. Please join us for a robust discussion for gender diversity and the many other forms of diversity that are influencing the 21st century student experience.

Space is limited to 50 attendees and available on a first-come, first-served basis. The Club of the Peninsula will confirm your attendance and provide the event address by email. If you require assistance in transportation, the Club of the Peninsula will try to pair you with others coming from your area.

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Alums of Color Biannual Dinner

When: Wed, November 20, 2019 | 6:30 PM
Where: Swan’s Market, 510 9th Street, Oakland, CA 94607
RSVP: Eventbrite
Point Persons: Stephanie Corrales ‘16, Sarah Lau ‘07

In February, we were excited to gather for our first Alums of Color Meetup + Dinner (pictured above). Let’s get together again! We will meet in the food hall of Swan’s Market, where we can each select our own food and beverages from black- and POC-owned and managed establishments, such as The Cook and Her Farmer, Miss Ollie’s (to-go), Cosecha, and as b-dama. Light appetizers will be provided by an alum. Thank you for joining us to cultivate space and community among alums of color. 

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M&C’s Care Packages + Cookie Swap

When: January 2020
Where: That’s where you come in!
Point Persons: Elena Eimert ‘15, Sarah Lau ‘07 

Each year, we come together to enjoy M&Cs and prepare care packages and handwritten notes for new Mount Holyoke students from Northern California. We are looking for a warm and inviting no-cost space for 20 people that is accessible (e.g. ADA ramp, elevator, restrooms) and within a 10-minute walk of BART in SF or Oakland. Do you know of such a place? Reach out via email. Stay tuned for more information in the December newsletter!

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Promoting Your Events

Are you hosting an event that you’d like to publicize to the Mount Holyoke Northern California community? Please share it directly in our Facebook Group. If you’d like to explore the possibility of hosting an event with the Club Board, email us at mountholyoke@gmail.com.

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Membership Dues

Interested in supporting the Club further? Join the Club by paying your annual, tax-deductible Membership Dues! You can pay your dues here: MHC Club of Northern CA Membership Dues. The Club’s fiscal year is July 1 to June 30. Please note: If you would prefer to pay by check, please email us.

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Stay Connected 

We hope to see you at an event soon!