125th Anniversary Events 2010-11
2011 Events(See 2010 Events)
February
6 Performing Arts Series presents Meredith Monk, Girlchild Revisited
12 Hepburn Medal Ceremony and Celebration in honor of Helene Gayle
March
1 "Mary Elizabeth Garrett and M. Carey Thomas: Women of Vision, Catalysts of Change," lecture presented by Friends of the Library
16 Creative Writing Program Reading Series presents Jhumpa Lahiri
25 Performing Arts Series presents Sol y Canto, fronted by Bryn Mawr alumna Rosi Amador
30 Lecture by Kristen Gwynn, Emily Green Balch biographer, presented by Friends of the Library
April
27 125th Anniversary Scholarship Gala, New York, New York
30 Unveiling of 125th Anniversary Mural in West Philadelphia
Open Campus Day
Celebrating 125 Years of Faculty Authorship: book-signing and reception at the Bookshop
Staff Association Poster Session, Campus Center
May
1 May Day Celebration
15 Commencement
27-29 Alumnae Reunion: Closing of the 125th Anniversary Celebration Year
June
9-11 "Gender Justice and Development: Local and Global" Conference
16-19 "Living our Heritage: Seeking Equality Through Education" Conference
2010 Events
May
28-30 Alumnae Reunion
August
30 Convocation: Opening of the 125th Anniversary Celebration
September
22 Bryn Mawr Film Series at the Bryn Mawr Film Institute: Rock School
23 Cake Ceremony, sponsored by the SGA
23-25 “Heritage and Hope; Women’s Education in a Global Context” International Conference
23 Opening of the Treasures Exhibit, 125 Year of Bryn Mawr College Collections, sponsored by Friends of the Library. Curator tours 4 to 6 p.m. On display until May 11, 2011.
29 Bryn Mawr Film Series at the Bryn Mawr Film Institute: Christopher Strong
30 Creative Writing Program Reading Series presents Jamaica Kincaid
October
1-2 Performing Arts Series presents Bryn Mawr Theater aluma Charlotte Ford and her one-woman show Chicken
6 Bryn Mawr Film Series at the Bryn Mawr Film Institute: Kicking It
13 Bryn Mawr Film Series at the Bryn Mawr Film Institute: Virgin
23 Performing Arts Series presents Khmer Arts Ensemble, Lives of Giants
November
5-7 Parents Weekend
12-14 Seven Sisters SGA Conference
December
125th anniversary commemorative book Offerings to Athena debuts
4 Performing Arts Series presents Ran Dank and Vassilis Varvaresos performing Brahms’ Fourth Symphony (first performed in 1885) for Two Pianos
9 Offerings to Athena Book Launch, 4:30 p.m., Carpenter Library 21
For information about how to submit your event to be included on the 125th events calendar, download the 125th Event Proposal Form.
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