Spring 2015 Events
MHC Club of Philadelphia
Starting tonight and over the next few days and weeks are several interesting events hosted by the Seven Sisters Clubs of Philadelphia. There are a lot of interesting topics covered. I hope you can make some time to check out some of these events. Sorry for the late notice!
Tuesday, April 7th
From Rule Breakers to Taste Makers: The History of Seven Sisters Style
ORGANIZED BY THE BRYN MAWR CLUB; OPEN TO SEVEN SISTERS CLUBS
All alumni and Bryn Mawr students are invited to listen to a talk by fashion historian and author, Rebecca C. Tuite, about her new book, "Seven Sisters Style" (Rizzoli). From Bermuda shorts and blazers, to Shetland sweaters and saddle shoes, Tuite considers the unique Seven Sisters campus style and its lasting impact on American fashion.
DATE/TIME
April 7, 2015
7:00 – 8:30 PM
LOCATION
Ely Room, Wyndham Alumnae House, Bryn Mawr College
235 North Merion Avenue, Bryn Mawr
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Wednesday, April 8th
It Takes a Village: The Role of Micro-Enterprise in Keyna’s Lewa Community
ORGANIZED BY WIL OF GREATER PHILADELPHIA; OPEN TO SEVEN SISTERS CLUBS
WIL of Greater Philadelphia—a non-profit focused on empowering women as leaders globally—has invited Seven Sisters alumni to learn about the journey and work of The Lewa Micro-enterprise Program. This program operates through the Lewa Wildlife Conservancy in Northern Kenya and serves a community of approximately 2,000 women across more than 15 communities in areas that surround the Lewa Conservancy. This is an exciting opportunity to see how women in our community have combined their talents to benefit women globally.
DATE/TIME
April 8, 2015
5:00 – 7:30 PM
LOCATION
KPMG, 1601 Market Street, Philadelphia
REGISTRATION
Details and registration here: http://bit.ly/WILvillage
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Thursday, April 16th
Career Course: Design Thinking 101
ORGANIZED BY THE VASSAR CLUB; OPEN TO SEVEN SISTERS CLUBS
In this interactive, two-hour workshop, Natalie Nixon—Vassar graduate and Philadelphia University’s G. Allen Mebane IV ¹52 Endowed Chair for Design Thinkers—will explain the basic tenets of design thinking. The workshop will look at how a range of companies are integrating this method to spark new thinking about problem-solving and problem-framing (I.e., “Did you even ask the right question?”). Participants will explore together with hands-on activities.
DATE/TIME
April 16, 2015
6:00 – 8:00 PM
LOCATION
Philadelphia University, DEC Center, Room 217
REGISTRATION
Free event, RSVP here: http://bit.ly/7SisThink
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Thursday, May
13th
Getting It Done with Google Docs:
A Workshop for Entrepreneurs, Employees, Educators, and Parents
ORGANIZED BY THE BARNARD CLUB; OPEN TO SEVEN SISTERS CLUBS
Join educator and technologist Dr. Michael Friesen for a hands-on workshop covering Google Docs and held at Butcher's Sew Shop, an impressive business founded and led by Bryn Mawr alum Amalia Petherbridge. Following a general introduction to Google Docs, participants will discover how to use the suite as an effective collaboration tool, highlighting its usefulness for:
· Entrepreneurs and start-up businesses;
· Virtual teams;
· Telecommuters and employees who work from home
· Professionals looking for alternatives to sending emails with attachments; and
· Parents or educators looking to collaborate with children, regardless of location.
DATE/TIME
May 13th
6:00 – 7:30 PM
LOCATION
Butcher's Sew Shop
800 South 8th Street, Philadelphia
RSVP
Free event! Register online at http://bit.ly/7sis-googdocs
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Thursday, June 25th
From Barnard to a Life in Fiction: Author Talk with Stephanie Feldman
ORGANIZED BY THE BARNARD CLUB; OPEN TO SEVEN SISTERS CLUBS
Join Stephanie Feldman—Barnard alumna (’05) and fiction author—for a discussion of her career as a fiction writer. Learn about her journey from Barnard student to author of the acclaimed book The Angel of Losses (Ecco/HarperCollins 2014). Stephanie will read a brief excerpt from her book and take questions. The perfect event for booklovers, aspiring authors, and publishing professionals! Full details available here: http://bit.ly/7sisfashion.
DATE/TIME
June 25, 2015
6:30 PM
LOCATION
Head House Books, 619 South 2nd Street Philadelphia
RSVP
Registration requested but not required! http://bit.ly/7sisfashion
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